A woman embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery in this heart-warming tale of love, strength, and the sea…Few people understand… addiction. And when a drunken car accident leaves her in debt and in trouble with the law, it almost breaks her.
Will the shame eat Tammy alive?
When he walked into the restaurant, she noticed him immediately. Admittedly, it was her job, but Dwayne seemed nice. They hit it off.
When he asked her out, the date was for her and her son.
Points for Dwayne.
A commercial fisherman, he wants to show her his boat. Tammy had no idea how her life would change after that date. The tranquility of open water had its hooks in her.
What she decides to do next…
…makes all the difference.
You’ll adore this second book in the series because Tammy needed a second chance and through her own grit, she made one for herself.
A sweet second chance romance packed with action, adventuresome laughs, and suspense.
*** Winner of the Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award for Fiction Adventure 2020 ***
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The continuing story of Tammy will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next as Tammy meets a new man, faces demons she didn’t even know she had, and changes her life drastically. You can’t help but root for Tammy as she struggles throughout the book, and you’ll have a hard time putting the book down before finding out what happens next.
My first book read in 2020 and couldn’t have read a better book. Am a big fan of Ms. Grant’s books and loved this one. Continuing in the Tammy Mellows series again I was drawn into the amazing life of this character. I love how we got a little reminder in the beginning of book #1 Reckless Beginnings although it can be read alone also.
After narrowly escaping with her own life from Steven, the father of her child and an abusive heroin addict, Tammy Mellows believed she finally gained control of her own self. At first I thought reading about life on the ocean and fishing was going to be boring…but I learned so much, was eager to turn the page and was just as excited as Tammy when things went right after being faced with so many obstacles. We all have demons to face one way or another and it just comes down to how we handle them. Looking forward to Book #3….because it’s not ended yet!
If you have never read a Tina Hogan Grant book…..start now, you won’t be disappointed!
When I finished Reckless Beginnings, my heart was torn apart for what Tammy Mellows life had been like and what she had gone through. Some bad choices in her life had put her in some awful situations. Better Endings picks up with Tammy finally able to move on with her life after an abusive relationship with the father of her son, Matt. But now she has insecurities and trust issues and she becomes dependent on alcohol. Where will her life go from here?
Book 2 in the series, Better Endings, is Tammy’s story of overcoming and finding the way for herself to be a better mom and a stronger woman. There are challenges she has to face and those aren’t easy. Does she have the strength, determination and will power to find the right path for her life and her destiny? Then what should happen but in walks a hunk of a guy named Dwayne and Tammy’s life takes a turn.
I love the character of Tammy. She’s a strong hearted and determined woman who will do what it takes to provide for her son. She’s not afraid of taking on challenges and working hard. She still believes in the American Dream and that there is a better way. It’s just figuring out what that is.
As the story progressed, I felt like was right in the thick of things with Tammy. When she finds that she loves the life surrounding the world of commercial fishing, I was enthralled with how descriptive the writing was. I learned so much from the work it takes to even get out on the boat. Then the dangers and hazards of being out on the sea with unpredictable weather had my palms sweating. The writing is detailed and intricate….I was as involved in the action as the characters were. Then the other side with the peacefulness and calm feelings of being on the docks and water it brought to Tammy were just as well written. I truly cared for this character and really wanted her to find her American Dream and happiness.
I want to thank Ms. Grant for the honor and opportunity to read an ARC copy of this book. This review is my own thoughts and opinions of a great sequel (which can be read as a stand alone) and I recommend it highly.
Tammy is a strong and independent woman who has overcome a lot in her life. When she meets a handsome and hardworking fisherman her life continues to change. However, with the right amount of love,friendships and family this may be exactly what she needs.
I absolutely loved this story. I was completely captivated by needing to know what was going to happen and how it would end. I actually binge read this entire book in one night. I found this book tugged at my heart one moment and left me with a cheesey smile the next.
If you enjoy strong female characters, a wonderful love story, unpredictable twists and turns then this five star read is definately for you. This is the 2nd book in this series however, it can definately be read as a stand alone.