Series:
Dawson Family Ranch (Book 10)
A case of mistaken identity
Gave him the family he never knew he needed
Rancher Chase Dawson sought the father he never knew --
not an irate Hannah Calhoun. How could Chase abandon her and their son? The
problem is, he doesn't have a baby. But he does have a twin. A con man who left
his family in dire straits. Chase vows to right his brother's wrongs and be the
man Hannah and his nephew need. But can his love break through to Hannah's
guarded heart?
Good book with an unusual storyline. Chase is the son of
a single mother and never knew his father. His mom refused to talk about him,
leaving Chase to wonder what the story was. After her death, he found a piece
of paper with the words Winston, Wyoming, written on it. Taking some time off
from his work as a ranch foreman, Chase went to Winston, hoping to find information
about his father. He never expected to be greeted by furious townspeople
accusing him of being a conman and a woman claiming he was the father of her
baby.
Hannah had fallen hard for Kent McCord and was devastated
when he disappeared. Not only did he desert her, but he also took the money
he'd conned from most of the people in town, even his father. She also suffered
setbacks in her business because people believed she was complicit in Kent's
actions. She was understandably furious when it looked like Kent had returned
to the scene of the crime.
I enjoyed the first meeting between Hannah and Chase. She
was furious, and he was confused by the animosity from people he'd never met. It
took some work, but Chase convinced Hannah he wasn't Kent. Once she calmed
down, Hannah could see the differences between the two men. She was moved by
Chase's immediate connection with her son, Danny. Chase barely recovered from
that surprise when she introduced him to Kent's father, Owen.
I ached for Chase as he learned the truth of his past.
Owen's story was heartbreaking, and I hurt for everything he'd been through. I
liked how Hannah served as a bridge between the two men as they got to know
each other. There are also sparks of attraction between Hannah and Chase. But
Hannah is wary of getting involved with another man after having her trust so
brutally betrayed. Their feelings grow stronger as Hannah learns that she can
trust Chase. However, Chase has spent so long guarding his heart that he finds
it difficult to let down his walls enough to allow Hannah or Owen in.
The book's ending is deeply emotional, with more shocks
involving Kent, a health scare for Owen, and Chase having difficulty facing his
feelings for Hannah and Owen. I ached for Hannah as she stood up for herself
and her needs, even if it meant losing Chase. I had several instances of wanting
to shake Chase for being so blind. I loved the scene in the barn when Chase
overhears Owen talking to little Danny and the impact it had on him. I liked
his big moment with Hannah as his walls finally crumbled. The epilogue was
terrific.
The scenes with Chase and Danny were sweet. It's always
fun to see guys melt in the presence of a baby, and Chase was no exception. He's
experienced with kids thanks to many relations on his mother's side, which
helps him get past Hannah's walls. I was also moved by the scenes where Hannah
and Owen deal with various town residents and the fallout from Kent's actions. They
were heartbreaking but realistic.
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