Her Homecoming Wish

Gallant Lake Stories #3

by Jo McNally

She’s ready to shed her good-girl ways… ‘You’re all about following the rules now? Pity.’

Mackenzie Wallace hopes there’s still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams’s upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she’s back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush — not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie’s protests. But will their new personas work together — especially when Dan’s secret is exposed?

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Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2020

About the author

I write the same kind of romances I like to read – stories about characters facing real-life challenges with real-life consequences. The stories are emotional, but still have humor, and love always finds a way to pull the characters through together.

I live in coastal North Carolina with 100 pounds of dog and 200 pounds of husband – my slice of the bed is very small. When I’m not writing or reading romance novels (or clinging to the edge of the bed…), I can often be found on the back porch sipping wine with friends while listening to an eclectic playlist. If the weather is absolutely perfect, I might join my husband on the golf course, where I always feel far more competitive than my actual skill-level would suggest.

Reviews

[Sissy's Romance Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her Homecoming Wish Jo McNally is the story of Dan Adams and Mackenzie 'Mack' Wallace.
Mackenzie has returned to Gallant Lake, her home town. Mackenzie was always the good girl, got married and moved away. But now she is divorced and was planning to return home when her father fell off a ladder so she had to escalate her plans. Dan was her brother's best friend and along with her brother a bad boy of the town. So her first meeting with him since coming back was sneaking into her dad's Liquor store for booze. Dan thought someone had broke into Carl's Liquor store so of course he went to investigate. There he found Mackenzie who doesn't seem to be following her good girl rules any longer. Mackenzie is so surprised that Danger Dan is now the Sheriff but one thing for sure he still clicks all her buttons.
This book had me from just the first pages. I couldn't put it down. Loved it!

[Caitlyn Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about a role reversal… in their high school days, Mackenzie Wallace was the goody two-shoes who never put a foot wrong, and ‘Danger Dan’ Adams was trouble with a capital T. Now Mackenzie is back in Gallant Lake after her perfect life came crashing down around her ears… and ‘Danger Dan’ is a deputy sheriff?

Both Dan and Mack are dragging around an awful lot of emotional baggage, and Dan has a daughter from a failed marriage to consider, but the sparks flying between the two of them are undeniable. Thing is that Mack’s tired of being the good girl; she wants to kick up her heels and live a little, and Dan’s very much the opposite. He’s seen what’s at the end of that road and it means nothing good. Somehow, they have to figure out a way to meet in the middle, as Mackenzie tries to settle into her new life at Gallant Lake, having taken over the liquor store from her retiring father.

This is part of a series about the residents of Gallant Lake and I have to admit I haven’t read any of the others, but I don’t think it mattered too much in figuring out who the various players were. On the other hand, if you are a fan of the series, you’ll probably be pleased by several cameo appearances throughout this story.

Mack and Dan are a lovely couple, and I particularly liked the way Mack never let Dan get away with anything, quite willing to call him on things when it would have been an easy way out to just let it slide and avoid the conflict. Instead the two of them step up and discuss their feelings, and it really made me buy into the two of them as a couple who could weather life’s inevitable storms together. This is a well written and engaging story about two likeable characters who find that their differences mean they have more in common than they’d ever realised, and I’m happy to give it five stars.

Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this title via NetGalley.

[Robin Loves Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

Labels. Both good and bad. He has dropped his. She is trying to drop hers. When it comes to Mackenzie Wallace, she has spent a lifetime being good, close to perfect, in everything. Problem is, she never had any fun. Meanwhile, Danny Adams was the ultimate bad boy-turned Sheriff. He is also a single dad so he is as strict as he can be so that he can do as much as he can for the town, and his daughter.

Mack is out for fun, and she will do whatever is in her power to bring Danny along for the ride. She doesn't want the strict guy she now sees before her. Life is for the living and she is one of them and is definitely ready to go.

However, despite being opposites for the time being, sparks fly between Mack and Danny. I enjoyed both aspects of the book - as well as the scenes with Danny's daughter. It was rather hilarious at some of Mack's attempt to drop her goody two-shoes persona. It was rather hard at times watching Danny trying to balance his role as Sheriff, father, and a man drawn into a romantic entanglement. The conflicts in this book were strong and I loved how they were all smoothed out. Jo McNally did this in a convincing manner and this definitely made this book a winner.

