| Title | : | Boone (Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas, #3) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 125031495X |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781250314956 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 |
| Publication | : | First published December 29, 2020 |
Boone (Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas, #3) Reviews
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Boone by Emily March is a 2020 St. Martin’s Press publication.
This is the final installment in the ‘McBrides of Texas’ arc in the long running Eternity Springs series. Obviously, Boone McBride is the featured ‘cowboy’ in this installment and his story is perhaps the most emotional.
Boone gets a phone call that will change the course of his life, but he’s unsure if he can take another heart wrenching disappointment. Still, his motto remains: “Be a light.”
He gets a chance to do that quicker than he had anticipated when he sees a woman standing precariously close to the edge of a dangerous precipice. Boone expertly coaxes the woman away from whatever she may have been considering. His help, kindness and understanding just might be the beginnings of a special relationship…
Hannah couldn’t take the pain anymore. The anniversary was coming up and she didn’t think she could bear it. Her spontaneous trip to Eternity Springs began with somber intentions, but little did Hannah know that Eternity Springs is a magical place, perfect for those who are need of healing and hope…
This is a special story that tackles some very heavy subject matter, but it is also a story that shows how s grief and heartache can bring strength and healing to others when they find themselves in a dark place. It’s a story about renewal, finding inner strength and peace, and then paying if forward.
The romance is centered around mature adults, with no immature conflicts or hormone fueled angst. I loved that!
The story begins with a wedding and ends with one- and all three McBride’s and their partners are ready to face life’s challenges together, forever! -
Boone by Emily March
3rd book of the trilogy McBrides of Texas, a subset and 18th book in the Eternity Springs contemporary romance series. Can be read as a stand-alone sweet romance.
Boone sees desperation in Hannah when he finds her at Lovers Leap overlook. He convinces her to stay in Eternity Springs where she can heal and find purpose again.
It’s an emotional journey for them both because of their sad, individual histories. Family, both actual and created, plus support of community help both Boone and Hannah in healing and believing in the future.
It’s a beautiful story of romance and hope.
I liked the hero a lot. His willingness to open himself up to Celeste and his brothers was just a part of what made him lovable.
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Favorite Quotes:
“I know you’re probably wondering why a single guy built a house this big. You have to understand that we’re wall-to-wall Texans from Memorial Day to Labor Day… I can’t tell you how many times friends or relatives call from the front porch of hell to tell me they’ve had a sudden hankering to see me.” “The front porch of hell?” “Texas in the summertime.”
“What about you? Do you sing?” “Only if I’m trying to scare raccoons away.”
“I mean it, Boone. No more going lawyer on me. You’re too good at it.” “Thank you.” “That wasn’t a compliment.”
“You are looking for a romance battle plan. You got a name for your operation?… It helps. Believe me… Give it a name.” “Did you have a name for your plan to win Gillian?” Jackson asked. “I did. I came up with it when I spied a critter as Gillian and I were hiking the canyon.” He paused dramatically. “Operation Horny Toad.”
Unbelievable… Outmaneuvered by a Yankee. I’m going to have to turn in my cowboy card.
My Review:
I adored this sweet couple and their supportive and tender romance. Their storylines were refreshingly free of contrived conflict and overarching angst, which I find so tedious. Although both main characters had uniquely compelling and heartbreaking back-stories, their relationship with each other was thoughtful, caring, and eventfully sizzling. Ms. March’s engaging and smooth writing style was easy to follow with relevant and realistic modern-day issues, family drama, wry humor, amusing levity, and witty banter. -
Grief-stricken but hopeful…
I know, that sounds a bit Pollyanna-ish but this gentle, hurt-filled romance did have wonderful shades of that. Despite what Boone had endured, he was so upbeat and cheerful – not what I would have expected at all. Hannah had suffered as well, the tragedy shaping her current life in a darker way. Meeting Boone at the lowest point was going to be her start back to life. And his…
Eternity Springs was a place for healing and both found out that was true. With Celeste and the other quirky town inhabitants, no one suffered pain or shared happiness alone. While Boone was more of an open book, Hannah was slow to share, hiding her pain until he slowly coaxed her out of her shell. Learning about each other was a push and pull that prodded both of them to shed their sorrow and anger and move forward, together…
A gentler, slower pace is a hallmark of this author’s stories and Boone and Hannah’s was just so. It also had me smiling and crying. Often. In other words, a heart-touching, (hard-fought) happy ever after, read… ~Diane, 4.5 stars -
It's always a pleasure to return to Eternity Springs and the writing of Emily March. Her stories always have the right balance of sweet, sexy, and always give readers characters they will certainly root for. In this installment, March brings together Boone McBride, Texan transplant to Colorado, and Hannah Dupree, who ends up in Eternity Springs while on a bit of a road trip.
