💚💚💚💚 4-hearts
Luke Hollister must’ve been out of his mind thinking that he could manage his hectic life by moving from Austin, TX, to small-town Holly Heights. Having left behind his demanding Austin Police Detective job to bring his expansive, needy family to Holly Heights was shaping up to feel like more than he could handle. But his foster siblings, his little niece, and his grief-stricken mother need him, and he feels an obligation to help them. And there’s more pressure now that he’s working on a case involving a local woman’s missing father, Big Bobby Hillman, who’s running away from the consequences awaiting him for a non-violent crime he’s committed. Luke has been harassing Sarah Hillman, Bobby’s daughter, and one of Holly Heights’s own, to get answers regarding her father’s whereabouts; but Sarah’s loyal friends are not having it, and they’ve put up a protective wall around her that he’s finding hard to penetrate. One of these friends, Jennifer Neil, is Luke’s next door neighbor and she’s tough as nails. Even though Luke’s mother has dubbed her “the crazy lady,” he finds her decidedly attractive, and even at her feistiest, he has trouble resisting his desire to kiss her. Then Jennifer makes a mistake that affects Luke’s family, causing him to question his feelings for her when she’s finally beginning to see the good qualities he possesses.
I enjoyed A Home Come True. I was entertained by the way Jen initially reacted to Luke—always referring to him as “Hollister,” and refusing to give him the time of day. And it was heartwarming to see the effort Luke put into taking care of his entire family after his father died, even though it was difficult and mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting. I also appreciated the strong bonds of friendship that existed among Sarah’s friends, and how despite the discord and aggression that was present with the characters in the beginning of the book, the end result was a HEA that left me contented and in anticipation of my next Heartwarming book.
Have a great day bibliophiles!! 😉
Thank you, Linda!! You’re so kind.
I think they do call them biscuits in England, but I still say they’re cookies. 😉
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I think if you are in England they are biscuits. So everyone is right! Regardless of what you call them, you have put together another really lovely staging for the book, Laurie. It is a gift!
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Beautiful pic, Laurie! And lovely review. This sounds like quite a heartwarming read and I do like the sound of the characters as you described them especially Luke 🙂
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Thanks Diana. It’s a sweet story. And Luke was an amazing man in many ways. 😊
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Great review Laurie. It sounds like a sweet, happy story. I am looking forward to jumping into the series I have.
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I am almost finished with The Rancher’s Twins. OMGoodness…I am loving it so much!!
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It sounds so great. I am jealous.
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Why? Aren’t you going to be reading it too?
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This is not the series I am reading, although I still might read this one. I am reading The Return of the Blackwell Brothers.
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I’m so silly. Somehow I commented on the wrong book. 🤦🏽♀️ I meant the Blackwell Brothers series. I have a few pages left of The Rancher’s Twins. I loved it so much!! I hope you enjoy it too. ☺️
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I am looking forward to it.
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This sounds good! I like all the family connections. Though to be honest what I really want is the cookies!
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That’s okay Katherine. I always want cookies too. 🤦🏽♀️
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This one sounds good…and I love your cozy presentation of the book, with snacks, tea, and a floral arrangement. Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome! It’s the little things that bring me the greatest joy, you know? Like a good book, a nice treat and flowers to brighten my space. 😊
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This story draws me in, thanks to your review. I love the idea of a small town, especially after such a big one. And someone accepting responsibilities just because no one else did–love that too.
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Austin, Tx is not far from me! Glad you enjoyed this one. Sounds like a nice cozy read!
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It was definitely a cozy read.
How do you take that Texas heat, Holly? I can’t take it in NC.
Always so nice to hear from you. 🤗
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I think being here since the age of 12, I’ve just learned to suffer through it! LOL
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Such a lovely review, Laurie! I love the photo too- so cozy and perfect for Cozy Nook Books! ♥️
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Jennifer, you always have the perfect words. You should write greeting cards.🤗
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You are so kind, always, Laurie. I’ll tell you a secret. My mom has me write inside her cards for her. ♥️ Hope you’ve had a good day today.
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For obvious reasons that doesn’t surprise me. 😉
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♥️
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I haven’t come across this book before, but heartwarming always puts it into my “want to take another look at this”.
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The Harlequin Heartwarming line is my go-to for sweet romance. They’re just mellow, sweet reads that put me in a feel-good mood, Kathryn. I think I’m addicted to them. 😂
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Great review,Laurie 💝
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Thanks Priyasha!! 💕
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Thanks for the great review, Laurie! Gosh, you just keep adding to my TBR piles! Enjoy your day.
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Hi Jill. This has been a great series. Started in the mountains of Peru. I’ve loved each of the books. 😊
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That sounds like a delightful story. I’m glad you enjoyed it. And like Shalini, I’m very excited about those biscuits 😄
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Nina, they are cookies Yummm
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Yes!! Now I want 😄
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😋
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But they should be biscuits. My hips don’t need anymore cookies!! 😩
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It was a very sweet story. I loved the protagonist’s spunk.
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Lovely review, Laurie. But I am more fascinated by the pic. Tea and biscuits, is it?
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Thanks Shalini! Yes, tea and cookies. But I have to stop eating when I’m reading. 😋
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I just had tea and diet biscuits and pretended they were cookies
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😂😂
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