Many thanks to Harlequin Special Edition and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet read mixed with some humor and a dash of spice. Mac and Danny were good. As much as Mac would like to think she was not such a good girl, she could never fully be a "bad" one. Danny used to be the "bad" boy but with his job as sheriff and his daughter, Chloe; he has lost a lot of his "wild" side. However, being around Mac does bring out some of it in Danny. These two pair nicely with one another.

I like that Mac and Danny did not have an "insta love". Despite the fact that Mac did have a crush on Danny when she was younger. Therefore, when they did actually hook up it felt more real. I do want to take a moment to spend a moment speaking about Chloe. She was such a cutie. The things she would say would put a smile on your face. As they say, kids say the darndest things. For a quick, sweet read readers may want to pick up a copy of this book.

[Aly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Former bad boy Dan Adams is now Deputy Sheriff and single dad. His high school best friend's sister is back in Gallant Lake, New York, to help her dad run his liquor store business and hoping for a ride on the wild side after her failed marriage.

"She was beautiful, and it had nothing to do with physical appearance. It was her spirit-she was beautiful in her freedom."

I expected a sweet and sexy romance but I was pleasantly surprised that it was more than that, what with the hero trying to resolve drugs trouble in town.

I can't wait to read the stories of the secondary characters.

[Vikki Vaught · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to follow

[Cathy Geha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally

Gallant Lake is a small community with warm friendships in need of more of a police presence though Deputy Sheriff Dan Adams and another man do their best to maintain control. Dan grew up in town and once was a troublemaker instead of a peacekeeper. With more and more drug overdoses and the fear that drugs are funneling into and through town he is on high alert most of the time.

Mackenzie “Mack” Wallace is back in town to pick up the pieces of a marriage that blew apart and to help her father run his liquor store as he heals from injuries sustained in a fall. Mack knows Dan well as he was a friend of her bad-boy brother and part of the group that used to act out in the past. She has always been considered “good” and perhaps that is due to the fact she was trying to be the opposite of her brother. She says she is ready to change her life and is ready for adventure.

This was an easy-to-read romance without much drama between the male and female lead characters. They fell into their relationship and it grew steadily. Dan had a few hangups lingering from his past and a need to be perfect on the job but he did care deeply when he chose to. Mack was easy to like and made friends easily though in high school she was a bit standoffish and didn’t have many friends at all. She had a dream for her life that fell through and was making a new one after moving back to town. There is the additional side story of the narcotics, drug running and putting a stop to it and that is all tied up in a bow at the end as is the HEA for Dan and Mackie.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in the series? Perhaps

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin-Special Edition for the ARC – This is my honest review

3-4 Stars

[Lacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this novel as a part of the Harlequin Special Edition Blog Tour! Thank you to Jo McNally, Harlequin Special Edition, Harlequin Books & NetGalley for a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Good girl turned bad. Bad boy turned good. This trope was awesome. I loved the fact that they had a role reversal thing going on after Mackenzie, or Mack, returned home after having a really nasty divorce. Coming home to find out that the bad boy growing up was now a Sheriff of their small town? Priceless. 

The slow burn was one of my favorite parts about this book. I think that Jo McNally did a phenomenal job creating that curiosity of what was going to happen and when. The romance was extremely realistic and I appreciated that. It could've gone the other route where I was rolling my eyes over the way Mack comes back to town, etc. I really didn't find any flaws with that writing.

As someone who lives in an area where drugs are potent, this book hit too close to home. The small town vibes really showed me that maybe Jo McNally really understands what it's currently like in today's society when it comes to drugs and overdoses. On the other hand, the small town vibe did include the closeness and love within it as well. That was definitely something I could appreciate.

Overall, I think that the biggest takeaway that I got from this book was the fact that you can plan your life all you want, but it might not ever come out that way. Jo McNally really wrote an amazing book and if you are a homecoming romance lover, this is definitely a book you should read. 

[Sue Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her homecoming wish by Jo McNally.
Mackenzie Wallace hopes there’s still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams’s upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she’s back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush—not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie’s protests. But will their new personas work together—especially when Dan’s secret is exposed?
I really enjoyed this book. Loved Mackenzie character. I liked the story. 4*.

