Once in a Half Moon

by Fran McNabb

Coming home was supposed to make life easier for Nikki Clark, but on the first day of her new job her world is turned upside down when she comes face-to-face with Russ Preston, the former husband of her best friend in college. Nikki hoped to make a clean start after her divorce, but seeing Russ again after so many years brings back a lot of old memories.

Buying a charter boat helped Russ survive the years while his little girl, Libby, endured operations from a serious accident and his wife found solace in the arms of the child’s doctor. Russ is unsure whether introducing someone new into Libby’s life is a good idea, even an old friend like Nikki. Now Nikki must work with Russ every day as she schedules fishing charters for a coast hotel. Being constantly thrown together brings Nikki and Russ closer and they have to decide if it’s worth risking their friendship for a chance at the sort of love that comes along once in a half moon.

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 24, 2008

About the author

Fran McNabb grew up along the beaches and islands of the Gulf Coast. After spending the first years of marriage in Germany, she and her husband returned to the coastline to raise their two sons. Today they live on a quiet bayou harbor and spend much of the year boating and fishing.
Fran earned both her B.S. and her M.E. from the University of Southern Mississippi, and over the years taught English and journalism as well as presided over writing workshops for various organizations. This love of the English language prompted her to write engaging romances, many of which are set along her native coastline.
She'd love to hear from her readers at http://www.FranNabb.com

Reviews

[Jennie-Lynn Knox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story. A Hallmark movie!!! #7 this summer.

[Brenda Alsup · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book .It was about renewing old friendships, still having bonds that could never be broken. True life that happens around the Gulf Coast. Very well written.

[Pascale’s*ARC,Unwind,Read,Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

In high school and in college it was Nikki and David, MaryAnn and Russ. Now both are divorced, Nikki has moved back to where they grew up, and she and Russ have rekindled their old friendship. Russ is kind and warm, like a brother. Nikki feels so comfortable with him. She sends as much work his way as she can. He is the captain of a fishing and touring boat and she works for a hotel planning day charters on boats and occasional golfing days for the hotel guests. Life with him is comfortable, just like it was in the old days. Will their long history of deep friendship stand in the way of romance? And will his 9-year-old daughter, who isn't interested in sharing him with anyone, keep them apart?
This was a nice, comfortable story. No big conflicts. Just a nice, easy relationship. It was a soothing, relaxing read. Very enjoyable.

[Terry Gardner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once in a half moon

Really nice and relaxing story clean reading for even a young person the audio repeated lots of words but it did not take away from the story

[Alice Jeter-Mays · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast moving, but romantic

I enjoyed the book even though there wasn't any drama. There were two people who knew and needed each other.

[caroljordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Half moons are best!

I really enjoyed this book very much. It is about second chances. How blessed to get a second chance. Look forward to another book like this.