It’s “Time for Love” and another voyage to the beautiful and picturesque Gansett Island. Readers will once again be swept away by an emotionally charged romance between two very lucky individuals who are about to find their elusive happily ever after.
The forever kind of love could easily be within reach for Daisy Babson and Dr. David Lawrence. Yes, this may be the right time for a shift from friendship into a deeper and more meaningful relationship. For one, it will be the chance at redemption and the other may find a long-awaited safe haven.
Dr. David deserves special kudos for several outstanding and unforgettable moments in Book 9 of this series. He proceeded with such tender caution in dealing with Daisy’s insecurities (even though she pushed him to the limits and I think he rather enjoyed himself). He also proved that he’s a devoted caring friend and a highly qualified physician on more than one occasion. Although the handsome doc made some whopper mistakes in his previous relationship with the Island’s favorite daughter Janey, I’ve never really felt he was unworthy of a second chance at love. He was always redeemable in my eyes. Marie clearly made him shine.
If she can somehow transform Jim Sturgil into somewhat of a decent guy, she’ll be a freaking true magician. That man is a pure self-absorbed SOB in my opinion and has no redeeming qualities. I truly detest the man to the nth degree!
Among the many delights held on the pages of the latest release, is a surprise wedding where one of our beloved couples spoke their vows and became husband and wife. It was so perfectly them. And, without a doubt, the arrival of a new baby on the Island stirs the pot of emotions and excitement. There are some truly great “couple-moments” throughout this book. The dialog and banter is amazing as usual and what we’ve come to expect from this author.
Readers are provided a great catch-up with reoccurring characters, as well as a meet-and-greet with new ones who you’ll hope to see in future books. Marie Force has a knack for interlinking the old with the new while, at the same time, each book in the series is unique and stands on its own.
We are shown more of the friendship between the good doctor and his nurse practitioner. I love how Marie has developed the friendship shared between David and Victoria. Who would have thought the nurse practitioner/midwife was such a wild girl? More power to you, Vic! And the arrival from Ireland of Seamus O’Grady’s gorgeous cousin, Shannon is just another yummylicious addition!
The face-to-face talk between Carolina and Nora O’Grady was even better than I could have imagined. Loved the way it was handled with such care and feelings for all parties involved – especially dealing with the issue of children, both young and old. I’ll admit to being surprised by Mrs. O’Grady’s reaction to the lady who'd stolen her son's heart and the age difference between Seamus and Carolina and the effect it would have on their relationship.
The Martinez family is formally introduced to readers and their situation touched me in a very personal way and I admit to shedding a few tears while reading their history. I’m excited to learn more about them as their storyline continues to develop. Bravo to the “Force” for always touching on current events and real life issues many families face daily in the real world.
I need and want (okay, I may be begging here) more info on Jared James, the mystery man, who has suddenly shown up as Dr. David’s landlord. Love the setup for him! And will he find love among our beloved residents on Gansett Island? I certainly hope so!
The big question is who will win the heart of our sweet lighthouse keeper Jenny Wilks now that she’s ready to find love again? There are some great prospects from which to choose. Among my favorites in the running are: Mason Johns, the fire chief, Slim Jackson, the Gansett Island pilot, Jared James, the new millionaire mystery man, either Alex or Paul Martinez, the brothers who operate the family landscaping business, Coast Guard Captain Linc Mercier, and then there’s Shannon O’Grady – but I think Victoria may keep him tied up! And, of course, this author is notorious for always having a surprise up her sleeve so expect the unexpected in the next book.
Marie Force has won my respect and admiration many times over by telling her stories straight from her heart in her own unique way with candid humor, emotion, and wit. She never fails to provide readers with fresh and up-to-date storylines featuring characters that come alive on each page. It’s no wonder they’re always begging for more – preferably sooner than later, please. One minute you’re laughing out loud and in the next tears are running down your cheeks resulting in a delightfully unforgettable story with each and every new release. “Time for Love” is another prime example of a wonderfully talented author at her very best.