[Sue Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her homecoming wish by Jo McNally.
Mackenzie Wallace hopes there’s still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams’s upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she’s back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush—not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie’s protests. But will their new personas work together—especially when Dan’s secret is exposed?
I really enjoyed this book. Loved Mackenzie character. I liked the story. 4*.

[Ang -PNR Book Lover Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet read mixed with some humor and a bit of spice. Mac and Danny were good I enjoyed there story. I can way it was my fav or anything like that but i enjoyed it for what it was. I ike that it was not fairly long too, it was a great in between bok for me to cleanse my pallet.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story about labels - or rather, what we do with them. In high school, Mackenzie was the "good girl" - the perfect student, the model child. Danny "Danger Dan" Adams was the bad boy - the tattooed biker always in trouble. Move on a decade or two and things have changed - Mack is back in town after a failed marriage, looking to shed her good girl image for good. Danny is the obvious choice - but it seems that he has already done some shedding, and left behind his danger days in favour of being a good Dad to his daughter Chloe and a hard-working sheriff in the town.

I liked Mack instantly - I felt like I knew exactly who she was and where she was coming from right from the second we met her. I loved her spirit and how she wouldn't let people pigeonhole her. Dan took a little longer for me to warm to - I believe that he has appeared in other books in the Gallant Lake Series, so fans of that will no doubt be delighted to see him have his own storyline. I did find him slightly over-the-top at times but Mackenzie kept him in check, always correcting him when she felt he was overstepping or encouraging him to seek help when his work/life balance was all over the place.

I really liked this a lot, it was warm and lovely, with good lead and supporting characters.

(Plus - safe sex! Yay! Established consent! Double Yay! The presence of an LGBTQ+ business in a small town - biggest Yay of all!)

Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an ARC.

[Isha Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

McNally turns an identity crisis into a heart full of fun. Mac is looking to find herself, Just as former bad Danny has changed his ways. What ensues is a tempting kind of heartwarming that will have emotions on topsy-turvy ride into love. Her Homecoming Wish charms It's way into the heart.

[Donna Was A Scandal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun category romance read. Fabulous character growth, watching both try to shed the images from their youth and start fresh was fun to read. Great story, an excellent dash of suspense, compelling characters that were very relatable.

[Matthew Burroughs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally is a second chance romance set in the quaint but beautiful community of Gallant Lake. Mackenzie, better known as “Mack” has relocated to this hometown after a nasty divorce with a fresh attitude. No more country club living and turned-nose attitude for this one, she’s here to live life a little more on the real side, and maybe get a little more wild. While helping out at her father’s liquor store, Mack looks for some late night refreshment via a top shelf bottle of scotch. While arranging her nightcap, Mack is suddenly grabbed and thrown up against a wall by an intruder, with a weapon drawn to her throat. Is this a madman on the loose? She could only be so lucky, as it’s actually town sheriff and former town bad boy “Danger” Dan Adams thinking he just nabbed a midnight burglar. This is one hell of a misunderstanding, but after a brief exchange it’s easy to see there’s something milling around in the background all these years later. Something tells me it’s going to work out for these two, but what what kind of journey will we take to get there?

The romance presented here is of the slow burn variety, with a more traditional novelization in both pace and perspective. The main theme beyond the romance would have to be the culture of small town America. There’s a lot of painfully real similarities to small towns across the United States, and most of them are unpleasant. I’ve never viewed the “everyone knows everyone” concept as a positive characteristic of a community, and in most cases neither does the novel. Everyone in this town is a self interested cock, and that includes the main characters themselves (save for Dan’s friggin’ adorable daughter who carries this book as the best character). Mackenzie was a stuffy bitch who looked down on small town life when she was younger, and now that she’s experienced heartache from a nasty upper crust divorce, she seems to expect the town to fully embrace her new found quaintness. In fact, if you didn’t know her (which of course the whole town does already, mind you) the only positive quality anyone shares about her is that she’s hot. When not whining about her father’s life choices, she’s fretting about what’s going on in Dan’s head as they find more and more excuses to share each other’s company. Sheriff Dan makes no bones about being a distant-minded work obsessed ball-bag of a cop, but Mack won’t let that character flaw stand in the way of her meddlin’. There’s a significant drug problem plaguing Gallant Lake that’s eating away at Dan’s soul. Sure, people overdosing on this potent contraband is tragic, but Dan’s seems more concerned with how this makes him look as the self appointed savior and protector of his hometown. While it’d be shit to know any of these people in real life, the author does a great job of presenting reasons why these people suck so hard. If you treat each character as a deeply flawed antihero, everything makes sense and you can identify with the love that slowly blooms out of the garbage heap that is the interpersonal characteristic of this little corner of Americana.