From the moment Boone spots Hannah on a high path in the mountains just outside of town, he sets his sights on being the do-gooder that it's obvious to him she needs. But with this story, March creates a true reflection of Boone's needs with that of Hannah's. And with this, it's inevitable to the two will grow closer. Part of this relies on the power of persuasion that Boone naturally carries. But Hannah is going to have to want to truly live and love again.
This is an inspiring story about hope and believing in second chances. 4 stars an recommendation.
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BOOK PREVIEW: Boone by Emily March
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STORY... 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.
Tragedy has taken everything Hannah Dupree 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. But just when love blooms and happiness is within their grasp, shadows from the past threaten.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT WITH THIS BOOK?.... This book is many “firsts” for me… My first time reading “cowboy romance novels”… My first read in the Eternity Springs Series… And my first from Emily March books as well.
But, hoping I will receive a “warm Texan welcome” from page one to the end!
All in and ready to read... ✨😎✨
Boone by
Emily March
BOOK SERIES: Eternity Springs Series: The McBrides of Texas
Book 18: Eternity Springs Series
Book 3: The McBrides Of Texas
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Feel good read. The ending jarred a bit with me (and thus lost a review star) but maybe it was because I hadn’t read Jackson & Tucker’s stories. EM wanted to tie the end of this series up in a bow i guess.
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This is the third book in the McBrides of Texas series and the eighteenth in the Eternity Springs series. While you don't have to read these books in order, it really does help since these are stories about one large and extended family, and having some background does help, but is not required. I have read several of the books in this series but have only read the first book in the McBrides series, somehow I missed Tucker's story (but will remedy that soon since there are hints on what happened to him in this book).
I know the first book is set in Texas around a plot of land that three cousins inherited from a relative. However, this book is set in Colorado in Eternity Springs. That did cause a little confusion for me at first because I did expect the story to happen in this little part of Texas. But not to worry, there are many references and even a journey to the town at the end of the book.
Boone is grieving the loss of his wife and has moved from Fort Worth back to Eternity Springs. Hannah is also mourning the loss of her family from a tragic accident. When her story unfolds it is heartbreaking to read. These two find each other (well Boone finds Hannah at Lover's Leap) and despite the baggage that weighs them both down, they find comfort with each other. There are several unexpected twists, some humorous situations, and definitely love.
I have really enjoyed all of the books in this series that I have read. This book is no different and is perfect when you want something sweet and light to read. Granted there are some tough scenes about Boone and Hannah's past, but it defines who they are and how far they have come in their lives. I found myself chuckling in many spots at the various predicaments that Boone finds himself smack dab in the middle, but those situations help round out the book.
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I love spending time in Eternity Springs. Each of these books is so positive and hopeful.
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I was invited to view this ARC through NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it
“Boone”, by Emily March (St. Martin’s Press), features two people still coping with grief and loss, although in different stages, and how they get in a romance and find healing. It’s lovely to watch Boone and Hannah have their second chance at happiness.
Boone and Hannah are likeable characters, which have both experienced extreme losses. Boone is ready to move on while Hannah is still in a state of deep emotional and mental pain.
I liked Boone’s willingness to invest on helping Hannah and having a romantic relationship with her despite her initial reluctance. His kindness and thoughtfulness are attractive.
Although the romance progressed quickly, it was overall believable and well written; I found the urge for sex to ease the sorrow (Hannah’s) very realistic and I liked how the author wrote that aspect.
There’s a small town atmosphere that is both very hospitable and a bit magical, and a lot of side characters creating the perfect healing environment.
I must admit I felt a bit troubled in the beginning with the very serious mental health issue addressed in the story; yet the lingering message is one of hope.
I found, at times, that the characters were too eloquent, even cheerful (particularly Hannah, considering her baggage). It was as if the sadness and grief we were told about were sometimes contradicted by the somewhat light tone of the characters or narrator voices. -
I've read other books in this series and I was excited to have a chance to read this last book in the series. We've already met Boone in past books with glimpses of his past now we meet him full on.
