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A Place to Belong

Can a man with a dark heart heal a man with a broken one?

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Blurb:

Logan Perry was offered a job caring for an elderly lady a thousand miles from his home in Iowa. Looking for a place to hide, it seems to be the perfect opportunity to escape. So Logan runs to Texas. All he wants is a roof over his head and food in his stomach. So moving into the amazing McFarren Manor he believes is all he needs.

Bradley McFarren is only looking for someone to care for his aging grandmother. Too busy with the family multi-billion dollar real estate firm, he just doesn't have time. With no personal life to speak of, Bradley has kept his heart safe. As long as Gail, his beloved grandmother, is cared for, he thinks it's all he needs.

But what both their hearts truly desire is a place to belong.

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Blurb:

Logan Perry was offered a job caring for an elderly lady a thousand miles from his home in Iowa. Looking for a place to hide, it seems to be the perfect opportunity to escape. So Logan runs to Texas. All he wants is a roof over his head and food in his stomach. So moving into the amazing McFarren Manor he believes is all he needs.

Bradley McFarren is only looking for someone to care for his aging grandmother. Too busy with the family multi-billion dollar real estate firm, he just doesn't have time. With no personal life to speak of, Bradley has kept his heart safe. As long as Gail, his beloved grandmother, is cared for, he thinks it's all he needs.

But what both their hearts truly desire is a place to belong.

Excerpt

As Logan was heading back to Gail’s room, he was confronted by Clayton.

“I told you to move out of that room! My friends will be here shortly and there is no bedroom for them.”

“I’m sure there’s a hotel in town, Mr. McFarren. If you need, I can give you a list.”

“How dare you?” Clayton balled his fists at his sides. “You have no right to talk to me like that! I’ve had all I’m going to take from you. Get out of this house right now! You’re fired!”

Although Logan’s heart leaped at those words, he knew Clayton had no power over him. “You can’t fire me, Mr. McFarren. Only Gail can.” And Bradley. Actually Bradley would be in charge of breaking his heart. “Now please excuse me. I need to get to Gail.”

“No! I forbid you to see my grandmother! You are to leave these premises immediately or I will call the police.”

No! Could he do that? Could he have Logan thrown off the property?

“You wouldn’t do that. I am Gail’s nurse, personal assistant, her companion, her friend. I’ve been with her for three solid years…”

“Yeah, about that. Did you poison her or something? I have no idea whether or not she is dying right now because you’re doing something to her. So I’m no longer going to give you the chance. Now get the hell out of this house, Logan.” He held up his cell phone. “Don’t tempt me. I will call the police.”

“Me? Poison?” The words wouldn’t even make it from his brain to his mouth how shocked he was to be accused of such an insane act. He couldn’t even conceive of such a thing. Police or not, he needed to get to Gail’s side. He pushed Clayton aside and ran.

When he arrived at Gail’s room, he slipped inside and closed the door. She was peaceful, lying there so still, the monitors all still beeping and sending out their flashes of light. He knew Clayton didn’t follow him. Whether or not he would actually call the police or not was another story.

But Bradley was coming.

Although it would probably be another day.

Where had he called from? It must have been some remote place. Was he safe? He wished the man had shared with him where he had gone this time. But it was Bradley’s habit to tell Logan of his adventures after he got back home, never before he left. He would usually come for a full week, after he’d returned from being out of the country. Both Logan and Gail could sit for hours, listening to Bradley recount his journeys. He would always bring back some trinket for each of them. Sometimes he would have purchased it, but most times it was simply a rock or a shell or some other thing he found that made him think of them.

Later, after Gail would go to bed, and he and Bradley would be out on that wide veranda on the second floor with a brandy or a glass of wine, sitting close so they could talk quietly, Bradley would tell Logan about even more of his exploits. Early on, they were sometimes about some woman who had followed him back to his hotel room. But the last year or so he never talked about women. Lately, it was more about how Bradley missed Texas and how he only thought of returning quickly to this house with the treasures he had collected. He even talked about cutting back on his travels, regretting that Gail was too fragile these days, and he hated being so far away.

