A Secret Summer Child (Home to Orchard Springs)by Lee Tobin McClain

A struggling single mom must share a home with the former bad boy who doesn’t know he’s the father of her child.

When Elena Meeker moves to Abbott Farm for the summer, she hopes the fresh air, sunshine, and small-town kindness will help her bullied eight-year-old daughter get happy again. She’s almost desperate enough to tell her high school boyfriend, Stone Smith, that he’s the father of her child.

Then Stone moves into the other side of the bunkhouse where she and her daughter are living. Turns out Elena’s summer job of helping Pop Abbott start a farm-stay program will require coordinating with Stone, who’s slated to run the organic farm. If they want to help their struggling daughter, they must deal with the feelings that still spark between them… and the differences that tore them apart.

MY REVIEW:

Another awesome “Home to Orchard Springs” story involving the foster children of the Abbotts, known as “The Flock”. Stone, the oldest, returns home to reunite with Pop and to try and clear his name from an event almost 9 years prior. Emma and her daughter Maddie return to the small town to help her parents and work on the Abbott Farm.
Stone and Emma have immediate chemistry but its hard to maintain a friendship with secrets. I loved the story line, the farm setting and family dynamics. I loved that the other Flock kids are mentioned throughout like Jen, David and Allie; who are all from previous stories. Fun, heartwarming stories-highly recommend! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

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Lee Tobin McClain is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels. A professor-turned-writer, she finds inspiration in her beautiful and brilliant daughter, her goofy goldendoodle, and her aptly named cat, Trouble. Learn more about her books at www.leetobinmcclain.com.