Tobias Richardson is trying to get his life in order. He spent
thirteen years in prison for shooting a boy when he was a teenager.
Now he’s back in Silver Springs. He has a job and his brother’s
family is supportive. Still, it’s hard because some in the town are
not ready to welcome him back.
Having a meal in the
local diner he sees a woman with sad eyes. Harper Devlin is spending
Christmas with her sister. She’s trying to move on from the
marriage she thought would be forever. She supported her rock star
husband when he was struggling to get noticed. Now he’s famous and
wants to walk away from Harper and their two children.
Tobias and Harper
become friends and could be more, but each is struggling with a
problem. Tobias is afraid he’ll lose her if he tells her about his
background. She’s torn because while the divorce is almost final,
her husband is now talking reconciliation.
This is a heart
warming story and the Christmas season is a perfect backdrop for two
people who are trying to start over. Harper is understandably torn
between her husband and the relationship she’s developing with
Tobias. I thought her struggle was very realistic.
I could understand
Tobias not wanting to broach his past when he’s unsure of where he
stands with Harper, but it felt like it went on too long. Both are
excellent characters. You can’t help but wish them well. I loved
the ending. It pulled the story together perfectly.
I received this book
from Harlequin for this review.
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