Forever My Hero

This was a heartwarming small town romance that returned us to Blessings, GA as the townspeople prepare for the arrival of a hurricane. There is a lot going on in this story and you bounce around from character to character but the core of the story involves Dan Amos and Alice Conroy. Both of these characters have been hit hard by life but as they become friends they slowly help the other heal and learn to live and love again. It's beautiful to watch as their relationship begins to evolve. The book is very well done and I think everyone will enjoy. Definitely a recommended read.

The people of Blessings, Georgia are faced with Hurricane Franny as she barrels down on the coast and two widows find their way to each other. Dan Amos lost his family when they inadvertently got in the way of a death threat meant for him and Alice has been disillusioned by marriage. As the town prepares for the worst, Dan opens his heart and his home. This sweet and emotionally gripping romance is a truly inspirational read that readers can really sink their teeth into as it moves them tears or to smile as it warms their heart. The characters are strong, compelling and easily draw readers into the story as they Dan and Alice hearts begin to heal and accept that they can still love and have a future. The relationship is quite emotional and readers can’t help but empathize which causes a few tears as well as a few chuckles and smiles. Alice has two children – a boy that surprises readers and a little girl that delights readers as they both charm their way into hearts. The plot is steady paced and spotlights all of the happenings in the town as they prepare for the storm which gives readers a well-rounded and fully informed view of how weather the natural disaster. This is truly inspiring as townsfolk come together to help each other while it also shows how Karma can be quite spiteful. Readers are held hostage throughout this heartwarming romance as Dan and Alice get a second chance at love.

This was a nice story wherein characters from previous books of the series are mentioned, but this can be easily read as a standalone. (The only other book of the series I've read is Book 4 A Piece of My Heart) This tells the story of the pairing up of Dan and Alice. Dan helps Alice overcome some hurdles: injury, weather and bullying. They both get a second chance in life at love. I have no problem with consensual sex scenes (very mild here), but in contemporary stories I find it very odd and a bit disturbing if there is absolutely no thought or discussion regarding safer sex and birth control, especially in the case of such mature characters. Overall I enjoyed reading this, although I felt the dialog was in parts awkward and unnatural - even for a small town in Georgia. I read an advance copy I received via NetGalley. (less)