Boone meets Hannah at Lover's Leap while she is mourning the passing of her family and he saves her from a tragedy she is contemplating.
The book is sweet and tender,emotional. Romance brings to life a character who had just been going through the motions of living for the past three years.
Hope anew from the ashes again for two broken people.
You will definitely want to read the earlier books about the cousins Jackson and Tucker as well in this Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas series. Can be read as a stand alone but do yourself a favor and read them all!
Pub Date 29 Dec 2020
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Boone (Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas #3) by Emily March. This was my first Emily March book but it will not be my last. The characters are all lovable and the story will suck you in and grab hold of your heart til the end. Although this book works fine as a stand alone, I enjoyed it so much I want to read the first two books in the trilogy. Even though this is a story with much loss, it is much more a story full of love and hope. The only negative is I felt the story left us hanging with the grandparents law suit story line. It is mentioned once then never again. There is one line about a grandmothers’ presence but since Boone’s mother is also a grandmother there is no clear distinction. It would have been clearer to the reader if it had at least read “ Bri’s other grandmother” but I do think the reader deserved at least a page to clear up the whole situation or it should not have been thrown in at all.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this book. -
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Native Texan Boone McBride is charming, good looking, and totally able to hide his heartbreak from his friends and family in this small Colorado town. When Hannah Dupree passes through, Boone is drawn to her damaged soul and grows determined to save her. When each of their pasts threatens what they start to build together, Hannah and Boone must fight to protect their future.
This book was not for me. I found it overwhelmingly cheesy and I really did not like Boone. The cowboy with a savior complex is not my jam.
Hannah's story is really tragic, but she seemed to get over her trauma pretty easily in the arms of Boone. It just didn't feel realistic.
Of note, this book is not an open door romance and has little to no language.
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Absolutely fabulous! Full review to follow
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4 Star Review of Boone: Eternity Springs: The McBrides Of Texas by Emily March
Emily March is a relatively new author to me. It can be read as a stand alone, but I do wonder if you would get a deeper appreciation if you were to read other books in the series first.
Boone McBride is a man who I fell hard and fast for ; a totally swoon worthy character that ticked the boxes for me. Having settled in Eternity Springs he was slowly but surely built a life for himself. When he meets Hannah Dupree he can see the pain and heartache in her eyes and is determined to help her, what he doesn’t count on is falling in love with her.
With Boone refusing to take no for an answer, he slowly but surely brings Hannah back to life. However what happens when the past comes back to confront them? Willis bring them together or rip them apart?
I love small town romances and this is a sweet, romantic, heartwarming, love story with characters that you cannot help but fall for and which I enjoyed.
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Perfect comfort reading for pandemic times.
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4* Heart-Warming Stars
This was my first time reading a book by the author and I really enjoyed this heart-warming story. This is the 3rd book in the McBride Series and it works well as a standalone. I had no problem following the storyline. I am eager to read the first two books now to get to know these quirky and wonderful characters that feature in them.
This is a small-town romance with characters that are very likeable and charming. Boone the sexy single lawyer and Hannah the new visitor to Eternity Springs have both had to deal with tragedies in their lives. Together they navigate their way opening up about their pasts and learning to love and trust again.
Even though some parts were sad to read, the storytelling was amazing and heartfelt.
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This was a terrific conclusion to the McBrides of Texas subset of the Eternity Springs series. It is a story of love, loss, and healing. Boone is one of the three McBride cousins who inherited the land called Enchanted Canyon back in Texas. Boone doesn't spend much time there, having moved to Eternity Springs, Colorado, after a devastating loss sent him looking for peace and escape. After five years, he's gained the reputation of a smooth-talking, charming ladies' man, but also a man with a big heart. He's ready to move past the pain of his past and is advised that the best way to do so is to "be a light" for someone else.
Hannah has been on the run from her past for three years. After a tragedy took everything that mattered from her, she feels no hope of happiness in her future. She has reached the end of her rope and contemplates her options as she stares at Eternity Springs from the overlook at Lover's Leap.
