Never Walk Alone [Mass Market Paperback]

Paula Detmer Riggs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2003

After being responsible for an accident that claimed several lives, Rhys said goodbye to his hometown, and vowed never to return. Until a forgiving woman taught him that anything is possible when two hearts begin to open up-and two people come together to face every storm, share every joy...side by side.

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Rhys Hazard is going to do something he swore he would never do: return to his hometown of Osuma, Washington. When he was 17, Rhys crashed into a school bus and killed three people. Sent to prison for four years, Rhys worked hard after his release, building a trucking empire that expanded to Osuma, and helping the ravaged economy after a devastating flood. Brina, whom he has never met, is the sister of one of his victims. Now the proprietor of the inn where he and his executives are staying, she puts up with his presence since she needs the money, then has to fight her attraction to him. Rhys has to cope with the resentment of his brother, John, who must now work for Rhys, whom he considers beneath him. If Rhys and Brina are going to have a future together, they must learn to let go of the past, the crux of this engaging, tension-filled romance filled with family secrets. Patty Engelmann
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Review

A fabulous tale of passion and discovery that will capture even the most jaded of hearts. (Catherine Anderson) Passion, secrets, and intrigue. I couldn't put it down.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (June 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451410831
• ISBN-13: 978-0451410832
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,965,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The author did a wonderful job! Realistic., June 5, 2003

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This review is from: Never Walk Alone (Mass Market Paperback)

Years ago, Michael Rhys Sullivan was involved in a horrific accident that left him terribly hurt, but killed others, one of them Brina's brother. Tormented with his own guilt, he leaves town as soon as he is able, determined to never return.

Fate has other things in store, and he is forced to come back now, but the man he has become is a far cry from the unthinking youth who left. He is a new man, one who goes unrecognized and goes by a new name. His company has contributed to the town's new found prosperity, and it is a business matter that returns him there, and into Brina's life.

The two manage to begin to fall in love before his secret comes out, leaving her to have to struggle with forgiveness. In her dilema, the wisdom of a child's simple heart is her best guide. However not everyone is as wise or loving as Brina, and the hard hearts of others in the town may cost Michael his life before it is all over.

***** With a touching story that fans of Catherine Anderson or Karen Kingsbury will cheer and add to their keeper shelf, Ms. Riggs brings to life a flawed, yet redeemed hero, an ordindary woman with an extraordinary heart, and beautiful children as well as a town with living breathing characters who will work into your heart.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A winning drama, June 12, 2003

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This review is from: Never Walk Alone (Mass Market Paperback)

To many of the residents of Osuma, Washington, the name Michael Sullivan means loathing. Fifteen years ago, he ran a red light, plowed into a school bus, and killed two students and the driver. Although he insisted the bus driver ran the light, Michael was convicted and served time. After his release his adopted father J.T. told him to leave town. An angry Michael never looked back.

Over the years, using the name Hazard, Michael built up a powerful hauling business, North Star Trucks, located in Phoenix. When his dad's company teeters on bankruptcy, he buys the firm to convert it into a northwest trucking firm. However, he is forced to take charge of the transition when his friend chosen to run the show is severely injured in a car wreck. In Osuma, Michael meets his young niece and nephew and the ex-wife of his brother. As the little girl hooks him, he and Brina Sullivan fall in love, but one of the three dead people from his accident is her brother.

NEVER WALK ALONE is at its best when the lead couple deals with their growing attraction to one another somewhat fostered by a little child who showers love on Michael. When the tale spins into a drug running intrigue, the subplot takes away from the heartfelt intensity of the prime theme of can Brina forgive the man she loves for killing someone else she cherished? Still this is a strong contemporary romance that leaves the audience to wonder if time can heal all wounds.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Higly recommended, emotionally engaging book!, August 29, 2005

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Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Walk Alone (Mass Market Paperback)

This was an outstanding and emotional story of forgiveness and of learning to forgive yourself. It's about overcoming childhood problems and mistakes and forging ahead to find love and happiness again. It's not just a sappy romance story though, there's quite a lot of mystery, sabatoge, adventure and revenge involved too. I respected Rhys from the outset and couldn't help liking Brina and all the secondary characters (except John, of course). Their story captivated me and they'll remain in my thoughts for days to come.