Chasing Hope
by
Dana Wayne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Book Liftoff
Date of Publication: June 10, 2019
Number of Pages: 295
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Max Logan longs for the joys of home and family he missed growing up in foster care. He fills that emotional void by becoming a kick-ass Marine, and for eighteen years, led his band of brothers from one hellhole to another…until the one that nearly destroyed him. Sixteen months of therapy and rehab put his body back together, but some wounds can’t be seen. Some can’t be healed.
Skylar Ward dreams of a life that includes someone beside her. Someone to share her life with, to be a father to her young daughter. But if she learned anything from her failed marriage it was that you don’t rush into a relationship. Options in her small town are limited, and those who approach her lack appeal. Only Max Logan sparks her interest. But the handsome, brooding war hero remains aloof.
Intelligent and intuitive, seven-year-old Maddie overhears a neighbor tell her mother she needs a male companion, so she Google’s it to see what it means. Convinced her mom needs a boyfriend and Max needs a girlfriend, Maddie sets out to make it happen. He needs a family. They need him. If she can make them see that.
Can one precocious child be the catalyst that heals a wounded warrior’s soul and brings joy back into her mom’s heart?
Or will ashes of the past bury hope once and for all?
Praise
“The pace was fast, the love was simple yet energetic, and the dialogues were lively enough to make me want to know more about the characters. To say that I loved this novel is not enough! Absolutely beautiful. It deserves these 5 stars.” – Readers’ Favorite
“I could not put Chasing Hope down! From the first few sentences, I was hooked and read over half of it the first night finishing it the following night. The main characters, Sky and Max, intrigued me right off the bat but feisty little Maddie wormed her way into my heart immediately! What a breath of fresh air.” – Mary McCormack, ARC reader
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Love may be patient and kind, but sometimes it is cautious, jealous, and insecure. Despite it all, we all deserve a second chance at love.
Enter Sky and Max, star-crossed souls meant to be together but each has issues that have to be dealt with in their pursuit of love and each other. Max is a former Marine with PTSD and was smart enough to seek out help to combat his memories of his time overseas. Sky is a single mom with a precocious daughter this is 8 going on 30. I love her inquisitive nature especially when she decided Max should be her mom’s “male companion”.
This book touched me in many ways – laughter over the various antics, tears at the end (have tissues handy), and anger towards Cole (trust me he deserves it). I felt like all of the character’s lives were well developed and shared a part in the courtship between Sky and Max. I could feel their friends rooting for their relationship to flourish and succeed. One of my favorite characters is Big John. He has developed fatherly feelings towards Sky and Maddie and he even asks Max his intentions towards Sky. Please note you will need a tissue or two near the end for a very touching scene regarding Big John. I think the author needs to write his story, I think it would be a smash!
I have several favorite lines to share with you.
“Two lost and lonely souls overwhelmed by the knowledge that they were no longer alone.”
“Sky endured those agonizing weeks chasing Hope alone….”
“Next time Bobby tries to get your attention, Tink, talk to him. See what he ha to say.” Her smile melted his heart. “Roger that.”
“How could one whispered word hold so much promise?”
“You’re going to leave me here alone with a fresh peach cobbler?”
“The man was a kissing ninja.”
“You’re my heart. My soul. Without you, I’d be nothing more than a speck of dust on the ground.”
We give this book 5 paws up and suggest you take advantage of the $1.99 eBook sale this month.
Dana Wayne is an award-winning author and 6th generation Texan. She resides in East Texas with her husband (and biggest fan) along with a Calico cat named Katie, three children, and four grandchildren. She routinely speaks to books clubs, services organizations, writers’ groups, and other organizations on writing and publishing, and is a frequent guest on numerous writing blogs.
“I grew up listening to my father read passages from the stack of paperback westerns beside his chair. I was fascinated at how someone could paint a picture with words so vivid, I saw it in my mind. That’s when I knew that one day I would be a writer. It wasn’t until I retired in late 2013 that I was able to devote the necessary time to achieve my goal. I published my first book in 2016 and never looked back. My stories are heartwarming, a little spicy, and all about the romance because I believe romance is more about emotion than sex, and the journey is more important than the destination.”
A staunch supporter of new authors, she is a member of Romance Writers of America, Texas Association of Authors, and Writers League of Texas as well as several local writers’ groups.
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FIRST PRIZE: Signed Copy of Chasing Hope
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July 9-19, 2019
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A book that has you laughing & crying! I am in! Thanks for the review & post!
Loved their story…now Big John needs a story!
Thanks so much for hosting me today! So happy you enjoyed Max and Sky’s story and I so appreciate your wonderful review! Thank you!