Almost Home

An emotional and compelling contemporary romance set in the lush horse country of Kentucky filled with small town charm, romance, love, family and friends from #1 NY Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy.

Katherine Whitfield hadn't left her seamless life in California to get mixed-up with a rough around the edges man like Zach Tyler. With his well-worn jeans and slow, seductive smile, he was nothing but a cowboy on the wrong side of the Mississippi - a diversion in her heartfelt quest to discover the father she never knew.

Zach has a gentle hand with horses and a seductive touch with women ... and when he takes Katherine in his arms, he unleashes the passion simmering just below her cool exterior. Yes, her probing questions and tantalizing ways could cause nothing but trouble - but sometimes a man needs a little trouble ....

** ALMOST HOME is a standalone contemporary romance of 100,000 words - Enjoy this rich and complex contemporary romance with plenty of family drama and a little mystery...

PRAISE FOR ALMOST HOME and BARBARA FREETHY NOVELS

"A fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love this book." - NYT Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah on Golden Lies

"Barbara Freethy writes with bright assurance, exploring the bonds of sisterhood and the excitement of blue water sailing. SUMMER SECRETS is a lovely novel." - NYT Bestselling Author Luanne Rice

"In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer, gifted author Barbara Freethy creates an irresistible tale of family secrets, riveting adventure and heart- touching romance." - NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs on Summer Secrets

"A page-turner that engages your mind while it tugs at your heartstrings...Don't Say A Word has made me a Barbara Freethy fan for life!" - NYT Bestselling Author Diane Chamberlain on Don't Say a Word

"This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended. A wonderful story." - NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Suddenly One Summer

"If you love nail-biting suspense and heartbreaking emotion, SILENT RUN belongs on the top of your to-be-bought list. I could not turn the pages fast enough." - NYT Bestselling Author Mariah Stewart

"Hooked me from the start and kept me turning pages throughout all the twists and turns. SILENT RUN is powerful romantic intrigue at its best." - NYT Bestselling Author JoAnn Ross

"A warm and wonderful book about love, family and everything that's important in life. Irresistible! I loved it!" - NYT Bestselling Author Susan Elizabeth Phillips on Ask Mariah

"A superlative novel that proves everyone can indeed go home again." - NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Ryan's Return

"Ms. Freethy's protagonists have such depth of character and personal conflict that they come alive on the pages. The author then surrounds them with a bunch of interesting secondary characters and places them in a setting so well described I felt I was there in the lush Kentucky countryside. An excellent romance to enjoy, remember and keep." Rendezvous Magazine

"This book is meant to be read in one sitting. Like a horse worth riding, this romance is definitely worth reading, and the setting makes for one long and lovely romance. Ms. Freethy has penned a welcome addition to any keeper shelf, for this is nothing if not spirited." The Old Book Barn Gazette