{"product_id":"2940158792809","title":"The Nearness of You","description":"\u003cb\u003eFall in love with THE THORNTONS, a family filled with sexy alpha males, passionate women, and lots of heart, all set in a delightful small town in the Pacific Northwest. Each book in the series is connected but can be read as a standalone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/b\u003e The last thing Sara Flannigan needs is a man in her life. When she returns to her hometown, she vows to create a happy life for her son and to rebuild her life after a painful divorce. Yet when she meets her son's new doctor, she can't deny the spark of attraction that heats between them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe problem?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe's Harrison Thornton, the oldest son of the illustrious Thornton family. His family would never accept a woman like Sara, a woman who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. She tries to ignore the whispers of her past, but she soon realizes secrets can never stay hidden for long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspecially from the man claiming her wounded heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up in the rich and powerful Thornton family, Harrison has lived a charmed life. A renowned physician, the last thing he expects is to desire the mother of one of his patients. Sara is beautiful and intelligent, and she's completely devoted to her son, something that only deepens his attraction to her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe doesn't want a single night of passion, though: he wants forever. Yet there are forces at work and people determined to tear them apart. Even Sara turns from him, certain she's unworthy. Harrison refuses to let Sara slip away, and soon, he's fighting the greatest battle of all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe battle to win the heart of the woman he loves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is a part of the LOVE EVERLASTING series, which is one large series following multiple families and friends. Each book can be read as a standalone (unless otherwise noted), or they can be read in order of publication as one long series. Each book is interconnected, with many of the same characters showing up in multiple books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLOVE EVERLASTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE THORNTONS \u003cbr\u003eThe Nearness of You\u003cbr\u003eThe Very Thought of You\u003cbr\u003eIf I Can't Have You\u003cbr\u003eDream a Little Dream of Me \u003cbr\u003eSomeone to Watch Over Me\u003cbr\u003eTill There Was You \u003cbr\u003eI'll Be Home for Christmas (A Thorntons Christmas Novella)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE YOUNGERS (Coming 2018)\u003cbr\u003eThen Came You\u003cbr\u003eTaking a Chance on Love\u003cbr\u003eAll I Want Is You\u003cbr\u003eMy One and Only","brand":"Blue Violet Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075669639408,"sku":"2940158792809","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940158792809_p0.jpg?v=1764119234","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940158792809","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}