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TJ Davenport isn’t looking for love. It’s the last thing on his mind. He’s rebuilding his life after his last tour of duty. Thanks to his brother, he’s living in LA and finding new purpose working with the vets at the community center. He’s finding his feet again and doing okay—not great—but okay.
He’s slowly coming to terms with what he saw and what he lived through. It’ll take him longer to come to terms with the fact that his friends didn’t live through it. He can’t change the past, but he’s finding some comfort in helping other vets improve their present and hopefully their future.
He’s enjoying working behind the scenes at the center, he’s not so happy about being asked to help from center stage at the bachelor auction. He doesn’t like it, but he can handle it, he can handle anything—anything except journalists.
Dani Walsh has faced pain of her own. She isn’t looking for love. She isn’t looking for anything. Well, she’s maybe half-heartedly looking for a new career. She wasn’t cut out to be a journalist, least of all for a celebrity gossip magazine. She should be grateful for the job, and she knows it, but she isn’t. At least not until she gets the assignment to cover a charity bachelor auction. The magazine’s interest is in Oscar Davenport and his new fiancée, but Dani’s interest is soon captivated by Oscar’s brother TJ.
Their attraction is undeniable, but how can they have a future when neither can let go of the past?
He’s slowly coming to terms with what he saw and what he lived through. It’ll take him longer to come to terms with the fact that his friends didn’t live through it. He can’t change the past, but he’s finding some comfort in helping other vets improve their present and hopefully their future.
He’s enjoying working behind the scenes at the center, he’s not so happy about being asked to help from center stage at the bachelor auction. He doesn’t like it, but he can handle it, he can handle anything—anything except journalists.
Dani Walsh has faced pain of her own. She isn’t looking for love. She isn’t looking for anything. Well, she’s maybe half-heartedly looking for a new career. She wasn’t cut out to be a journalist, least of all for a celebrity gossip magazine. She should be grateful for the job, and she knows it, but she isn’t. At least not until she gets the assignment to cover a charity bachelor auction. The magazine’s interest is in Oscar Davenport and his new fiancée, but Dani’s interest is soon captivated by Oscar’s brother TJ.
Their attraction is undeniable, but how can they have a future when neither can let go of the past?
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 28, 2018
About the author
S.J. McCoy
77 books1,059 followersHi, I'm SJ. A coffee addict, lover of chocolate and drinker of good red wines. I'm a lost soul and a hopeless romantic. Reading and writing are necessary parts of who I am. Though perhaps not as necessary as coffee! I can drink coffee without writing, but I can't write without coffee.
I grew up loving romance novels, my first boyfriends were book boyfriends, but life intervened, as it tends to do, and I wandered down the paths of non fiction for many years. My life changed completely a couple of years ago and I returned to Romance to find my escape.
I write 'Sweet N Steamy' stories because to me there is enough angst and darkness in real life. My favorite romances are happy escapes with a focus on fun, friendships and happily-ever-afters, just like the ones I write.
These days I live in beautiful Montana, the last best place. If I'm not reading or writing you'll find me just down the road in the park - Yellowstone. I have deer, eagles and the occasional bear for company, and I like it that way :0)
I grew up loving romance novels, my first boyfriends were book boyfriends, but life intervened, as it tends to do, and I wandered down the paths of non fiction for many years. My life changed completely a couple of years ago and I returned to Romance to find my escape.
I write 'Sweet N Steamy' stories because to me there is enough angst and darkness in real life. My favorite romances are happy escapes with a focus on fun, friendships and happily-ever-afters, just like the ones I write.
These days I live in beautiful Montana, the last best place. If I'm not reading or writing you'll find me just down the road in the park - Yellowstone. I have deer, eagles and the occasional bear for company, and I like it that way :0)
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July 28, 2018
I loved, loved, loved this book! It touched my heart, and made me think of so many others and the pain they go through. I did have some tears through this book, but they were good tears. TJ lost his friends while fighting overseas. He came back a different man, but he has been a big part of the projects his brother Oscar and his fiancé Grace head up. In the first book, Oscar put his money into repairing and bringing up the building to code where vets, single mothers, children, etc. can go to hang out or get help. There are some good people at the center that TJ has got to know. The center is having a bachelor auction to raise more money for programs. Dani is there to interview Grace for the magazine she works for. Even though TJ doesn’t want to do it, when his brother asks him to sit in for Grace so they can go somewhere TJ does it. He is attracted to Dani, but doesn’t want to be because of a reporter in his past. Dani ends up winning TJ at the auction and their journey begins.
