(Those Marshal Boys, #3)
by Loree Lough
Adult Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 368 pages (large print)by Loree Lough
Adult Contemporary Romance
May 1st 2016 by Harlequin Heartwarming
He's a man who wants it all…if only he could have it....
Dreams of stardom took musician and firefighter Sam Marshall far from his Colorado roots. Starting fresh in Nashville hasn't been easy, especially after an injury on the job, but he's working his way to the Grand Ole Opry one open mike at a time, teaching at the fire station to make ends meet. Yet Sam's intentions are shaken when he meets the lovely owner of a local café. Suddenly, Sam's dreams are filled with her. Too bad that as the daughter of country-music wannabes, Finn Leary's been there, done that. She'll never choose a musician. So how can Sam possibly get the girl and keep the guitar?
My Review: 4 Stars
I haven't read the other books in the series, but this one can definitely stand alone. Sam is such a stand up kind of guy. I love a guy who works hard, is kind, and doesn't expect things to fall into his lap and that's just how Sam is. Using his volunteer firefighting skills, he heads to Nashville to pursue his dream of music, but he's a realist. It's hard to make music a career and he's not one to look for handouts while chasing his dream--he's working hard as a teacher at the fire station. He's such an old-fashioned gentleman and the world can definitely use more of those.
Finn is also a hard worker. She runs a local cafe, while caring for a mentally disabled sister, and works really hard to make something of their lives. Her parents are always chasing their music dreams and aren't in the picture much--until her dad decides to make an effort. Finn and Sam cross paths many times, in many ways, until they can't get each other out of their minds, but fears and past disappointments can be hard to build a future on.
I really enjoyed the way the story flows. There's a sweet gentleness to it and the way the characters are developed and interact with each other just warms my soul. Lessons of love, forgiveness, patience, overcoming fears, and independent strength are predominate feelings woven throughout these words. I'm really curious about the other books, as those characters made brief appearances, and I'm looking forward to reading more about this salt-of-the-earth Marshall family.
Content: mild romance; mild violence. Clean!
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
Other Books in the Series
Once a Marine
(Those Marshal Boys, #1)
by Loree Lough
Adult Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 377 pages (large print)
February 1st 2015 by Harlequin Heartwarming
Does she even need a hero?
Summer Lane is no damsel in distress. For the past two years, she's been battling her way back from her worst nightmare, all by herself. So she doesn't need the fabulous former Marine Zach Marshall swooping in to save her.
But she needn't worry. Zach has hung up his shining armor. His instinct to rescue has only brought him heartache, and he's not about to risk it all again--even though everything about Summer makes him yearn to help.
Will she accept his challenge to step up and conquer her fears on her own--even her deepest fears, like trust...and love?
Sweet Mountain Rancher
(Those Marshal Boys, #2)
by Loree Lough
Adult Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 385 pages (large print)
September 1st 2015 by Harlequin Heartwarming
He can say no to everyone but her...
Nate Marshall used to be a yes-man... until being so agreeable cost him dearly. But Eden Quinn has a way of getting him to reconsider his "just say no" policy. Which is how a bunch of troubled teens end up at his ranch for the weekend. Nate can't help but be attracted to the woman who keeps them in line.
This cowboy knows Eden's no damsel in distress, yet hers isn't a one-woman job. If she must do everything on her own, how can he help her... let alone get her to fall for him?
Bestselling author Loree Lough once sang for her supper, performing across the U.S. and Canada. Now and then, she blows the dust from her 6-string to croon a tune or two, but mostly, she writes novels that have earned hundreds of industry and "Readers' Choice" awards, 4- and 5-star reviews, and 7 book-to-movie options. Her 105th book, Sweet Mountain Rancher, #2 in “Those Marshall Boys” series for Harlequin Heartwarming, released in August, 2015. Also new on the Latest Release list, Guardians of the Heart, (#2 “Secrets on Sterling Street historical series from Whitaker House). Next up, Healing of the Heart, #3 in the “Secrets” series…and a brand new 3-book series for Harlequin Heartwarming, releasing between 2016 and 2017. Stay tuned for more in 2016 and beyond!
Tour Schedule
May 8th: Launch
May 9th: Singing Librarian Books & underneath the covers
May 13th: Teatime and Books & Thoughts of a Blonde
May 15th: Grand Finale
Tour Giveaway
ONE WINNER will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and The Firefighter's Refrain (signed print if US, ebook if outside US)
ONE WINNER will receive Those Marshall Boys Series, Once a Marine, Sweet Mountain Rancher, and The Firefighter's Refrain (signed print if US, ebook if outside US)
ONE WINNER will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and The Firefighter's Refrain (signed print if US, ebook if outside US)
ONE WINNER will receive Those Marshall Boys Series, Once a Marine, Sweet Mountain Rancher, and The Firefighter's Refrain (signed print if US, ebook if outside US)
ONE WINNER will receive The Firefighter's Refrain (signed print if US, ebook if outside US)
Ends May 20th
Oohh baby. I will give it all to ya. :)
ReplyDeleteYou might hafta fight Finn for him, Sandra! LOL Have a terrific Thursday!
DeleteSounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteI'm hearing great things from a bunch of readers, Rita. Hope you'll agree with them once you've read the story! Have a great Thursday now, h'year!
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