A sweet new beginning on the Chesapeake Bay
Bluebird Bakery owner Taylor Harp loves how small and close-knit Teaberry Island is…except when the only response to her help wanted ad is from someone she hoped to avoid. She and Cody Cunningham shared a long-ago romance until he started dating her prettier younger shared a long-ago romance until he started dating her prettier younger sister. But though the sting of rejection remains, so do the sparks.
After PTSD ended his military career, Cody Cunningham came back to the one place that felt like home. A difficult childhood left him running from commitment, but when he’s suddenly left in charge of his young half siblings, Cody doesn’t hesitate. He’s ready to build a future, and he hopes Taylor will want to have a place in it. Will she keep him around long enough to see that the boy she knew is now a man who’ll love her forever?
My Review:
Oh, wow! Layered with angst and infused with hope. What an emotional roller coaster of a read!
McClain is so mean to her characters…and I love it. 🙂 Lots of gritty topics covered here as Taylor and Cody struggle to get past the traumas of their childhoods. Plus, we get the added bonus of a secondary plot involving Taylor’s sister which is even grittier. The author does a great job of realistically portraying some very real life struggles with grace and compassion. My heart kinda hurts after this read.
Teenage romance gone awry a decade ago, morphs into the hope of second chances…if only these characters have the courage to face their issues and embrace the concept of forgiveness. Richly layered and beautifully written.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy– winner’s choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of His Alaskan Redemption, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 25, 2023. Offer open to International Readers.
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Oh, I love second chances. Blessings leliamae54(at) aol (dot) com
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Good luck, Lucy!
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Great cover and a fabulous sounding story have me all in on this one! Of course, you know I love second chances so that just seals the deal. On my TBR list and can’t wait for the opportunity to dive in reading.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy! Shared but oh so hoping to be the fortunate one selected.
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We all seem to melt a little over second chance love stories. 🙂 Good luck, Kay!
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Oh I’ve been wanting to read one of her books and this sounds really good! Thanks for the review!
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You’re welcome, Melissa. She’s really good at delivering emotional reads. Good luck!
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Another author I have heard of, bu not read. Thanks for sharing a review of this one!
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You’re welcome, Patty. Hope you get to read something by Lee Tobin McClain soon. Good luck!
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This book sounds like a really nice read, I like the storyline alot.
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You’ll love it. Good luck, Marjorie!
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This sounds like quite the story.
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It sure is! Good luck, Becky!
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You know how much I adore second chance romance!! This sounds lovely 💖
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Yes, I do. I always think of you when I am reading one. 🙂 Good luck, Trixi!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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You’re welcome, LSA. Good luck (and good to see you here!)
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The Bluebird Bakery is a book I would enjoy reading. I actually remember Lee asking readers to help her with naming the bakery. So it’s wonderful to see the final result.
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Oh, that’s neat that she got input from her readers on naming the cafe. I want to visit it and eat my way through their selections. lol Good luck, Maryann!
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