Linda Warren Adopted Son

Adopted Son

Linda Warren

Harlequin SuperRomance, Sep 2007, $5.50

ISBN: 9780373714407

In Austin, Texas Ranger Jeremiah 'Tuck' Tucker finds the abandoned two year old at a crime scene. The evidence is overwhelming that the infant has been neglected and Tuck's heart reaches out to the little boy, who has no family or home. Tuck decides to adopt Brady.

However, attorney Grace Whitten represents another couple who want to raise the child. Tuck is irate as she is his half-sister-in-law's sister and so should be on his side. Grace who has been half in love with Tuck since she met him at her sister's wedding, drops out of the case because of personal interests. Her action opens up Tuck's mind to the sensitive caring woman who wants what is best for Brady.

Although the abandoned baby as a matchmaker has been used as a theme a zillion times, Linda Warren refreshes it with the legal battle over guardianship. Tuck and Grace are likable characters who each in their own way want what's best for Brady. Brady's history is horrifying as his addicted mom Nicole Harper neglects him, his grandmother is dying from cancer, and his biological father is dead. Fans will want the best too for the little guy while also seeking out the story of Tuck's half-brother Eli and Grace's sister Caroline (see FORGOTTEN SON).

Harriet Klausner