Buckton, Indiana, 1956. As post-war America brims with new opportunities, a young woman discovers the courage to follow her dreams-and her heart . . . Gwendolyn Foster's life seems like a dream come true. A bright future in front of her, the successful, traditional man her parents wanted at her side. What more could a girl ask for? But Gwen has a different dream altogether-to be a writer-and she won't rest until it comes true. Strong arms to support her, not own her . . . that's what she needs. And she finds them in the most unexpected of places. Hank Ellis has long been haunted by his little brother's death. He knows the entire town blames him for the accident, but it's only fitting. He blames himself too. So he's shocked when Gwen ignores the vicious gossip and befriends him. And before long, everything changes for them. Folks warn Gwen about Hank, but she knows in her heart that they're wrong. Drawn to this man of bravery and kindness who encourages her to pursue her passions, Gwen can finally envision the life she's always wanted. And with Gwen, Hank finds the strength to let go of his guilt, as he dares to hope for a future with her. But braving the town that turns against them isn't the only challenge they face. For Hank still harbors a dark secret, a shocking truth that may force him to lose Gwen forever . . . Dorothy Garlock is the author of more than 50 novels that have sold 15 million+ combined copies and are published in 15 languages. She lives in Iowa. "Garlock's terrific story, set in mid-20th-century Missouri, pairs a lonely single mother with a flashy auto racer...Garlock keeps readers so wrapped up in Drake and Clara's romance that it's impossible to put the book down. There's just enough tension, from a few different fronts, to keep things interesting. Thoroughly credible characters and the aw-shucks charm of their small town make this a winner."-Publishers Weekly starred review on Twice in a Lifetime "Every Dorothy Garlock book is synonymous with a great read." --- Janet Dailey, New York Times bestselling author "There is nothing better than Dorothy Garlock at her best." --- Sandra Brown, New York Times bestselling author "One of America's most endearing historical fiction authors." --RT Book Reviews "A gifted writer." --Chicago Sun Times "A gentle tale of love lost and found...The charm is in the telling, with historical details and light touches to make the town of Sunset, Missouri, seem real, not idealized. A feel-good love story that comforts...Garlock excels at creating an experience her readers want, one that's still heartwarming..." --Kirkus Reviews on Twice in a Lifetime "Garlock's lovely, sweet novel is a testament to the last great generation." -RT Book Reviews on Take Me Home "Take Me Home has a unique perspective for a historical novel set during World War II." -FreshFiction.com on Take Me Home "The latest from romance doyenne Garlock mixes light suspense with traditional romance for an entertaining effect." --Booklist on Under a Texas Sky