The Hometown Hero

· The O'Connells Book 7 · Lorhainne Eckhart, INC.
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A deadly discovery at the local high school pulls Owen O’Connell into a web of secrets, lies, and danger in this emotional small-town romantic suspense.

Owen has spent years being the dependable one—the brother who fixes problems, keeps quiet, and protects the O’Connell family from old rumors that never seem to die. But when he answers a plumbing emergency and finds himself at the scene of a student’s death, the past he thought he’d buried begins clawing its way back.

Tessa Brooks is smart, stubborn, and impossible for Owen to ignore. She was there when the body was found. She knows something about the case feels wrong. And she refuses to let Owen shut her out when the danger starts circling closer.

As a tragic prank turns into something more sinister, Owen and Tessa uncover secrets involving missing keys, hidden motives, and a town willing to protect its own at any cost. But the biggest threat may be the truth Owen has kept locked away for eighteen years.

To protect Tessa, he may have to trust her.

To save himself, he may have to stop running from the past.

Perfect for readers who love romantic suspense, small-town mysteries, protective heroes, strong heroines, family secrets, and slow-burn romance with emotional stakes.

A deadly discovery at the local high school pulls Owen O’Connell into a web of secrets, lies, and danger in this emotional small-town romantic suspense. Owen has spent years being the dependable one—the brother who fixes problems, keeps quiet, and protects the O’Connell family from old rumors tha...

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5 reviews
Cathy Christensen (Catlou)
July 1, 2020
Since his father’s disappearance, Owen’s always felt responsible for his younger siblings, and he’s also carried a heavy secret to protect his family, which has made him reticent with those who are not close family. When there’s trouble at the high school, it seems Owen’s ghosts may come back to haunt him and his family. In the midst of the drama, he gets a 2nd chance with his HS crush, Tessa, but will he be able to overcome his reticence and be more open with her or will the troubles mean an end to their chance before it really begins? This O’Connell tale is certainly filled with a lot of drama with some secrets revealed but still questions unresolved. There’s plenty to hold your attention, including a glimpse at the opioid problem among our most vulnerable population. Owen’s always been the stalwart one putting his family’s needs above his own, but finally he may just get his chance to shed some of the mantle of responsibility he’s worn as the eldest O’Connell and start a future with someone I believe is his perfect match, Tessa. It’s an intriguing and captivating story that you will find hard to put down, and just when it seems things may be settling down for the O’Connells and their partners, there’s a hint their story is not over yet. Hmmm…I wonder what’s coming next? Can’t wait!!!
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Loretta Cook
March 29, 2022
Interesting plot it sort of reminds me of the story Peyton Place. It is amazing the lengths someone will go to protect their family.
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elrika bester
July 22, 2020
Enjoyed it!
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About the author

With flawed strong characters, characters you can relate to, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Lorhainne Eckhart writes the kind of books she wants to read. She is frequently a Top 100 bestselling author in multiple genres, and her second book ever published, The Forgotten Child, is no exception. With close to 900 reviews on Amazon, translated into German and French, this book was such a hit that the long-running Friessen Family series was born. Now with over 100 books and multiple series under her belt her big family romance series are loved by fans worldwide. A recipient of the 2013, 2015 and 2016 Readers’ Favorite Award for Suspense and Romance, Lorhainne lives on the sunny west-coast Gulf Island of Salt Spring Island, is the mother of three, her oldest has autism and she is an advocate for never giving up on your dreams.

With flawed strong characters, characters you can relate to, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Lorhainne Eckhart writes the kind of books she wants to read. She is frequently a Top 100 bestselling author in multiple genres, and her second book ever published, The Forgotten Child, is n...

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