A new beginning could be closer than he thinks. What he wants for Christmas... may not be what he needs. After receiving an unexpected job offer in Texas, widower Tucker Rainbolt decides he and his twins need a fresh start. But moving on means leaving his best friend, Jena Harper, and their vet clinic behind. For the first time, Tucker sees Jena as more than a buddy. What if leaving isn't the answer? Maybe what he's been missing has been right beside him the whole time... From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Hearts of Oklahoma Book 1: Finding the Road Home Book 2: Ready to Trust Book 3: His Holiday Prayer
"We all fall short. All of us. We accept His forgiveness and move on. Isn't God's grace sufficient? He forgave you. When are you going to forgive yourself?"
How I love these Rainbolt siblings. Going back to Rebel, Oklahoma for the Christmas season in this third book of the Hearts of Oklahoma series is like going to visit my very best friend. Tina Radcliffe expands her picturesque and tightly-woven town of Rebel in this book and welcomes some newcomers (who I'm hoping to see in bigger roles in future books). All of the author's trademark qualities shine in this book - her easy-to-read writing style, the well-paced and well-crafted plot, incredibly lovable yet broken main characters, and strong thread of forgiveness, redemption, and total reliance on God alone. If you enjoy contemporary romance, you will adore this book and the series. Though it is book 3 of the series, it can definitely be read as a stand- alone.
Tucker is a fantastic vet and single father, though clueless to his own charm and oblivious to the world that spins around him. Jena is his best friend and partner at their vet clinic who has been through some tough times as a teen. They are both grieving in their own way - Tucker for the loss of his wife and his brother and Jena for the loss of her hopes and dreams. Their friendship is genuine and fun; their slow realization of their romantic love for each other is sometimes hilarious, often complicated, always sweet. I really enjoyed being able to journey with Tucker's older brothers Mitch and Reece as they bloom in their roles of big brother, husband, and father (and if you haven't met them yet, you will need to go back and read books 1 and 2 in the series). I can't wait to meet their youngest sister Kate!
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