Verdict: Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally is a hauntingly realistic look at small town America and the love that can emanate from its background. The love presented here is as slow as the culture from which it’s derived, and the author makes character exploration the chief component of the story telling. There are many uncomfortable moments as you learn about who these people really are, but it’s presented in such a realistic fashion, that it must be praised for the reactions it’s generated from this reviewer alone. It’s not a town I ever want to visit myself, but I’m interested in learning more about this community and the people who reside there…just from a good safe distance through my trusty e-reader. Happy reading!

Special thanks to Harlequin and Harper Collins Publishing for providing a review copy of Her Homecoming Wish to TehBen.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s always a joy to read one of Jo McNally’s contemporary romances. She has this wonderful ability of juggling the light and whimsical with the emotional and serious and she is on top form with her latest tale set in Gallant Lake, Her Homecoming Wish.

Mackenzie Wallace has spent most of her life being a good girl. She got good grades in school, never stayed out too late and always did as she was told and followed each and every single rule to the letter. Mackenzie had always believed that as the poster child for good girls everywhere she was going to grow up and be a happy, fulfilled and successful adult. Sadly, reality proved to be far different as she discovered when after leaving home with the world at her feet, she found herself back at Gallant Lake, divorced, alone and with absolutely no idea what she was going to do next with her life. Being back home was bad enough, but what’s even worse is ending up slammed against the wall and mistaken for a burglar by the town’s sheriff – and her former high school crush, her brother’s former best friend, single father Danny Adams.

In high school, Danny had been Mackenzie’s polar opposite. While she was a goody-two shoes, Danny had been a daredevil who was always getting into trouble and into all sort of scrapes. Nicknamed Danger Dan, obeying the rules was not something that came easily or naturally to him, but when tragedy struck, Danny had found himself with no other option but to clean up his act and grow up. Now a single dad with a responsible and dangerous job, Dan Adams is as far removed from Mackenzie’s high school crush as it is possible to get – even though he still makes her heart race!

Mackenzie wants to shed her good girl ways and Dan is the perfect man to help her unleash her inner vixen. She is not looking for a relationship or for a lifetime of commitment, but for some fun while she’s in town while her dad recovers in the hospital. Only the short-term fling she had envisaged quickly gives way to a love that simply cannot be denied. As their feelings for one another intensify, will Dan and Mackenzie give their relationship a chance? Or will Dan’s dark secret put paid to any chance the two of them might have of a future together?

Her Homecoming Wish is a terrific read guaranteed to make readers laugh and cry in equal measure. A brilliant contemporary tale about second chances, moving on from the past and coming home, Her Homecoming Wish is sprinkled with humor, laughter, warmth and pathos and features two irresistible characters you cannot help but fall in love with.

Emotional, uplifting and feel-good, Jo McNally’s Her Homecoming Wish is simply far too good to miss!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mackenzie always striven to be the good person, the good sibling, the good wife but it all came crashing down and shes tired of being so good. Now shes back to her home town to help keep her fathers business afloat while he recovers from an injury and wants to have more fun with her life. Maybe even Danny her brothers bad boy best friend can help her out. Problem is hes an officer now with his own set of issues with his job and isn't sure he can deal with a personal and work life.

I really enjoyed this book. Mackenzie was pretty straight laced as it came and she was trying her best to be a "bad girl" or at least do more with her life. It was interesting seeing the things she tried doing to break out from her mold. Then theres also the point where shes kinda trying to get Danny to her way of thinking because he had a wild streak in the past and she wanted his help to doing more. I enjoyed seeing the romance between the two. But then there is Danny's side of things where he is stressed af there is so much going on in his work life that having a life other then his work life really isn't working out for him. It was tough seeing the pressure people around him were putting on him, there was things going on beyond his control and he was doing his best and you can see his struggle and sympathize with him. Overall this was a pretty good book i really enjoyed it.