When Boone sees Hannah standing there, he's compelled to stop. As soon as he gets close to her, he recognizes the pain in her eyes. I loved how Boone stepped into her circle and began talking to her, distracting her from her thoughts. Some of his conversation was pretty ridiculous, but he was desperate to pull her back to the land of the living. I loved how he talked to her about Eternity Springs and encouraged her to explore the town. He even goes as far as to offer to rent her the guest cabin on his property. Boone is quite the steamroller, and he soon has her settled in and ready to explore.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Hannah and Boone. The connection is there from the start, thanks to their similar pasts. Boone is further along the road to healing and quickly realizes that Hannah is someone very special. I loved seeing how his kindness and empathy helped Hannah begin to live again. There is a little bump in the road when someone from Boone's past throws a life-changing curveball into his world. It is something that Hannah feels that she isn't equipped to handle. I appreciated how Boone tries so hard not to push her too quickly out of her comfort zone. As a result, she adjusts faster than she expects.
I especially enjoyed Boone's determination to romance Hannah. When Boone makes a decision, he goes all-in, and this was no exception. There were some sweet scenes of them together, from stargazing to glamping. Hannah helps Boone out of several crises that also serve to bring them closer together. I loved seeing the effects of Boone's attention as Hannah's formerly dark existence began to add color and light. Like Boone, when Hannah makes a decision, she commits fully. Their big moment at the end is fantastic, with a fun twist that I didn't see coming. I laughed out loud at Boone's reaction, especially his comment about his cousins. There's one last crisis they have to deal with, but by doing so together, they banish the last of their ghosts and move ahead in a life full of love.
I've never read any of the Eternity Springs books but will have to do so. I'd like to know more about Celeste, who plays an integral part in all three McBride books. I liked what I read about the town and its people and look forward to getting to know more about them. I especially enjoyed the way the women of the town rallied to help Boone with an emergency.
There wasn't much time spent in Enchanted Canyon, but that doesn't mean Tucker and Jackson were left out of the book. Both of them have their moments to shine. I loved how Boone called them for advice when he panicked a little about his feelings for Hannah. They provided an excellent combination of teasing, which he deserved, and truth, which he needed. -
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Boone is a tale full of loss, hope and finding love.
But get your dentist on speed dial as it is so sweet you are going to get a cavity.
I am late to the Eternity Springs series, only having read one other of the books set here, so at times catching up on all the relationships is a lot to take in, but I have liked those I have met. Even if they are all up in everyone else's business.
My heart hurt for Boone and Hannah as their story progressed, however it also makes you smile.
There was one thing though that is brought that seems to have been ... should we say, forgotten? as we come to the close. I need to know what happened there, but it was just glossed over and I still shaking me head ab0ut that.
Overall and enjoyable tale, and I need to get myself back and catch up on the earlier books.
I will read more of the McBrides series in the future
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I enjoyed Jackson and had slightly mixed feelings about Tucker, but Boone, the third book in the MacBrides of Texas trilogy, gave me a much-needed break from political and pandemic-related anxieties. That’s due in part to its setting: most of the novel is set in Eternity Springs rather than Enchanted Canyon and Redemption, Texas. I am personally more drawn to Colorado’s mountains than I am to Texas, and I have a soft spot for the fictional Eternity Springs. But mostly, the pleasure I had in reading it is due to the two main characters, Boone MacBride and Hannah Dupree, and their journeys toward healing, both individually and together.
Boone is a standup guy: caring, insightful, intelligent, and kind, with a good sense of humor and movie-star good looks. But he’s also carrying a lot of pain from events in his past—pain he is almost ready to move past. Hannah has many of the same qualities, but she is still much more locked in her grief, to the point where it has almost overwhelmed her. Boone decides to “be a light” for Hannah the way his friends and family have been for him, and their relationship builds slowly from there.
There’s not much conflict between Boone and Hannah, which I find refreshing. Not every relationship has to be filled with drama and angst! Both of them have more than enough drama and angst in their pasts, anyway; anything more would be overkill. March does a lovely job of conveying the process of moving through the later stages of grief into a place where her characters are finally ready to embrace light and life and love again. And watching Boone fall head over heels for a tiny baby was the icing on the cake. (No, I’m not going to tell you who, or how, or why. You’ll just have to read the book.)
My only real complaint is the lack of diversity in the book. This won't come as a surprise to anyone who has read March's books before. As much as I have enjoyed the Eternity Springs books over the years, and as good as March is at telling a compelling romantic story, the entire series is dismayingly homogenous when it comes to its characters. Practically every character in Boone is white, heterosexual, and ablebodied. I don't think there was a single person of color or LGBTQIA character, even in a minor role. It's just not realistic, and I hope to see more diversity in March's books in the future.