Logan had no idea where he’d gone this time. But it didn’t matter. He was on his way back and would be here soon.

Sometime later, John slipped into the room to get Logan.

The police were at the door.

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BLURB: 

Logan Perry was offered a job caring for an elderly lady a thousand miles from his home in Iowa. Looking for a place to hide, it seems to be the perfect opportunity to escape. So Logan runs to Texas. All he wants is a roof over his head and food in his stomach. So moving into the amazing McFarren Manor he believes is all he needs.

Bradley McFarren is only looking for someone to care for his aging grandmother. Too busy with the family multi-billion dollar real estate firm, he just doesn't have time. With no personal life to speak of, Bradley has kept his heart safe. As long as Gail, his beloved grandmother, is cared for, he thinks it's all he needs.

But what both their hearts truly desire is a place to belong.

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A Great Review for A Place to Belong

5 coffee cup review from Coffee Time Romance & More for 

"A Place To Belong" by Hurri Cosmo!
"I love Hurri stories, and this one was no different! This was quite simply a delightful story, and I absolutely adored the main characters by the end. 

- Regina, Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More

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A peak inside the McFarren Manor from “A Place to Belong”

Blurb:

Logan Perry was offered a job caring for an elderly lady a thousand miles from his home in Iowa. Looking for a place to hide, it seems to be the perfect opportunity to escape. So Logan runs to Texas. All he wants is a roof over his head and food in his stomach. So moving into the amazing McFarren Manor he believes is all he needs.

Bradley McFarren is only looking for someone to care for his aging grandmother. Too busy with the family multi-billion dollar real estate firm, he just doesn't have time. With no personal life to speak of, Bradley has kept his heart safe. As long as Gail, his beloved grandmother, is cared for, he thinks it's all he needs.

But what both their hearts truly desire is a place to belong.

So begins the journey of a love that will not be denied; a love bigger than the state of Texas.

The McFarren Manor

This large house was built by Daniel Sean McFarren in the mid 1800’s. The servant’s house shortly thereafter. It has gone through many upgrades and renovations through the years. Today it is a shining example of southern comfort and luxury.

This amazing entry makes a stunning first impression of a house that is magnificent throughout.

Gail is the one who added these glorious pillars. Carved from trees that came from the land the house sits on, there is a “fish” motif around the top of the pillars, depicting the McFarren’s unending faith in God.

Nick-named “the Canopy room” by one of the McFarren grandchildren from times past due to the high center ceiling, the name simply stuck. This is Bradley’s room when he is at the Manor. It boasts a large separate sitting room, a magnificent bathroom and a very private deck.

The most humble of all of the guest bedrooms in McFarren Manor. But it still has its own bathroom and small sitting room although, due to its proximity in the house, there is no access to an outside deck.

One of the soft spots in Bradley’s heart is this warm inviting room. He spent many hours reading and studying in this room while growing up and now he just enjoys spending time here.

All in all, this house is only that, a house. What makes this house a home is the same thing that makes any house a home – love.

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Character interview with Logan Perry from “A Place to Belong”

 Blurb:

Logan Perry was offered a job caring for an elderly lady a thousand miles from his home in Iowa. Looking for a place to hide, it seems to be the perfect opportunity to escape. So Logan runs to Texas. All he wants is a roof over his head and food in his stomach. So moving into the amazing McFarren Manor he believes is all he needs.

Bradley McFarren is only looking for someone to care for his aging grandmother. Too busy with the family multi-billion dollar real estate firm, he just doesn't have time. With no personal life to speak of, Bradley has kept his heart safe. As long as Gail, his beloved grandmother, is cared for, he thinks it's all he needs.

But what both their hearts truly desire is a place to belong.

So begins the journey of a love that will not be denied; a love bigger than the state of Texas.

The Interview

Good morning, Mr. Perry. May I call you Logan?

Absolutely.

Thank you for talking with me this morning.

This is for an article on the McFarren’s?

Yes. Don’t worry. Mr. Bradley McFarren has given me permission to do this.