[Linda Zagon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jo McNally, Author of "Her Homecoming Wish" has written an entertaining and heartwarming story.  The Genres for this story are Contemporary Fiction and Romance. There is some suspense in this story. The timeline for this story is in the present and goes to the past when it pertains to the characters and events. The author describes her characters as complicated and complex.

Mackenzie Wallace, "Mack" returns to her hometown after a nasty divorce, to help run her father's liquor store, after her father is recovering from surgery after a fall. Mackenzie has always seen herself as the "good girl" and "sweet girl" and has vowed that she is going to experience new things, and become a "bad girl".

Danny Adams was one of the town's trouble makers, with Mack's brother causing some trouble in the town. Now, years later , Dan is working as a detective, following the law, and is quite responsible. Dan is divorced and now shares his 8-year-old daughter with his ex-wife. Hi daughter and work have become his life, and he is intent on finding certain criminals. Dan is regarded by the town as a "good guy". 

When Dan and Mack see each other after many years, they are really quite surprised! Somehow they are drawn to each other, but would this make a good match?  I would recommend this easy to read and heartwarming story for readers who enjoy Romance and Contemporary Fiction.

[Sheri Melnick · Rating 4 out of 5]

McNally returns to Gallant Lake in this third Gallant Lake series installment (after It Started at Christmas). Mackenzie “Mack” Wallace has returned home to Gallant Lake, New York, nursing the wounds of her failed marriage and helping to care for her father and the liquor store he runs. Mistaking her for a burglar, Deputy Sheriff Dan Adams almost arrests her when he finds her in the liquor store after hours. But when he recognizes her as the younger sister of one of his best friends in high school, all bets are off.

Dan no longer sees Mack as his friend’s little sister-he is attracted to her beauty, tenacity, and desire to keep moving forward despite having endured a painful divorce. Dan and Mack get closer physically and emotionally the more time they spend together. But he fears that his job will take precedence over their relationship, and his efforts to rid his community of the presence of illegal drugs seems to get in the way of his budding romance with Mack.

Fast-paced and alluring, McNally’s latest is the perfect weekend read for fans of sizzling hot romance complete with a healthy dose of mystery

[Becki · Rating 3 out of 5]

As her divorce is complete, Mackenzie Wallace's aging father falls off a ladder and calls her back to her hometown to help out. She is officially done being a 'good girl' and fulfilling everyone else's expectations of her. Imagine her surprise to find her childhood crush (and her older brother's best friend from childhood) is now the local sheriff. I don't want to spoil it, but there's a love connection to be made - just sayin.

I love feeling like characters are people I could be friends with. Mack coming home and running the liquor store that her dad has owned for ever sounds so quaint and cozy. The little apartment above the store reminds me of childhood dreams of living in the 'city' (yes, I grew up in a small town) and being able to walk everywhere. Mack and Sheriff Dan's biggest struggle isn't falling back into the roles they've always lived, but proving to the community that they aren't who everyone thinks they are, and forging their own lives they way they want them to be. Yes, I am a sucker for a good HEA (happily-ever-after).

I'd give this book 3 out of 5 stars. Nothing brilliant about it, but a fun way to spend a couple days reading.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mackenzie Wallace was the perfect good girl growing up and had become the perfect wife until she caught her husband cheating on her. Now she is coming back home to lick her wounds and help her father out after his surgery. Mackenzie is tired of being a good girl and is looking to change her ways. Maybe bad boy Danny Adams is still in town looking to get into some trouble.
Bad boy Danny Adams has given up his bad boy ways and is now a local police officer and a single dad. When he sees Mackenzie in her fathers store, he can’t help but notice how grown up she is and how she has filled out in all the right places.
The sparks start flying between Mack and Danny and before long they can’t keep their hands off each other. Officer Dan has his reputation and his daughter to protect, but he just can’t stop being with Mackenzie. Is their love enough to keep them together or will Dan’s job tear them apart?
This story was so beautifully written by Jo McNally. I absolutely loved all the characters in the story and though it was part of a series, it definitely can be read as a stand-a-lone book. The author fills you in just enough with existing characters that you want to go back and read their stories as well. Something I know I will be doing. Thank you so much to Harlequin, Jo McNally and NetGalley for an advanced copy to read and review.

[Lauriane (L.M. Durand) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her Homecoming Wish is the story of Mackenzie who after her divorce returns to her hometown.

After her father falls from a ladder, she decides to help the store and has an interesting encounter with Dan, a single dad, former crush and now the town sheriff.

