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Somebody to Love by Sharon Sala – a Review

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Somebody to Love by Sharon Sala – a Review

 

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Fifteen years ago, a family member stole the money Hunt Knox had saved for college, while three of his siblings and his father hid the truth and told him to get over it. Betrayed by their lies and thievery, Hunt joined the army and wound up flying Apache helicopters in Iraq. Now, he’s a chopper pilot for an oil company in Houston, Texas, his father has been dead for six years, and he’s finally returning home to Blessings at his mother’s dying request.

Ava Ridley, the little girl his mother used to babysit, has grown up and is a nurse at his mother’s bedside when he arrives. Ava is overjoyed to see the man her childhood crush has become. And as the two spend more time together, Ava’s crush grows to be even more.

Hunt never expected to fall in love, but just as it appears he and Ava are headed for a happy ever after, she becomes a victim of violence at the hospital ER in Blessings, and suffers an injury that could cost her life. Through secrets, lies, family betrayal, and difficult choices, Hunt’s not sure he and Ava can ever make a home together in Blessings. Or if life will once again lead them onto different paths…?

 

 

Review:

Somebody to Love by Sharon Sala is the 11th book in her wonderful Blessings, Georgia series. As I have said in previous reviews of this series, I always enjoy coming back to Blessings, Georgia and the fabulous townsfolk we get to spend time with. Once again, Sharon Sala gives us another wonderful feel-good romance and a great couple

Hunt Knox, our hero, returns home 15 years after he left Blessings and his family. Hunt had planned to go to college, working part time jobs to save $8000, which was stolen from him, with his father/siblings not revealing who stole the money.  He joined the army and currently works as a chopper pilot for an oil company in Houston.  When he receives a request from his dying mom to return home, he accepts her deathbed wish for him to fix up the old house, after which he can take $8000 up front, and he and the rest of the siblings can split the rest of the profits. Hunt tries not to deal with his 4 siblings (except the youngest, Birdie, who was too young at the time of the robbery), as they still will not reveal the truths.

Ava Ridley, was very young when Hunt left, and though he was much older, she crushed on him even then.  Ava is an ER nurse, and is well liked a by everyone.  She befriends Hunt and in a short time they both start falling for each other; with Hunt realizing that Ava is the women for him, but will she leave Blessings and move to Houston when he returns. 

Slowly despite his determination to do the renovation, he slowly begins to accept his family again; and in time the truth will be revealed; which puts a different aspect to what happened.  Learning the truths will bring Hunt and his family together. The chemistry between Hunt and Ava was wonderful, as they made a great couple.  Along the way, there are a number of events that happens causing drama and heartbreak, that puts both Hunt and Ava right in the middle, and with other members of Blessings, and it is always fun to see how the town bonds together to help.  

What follows is wonderful heartwarming & emotional story, with a great couple, wonderful characters that we keep meeting in all our visits to Blessings.  I love returning to Blessings, which is a wonderful community who takes care of their own. We should all be blessed with living in Blessings.

Sharon Sala writes another delightful story in this wonderful small town, and great couples that we care about with each and every book.  Blessings, Georgia always gives the vibe of a perfect place you would love to live in.  If you enjoy a pure romance, wonderful characters, great couples, and a small-town atmosphere, then you should be reading this series. Somebody to Love was a wonderful read, written so very well by Sharon Sala.

Reviewed by Barb

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Someone to Love by Donna Alward – a Review

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Someone to Love by Donna Alward – a Review

 

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Ethan Gallagher is a firefighter in Darling, Vermont, who followed tradition and pledged his love on the Kissing Bridge to ensure lifelong happiness. A few years later, he s a widower with two rambunctious boys who no longer believes in magic. But even he has to admit that free-spirited Willow Dunaway fills him with wonder and an attraction he cannot deny.

Willow s come back to Darling a different girl than the one who left after high school. Overcoming her past and owning her own business has made her into a strong, independent woman. Single dad Ethan appeals to her in a way she didn t expect, even though settling down is the last thing on her mind. But after fire destroys the local food bank, the town rallies, and a fling between Ethan and Willow leads to unintended consequences. Can they find a way out of their heartbreak to make a home in each other s hearts?

 

 

Review:

Someone to Love by Donna Alward is the 2nd book in her Darling, VT series.   Willow Dunaway is our heroine, and we had met her in the first book of this series.  Willow, who runs a successful bakery café that leans on the healthy organic side, is also very likeable, independent, a hard worker and very different than your local business woman.  She has a blue or purple streak in her hair, and has a nose ring. 

Ethan Gallagher, our hero, is a widower, who lost his wife a few years ago.  He has two wonderfully adorable sons, but he remains cold and embittered by the loss of his beloved wife.  Ethan relies on his big family to help him, when he is off to work on his fire fighter duties; but when he is home, his whole life are his sons.  Ethan had met Willow at Laurel and Aiden’s wedding, as she is Laurel’s best friend.  But when he runs into her with his sons by her café, Ethan is unfriendly and rude, even if his sons take a liking to Willow.  Early on, though I understood his pain, I really didn’t like Ethan too much.  That did change as the story progressed, though he did continue to act like a jerk at times, which would have turned me off of him.  Poor Willow had her own issues to get past from her teenage years.  Despite this, she was so great with the boys, and that was a lot of fun.

What follows is a slow build romance between two unlikely people.  Both Ethan and Willow have to face the pain of their past, in order to trust their hearts to each other.  Ethan is afraid to get hurt again, but his wonderful family pushes him to move on.  Willow has told no one about her past, but she also has her best friend Laurel and Ethan’s sister to help her.  The key is for both them to open up to each and once they do, their love will bloom in a beautiful heartwarming romance.  But there are a few obstacles that will come up that can break up their relationship.   Will Ethan and Willow be able open up and help  each other to get past their issues?

The best part of this sweet story, are Ethan’s sons Connor and Ronan.  I loved them both and loved how Willow was with them.  I really loved Willow throughout the whole book.  Ethan took some time, but did get better closer to the end.  I love the Gallagher family, too, and look forward to more stories from the rest of the siblings.   If you love small town romances, family, friendship and adorable children, I suggest you read this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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