I loved how open and honest Dani and TJ were with each other. It was so heartwarming to watch the two fall in love and have the trust they had for each other. TJ’s parents were great too. It was so nice to see all the love and encouragement everyone gave. The sad part was the loss of individuals to war. This author handled the situation eloquently. I loved the book and strongly encourage you to read it. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.
I loved how open and honest Dani and TJ were with each other. It was so heartwarming to watch the two fall in love and have the trust they had for each other. TJ’s parents were great too. It was so nice to see all the love and encouragement everyone gave. The sad part was the loss of individuals to war. This author handled the situation eloquently. I loved the book and strongly encourage you to read it. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.
July 26, 2018
TJ is struggling to live a full life knowing that his fallen brothers will never get the chance. Dani is floundering trying to find her purpose while trying to not forget her brother. After being devastated by a journalist’s cruel actions, TJ doesn’t want to be around Dani but he is instantly attracted to her. She has to prove that she is just Dani and journalism’s just a job that pays the bills. Dani has to realize that bringing someone new into her life doesn’t mean that she has to give up her memories of her brother. It’s a new adventure for both of them.
July 27, 2018
I have read every book I can find from SJ ! I was fortunate to receive an ARC copy of this book . Once again I am amazed at how quickly I fall in love with every new person she writes about . She gives you such detail you will feel as though you have made new best friends , as well as visiting some of your old pals from her other books . Tj and Dani are my new favorites . You wont be able to put this one down !! Thank you for keeping my heart company once again SJ ! I would give this one 10 stars if i could ! hugs
July 28, 2018
Are you ready for TJ? I meen are you really ready for his story? The Davenports series are a little different from SJ McCoy's other series. To me they are more emotional...
TJ and Dani's story made me laugh and made me cry.
They are perfect together, have great chemistry and are just the people you want to be friends with.
I love the Center and it's great to get a chance to visit with it's people!
I would definitely recommend this book! Just make sure you ready to read about it.
TJ and Dani's story made me laugh and made me cry.
They are perfect together, have great chemistry and are just the people you want to be friends with.
I love the Center and it's great to get a chance to visit with it's people!
I would definitely recommend this book! Just make sure you ready to read about it.
July 28, 2018
Another great story from SJ McCoy. I love the writing style of all her stories. This one tugged at my heart strings a bit. Two broken souls connected to become one. TJ and Dani were so sweet together but I also loved the sparks in the beginning when they tried not to like one another. Great story, great characters and lots of mentions of some old friends and favorite locations.
August 1, 2018
This book came at the perfect time for me. Just like the center was starting a book club to help people escape from reality without the use of drugs or alcohol. The book did the same for me since I am in so much pain
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July 28, 2018
TJ and Dani is the second book in the Davenports series.
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this read and I’m not disappointed.
TJ is the brother of Oscar who is a wealthy businessman, but TJ didn’t go down the same route, he’s recently back from a tour of duty where he lost some of his friends in combat, so he’s a lost soul who doesn’t know quite know what to do with his life and who has no trust in woman after being hurt by someone he thought he loved who just happens to be a journalist, so when is head is turned by Dani when she comes to do interview at the centre he doesn’t know if he can trust her or what her intentions are.
Dani has had her own heartbreak with loosing people she loves through war.
This story shows two people’s different journeys towards trust and love, full of passion, tears and happiness.
I’ve been a fan of SJ McCoy from the beginning and she never fails to deliver and keep you entertained, each book and series has you engaged then eagerly awaiting the next.
Can’t wait for little brothers book now.
Well done SJ McCoy, you’ve done it again.
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this read and I’m not disappointed.
TJ is the brother of Oscar who is a wealthy businessman, but TJ didn’t go down the same route, he’s recently back from a tour of duty where he lost some of his friends in combat, so he’s a lost soul who doesn’t know quite know what to do with his life and who has no trust in woman after being hurt by someone he thought he loved who just happens to be a journalist, so when is head is turned by Dani when she comes to do interview at the centre he doesn’t know if he can trust her or what her intentions are.
