The Nearness of You

The Thorntons, Book 1

By: Iris Morland

Narrated by: Heather Costa, Jeffrey Kafer

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.

The problem? He’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. Especially from the man claiming her wounded heart.

Growing 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. He 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: the battle to win the heart of the woman he loves.

©2017 Iris Morland (P)2019 Iris Morland

Great Read

The Nearness of You: The Thorntons, Book One was a great read by Iris Moreland. Sara has returned to her hometown to create a happy life for her and her son. Now that she is rebuilding after her divorce, she isn't looking for the comfort of a man. She can't deny that she is attracted to her son's doctor, Harrison. But she knows that his family will never accept her. I absolutely loved reading Sara and Harrison's story. Heather Costa and Jeffrey Kafer did a great job of narrating the characters. I can't wait to read more by Iris Morland.

Cute series

first, let me talk about the narration. I'm not an expert on audio books, I've only listened to make a dozen, so I've not heard these two before, but I liked them. the part that was unusual to me was they didn't intermingle their parts. he did a chapter, she did a chapter. every other book I've listened to with dual narration, the male did the lead man part and the female did the woman lead part. so it was different for me to hear it done this way. I didn't love it, but didn't hate it either.

the story itself I liked. I read it before I listened to it. it's a good start for the series, you get introduced to most of the characters that you'll get to know better as the series goes on, but it's not done in an overwhelming manner like I've seen before. it's not my favorite book of the series, but important in my opinion to lay the ground work

good story

Sara Flanders recently divorced, returns home but her rumors from high school, continue to haunt her. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks. Her son seen by the local pediatric oncologist, the single, handsome, rich Dr. Harrison Thornton. Will her insecurities keep her from happiness?
Heather Costa and Jeffrey Kafer tell the story with emotion. 🎧audiobookobsessionreviewer🎧

Sweet and Sexy!

This was my first Iris Morland's book and won't be my last. This is the first book in The Thorntons Series, a small town story. This is a great introduction to this Series. Sara and Harrison's story is sweet and sexy. Sara's son is adorable. I loved this story, the characters (maybe not all characters), the storyline, and the happy ending. Heather Costa and Jeffrey Kafer did a great job with the narration. I love their voices together. I enjoyed listening to this audiobook, and can't wait for the next book in the Series. #AudiobookObsession

Emotional

This is a heartfelt love story. Great characters with an emotional storyline. Fantastic performance from both narrators.