Boone: Eternity Springs by Emily March – a Review

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Description:
With his smooth talk, rugged good looks, and deep pockets, native Texan Boone McBride appears to be a man who has it all. Few people know about the heartbreak behind his decision to leave home, family, and career for the isolation of a small town in the Colorado Rockies. Luckily, time and life in Eternity Springs has worked its healing magic upon his wounded soul, so when he meets obviously troubled Hannah Dupree, Boone sees a chance to pay his good fortune forward. The last thing he anticipates is tumbling into love.

Tragedy has taken everything Hannah loves, and her will to keep going is failing. So when Boone strides into her life determined to save her, it’s easier to go along with him than to resist. Soon she is drawn into the fabric of life in Eternity Springs, and as her spirit begins to heal, her strength returns, and she’s able to go toe-to-toe with this hardheaded, big-hearted Texan. But just when love blooms and happiness is within their grasp, shadows from the past threaten. Hannah and Boone must stand strong and united in order to defeat old ghosts—if they are to create a brand-new life together.

Review:

Boone by Emily March is the 3^rd book in her McBrides of Texas trilogy. Boone McBride is our hero in this final book of this trilogy, with his cousins having had their story in the previous two books.  Boone has come a long way from his troubled past, and seems to be content in Eternity Springs, working as a lawyer in a calmer small town atmosphere.  One day, while riding his motorcycle, he sees a woman looking over a cliff, and walks to where she is to break her possible intent; as he talks to her, Boone recognizes the signs of someone deep in depression.

Hannah Dupree, our heroine, has been travelling for 3 years, still coping with the tragic deaths of her two young girls; deciding perhaps to stay in this quiet small town of Eternity Springs for a while.  When she meets a strange handsome man, she becomes concerned that perhaps he is looking to jump off the cliff, which she has no idea he was there for her. Boone befriends Hannah and convinces her to stay at a cabin by his house, which begins a slow process of both of them learning to cope with their own tragic past, and opening up their hearts to finding the light to love and happiness. It was such a delight to watch Boone and Hannah get past the difficult losses and to have a second chance, as they were a great couple. 

Boone decides to adopt a baby, since the mother could not handle this, and begged Boone (who helped her from an abusive family member, when he lived in Texas), since she trusted only him.  Boone knew he was falling hard for Hannah, and accepted that she needed more time to move on, as she was still was very emotional. The town of Eternity Springs, Boone’s family, and new friends slowly begin to heal Hannah.  When Boone tells her about the baby, he asked Hannah to help, but at first, she said no, since she wasn’t sure she could take the pain of her daughters’ loss; but when she sees his desperation, she agrees to help. What I loved, that March did so well, was all the women in Eternity Spring set up a schedule that most of the woman would take a turn to be the nanny for their day, which was wonderful. Celeste was a wonderful character, who brought everything together.  Nicely done.

What follows is a sweet heartwarming romance, with Boone doing everything to win over Hannah and help her to heal and open her heart to his love. Boone was a fabulous hero, who was smart, fun, sweet, patient and not to mention sexy.  Hannah was great too, especially with dealing with her tragic loss, and I loved how great Boone was with her.  Their romance was wonderful, and so heartwarming to see them slowly move on with their lives.  I also loved the little puppy, Ranger, who brought adorable chaos into their lives.

Boone was a fun, entertaining, emotional, heartwarming, and at times sad. Despite the heartbreak for both of them, it was heartwarming to see them heal.  Though this is the 18^th book in Emily March’s Eternity Springs series, this trilogy concludes with Boone. Emily March once again gives us a sweet story, which I suggest you read

Reviewed by Barb

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