+++This is an Adult Romance, intended for readers over 18. It contains scenes for mature readers.+++
One woman, three men, and a beach romance as unpredictable as the riptide. . .Being a widow at the age of forty-four was never in Jude Hawthorne’s plans. After her husband’s death, she’s left with her family’s beach restaurant and two nearly-grown children. The last thing she’s looking for is … looking for is another chance at love.
However, if her husband’s best friends, the Posse, have anything to say about it, love is just what she’s going to get. The Posse is determined to take care of Jude, and when they decide the best way to do that is for one of them to sweep her off her feet, three begin to vie for her affections. But only one can reach her heart.
In a story of friendship, loss and second chances, Jude will learn her life is far from being over.
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The Posse is a story of a man and woman who are trying to mourn and move on from the loss of one man they both loved.
This is a very true example of one woman’s journey to find her way after losing the love of her life. But like real life, for Jude, when it rains, it pours. From one hilarious disaster to another heart breaking disaster, Jude stands firm and strong. She wavers, but she is the epitome of true grace and strength.
Logan has loved Jude since they were young and never truly stopped. When her husband, Daniel, died, Logan was there, along with the rest of The Posse, to hold Jude up. After they spread Daniel’s ashes a year later, Jude’s brother concocts a harebrained idea that the single men of The Posse court Jude. At that moment something in Logan shifts and he feels free to finally act on the love he has been carrying around for decades. He is the kind of man that a girl could just fall in love with without even knowing. And I definitely would not kick him out of bed for eating crackers in it! The friendship between Jude and Logan is beautiful and something to be cherished. He knows exactly what she needs and doesn’t try to ever replace Daniel, because he loved Daniel, too. This relationship between them is something so wonderful and special, that it makes me wistful.
This story speaks of loss, love, life, and growth. You will laugh. You will cry. And your heart will ache. But in the end Tawdra wraps it all up in a pretty bow and makes the pain all worth it; just like life.
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She may be Older, but she’s definitely NOT too OLD to fall in LOVE Again…
When’s the RIGHT Time to Start Again…
When’s DO you know you’re Ready to Move ON…
Who’s Gonna be the ONE to Shake away HER Grief…
Three Men she’s known for Years…
Each will offer something Unique…
Will she find Anything more than friendship, solace, or camaraderie…
Or, is ONE the Match to a Secret Desire she didn’t know she’s Harboring…
If she accepts his advance, what’s the chance of the family, the Posse, & her friends welcoming their Romance?!
I was granted an ARC of Tawdra Kandle’s “The Posse: A Crystal Cove Book” via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
Just finished up this and it was a really good read.
A wonderfully well written second chance romance. It was engaging and captivating about a group of friends since childhood taking care of each other and the families calling themselvesthe posse. When Jude’s husband passes this heartwarming story was sweet, feeling their pain, their sorrow, and their joy the posse setups up to try and make her whole and love again. Characters are remarkably engaging and included exceptional secondary cast of characters.
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Loved this book. A wonderful romance with a strong leading lady. Lots of chemistry among the characters!
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She has two nearly grown bondholders and beach restaurant but her husband has died. She never thinks love will come again but his best friends have other ideas. They will woo her and see if she will fall for one of them. Will she have a happy ending?
The writing was exquisite as well as totally mind blowing and remarkable detailed leaves you clinging to just one more page.
The first book in the A Crystal Cove Book series it is a well-written story that I enjoyed reading. This is Jude Hawthorne and Logan part of the Posse. There is also Judes son Joseph and his girlfriend Lindsay. I would like to read the other books in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I also bought it.
This was a wonderful read and a great start to the series. The storyline was great and it had me pulled in and hooked right from the start with wonderful characters you won’t want to miss this one I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
I enjoyed this author’s writing. Being that this is the first book in the Crystal Cove series, I feel confident that I’ll continue to read this author’s work.
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We all have that core group of friends, the ones that have been us along the way, know all our deepest secrets and butt into our business constantly. The Posse has been that to each other for decades. When one half of a couple dies, they make it there mission to make sure the one left stays put by falling for another posse member. What starts out as a typical guy response to fixing a problem (that never was) turns into a story of unrequited love and second chances for happiness.
Jude has lived the same life almost her entire life. Running the restaurant, same people, tourists, walking home, raising her kids. In the last 18 months, though, her life has tilted off its axis. She lost her husband Daniel after an illness took him early in life but long into their relationship. She didn’t know what she would have done without the Posse in her life, picking her up and helping her negotiate this new normal.
Logan has loved Jude since way back in their school days. When she and Daniel got together he backed off and became the best friend he could to them both. When Daniel died he, and the other members of the Posse, kept an eye on Jude to keep her holding it together. When the other guys in the Posse bring up the idea of getting her to fall for one of the single guys to keep her in Crystal Cove, he thinks it would be a great time to express his feelings.
Matt, Connor and Logan each make plans with Jude, which at first she is flattered by then turns to slightly creeped out where Matt and Connor are concerned. She finds herself attracted to Logan, then starts to wonder if it is acceptable with losing Daniel so soon. Jude and Logan express their feelings to each other and slowly bring the other members of their family and friends into their new relationship.
I really enjoyed Jude and Logan as a couple as well as Jude’s relationship with her children. Her son actually brings the next generation into the Crystal Cove family and her daughter goes to Burton GA to continue a new series, Love in a Small Town. Once again Tawdra takes you on a wonderfully written ride from start to finish. Tiny details that make the storyline flow seamlessly, drawing the reader in with every word. I will continue on this series with the next 2 books then move on to Love in a Small Town to find out what Meggie can get herself in to. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout without expectation for review all opinions expressed are my own.
Loved it!