Dani has had her own heartbreak with loosing people she loves through war.
This story shows two people’s different journeys towards trust and love, full of passion, tears and happiness.
I’ve been a fan of SJ McCoy from the beginning and she never fails to deliver and keep you entertained, each book and series has you engaged then eagerly awaiting the next.
Can’t wait for little brothers book now.
Well done SJ McCoy, you’ve done it again.
July 28, 2018
TJ’s is Oscars brother he's trying to rebuild his life after serving in the military and losing a lot of his military brothers, he's suffering with survivors guilty and also trying to get over a previous relationship that left him finding it hard to trust especially journalists.
And then along comes Dani a journalist and as much as he tries not to like her he find himself sending more time with her learning she has her own past heartbreak from losing her brother who also served in the marines.
Oscar and Grace appear quite a lot throughout this book as well as many of the characters at the centre.
I received a free ARC for an honest review of this book.
And then along comes Dani a journalist and as much as he tries not to like her he find himself sending more time with her learning she has her own past heartbreak from losing her brother who also served in the marines.
Oscar and Grace appear quite a lot throughout this book as well as many of the characters at the centre.
I received a free ARC for an honest review of this book.
July 28, 2018
What a beautiful, emotional, romance book! The intriguing character of TJ Davenport is a very complex man that is attempting to slowly regain his life after losing hid “Brothers” in military missions. He meets Dani, a reporter, who is trying to find her place in life. They, both, are coping with loved ones who were lost in the war & in time, TJ & Dani find out they have so much in common. A very emotional book about family, friends, & coworkers, their interaction, plus the reader will have many smiles & tears throughout the book. The Davenport Series is heartbreaking & heartwarming books. Wish I could give it 10 Stars!
July 29, 2018
Love,love,love this book
I loved both books can't wait to read about reid. Love how sensitive you portrayed Dani and tj . All the characters come to life, I don't think we could talk about our boys (and girls) that go and do what they do an the sacrifices that r made by them and their families. I don't want to give the book away but just read it . A book is a window to the world and the books that I have read of yours (nearly all) have given me an insight of this (teddy). Love an best wishes Linda xx
I loved both books can't wait to read about reid. Love how sensitive you portrayed Dani and tj . All the characters come to life, I don't think we could talk about our boys (and girls) that go and do what they do an the sacrifices that r made by them and their families. I don't want to give the book away but just read it . A book is a window to the world and the books that I have read of yours (nearly all) have given me an insight of this (teddy). Love an best wishes Linda xx
August 5, 2018
TJ was a very enjoyable story. That held my interest throughout. Thanks to likeable characters and an engaging story and I loved the way it unfolded and how TJ and Dani's romance developed.
Plus, it was well paced, had a nice mix of angst, sweetness, and heat. As well as some lighter moments, and it was great to catch up with TJ's brother Oscar and his fiancee Grace. As well as the characters at the centre, including fellow vet Terry. And anyone who has enjoyed SJ McCoys previous stories, including Oscar is sure to enjoy TJ too.
Plus, it was well paced, had a nice mix of angst, sweetness, and heat. As well as some lighter moments, and it was great to catch up with TJ's brother Oscar and his fiancee Grace. As well as the characters at the centre, including fellow vet Terry. And anyone who has enjoyed SJ McCoys previous stories, including Oscar is sure to enjoy TJ too.
May 11, 2019
Great middle book
The Davenport saga continues with TJ and Dani and they are very heart warming real people. It never ceases to amaze me how the author spins her tale that I feel as though I am reading about new friends I am getting to know. They have real life problems and how they deal with them adds to the credibility of the story. 4.5 Stars from me and now onto the next book in this family.
The Davenport saga continues with TJ and Dani and they are very heart warming real people. It never ceases to amaze me how the author spins her tale that I feel as though I am reading about new friends I am getting to know. They have real life problems and how they deal with them adds to the credibility of the story. 4.5 Stars from me and now onto the next book in this family.
