TITLE: Return to Homecoming Ranch
SERIES #: Pine River #2
CHARACTERS: Libby Tyler, Sam Winters
AUTHOR: Julia London
PUBLICATION DATE: 7/22/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon
BOOK SYNOPSIS: Curly-haired Libby Tyler never stops smiling…until her beloved boyfriend suddenly forces her out of their home and away from his adoring kids. When she learns he dumped her for his flighty ex-wife, Libby’s sadness turns to fury—and she very publicly smashes his truck with a golf club, earning herself a trip to a mental health center for some “rest.”
Handsome, hazel-eyed deputy Sam Winters has been sober for two years. Afraid of backsliding, he lives in the mountains and keeps his distance from people. Yet he never forgot Libby, his former colleague at the sheriff’s office whose charm and cheerfulness always warmed his days.
Now Libby’s back, ignoring the townspeople’s whispers (and her ex’s restraining order) while desperately trying to make Homecoming Ranch a successful event destination. She keeps causing trouble for Sam, but he finds her smile more beautiful than ever…and his touch gives her thrills she’s never felt. Could these two lost souls mend each other’s broken hearts?
REVIEW: The thing that I loved about this book was that Libby and Sam were two kindred spirits that were doing their best to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives in Pine River. Libby Tyler was heartbroken when she was kicked to the curb by her ex-boyfriend and had a difficult time moving on from the life that she helped create with him and his children. Feeling lost and alone, she finds herself driving by his house when she knows that she needs to stay away and move on. Sam Winters is a recovering alcoholic who has always had eyes for Libby and Sam soon finds himself trying to keep her out of trouble with her ex-boyfriend.
Libby has never known what her friendship has meant to Sam, especially during the dark times recovering from his addiction. I loved how Sam was there to help Libby, even when she didn’t want it and to be the friend that she needed when the whole town though that she had lost her mind. They were great together as a couple and that Sam showed Libby that true love had always been right in front of her, she just had to take his hand and grab it.
Return to Homecoming Ranch is a sweet, delightful romance that you just can’t put down. I enjoyed Libby and Sam’s story, as well as getting updates about what is happening in the lives of previous characters from the first book in the series, Homecoming Ranch. Ms. London has written such a lovely romantic tale about two broken hearts that finally find the love that they were searching for and I can’t wait to see what is in store for these characters in the future.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
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