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Pine River

By: Julia London

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Curly-haired Libby Tyler never stops smiling…until her beloved boyfriend suddenly forces her out of their home and away from his adoring kids. When she learns he dumped her for his flighty ex-wife, Libby's sadness turns to fury - and she very publicly smashes his truck with a golf club, earning herself a trip to a mental health center for some "rest."

Handsome, hazel-eyed deputy Sam Winters has been sober for two years. Afraid of backsliding, he lives in the mountains and keeps his distance from people. Yet he never forgot Libby, his former colleague at the sheriff's office whose charm and cheerfulness always warmed his days.

Now Libby's back, ignoring the townspeople's whispers (and her ex's restraining order) while desperately trying to make Homecoming Ranch a successful event destination. She keeps causing trouble for Sam, but he finds her smile more beautiful than ever…and his touch gives her thrills she's never felt. Could these two lost souls mend each other's broken hearts?

©2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. (P)2014 Dinah Dinwiddie

Worst of the Homecoming Ranch Trilogy

I had read this book previously and didn’t remember Libby and Sam characters as being so irritating. I could not wait for this book to be over. I listen to books while I exercise or do art and listen to a lot of books more than once. This will not be one of them. Libby and Sam characters have a lot of issues, mental and addictive respectively and repetitive bad decisions by Libby and Sam keep them apart. Until the end, but if these two were actual people, I would not bet on their detende to last long. Madeline’s story was more enjoyable but Emma the third in the trilogy was by far the most interesting story and character.

Not A Bad Follow-up

This time the sister in the spotlight is Libby. Having been unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend when his ex-wife returns to Pine River. So she attacks his pickup with a golf club when she finds out that the two of them were schtuping each other while she was watching their kids. Then there is the little matter of the restraining order that Ryan slapped her with after the destruction of all the glass in his truck. An RO that doesn't seem to mean too much to Libby; given that she violates it on a regular basis. Deputy Sam Martin seems to be quite intent on seeing her through this difficult time. The fact that he has a major thing for Libby seems to be apparent to everyone but her. I'll stop with the overall plot right there to avoid spoiling the ending for anyone. Though given that this was a romance novel we already know the ending.
There is one point that I want to jump up on my soapbox about. Libby's attitude towards Ryan's children is understandable on an emotional level but as far as behavior goes I found it to be self serving and irresponsible. I understand the pull that she's feeling I've been there and felt the pain that comes from giving up someone that you love and who loves you. There are times that you actually do feel as though someone ripped out a couple of your vital organs without the benefit of anesthetic. The bottom line is that the feelings of the adult aren't what matters in this situation; it what's best for the child that's important. Her need to hang on to them is merely a way to make the inevitable end of said relationship a longer more difficult one. This factor lowered the enjoyment I took from the book and lowered the rating I gave it as well.

Horrible story line

There were so many things wrong with this story that I don’t know where to begin. I disliked the main characters not because they had issues more so because the author took too long to resolve them. Just bad writing.

Leo

I love every character and Leo is my favorite. I wish I had that outlook in life. I will try to become as smart as him. Good readings!!

welcome Home

what a sassy funny and witty book . I was hooked from the first chapter. It was full of crazy stuff but the message was clean that everyone needs to find their best life and a place to be happy doing things . a clean wholesome contemporary romance. Highly recommend this book.