Gabi Romano doesn't know what she wants to do with her life after leaving the Sheriff's Department in Eternity Springs. She gets a dog sitting gig on Gabi Romano doesn't know what she wants to do with her life after leaving the Sheriff's Department in Eternity Springs. She gets a dog sitting gig on the Caribbean Isle of Bella Vita where she's introduced to glass blower Cicero and her neighbor Flynn. She falls in love with both the art of glass blowing and Flynn. Flynn isn't completely honest with her about his past, and it comes back to haunt him when they're attacked by pirates while taking his new yacht on her maiden voyage. Gabi retreats to Eternity Springs and then Venice. Flynn meanwhile, is severely injured in retribution for killing one of the pirates, spends months recuperating, and eventually seeks out the healing promised by Eternity Springs. Christmas brings Gabi home, and the two finally connect.
Hard to read about Flynn's injuries, but another good story in the series....more
Dr. Rose Anderson has many regrets, including giving her daughter up for adoption as a teenager and then being unable to have more children thanks to Dr. Rose Anderson has many regrets, including giving her daughter up for adoption as a teenager and then being unable to have more children thanks to Cancer. Hunter Cicero doesn't like doctors after helping his "sister" Jane go through unsuccessful treatment of her Cancer. Recently moved to Eternity Springs to be nearer his four nieces and nephews, Hunt and Rose are quickly attracted to each other. When the paternal aunt and uncle of the youngest niece decide they don't want to care for the four children after all, Hunt steps up to take them in. He and Rose struggle to make it work, and to overcome their own issues, but ultimately fight for each other and the "family" they both want.
Jack Davenport has worked in covert affairs his entire adult life. His wife, Cat Blackburn, knew he worked for her mother when she married him, but hoJack Davenport has worked in covert affairs his entire adult life. His wife, Cat Blackburn, knew he worked for her mother when she married him, but hoped their love could overcome the problems. When she miscarries their child while he's on a mission, their marriage crumbles. Now years later, he rescues and carries her off to Eternity Springs after a news expose she wrote results in her D.C. area home being fire bombed. Unhappy with his high handedness, the two finally begin communicating and exploring/exposing the problems that caused the break up of their marriage, and they get their HEA....more
So... I thought this was the first in the Eternity Springs series. It is... sort of. It's also the 4th (3.5) in a Brazos Bend series written under theSo... I thought this was the first in the Eternity Springs series. It is... sort of. It's also the 4th (3.5) in a Brazos Bend series written under the author's pseudonym, and there's a note at the end that explains she wrote the first three books about brothers Matthew, Mark & Luke for a different publisher under a different name. Then some time later she wrote this book about brother John (Gabe) and their father Branch to bridge the gap between the series/publishers.
John is original declared dead after being kidnapped in the Middle East, but then there's rumors of him being alive, but none of them can find him. Dad, Branch, loses hope, and declares a no Christmas rule for the rest of the family. When they disobey, he has a episode and his life hangs in the balance. A motorcycle riding "ghost/angel" (Celeste Blessing) comes to him when he hovers between life and death and he decides to live. Just as he wakes, John/Gabe arrives for the reunion and recovery of hope....more
Sarah and Lori Reese are on their dream vacation, visiting Australia. Their final stop is the Great Barrier Reef when their tour guide turns out to beSarah and Lori Reese are on their dream vacation, visiting Australia. Their final stop is the Great Barrier Reef when their tour guide turns out to be Lori's long lost dad, Cam Murphy, and his son! In shock, the two women beat a hasty retreat back to CO, where both are devastated by his failure to follow them. When he does finally show up months later, the town and Sarah don't make it easy for the former town bad boy to return. Sarah comes to realize she still loves him, and Celeste Blessing creates a plan to help the town recognize him as the good person he is. Lori takes a bit longer to come around, but after 20 years, Sarah and Cam finally get their HEA....more
The story of Ali Timberlake, wife of Denver Judge Mac. When her last child leaves for college, Ali, a stay-at-home mom is cut adrift. Nothing seems riThe story of Ali Timberlake, wife of Denver Judge Mac. When her last child leaves for college, Ali, a stay-at-home mom is cut adrift. Nothing seems right and her seemingly perfect marriage is starting to fall apart, and Mac doesn't understand why. Ali moves to Eternity Springs to sort herself out and rediscover her own hopes and dreams. Mac finally comes around, resigns his judgeship and joins her in Eternity Springs....more
Molly Stapleton is Lori's roommate at Texas A&M, and the two are good friends. When Molly, Lori and several of their college friends go to Eternity SpMolly Stapleton is Lori's roommate at Texas A&M, and the two are good friends. When Molly, Lori and several of their college friends go to Eternity Springs for break before Molly's last semester of college, she becomes engaged to Charlie. Molly's parents unexpectedly separated three years earlier after a family crisis, and she desperately wants them to reconcile. When Celeste Blessing suggests that they have their Christmas wedding in Eternity Falls, the wedding plans start to come together, as do the plans to bring her parents back together. The Christmas vacation between the family has a rocky start but with the help of the wonderful women of Eternity Springs and the magic of the place, that's turned around and there's a HEA for both couples....more
Sage Anderson was a gifted pediatric surgeon working in Africa for Doctors Without Borders when she witnesses some horrific brutality and human destruSage Anderson was a gifted pediatric surgeon working in Africa for Doctors Without Borders when she witnesses some horrific brutality and human destruction. Five years later, she's found a place for herself as an artist and art gallery owner in Eternity Springs, CO. Still estranged from her Army doctor sister, and having horrific PTSD flashbacks, she made a home with good friends in the town - without telling them her background or problem. Then Colt Rafferty returns to town for the opening of Angel's Rest, he starts to fall for the talented, complex redhead. When Sage has to deliver Nic's twin daughters, she completely falls apart and Colt happens to be there to pick up some of the pieces. Over the next year, their relationship grows, and eventually Sage tells him part of her story. Then her sister arrives and there's more air to clear. Eventually all works out for the sisters and Colt and Sage.
Fun town to get involved with. Characters feel like family....more
**spoiler alert** Gabe Callahan has not had it easy. He's been kept in a Taliban type prison for months and endured horrific torture, then he tried to**spoiler alert** Gabe Callahan has not had it easy. He's been kept in a Taliban type prison for months and endured horrific torture, then he tried to reinvent his life with a wife and son after his "death", courtesy of the military. When both Jennifer and Matt are killed in a car accident (where Gabe was driving???) he's tired of trying to live. Visiting a remote Colorado mountain home of a friend, he's out in the snow with a revolver and no coat to try and end his life, when a dog pounces on him from behind. Somehow that encounter keeps him going for another couple of weeks, and th en he finds the dog in a trap and takes him into Eternity Springs to vet, Nicole Sullivan. Slowly, Gabe is brought back into the fabric of the town as they try to revitalize. He's contracted to remodel Celeste Blessing's Victorian mansion and turn it into a healing spa, the dog thinks he belongs to Gabe, and Nic is attracted. When a one afternoon sexual encounter with Nic leaves her pregnant (with twins) it's more than Gabe can comfortably handle, and Nic wants the whole family thing with him or nothing. Faced with a choice, he finally recovers enough from his pain to make a future with his new family and the town....more