Guiding Light: Jonathan's Story (Hardcover)

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From New York Times bestselling author Julia London comes the passionate, suspenseful novel based on Guiding Light, the 2007 Emmy Award-winning daytime drama.

When his true love Tammy Winslow died saving his life, Jonathan Randall had only one reason left for existing: his baby daughter Sarah. But Sarah's great-grandfather, powerful millionaire Alan Spaulding, was obsessed with bringing her up himself. Faking his death, Jonathan fled Springfield, leaving only his mother Reva Shayne aware he and Sarah were still alive.

After being on the run for months, Jonathan comes to the sleepy town of Tourmaline, California, with no intention of staying. But ten-month-old Sarah seems strangely happy here, and Jonathan himself feels an inexplicable pull toward the town. It's almost as if Tammy's ghost were whispering to him that he should stay for a while. But life is hard for a bad boy trying to turn good, until a local young woman comes into his life.

Aubrey Cross isn't quite sure what attracts her to this stranger in Tourmaline. Perhaps it's his dark good looks; perhaps it's because she too has always felt as if she doesn't belong in Tourmaline, even though her father is the popular town sheriff. Aubrey alone knows that this pillar of the community is in reality a sadistic abuser.

And, of course, with a past like Jonathan's, it's no surprise that life doesn't stay peaceful in Tourmaline for long. Sheriff Zeke Cross is sure there are some secrets buried, and he's not going to rest until he uncovers them. Can Reva protect Jonathan and Sarah before they're discovered by the dangerous Alan Spaulding?

Featuring some of Guiding Light's favorite characters, Jonathan's Story is the passionate tale of how Jonathan may have finally found a second chance for true love...but who knows better than Jonathan how quickly everything you love can be ripped away from you? --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Julia London is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (the first novel in her Desperate Debutantes trilogy), Highlander Unbound (a finalist for the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award for Best Historical Romance), Highlander in Disguise, and Highlander in Love (also a finalist for the RITA Award) -- all published by Pocket Star Books. She also contributed a short story, "The Merchant's Gift," to the anthology The School for Heiresses. Her other romantic novels include the Rogues of Regent Street trilogy. She lives in Austin, Texas. You can write to Julia at P.O. Box 228, Georgetown, Texas 78627, or email her at [e-mail].

Alina Adams is Creative Content Producer for As The World Turns and Guiding Light. She is also the author of The Figure Skating Mystery series of books.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (September 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416559027
• ISBN-13: 978-1416559023
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #308,348 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love reading more of Jonathan's Story, September 18, 2007

By	Jeven - See all my reviews

I love this book because the author really captured Jonathan's character. Jonathan is passionate, tempermental, sarcastic, loving -- all the elements that made him a great character on Guiding Light are present. I especially enjoyed Jonathan's devotion to his daughter and his struggle to give her a better childhood than he experienced. The development of his relationship with Aubrey was carefully portrayed and respectful of Jonathan's grief for Tammy. And the Reva and Jonathan moments, though brief, were just right. I really enjoyed this book -- it definitely exceeded my expectations!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, September 23, 2007

By	Donna L. Tarlton (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book was great. It really stayed true to the character of Jonathan. I couldn't put this book down. The only time I put it down was when I couldn't hold my eyes open any longer. I could read this book again and again. I hope and pray that there will be a second book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GL Fans Celebrate! , September 18, 2007

By	Shelley Reade (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

At last, Jonathan! I was so happy to hear they were putting out a book for Jonathan and it does not disappoint. Reva's anguish, Alan's evil, Aubrey's circumstances, and Jonathan's strength, determination, and love for Sarah all come out on the page. I didn't know what would happen when he lost Tammy, his soul mate, but a character like Jonathan can't let grief overwhelm him when he has Sarah to protect. Life triumphs. Jonathan rocks!