Happy Friday! I’m super excited for the book I’m sharing with you today. Bear and Reagan’s story is finally here, the final book in Melissa Tagg’s Walker Family series. Talk about bittersweet! If you haven’t met the Walker family yet, I strongly encourage you to check them out, because as far as contemporary romances go, these are some of my favourites. But for now, here’s All This Time.
~ About the Book ~
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?
~ First Line ~
A single, strained scan of the church’s hollowed interior was all it took for the whispers of Bear McKinley’s past to turn to bellows.
Oh Bear! I think he’s got a tough journey ahead of him, but it’s going to be worth it in the end. <3
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“It was the first day of October, and all things considered, Mitford was pretty quiet.”
This first line is from “To Be Where You Are,” by Jan Karon.
I love this series! One of my favorites! 🙂
I’d never even heard of this series until recently. I’m beginning to think I’m missing out!
Oh! You’ll catch up quickly. 🙂 Read the Mitford books in order.
Sounds like Bear is in for a rough patch. I’m sure he’ll come out on the other side stronger!
Yes, on both counts!
It’s definitely on my must read list!
Happy Friday! My first line is from Magnolia Storms by Janet Ferguson:
“Fear and loss snaked around Magnolia Marovich’s heart like they always did when she studied the satellite images on the three computer screens in front of her. Not again.
I enjoyed Magnolia Storms. Have a great weekend 🙂
My favorite of Melissa’s so far! Still feeling an emotional rollercoaster of a book hangover from it. Haha. Great share!
I’m featuring “All This Time” by Melissa Tagg on the blog today, but for here, I’ll share my first line from Hometown Girl by Courtney Walsh. It’s one of the three books I’m currently reading and I’m loving it so far.
“Beth Whitaker hated flowers.”
Happy Weekend!
It was great, wasn’t it?!
The Walker Family series is on my MUST read list! 😉
A small group of friends had assembled in Mrs. Pollifax’s living room on this warm July evening. The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman
Happy Friday and reading!
I think Bear and Rae’s story might just be the best so far! ♥️
“Evan Carter stared at his girlfriend, admiring her beauty.” – Returning Home by Toni Shiloh
I’m actually reading two books at once! Good thing one is historical and the other is contemporary…..
I just finished Returning Home too! Have a great weekend 🙂
I haven’t read any of these books, but I will have to check them out. Happy Friday! 🙂
Oh yes, do check them out. They’re fantastic!
Oh wow! What a first line!
It’s a good one, isn’t it?!
My first line is : from an Inconvenient Beauty by Kristi Ann Hunter.
The line between boy and man was never murkier than when a father died too soo. Leaving his son to walk through the foibles of youth while shouldering the responsibilities of adulthood.
I need to read this one. Thanks for sharing!