The Forever Farmhouse by Lee Tobin McClain

 

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Forever Farmhouse by Lee Tobin McClain, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Forever Farmhouse 

Series: Hometown Brothers #1 

Author: Lee Tobin McClain 

Publisher: HQN Books 

Release Date: September 6, 2022 

Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance 

A Chesapeake island homecoming—and a life-changing discovery 

When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. He’s returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasn’t changed—Ryan’s feelings for the girl next door whom he loved…and left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes he’s still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, who’s getting picked on at his new school. 

Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where it’s coming from. Ryan has no idea he’s Alfie’s father. No matter how valid her reasons were, could Ryan ever understand why she didn’t tell him? But in this close-knit community, friendship and forgiveness are always near at hand, and forever love might be waiting just next door. 

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

The Forever Farmhouse is the first book in the new Hometown Brothers series which is based on three foster boys’ homecoming to Teaberry Island.  Betty and Wayne Raines were unable to have children of their own, so they fostered troubled teenage boys at their farmhouse on the shoreline of Teaberry Island.  They provided Ryan, Cody, and Luis with a place to heal and find themselves.  This was Mellie and Ryan’s homecoming story.

Years prior Ryan Hasting had panicked and left the island after he spent one night with will Mellie.  He never got over his love for Mellie so when he returns home to check on Betty all those feelings returned.  He found himself hoping for another chance but the truth about Mellie’s son changes everything. 

Mellie Anderson’s heart was broken after Ryan ran after their one night together.  When he returns to the island years later, she struggles with the decision she made years ago.  She knows Alfie, her brilliant son, needs Ryan’s guidance but to keep her secret she needs to avoid him.

Mellie was so a sweet character and she truly thought she was protecting her son by keeping the truth from Ryan.  She realizes her mistake and wants to tell him the truth but is afraid of losing him a second time.  Can they overcome their fears and anger for a second chance at love?

This is a charming small-town romance that will give you all the fell goods and leave you smiling.  It was beautifully written with an entertaining storyline.  The characters were genuine and likable.  I highly recommend this book and I cannot wait for Cody’s story which will be next. 

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lee Tobin McClain is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels. A professor-turned-writer, she finds inspiration in her beautiful and brilliant daughter, her goofy goldendoodle, and her aptly named cat, Trouble.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Forever Farmhouse, a cute tabletop farmhouse decor piece, and a $25 Amazon gift card!

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