Showing posts with label Claudia Connor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Claudia Connor. Show all posts

Monday, August 8, 2022

ARC Review: 5 Stars for Waiting on Forever (McKinney/Walker Brothers #4) by Claudia Connor

 


Dallas Walker is haunted. He won’t ever forget the horrors he witnessed while working undercover to bust a human trafficking ring, but he has a plan to start a new life. Coming home to his family is step one. Getting to know his alluring new neighbor could be step two. If only she’d give him a chance

Maggie Ellis just wants to be left alone. She’d rather spend her days spinning clay into art and feel nothing than open herself up to another devastating loss. But her sexy new neighbor with a lonely look in his eyes isn’t giving up. And he makes her question everything

Together, Dallas and Maggie might have a shot at happily ever after. But only if they can let go of the past and hold on to each other when it matters most.

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What I thought about Waiting on Forever 

Dallas Walker has returned home after retiring from his job in law enforcement.  After grueling years working undercover, he's had enough and the scars left on his soul from the job weigh heavy on him.  He is glad to be back home with his siblings, but he's still a bit of a loner.  While house hunting, he meets Maggie, a reclusive woman around his age. He's intrigued and determined to get to know her better, even though she's not open to the idea.

Abby has scars too. The kind of scars the Walkers are familiar with. Dallas is incredibly sensitive to Maggie as he melts her coolness toward him. It's a beautiful love story as Maggie and Dallas find common ground with the demons that keep them up at night. In spite of the devastating circumstances, there's also hope here, and that's why I love this series so very much. Of all the Walker Brothers stories, I think this one tugged on my heart the most. 
 
Maggie is a bit prickly at first, but Dallas melts her ice -- eventually.  Her pain is so deep it's going to take a strong, sensitive man like Dallas to break through and show her she's not alone. She carries a heavy heart and it's only when after she connects with Dallas that she sees there can be a future for her.

I really did love everything about Maggie and Dallas's love story.  Their feelings develop gradually for each other and there's plenty of heat between them as their relationship grows. And then there's some very serious drama toward the end that threatens everything Dallas and Maggie have together. I really didn't see this one coming at me and I liked that! 
 
There's great banter between the brothers, which I loved. It's always a treat when an author brings previous characters together in a book, and very satisfying to see the progression of their lives in this family oriented series.  There are some relatable family moments here. 
 
One of the hallmarks of a great series is wanting to go back an re-read from the beginning whenever there is a new release.  That's exactly how I felt after reading Waiting on Forever.  I definitely recommend this series for romance readers.  There's always the right amount of everything in these stories, and the writing just carries me right into the story and I didn't want to put it down.
 
Waiting on Forever is a terrific feel-good romance. Surprising in spots and downright heartwarming in others, I couldn't put this down until the end and it left me wanting to do a re-read of the series.  I can't think of higher praise.  I loved the swoony and patient Dallas, and my heart went out to Maggie. Their HEA was a lovely way to end this series.
 
 
 
Claudia Connor 
New York Times Bestselling Author
 
 
Claudia Connor is an award winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance, including the beloved McKinney Brothers series. Claudia writes, warm, heartfelt romances with a bit of steam, a lot of family and always a happily ever after. Claudia attended Auburn University, where she received her undergraduate and masters degrees in early childhood education. When she's not writing, she enjoys movies, reading, and travel, with a heavy dose of daydreaming during all three. Claudia lives near Memphis, Tennessee, with her husband and three daughters, two dogs, one cat, seven chickens.

You can find out more about Claudia’s books on her website.

https://www.claudiaconnor.com

 

Thursday, December 31, 2020

5 Big Beautiful Stars for Waiting on the Rain (McKinney / Walker Brothers #3) by Claudia Connor

 
 
WAITING ON THE RAIN
Claudia Connor
Release 12.31.2020
Series, The Walker Brothers 3
Contemporary Romance
93,000 words
Blind heroine /
Former Army Ranger hero
Stand alone

No cliff hanger

Being blind doesn’t hold Ava Bennet back in the least. With her work, her shopping, and public transportation within walking distance, she’s totally at home in the big city. But she’s not in the city now. Temporarily back in her small home town to help her father has her struggling in a big way.

Luke Walker is finished running from his troubled past. Finally home after years in the military, he’s ready to make amends with his family and set down some roots. But adapting to civilian life is a lot harder than he ever expected.

She has no intention of sticking around. He has no plans to run again. All they have is one month together. Will it be enough for Luke to prove he’s everything Ava needs—in light, in darkness, and most importantly, even in the rain?   

 
 

What I thought about Waiting on the Rain

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book in the McKinney / Walker Brothers series from Claudia Connor and I was not disappointed. This was one of those books that I raced to the end, and turned right back around to read it again.

Fresh out of the military, Luke Walker is having second thoughts about his retirement and wondering if he made the right decision. Nothing feels comfortable to him until he meets Ava Bennett at his brother's wedding. There's plenty of spark between these two from the start, along with plenty of caution. She's headed back to NYC and he's staying at Hannah's indefinitely. I loved their hesitancy, but when they can't resist each other any longer, there goes those sparks again.

Claudia Connor conveys Ava's life as a sightless person with sensitivity. It really made me think about how Ava experienced love in a world that she couldn't see. Her perspective was just so interesting to read, especially the parts regarding her past relationships.

Luke has his own issues he's trying to work through and Ava makes that much easier, but her return to the city looms over them until a situation pushes Ava into a decision.  Be prepared for some strong emotions toward the end of this!  There's a terrifying action sequence that I absolutely loved and and ending that left me smiling.

There's plenty of the Walker and McKinney clan especially Hannah and Stephen for fans of the series, but this also works as a standalone. 

Loved this one.

An ARC was provided. This is my honest review.

 
And don't forget to grab this collection!

 


After The Fall
Claudia Connor

Release 12.24.2020

Contemporary Romance

Matt and Abby McKinney and Family

Former Navy SEAL

Collection of very short stories

AFTER THE FALL

Do you need more Matt McKinney and family in your life??? Here's your chance! I have compiled a collection of short stories featuring Matt, Abby, and all the kids. Think of it as WORTH THE FALL Part 2! Be warned, there is no full plot to the entire collection. These are meant to be read individually, as very short, quick and fun reads.

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About the Author

Claudia Connor
New York Times Bestselling Author


Claudia Connor is an award winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance, including the beloved McKinney Brothers series. Claudia writes, warm, heartfelt romances with a bit of steam, a lot of family and always a happily ever after. Claudia attended Auburn University, where she received her undergraduate and masters degrees in early childhood education. When she's not writing, she enjoys movies, reading, and travel, with a heavy dose of daydreaming during all three. Claudia lives near Memphis, Tennessee, with her husband and three daughters, two dogs, one cat, seven chickens.


You can find out more about Claudia’s books on her website.

https://www.claudiaconnor.com


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