All This Time
Written by: Melissa Tagg
Month, Year: September 28, 2017
Amazon | B+N
A brief summary from Melissa Tagg:
Bear McKinley’s past refuses to let go.
Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything—his freedom and his reputation—for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again. Suddenly he finds himself back in Maple Valley, charged with the care of his missing brother’s children, convinced he’s out of second chances to make his life count. And yet, with every day that passes, these kids, this quirky town and the woman he never stopped missing help patch the holes in his heart. Maybe this is the fresh start he’s been longing for all along. But as his newfound hope grows, so does the mystery surrounding his brother’s activities—and when the threat reaches into the lives of those he loves, it’s clear he can’t run away this time.
Fear holds Raegan’s future captive.
Raegan Walker is fine. She’s happy working a slew of part-time jobs, still living in her childhood bedroom and rarely venturing from her hometown. At least, that’s what she tells everyone . . . and herself. But she can’t help wondering what might’ve happened if she hadn’t abandoned her art so many years ago—and if Bear McKinley had never left. When Bear returns and she’s commissioned for a painting that just might revive her artistic ambition all in one week, it’s time to finally reach for more than fine. But doing so means facing the fears that have held her back all this time, including admitting the secret she’s kept from Bear and her family. With her dream and her heart on the line, how much will Raegan have to risk to finally chase her happy ending?
My Thoughts:
Do we really have to say goodbye to the Walker family? I say we start a petition to keep them because I am so not ready to leave this wonderful family! But if we must say goodbye (at least until the inevitable re-reads begin), then Melissa Tagg’s series finale All This Time is the way to go.
Lovable Raegan Walker is putting her life back together after her beloved mother passed away. Working multiple jobs and living at home provides a comfy safety net that helps to hem in her paralyzing fear and panic attacks. But when Raegan’s former crush, Bear McKinley, rolls back into town, Raegan finds herself wondering what her life would had been like had things been differently. But things with Bear are not simple, and when danger follows him into town Raegan must decide if she can trust the man who once captivated her heart.
I found All This Time dealt with some heavy-hearted emotions (anxiety, fear, loss) but still managed to capture the moments of joy that life brings. We’ve all been eagerly anticipating Raegan and Bear’s story, and I absolutely adore how theirs played out. Melissa saved the best for last, and I can’t wait to re-read this series for years to come! In fact, if you’ve never read this series, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of Three Little Words, a prequel novella and meet the Walkers right now!
And just in time for the holidays, Melissa has released a trio of lovely Christmas novellas!! *squeals in excitement*
Enchanted: A Christmas Collection includes One Enchanted Christmas, One Enchanted Eve, and the newly released One Enchanted Noel. I can’t wait to read this trilogy!! Perhaps Santa will have this under the Christmas tree for me? *hint MOM hint*