May 22, 2019
TJ and Danni
I loved the first book in this series but I have to say TJ and Danni have left me with hope. This is not just a love story, it's about two people who have suffered loss and heartbreak. When they come together they find that they are comfortable being around each other in a way that's new and has meaning, and with that, their love begins to grow. This is a story you are going to enjoy, please read it.
I loved the first book in this series but I have to say TJ and Danni have left me with hope. This is not just a love story, it's about two people who have suffered loss and heartbreak. When they come together they find that they are comfortable being around each other in a way that's new and has meaning, and with that, their love begins to grow. This is a story you are going to enjoy, please read it.
July 28, 2018
SJ has done it again!!!
Well what can I say it’s been a long time since I have actually cried and felt so connected to the characters in a book..the last time was April’s and Eddie story. Cannot wait for the next instalment ;
Well what can I say it’s been a long time since I have actually cried and felt so connected to the characters in a book..the last time was April’s and Eddie story. Cannot wait for the next instalment ;
July 28, 2018
Love this series.
A McCoy writes wonderful stories about romance, friends and family. Her characters are believable and easy to like and the romance is off the charts I would recommend them to everyone.
A McCoy writes wonderful stories about romance, friends and family. Her characters are believable and easy to like and the romance is off the charts I would recommend them to everyone.
July 30, 2018
Thank you for TJ and Dan's story
I am so glad that TJ finally was able to find happiness and begin to heal with Dan's help. SJ McCoy is an amazing writer. I hope you write a story for Terry and Barbara too. They are so cute. Thanks for such great reads.
I am so glad that TJ finally was able to find happiness and begin to heal with Dan's help. SJ McCoy is an amazing writer. I hope you write a story for Terry and Barbara too. They are so cute. Thanks for such great reads.
August 8, 2018
Great book! Have a box of tissues ready!!! TJ and Dani might be my favorite book yet! That’s hard to do with Shane and the rest of the gang. If you or you know someone who has served in the military then this book will pull at your heartstrings.
June 22, 2019
Now I can't wait to get to know Reid. Oscar and TJ are such well developed characters you begin to worry about their choices and cheer when things go well. The Davenport family makes you long to be a part of the close love they have and so SJ McKoy does her job beautifully! I'm going to explore more of her books to get everyone connected🙂
October 31, 2021
Excellent read. TJ & Dani are strong characters. They are honest and open from the beginning That is why they work so well together. I love TJ's parents, they create a strong family. The characters at the center are absolutey fabulous!
July 29, 2018
He's So Sweet
TJ and Dani are perfect for each other. They both need tender loving care and they find it with each other. Another great book SJ!!!!
TJ and Dani are perfect for each other. They both need tender loving care and they find it with each other. Another great book SJ!!!!
August 1, 2018
Wow
This book was amazing. Years and joy. They both had fears and trust issue's. They healed each other. I knowing each other helped them come together. Loved it
This book was amazing. Years and joy. They both had fears and trust issue's. They healed each other. I knowing each other helped them come together. Loved it
August 1, 2018
Deeply touching
This story is more touching for me because it focuses on the human brokeness and surviving it. Job well done.
This story is more touching for me because it focuses on the human brokeness and surviving it. Job well done.
September 6, 2018
This one boy could I relate to this story.. LOVED IT!!!!
September 17, 2018
Loved this book.
October 22, 2018
Review to come.
January 29, 2019
Wonderful read. Loved the characters and support for Vets.
August 14, 2019
Great read
August 15, 2019
Happily Ever After
Sweet read. I enjoyed the story and the characters were really sweet. Nothing really wowed me about this book. Just a sweet love story.
Sweet read. I enjoyed the story and the characters were really sweet. Nothing really wowed me about this book. Just a sweet love story.
April 17, 2020
Wow, this is such a great story with all the feels. It made me laugh, brought tears to my eyes and left me with a smile. TJ and Dani were both a little broken but love is helping them heal.
June 16, 2019
Another great book by AN McCoy
The 2nd book of the series was another great one. It made me shed some of my own tears and laugh and smile. Had a great in it that i treasure. I can't wait to get started on the next one
The 2nd book of the series was another great one. It made me shed some of my own tears and laugh and smile. Had a great in it that i treasure. I can't wait to get started on the next one
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