As they meet more frequently, love sparks but Dan has secrets and issues of his own, which would make long term commitment challenging. As for Mackenzie, she’s ready to embrace life once more and starts by making bolder choices.

I very much enjoyed this story as it was about self-discovery, healing, and second chances at love. Mackenzie is exactly what Dan needs. They both find themselves at a point in their life where they must let go of their past to be able to move forward.

Overall, it was a pleasant read with a thrilling ending.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn’t expecting to get hooked in the first paragraph of Jo McNally’s new novel, ‘Her Homecoming Wish’ but that’s exactly what happened.

A strong stable of characters, a palpable spark between Dan and Mackenzie, excellent timing on how they unfolded, and a tragic secret that you are literally on the edge of your seat knowing it will happen but dreading it; this had everything that makes a good romance from beginning to end.

I do wish that the attempts to be less of a good girl had been a bit less on the nose for bad behavior and that we hadn’t been told that they were happening quite so much; what’s wrong with being a good girl? I love my bad girls as much as I love the cozy knitting young old souls- I would love to see a youthful but over it good girl represented one of these days but this was one heck of an enjoyable read.

[Momma Says: To Read or Not to Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her Homecoming Wish gives us a bit of a role reversal. Mack doesn't want to be the good girl anymore, and as Sheriff, Dan has put his bad boy side behind him. It's interesting that these two are still complete opposites while trying to be the opposite of what they were. Needless to say, they're going to have to find some middle ground. They do have great chemistry right from the start, and I enjoyed their journey. From what I understand, this is part of a series, and even though I haven't read the earlier books, I had no problem figuring out who's who in this town. The story is well written and engaging, and the characters are likable and easy to relate to. As I mentioned, this series is new to me, as is the author, but I will be watching for whatever she does next.

[Karen Hackett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally is the latest book of the Gallant Lake series. Divorced, Mackenzie Wallace returns to Gallant Lakes to take over her father’s liquor store while he recuperates. She stumbles into Deputy Sheriff Danny Adams, her brother’s ex-best friend. As a reader, I get a look in Danny’s life as a sheriff and how his job affects him and his relationship with Mack. I love the small-town feel where everybody knows your name. Her Homecoming Wish is a delightful story with a touch of suspense and romance. Jo McNally is a superb storyteller and her writing flows beautifully. I look forever to her next Gallant Lake book.

[Angel Hatfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mackenzie Wallace hopes there’s still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams’s upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she’s back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush—not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie’s protests. But will their new personas work together—especially when Dan’s secret is exposed?
This was a sweet story that I just enjoyed reading. It was quick-paced and flowed easily and just a good story. I liked both main characters. I recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

[Traci Westling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another delightful read from Jo in her Gallant Lake series ... This one is about Mack returning home to rediscover Dan Adams’s & how he’s changed over the years as well as Mack who’s ready to make a big new adventurous change from her good girl status . I enjoyed the small town feel of Mack taking on her dads business while getting reacquainted with Dan as a family man. Jo works in the ex wife & Dan as divorced parents making it work for their sweet daughter . A great touch to this story making it a true modern day parenting approach in dealing with new romances ... while throwing in a bit local police suspense . Another great read frim Jo !

[Marcie Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

We’re back in Gallant Lake in Jo McNally’s “Her Homecoming Wish”.

Divorced, Mackenzie Wallace returns home to run her father’s store while he’s laid up with an injury. She’s on the lookout for adventure after trying to be the perfect and pleasing one for years.
Sheriff Dan Adams used to be wild and reckless in his youth and now he’s Mr. Responsible and not what Mack wants.
But the heart wants what the heart wants and Mack and Dan are in for an adventure.

[Sara Beth Lyon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 STARS … Mackenzie had always tried to be perfect, but when her life fell apart as she divorced her husband and left everything she thought she wanted for her life, only to return to her small hometown that she had so desperately tried to escape. Her father was in need of help at the family liquor store since his fall off a ladder. She is confronted with the past in various situations, but none more so than her older brothers best friend Dan who is now the sheriff.

[CR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing really new in this story. But a good feel time that was a very quick read. I had a fun time reading about Mackenzie trying to shed her good girl title and trying to bring Danny along for the ride. If you are looking for a quick story to give you all the feels then check this one out.