As heartbreaking as it is when choices and circumstances keep two soul mates apart, a second chance with the other half of your heart is a precious gift. When his sister is in a devastating auto accident, Jackson takes leave from the Marines and returns home to care for his nephew, Matthew. Home, where he broke Emma's heart right after high school and enlisted. But Emma had big plans, so Jackson is surprised to find her still living in Kingston. He knowns he doesn’t deserve her and plans to keep his distance, although he's impressed with the work she does training emotional support dogs.
But you know what they say about best laid plans. Jackson isn’t even aware of the nightmares he has, but when they frighten Matty enough that Matty tries to “buy" a service dog from the lady that brought her dogs to his middle school, well, Jackson and Emma are right back in each other’s orbits. Still, Jackson is determined to deal with his issues on his own and plans to return to his unit just as soon as his sister is out of a coma and comes home.
This sweet, touching romance is my first by this author, and she had no trouble ticking all the boxes for me. Second chance romance, awesome dogs, a kid I wanted to wrap my arms around, a military hottie, a strong but generous and compassionate heroine, and an older adult, Aunt Pip, who offered equal parts comic relief and wisdom. I loved every second of this one and hated to see it end! This book actually has a wide audience appeal, because it’s so much more than a simple romance. As both Jackson and Emma sort out a few things individually, their experience offers lessons in making life choices, learning to accept help, and sacrificing to benefit others. With inspiring messages and a tame rating, readers age 13 to 103 will find a lot to love in this heartwarming read.
*I reviewed an advance copy of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
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