Other than that disappointment, however, the characters and storyline of Boone were a welcome antidote to my pre-election anxiety and pandemic blues. You don’t have to have read the Eternity Springs series to enjoy the MacBrides of Texas trilogy, but it doesn’t hurt, since recurring character Celeste plays a small but significant role in all three MacBrides books, and several other Eternity Springs regulars make at least cameo appearances here and there. -
Boone is the third book in the Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas series by Emily March. Each book features a different couple and that's why I would say they are stand alones. The McBrides are three brothers and Boone is the last one to get his happy ending which means that it's the last book in the series.
I disliked the previous two books, so I have no idea what drove me to read this one, but in the end, I am glad I did. For a change, I actually liked this book and I would even recommend it! I feel that the book should come with some potential trigger warnings such as the loss of a child and thoughts of suicide. It's highly emotional and some people might have a problem reading it. The book is a second chance romance, but not in the usual way. Boone and Hannah met for the first time in this book in the present time. I do consider it a second chance because the first time around marriage and family didn't end up well for either of them.
Hannah and Boone have tragic pasts. Hannah's was the most horrible of the two and I totally understand why she gave up everything and started living in a nomadic way. Both of them have lost so many things, so this book is a journey towards healing and finding themselves again. Boone is in a much better place than Hanna is though. The characters were well developed. They had their skeletons which explained their hang-ups in the present (if I may call them that) and how their personalities were shaped when the book began.
The only issue I had with the book is that it felt a little rushed in the end, with some things barely explained and just tied up in a nice bow. My overall impression of the book is a positive one though! -
A tender romance, set in Eternity Springs, brings healing and redemption. Boone McBride is an overachiever and is known for getting his way. When a blast from the past upends his plans, Boone finally discovers that there are limitations to what he can do on his own. Unexpectedly meeting Hannah, Boone recognises anguish and brokenness when he sees them. In what seems like a desperate situation, he reaches out to Hannah and bit by bit her breaks through her barriers. When his plans go awry, Boone turns to Hannah to help him get through an emergency, and she proves to be more resourceful and helpful than he could have ever anticipated. This romance is emotional and painful in parts but ultimately the characters find that when they stand together, they are stronger and more able to face the future. Although I have purchased other books by this author, this is the first book in this series that I have read. I enjoyed it and loved Boone's character. I felt Hannah's heartache and pain and appreciated that he had the patience to wait for her to spill the truth about the tragedy in her life. The supporting characters in this book seemed a little too sweet at times, but they did fulfil their role in this romance. I received a copy of this novel through NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
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Hannah and Boone are firmly implanted in my heart, not to be forgotten anytime soon. The trials life has placed in their paths have been devastating and even though they are at different points in their healing when they meet they both still have miles to go. March guides them with care and sensitivity, along with well-placed humor and burgeoning joy, from a barren landscape to one overflowing with new growth and possibilities. I loved them together. I cried with them, laughed with them, mourned and rejoiced with them.
This is a story filled with deep, all-encompassing emotion. I felt the gravity of it, the grief and hopelessness at the beginning of the journey, yet wasn't smothered by it. There are pockets of hope and laughter strategically sprinkled throughout, reminding them - and me - that even in the midst of overwhelming grief, there is still the possibility of joy in the distance.
Don't be frightened off by the fact that this is the 18th book in the Eternity Springs series. Boone's and Hannah's story can definitely be enjoyed on its own.
Note: There are serious and possibly triggering topics in this book, including suicide, failed adoption, and death of children. None of these events occur on the page but both main characters are dealing with the grief and emotions caused by them.
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Boone by Emily March
The McBrides of Texas #3
Three cousins star in this trilogy of romance stories set in Texas. All three men, and the women they ended up with, were strong wonderful people and their romances a delight to read. In this, the final book of the series, we learn about Boone’s life before he moved away from the big city and we also get to know Hannah’s backstory with the losses that drew her into a deep dark hole that nearly sucked her into its maws. All of the Eternity Springs series stories bring hope, love, and happily ever after endings to at least one couple and sometimes more.
What I liked:
* Boone: strong, intelligent, caring, kind, compassionate, giving and a great book boyfriend. He steps in and does what needs to be done and is a safe place to land for the woman he pretty much falls for soon after meeting her.
* Hannah: a good person dealing with a huge loss who arrives just where she needs to be to heal, fall in love and begin again. She and Boone are perfect together.
