Synopsis:
Some say you can't go home again...
Anna Delaney has spent her entire adult life spinning through nightclubs, kissing strangers, and fortifying her edgy, high-tech career. Benders and business meetings have been the Band-Aids on a deep wound for the confident, gorgeous redhead. But when Anna’s sister falls madly in love with Anna’s boss, the delicate bandages begin to unravel, and there is only one place left to turn.
Dutch McCree was born and raised in a tiny Arizona mining town, and his low-heel upbringing made him into the gruff, hardworking, and successful contractor he quickly became. After the passing of Dutch’s wife, his hard heart left space for only one girl: his young daughter. When a new project takes Dutch from Phoenix to Maplewood, Arizona, he meets potential client Kurt Cutler and Kurt’s recently promoted Co-President. Dutch is wooed by the chance to expand his business, but he finds he has a soft spot for the little mountain town. And maybe for something else, too.
Anna and Dutch each must come to terms with their own difficult pasts before they can find true happiness. Return to Maplewood is a story of redemption and a reminder that you can always go home.
My Review: 4 Stars
Anna Delaney has lived the party life since she was in college. The weekends were filled with dancing, drinking and hooking up. While in Vegas with her best friends, she realizes that there's something missing in her life. She's just not happy and decides to embark on a journey of self discovery.
Dutch McCree lost his wife 2 years ago and has been juggling his booming business and raising his daughter, CaitlinJo, ever since. He doesn't have time to entertain a new relationship nor does he want one. But when he meets Anna in her hometown of Maplewood, something awakens inside of him and has him rethinking a relationship.
But both Anna and Dutch are holding back. They both have things in their past that they need to come to terms with. Just when Dutch thinks they are making progress, Anna throws him a curve ball. Neither of them know what the future will hold, but they do know it's worth figuring out.
Will their pasts prove to be too much? Or will they be able to put it behind them and find their HEA?
It's been raining here (which it never does in Southern California), and curling up in my comfy chair to read was just what the doctor ordered. While listening to the rain outside, I found myself being transported to small town Maplewood. It was the perfect setting both in the book and real life. I really enjoyed getting to know Anna and Dutch. Both of them had things that they needed to overcome before they could move on to their HEA. It wasn't an easy road, especially for Anna. She has been holding on to past hurts for so long, and they weren't easy to deal with. But I loved seeing her pull her life together, get back on track and really strive to be the best person that she could be.
I only have one complaint... and I'm sure if you have been following my reviews over the years, you can probably guess what it is. The book just ended! I hate that! Haha. I know that this is a series and we'll probably get more of Anna, Dutch and CaitlinJo in the other books, but I found myself wanting just a little bit more from this one.
This is my first book by Ms. Bromke and I'm looking forward to reading more by her. I have to say that I'm a little curious about Bo's story.
And we know that my review really isn't complete without the casting. What do you think of these two?
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