The Last Chance Cafe

Written by Linda Lael Miller

Narrated by Nance Williamson

From New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller—and “the finest in western romance” (RT Book Reviews)—comes a moving and passionate tale of one single mother’s journey to protect her daughters—and her heart.

While fleeing from her ex-husband with her two young daughters, Hallie finds herself trapped in a sudden and violent blizzard with a broken-down truck. With nowhere else to turn, she and her daughters seek shelter in a roadside diner. She has no idea that this will set off a chain of events that will change her life forever or that the handsome rancher she meets there will shake the very foundation of everything she believes about hope, love, and second chances.

It’s clear that there’s more than just desire between the two but is Hallie ready to open up her heart again? After all, she’s still running from her past so does she even have a chance for the life she’s always dreamed of?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Apr 1, 2002
• ISBN: 9780743549196

Linda Lael Miller

The daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller is a #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than one hundred historical and contemporary novels, most of which reflect her love of the West. Raised in Northport, Washington, Linda pursued her wanderlust, living in London and Arizona and traveling the world before returning to the state of her birth to settle down on a horse property outside Spokane. Published since 1983, Linda was awarded the prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 by the Romance Writers of America. She was recently inducted into the Wild West Heritage Foundation's Walk of Fame for her dedication to preserving the heritage of the Wild West. When not writing, Linda loves to focus her creativity on a wide variety of art projects. Visit her online at LindaLaelMiller.com and Facebook.com/OfficialLindaLaelMiller.

Reviews for The Last Chance Cafe

[Bernice Levens · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The book was good, it held my interest and there is a life lesson if the truth is accepted. The narrator was right on target on in reading the story with enthusiasm.

[siubhank · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Hallie O'Roarke found sanctuary in Primrose Creek after being forced to flee Phoenix in fear for the lives of her twin seven year old daughters and herself. When her stepfather is murdered in his home in what appeared to be an attempted robbery, Hallie is skeptical. Lou was a veteran police officer, to Hallie, it just didn't seem like something that would happen to him. When her cop ex-husband discovers her with the incriminating evidence Lou had gathered in an undercover investigation into corruption and drug dealing; Hallie knew that Lou had been murdered and that she would have to leave town.While Hallie is long accustomed to independence, the danger threatening her and her children leaves her alone and vulnerable. When her truck breaks down in a snowstorm, misfortune leads her to a community where she will find love and acceptance, and a handsome man by the name of Chance Qualtrough. Hallie doesn't want to leave Primrose Creek. She knows that good things don't last forever and soon her past will catch up with her. The only thing she knows, aside from her fierce desire to keep her daughters safe, is that she doesn't want to leave Chance and the new love that she has found.

[jbarr5 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Last Chance Cafe by Linda Lael MillerHalli O'Rourke has just left her step dads funeral and gets a package and heads to his house where her ex husband shows up wanting the stocks and bonds and money.She takes off with his truck and the blizzard stops them in NV with the twin girls. She's got a job being a waitress and a place to watch while Jessie is away.Chance has a hand in all this....she has to tend to the horses also.She gets the girls ready for school and has her work and things are going well, Chance takes them all to a movie...Wild animals .... and hot steamy sex scenes. Lots of action and adventure towards the end to help solve the mystery. I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

[krissa_6 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was an enjoyable read, but not anything unexpected or new. I know I have never read this book before, but the whole way through it felt very familiar. Right down to the characters doing what was expected of them. I guess that is what makes romances comfort reads though, right? I did find myself laughing when the twins were around, or when Evie came in the picture. And there were a couple moments when I could predict what was going to happen, so it wasn?t really suspenseful, but it was written well and the tension was there all the same. Made a good light Valentines read, and I?m happy I was able to get it in. =D