* Seeing Tucker and Jackson again and hearing how they and their partners are doing
* Holly: a wonderful little girl
* The growth made by both Boone and Hannah
* Celeste and the idea of the wings blazon
* The uplifting emotional feel of the story
* The idea that one can love again
* Bree and her birth mother – what a sad story but what a happy ending
* Ranger: a sweet puppy
* The reality of what it is like to be a parent with a newborn
* The romance and glamping and all the rest
* All of it really except…
What I didn’t like:
* The losses both Boone and Hannah sustained in the past – they happen to many but are never easy to deal with
* Saying goodbye to the series when I read the last page.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.
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Boone McBride is in Eternity Springs to lick his wounds and to earn his angel wings. He sees his opportunity when he meets Hannah on the railing at the edge of Lover’s Leap. Boone manages to charm Hannah off the ledge and convinces her to stay in Eternity Springs for a while. He even has a handy cottage available on his land.
Hannah was a very sweet, kind woman, with a ton of heartache. Boone knew that heartache all too well. They were attracted to each other on more than just a physical level. Something drew them together and they found some peace in their friendship. Boone was making a lot of headway towards earning his angel wings, and Hannah had to decide if he was worth breaking out of her comfort zone for.
This book covered some difficult topics, and it was quite an emotional read for me. Boone and Hannah were both very well-developed characters and showed admirable growth. I was very invested in both of their struggles.
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Review: BOONE: Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas by Emily March
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Publication Date: December 29, 2020
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 4.5 Stars
This is a heartwarming addition to the McBrides Series. Boone is such a likeable character. He is fun and sexy, yet with a depth of character that can only come from ghosts in his past. It took a bit for me to truly warm up to Hannah. She was so wrapped up in depression from her tragic past, that it was hard for me to feel a way out. That didn’t last long though. The author’s writing style pulled me right along with the couple, watching them learn to live and love again, and most of all…to forgive themselves. Lovely.
My only complaint is that Hannah went from isolation & depression to “I can deal with it now” rather quickly. And the other issue presented toward the end of the book was just skimmed over.
This can be read as a standalone novel, but the other books would give you a feel for Eternity Springs and the lovely townspeople and their almost magical air. I love the camaraderie and closeness of the community and feel that is the charm of this series.
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Boone McBride rescues grieving Hannah Dupree in her moment of despair and they work together to find their way out of past tragedies to embrace a future together.
That's it in a nutshell. I'm not sure why I chose this book to review as it is part of a trilogy that is part of a larger series. Lots of books. I was worried going in that I wouldn't be able to follow everything, but that was not a problem. This worked well as a standalone.
I found myself pulled into Hannah and Boone's story. They've both experienced such sadness in their lives. The "angel" theme also spoke to me. This is just a sweet love story. The love part happens pretty fast, but it was easy to see how that could happen based on the circumstances of their meeting. It was also easy to want them to heal from their wounds together.
I wasn't a big fan of the "that's a story for another time" method of giving the reader small chunks of the backstory, but that's my personal preference.
Overall, this was a sweet HEA romance that sucked me in from the start and kept me reading until the end. I liked these characters and I'd look for future books from this author.
An ARC was received from the publisher. This is my honest review. -
4.25 Stars
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. 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.
This is the third book in the series but is easily read on its own. A lovely second chance romance set in a beautiful location. I think this is my favourite of the series so far. I loved both Boone & Hannah & loved how they both overcame tragedies & heartbreak, the road to their HEA took me on a range of emotions from laughing to crying & I was engrossed from cover to cover
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read -
Boone McBride has found peace in Eternity Springs. The loss of his wife made him want to get away from Texas and all his bad memories. Colorado has been good to him. He's a good guy. He's always ready to help others. His willingness to get involved is how he met Hannah Dupree at Lover's Leap. She's mourning the loss of her husband and children. Boone sees her pain and desperation. They form a bond based on their loss. After three years her pain and despair is still unbearable. It's wonderful to see Hannah come alive. She enjoys Boone's companionship and his outrageous flirting. When Boone tells Hannah that he's adopting a newborn, her heart breaks again especially when he asks for her help with the baby. Can she do it? Emily March touched my heart with this emotional story. These characters leap off the page. They are so full of life and love. I cared about them. The dialogue is amazing. It sparkles with sass. Eternity Springs is perfect. The town is filled with such giving and caring people. I felt happy and contented when I finished reading Boone.
I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. My comments are my honest opinion.
