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From New York Times bestseller Victoria James comes a poignant and heartfelt romance that wraps you in a warm embrace...
Eight years ago, Tyler Donnelly left Wishing River, Montana, after a terrible fight with his father and swore he’d never return. But when his father has a stroke, guilt and duty drive him home, and nothing is as he remembers––from the run-down ranch to Lainey Sullivan, who is all grown up now. And darn if he can’t seem to stay away.
Lainey’s late grandma left her two things: the family diner and a deep-seated mistrust of cowboys. So when Tyler quietly rides back into town looking better than hot apple pie, she knows she’s in trouble. But she owes his dad everything, and she’s determined to show Ty what it means to be part of a small town...and part of a family.
Lainey’s courage pushes Ty to want to make Wishing River into a home again—together. But one of them is harboring a secret that could change everything. AMAZON 3.5 STARS
This was an emotional story on so many levels with several different people. Front and center in that is both Tyler and Lainey. Some of their reasons are similar but there are also some important differences. One thing that they have in common is that they feel so alone. Like no one really has their back. The only one that seemed to be there for Lainey was Tyler's father. Someone she was doing everything she could for after his brush with death.
I had a bit of trouble trying to figure all the hate glares and cold shoulders Tyler was getting. Come on, it got kind of ridiculous. His former best friends from his youth, Cade and Dean? They seemed really immature in their response to his return. It was over-the top judgemental almost 24-7. So he didn't tell you he was leaving 8 years ago. Get over it!
As much as I liked Lainey and her struggles there were quite a few times I wanted to slap her. Even after getting to know Tyler a bit better, whenever a fight happened, she always thought Tyler started it. She jumped in thinking she knew everything when she really only had half of the story. Even when it came to Tyler and his father, she had only seen or heard one side. She tried fixing it when she didn't know Tyler's side. That part got irritating.
Tyler's father and his cold shoulder also seemed a bit over the top too. You've wanted him to come back all this time and then you ignore him, won't talk to him? Made me shake my head. But I guess people can be that dumb. He's kind of cutting off his nose to spite his face.
Everything does start to change but it is an uphill battle for everyone. Although I liked the main characters, all of the angst really did slow the story down quite a bit. I didn't enjoy that as much.
There is a H.E.A. for the M.C.'s with a satisfying Epilogue.
I am going to be giving this book a rating of 3.5 Stars. Just a little extra because of the emotional part was well written as was the main characters depth too. A little less because of the slowness of the story. I guess I wish there had been a little less angst and a bit more action. So saying I had some mixed feelings about this book would be right on the money.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
Eight years ago, Tyler Donnelly left Wishing River, Montana, after a terrible fight with his father and swore he’d never return. But when his father has a stroke, guilt and duty drive him home, and nothing is as he remembers––from the run-down ranch to Lainey Sullivan, who is all grown up now. And darn if he can’t seem to stay away.
Lainey’s late grandma left her two things: the family diner and a deep-seated mistrust of cowboys. So when Tyler quietly rides back into town looking better than hot apple pie, she knows she’s in trouble. But she owes his dad everything, and she’s determined to show Ty what it means to be part of a small town...and part of a family.
Lainey’s courage pushes Ty to want to make Wishing River into a home again—together. But one of them is harboring a secret that could change everything. AMAZON 3.5 STARS
This was an emotional story on so many levels with several different people. Front and center in that is both Tyler and Lainey. Some of their reasons are similar but there are also some important differences. One thing that they have in common is that they feel so alone. Like no one really has their back. The only one that seemed to be there for Lainey was Tyler's father. Someone she was doing everything she could for after his brush with death.
I had a bit of trouble trying to figure all the hate glares and cold shoulders Tyler was getting. Come on, it got kind of ridiculous. His former best friends from his youth, Cade and Dean? They seemed really immature in their response to his return. It was over-the top judgemental almost 24-7. So he didn't tell you he was leaving 8 years ago. Get over it!
As much as I liked Lainey and her struggles there were quite a few times I wanted to slap her. Even after getting to know Tyler a bit better, whenever a fight happened, she always thought Tyler started it. She jumped in thinking she knew everything when she really only had half of the story. Even when it came to Tyler and his father, she had only seen or heard one side. She tried fixing it when she didn't know Tyler's side. That part got irritating.
Tyler's father and his cold shoulder also seemed a bit over the top too. You've wanted him to come back all this time and then you ignore him, won't talk to him? Made me shake my head. But I guess people can be that dumb. He's kind of cutting off his nose to spite his face.
Everything does start to change but it is an uphill battle for everyone. Although I liked the main characters, all of the angst really did slow the story down quite a bit. I didn't enjoy that as much.
There is a H.E.A. for the M.C.'s with a satisfying Epilogue.
I am going to be giving this book a rating of 3.5 Stars. Just a little extra because of the emotional part was well written as was the main characters depth too. A little less because of the slowness of the story. I guess I wish there had been a little less angst and a bit more action. So saying I had some mixed feelings about this book would be right on the money.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
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