Books like A hero's child by Diana Whitney
Rae Hooper has spent a decade longing for her beloved Martin Manning, a soldier who vanished after enlisting. Though never reunited, Martin's spirit lives on through their daughter, Martina. At ten, Martina discovers a mysterious drifter whose presence evokes a deep, uncanny familiarity with Rae’s buried memories of Martin. As Rae and the newcomer navigate their shared past, questions arise—was Martin truly dead, or could he be the hero they dream of returning? The story follows the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring journey of parenthood through laughter and tears.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Diana Whitney
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