The Forgotten Child

How do you tell a man there is something wrong with his child?


—"This is by far one of the best books I have read. Lorhainne Eckhart proved herself yet again by pulling you in with a heartfelt story and keeping your attention with the passion that fills the pages." — ROMANCE JUNKIES


—"A Real Tear Jerker: Omg, I loved this book. I stayed up all night trying to finish it. I cried, My heart broke, I have an 18 year old with autism. This would make a fabulous movie." Reviewer – Tammy


—"Brilliant, there is no other word for it, heart grabbing, heart warming, gut wrenching, well written well researched, wanted to read it over & over again." – Maureen


***—BLACK RAVEN'S REVIEWS — "Ms. Eckhart has crafted a delightful story with engaging characters, enough drama for a Hallmark movie, and enough unconditional love to last a lifetime."—*Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by AJ!—


—"I didn't expect I'd fall for the four main characters as hard as I did, but The Forgotten Child is an amazing book, not just for a romance fan like myself, but for single parents who may or may not have a child with autism." — Reviewer — Adria


In THE FORGOTTEN CHILD, Brad Friessen wasn't looking to love again. But what he got was a woman who shook his lonely bitter world upside down, and touched him in a way no other woman could.


Emily Nelson, ends a loveless, bitter marriage and strikes out on her own. She answers an ad as a cook and live-in caregiver to a three-year-old boy on a local ranch. Ranch owner Brad Friessen hires and moves in Emily and her daughter. But Emily soon discovers something's seriously wrong with the boy, and the reclusive, difficult man who hired her can't see the behavior and how delayed his son is. Emily researches until she stumbles across what she suspects are the soft signs of autism. Now she must tell him, give him hope, and help him come to terms with this neurological disorder--to take the necessary steps to get his child the help he needs.


As their lives become intertwined, their attraction is unavoidable--a connection sparks between them. But just as they're getting close, Brad's estranged wife, Crystal, returns after abandoning the family two years earlier.


Crystal must've had a plan, as she somehow gains the upper hand, driving a wedge in the emotional bond forged between Brad, Emily, and the children. The lengths to which Crystal will go, the lies, the greed, just to keep what's hers, are nothing short of cold and calculating. Brad fights to save his boy, to protect what's his, and struggles over his greatest sacrifice--Emily, and the haunting question: Has he lost her forever.


More Praise...


*—"I have a child who has been diagnosed on the autism spectrum and this book, though briefly, touched on the symptoms! It made me cry and laugh! Your child, no matter the circumstance, comes first!"


—"A wonderful love story that not only is about the unconditional love between a man and woman, but an unconditional heart -filled love for a special child."


—"I don't normally read romance books, but this has changed my opinion. Very well written and hard to put down."*


**THE OUTSIDER SERIES in order: **

The Forgotten Child (Brad & Emily)

A Baby And A Wedding (FREE An Outsider Series Short)

Fallen Hero (Andy, Jed & Diana)

The Search (FREE An Outsider Series Short)

The Awakening (Andy & Laura)

Secrets (Jed & Diana)

Runaway(Andy & Laura)

Overdue (FREE An Outsider Series Short)

The Unexpected Storm (Neil & Candy)

The Wedding (Neil & Candy)

Or grab The Outsider Series: The Complete Omnibus Collection which includes all the books and short stories in this in this romantic saga.


The Forgotten Child is the first book in The Outsider Series, the beginning of this romantic family saga of the Friessen men and the women they love, which now spans three series. The Forgotten Child is a love story between the oldest of the Friessen brother's Brad and Emily, a woman he hires to take care of his autistic child.


The Friessen Family Series in reading order:

• The Outsider Series


• The Forgotten Child (Brad & Emily)


• A Baby And A Wedding


• Fallen Hero (Jed, Diana & Andy)


• The Search


• The Awakening (Andy & Laura)


• Secrets (Jed & Diana)


• Runaway (Andy & Laura)


• Overdue


• The Unexpected Storm (Neil & Candy)


• The Wedding

The Friessens: A New Beginning

• The Deadline (Andy & Laura)


• The Price to Love (Neil & Candy)


• A Different Kind of Love (Brad & Emily)


• A Vow of Love, A Friessen Family Christmas

The Friessens

• The Reunion


• The Bloodline


• The Promise


• The Business Plan


• The Decision


• First Love (Katy)


• Family First


• Leave the Light On

Don't miss the new spinoff series coming January 2017 - The McCabe Brothers