Adelaide Overstreet, newly single, finds herself back where she grew up at her grandparents’ cottage by the lake. Determined to seize the opportunity to use her degree, she embarks on a venture with her oldest friend to rebuild the town’s failing diner. She’s done with love, done with relationships, done with anything to do with a man.Until a nine-year old little boy with chocolate brown hair and … brown hair and freckles waltzes into her house one day and asks her what she’s doing. Jensen Johnson doesn’t know it, but his simple action has Addy rethinking her life.
Hale Johnson is a single dad committed to raising his son the right way, not the way he was brought up, with belts and smacks, harsh words and condescending attitudes. With his ex long gone, he has shoved any thoughts of a relationship so far down, it would take a crane to pull it out.
Until a sassy, spirited pastry chef steps into his life. Captivated, he finds himself drawn to her, but he’s unwilling to put himself out there again.
Come meet the folks in Barge Falls, Mississippi, where the air is hot and humid and the tea is always sweet down at Marvie’s Diner!
This is a contemporary romance with subject matter that may not be suitable for those under 18 years of age
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I’ve always enjoyed single dad and single mom romances. If that’s your cup of tea, then you definitely need to give this one a chance!
I found the characters of Hale’s Song to be entertaining and realistic. There was just enough drama to keep things interesting, but overall it’s a super sweet story. There are some teary-eyed moments, but you’ll give a sigh of satisfaction when it comes to an end.
Five stars. Two thumbs up. Ms. Tallman did a fabulous job with this one!
I have read several books by Ms Tallman and they have never failed to bring me to tears. They draw in and refused to let go but make you feel good. Loved this books like many oth
Hale’s Song by Darlene Tallman is an excellent book. It’s Hale and Addy’s love story, it is a your never to old for a second chance at love or miracle’s to happen story. Hale is a single father to his son J.D.. Addy has just gotten a divorce from the only man she has ever been with, due to her inability to have children. Hale and Addy meet through mutual friends and from the first meet Addy feels a pull toward Hale something she has never felt before. The book is their story of falling in love and trying to make a life together. Definite must read, you will laugh, you will cry but you will be on an adventure with this book.
What a story! This book was soo good! Addy & Hale have been through some tough times when they meet and are both a bit wary of jumping into anything yet they both feel like this might just be the best thing that has happened to them in a long time. Their chemistry is fantastic and their friends & family are also awesome. As they face a challenge together we get to see their characters develop even more. Loved this story!
Addy Overstreet finds herself single after her marriage to her high school sweetheart dissolves. Hale Johnson was scared the day her became a single father but he’s doing his best. When he sees Addy, he’s a goner. But when tragedy strikes, it will put them both to the test. This book gives you all the feels. I loved this book and I can’t wait to read.
Hale Johnson works hard too lead by example for his son. He never regrets having him and has struggled at times as a single dad but he knows there is nothing more important than his son.
Adelaide Overtreet thought she had it all, a happy marriage and career. She was fooled and after a brutal blow as to why her husband wanted a divorce, she moves closer to her best friend to start over. She doesn’t expect to fall in love or the fact that she adores his son. Can two people who have different lives come together or will life pull them in different directions.
This was really good. A bit angsty at times but was what I was looking for. Hale is great and I think with Adelaide they are a force to be reckoned with. Great story, perfect for a rainy day.
Such a beautifully written heartwarming emotional story about finding love again. Adelaide (Addy) finds herself living back in Barge Falls Mississippi where her life held some of her best memories, her grandparents cottage that she owns and now calls home. After her divorce, coming back to rebuild her life as a pastry chef and build a life along her best friend Marvie. Lucky for Addy the builder who has been renovating her cottage whilst she was still married has done a wonderful job and now her new life can begin.
Hale Johnson is a single dad to a 9 year old boy JD and long time friend of Marvie’s boyfriend Boz as they work together in construction as Hale has done most of Addy’s renovations Addy calls on him to continue and finish her deck.
Sparks fly between these two after meeting and their adventures begin. It has been a emotional and enjoyable story to read, filled with lost love, heartache loss and betrayal also with such wonderful moments of humour lust love and sweetness that will remain long after reading. Highly recommended read.