Oh. Good. Go ahead, then.

Well, first question is how had you heard about this job? I understand you are originally from Iowa?

Yes, a small town. Mr. McFarren’s business is buying and selling real estate and it just so happened that the care facility I was working in at the time was purchased by a company he owned… or something like that. Anyway, there was a rumor going around that Brad… I mean, Mr. McFarren was buying all these care facilities looking for the perfect place for his grandmother. I decided to check into it and found out that he was actually looking for a full time, live in nurse. So I applied.

Elder care is a specialty of yours?

I guess. It’s the only thing I’ve done since graduating from college. I think I’m good at it.

It’s a tough profession. A lot of high stress.

Yes. That’s true. We were trained to separate ourselves from the patient and family, to stay focused on care and care alone. I actually don’t really like that. I think it’s important to bond with your people, especially the residents. A lot of them no longer have family who even come to see them. I feel awful that someone might end up dying alone.

But in contrast to that, you decided to leave Iowa and the nursing home circuit and care for only one patient. Why is that?

I needed a change. I needed out of that small town.

I see. Why is that?

(Fidgets) Well, I’m… I just needed a change, that’s all. It was time for me to get out on my own completely.

Do you miss your family?

No.

(Raises eyebrows) Really? So you have no real contact with them?

No.

Okay, moving on. Is caring for Ms. Gail McFarren difficult?

(Smiles) No. She is the sweetest thing. I love her so much. She is a great joy to serve. Every one of the staff thinks the same way.

How many staff is there in that huge house?

Other than me there are two more full time nurses. They don’t live in the house though, just me. I am the only one who actually lives in the house. Oh, except the chef. He has a couple of rooms off the kitchen. Then there are various other house hold people who keep the house clean. There is a staff’s house that sits behind the mansion where some of them live.

A staff’s house? What’s that like?

I honestly don’t know. I have never been invited. If the staff gets together for any reason we always use the main house. I understand it’s lovely, though. Bright and airy. Quite large. Very comfortable.

So speaking of the main house. What do you think of McFarren Manor?

Oh, it’s wonderful! I have been so privileged to have been able to live there for almost three years now. I have an incredible room, although it’s quite small compared to the rest.

I understand the mansion boasts ten bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, an office, a library, a ball room… I could go on.

(Laughs) Yes, McFarren manor is huge. There used to be a lot of parties given under that roof.

Not anymore?

Oh no. Mrs. McFarren is far too weak to be the hostess these days.

I understand she is gravely ill?

(Nods)

Can you tell me about it?

(Shakes head) I… I would rather not talk about it.

I understand. So maybe tell me about the family then.

(Shrugs) Not much to tell. No one really comes to visit. I feel badly for Mrs. McFarren that her only real visitor is her grandson, Bradley. I don’t know what’s wrong with her family. If they don’t come soon, they will miss her.

Meaning?

Gail is dying.

I’m so sorry. Are there any plans for you when Mrs. McFarren passes?

That’s another subject I would rather not talk about.

I understand. How about Bradley McFarren, then?

(Big Smile) What about him?

Well that’s a nice smile. You obviously get along with him.

Yes. Best boss I’ve ever had.

What is it you like about him?

He’s kind and attentive. (Leans in) Very handsome. (Sits back and chuckles) But truly, he tries so hard make sure Gail has everything and anything she wants. Even me. He makes sure I’m happy, too. I like him very much.

Sounds like it might be a little bit more than “like”?

Oh, completely one-sided, I assure you. But… I guess I have to be content with that. (Sighs)

Thank you, Logan. We might need to follow up with you later on and get an update?

(Smiles) Maybe.

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A Place to Belong

Tour begins 9-21-2015

Here's the line up!

9/21 – World of Diversity Fiction Reviews

9/22 – Bayou Book Junkie

9/23 – Cameron James

9/24 – KathyMac Reviews

9/25 – Unrandom Randomness

9/25 – Two Chicks Obsessed with Books and Eye Candy

I hope you stop by! I will have excerpts, character interviews, the video and a look inside the McFarren Manor.