Tucker: Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas

Eternity Springs: McBrides of Texas: Tucker by Emily March has Tucker McBride leaving the army. He is heading to Redemption, Texas for a time of healing and decide what he wants to do with his future. Along the way, he encounters Gillian Thacker walking along a back road. Gillian had a fight with her fiancé, Jeremy and took off without thinking. The pair share an intense moment before Gillian returns to Jeremy. Three months later, Tucker is opening wilderness skills training school in the building next to Bliss Bridal owned by Gillian and her mother, Barbara. It turns out it was the building Gillian intended to buy for her new venture, Bliss Events. Sparks fly between the pair much to Tucker’s delight. He has his sights set on Gillian, now he just needs to convince her. Tucker is a cute story. I liked the characters (well, most of them—Jeremy and an old frenemy of Gillian’s leave a lot to be desired) and the lovely setting of Redemption, Texas. Tucker McBride is handsome, kind, good hearted man who is a keeper. I like how he helps his niece, Haley who is going through a tough time. Gillian did get on my nerves a few times, but that made her real. I enjoyed the beautiful descriptions of Enchanted Canyon. I can understand why it is a place to unwind, get peace and heal. There were definite sparks between Gillian and Tucker (it is a wonder they did not set paper on fire). I like the survival skills fit into the story as well as the color red. I do want to let readers know that there is foul language in the story along with intimate situations (and thoughts). Those who read Jackson’s tale will be happy to know that him and his fiancé, Caroline are in the book. Gillian is one of Caroline’s bridesmaids. I enjoyed the humor in the story, and I had to laugh at the dress Tucker had Barbara create for the display window. Tucker can be on as a standalone. I had no trouble following the story. Tucker is a relaxing story to read and it will delight those who love romance tales.

Tucker was an enjoyable, drama free, well written romance. That drew me in thanks mainly to Tucker McBride, who comes back to Redemption after serving in the army feeling a little lost and unsure of himself. But he soon finds his feet and proves to be a strong, sincere, kind and unassuming lead character, and loved getting to know him and his romance with Gillian was absorbing. Not to mention it was entertaining seeing him go from crushing on Gillian whilst she was engaged to wooing her after her relationship fell apart. And Gillian was for the most part a likable character, although the mixed signals she was throwing out towards the end did get a little annoying. But with plenty of small town charm, a lovely cast of supporting characters, and a genuinely sweet, engaging romance. This was a pleasure to read, and I would happily recommend it to others. **I was kindly provided with an ARC via St Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review**

4 Star Review of Tucker: Eternity Springs: The McBrides Of Texas by Emily March Emily March is a new author to me. It can be read as a stand alone, but I do wonder if you would get a deeper appreciation if you were to read other books in the series first. Tucker is a retired Army Ranger who I fell hard and fast for ; a totally swoon worthy character that ticked the boxes for me. Although I had a hard time connecting with Gillian’s character. Gillian is totally focused on weddings and her business Bliss Bridal Salon. The fact that her own love life is in ruins, does not help. Tucker has never thought about marriage and yet as he gets to know Gillian, he wonders if he can convince her to take a chance on love with him? I love small town romances and Redemption, Texas sounds like a great place to visit. This is a sweet, romantic, heartwarming, love story with characters that you cannot help but fall for and which I enjoyed. I received an copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley