Returning to their hometown isn’t something the Bradshaw brothers ever thought they’d do. But a family tragedy has reunited them in Benevolence, Washington—where second chances, reignited dreams, and real love are never far away . . . Texas rancher Flynn Bradshaw has his work cut out for him. His sister-in-law, Sunday, is finally home after the car crash that killed her husband and left her … husband and left her critically injured. But Flynn still has to get her failing ancestral farm up and running while looking after his six nieces and nephews. He prefers wide open spaces and working solo. Yet as he tries to get the grieving Sunday to care about her life again, he’s finding a chance for love that’s closer than he ever expected . . .
Even before the accident, Sunday struggled to keep the farm afloat as her once-happy marriage crumbled. Now with her body still recovering, she can’t seem to get back the hope she once had. But as she reconnects with her children, Flynn’s dedication, love for the land, and caring slowly inspire her to dream again. Is their growing affection enough to help them through unresolved pain—and risk trying for a future together?
Praise for Shirlee McCoy’s Home with You
“Enjoyable . . . worth reading.”
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“A talented author who writes her small-town stories with humor and grace.”
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Lovely Story
In this third book from The Bradshaws, the story of Sunday and Flynn (the oldest Bradshaw brother) unfolds. As the story begins, you learn of the accident that killed Matt, Sunday’s husband, and left Sunday completely different from the person she had been before. Along with Sunday’s physical changes come changes in her memory. The accident has left Sunday with little memory of even the most basic of things. As she battles the physical and mental challenges, she is also dealing with being a single mom of six children and trying to take care of the family farm that has seen it’s better days. All the while she is remembering bits and pieces of a love story that had seemed perfect, but wasn’t.
Flynn Bradshaw is the oldest of the Bradshaw brothers. His brother, Matt, had been Sunday’s husband. Flynn left home years ago, but would come occasionally to visit. He’s now returned to help Sunday with the farm while giving his brothers a little break.
During his stay on the farm, Flynn attempts to help Sunday with her challenges.
But, unlike Sunday, Flynn has no problems with his memory. His vividly remembers the family difficulties that occurred when he was growing up. His memories about Matt included some that made him question a few things about his brother.
This was an absolutely beautiful story. The author’s skillful way with words just cut right to my core. The way she writes about Sunday’s challenges, what she’s feeling, how things that were so easy at one time had now become so difficult to do, was just heart wrenching. I could feel Sunday’s pain and frustration, and she was trying with such determination to do things that were now a challenge, I found myself cheering her on. The family dynamics, the amusing behavior of her children, and the sweetness of their care for her had me laughing and smiling. As Sunday and Flynn’s friendship blossomed and grew, I held my breath wondering how it would all end.
I cannot say enough about what a lovely story this is. Although it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. And while I haven’t read the rest of the series, I am definitely looking forward to doing so.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
This is the perfect title for this book as Sunday Bradshaw is home at last. She was nearly killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. Her husband, Matt, was killed in the crash leaving her alone with their six children. Well, she is not totally alone as she has had help from her best friend as well as Matt’s brothers. Flynn Bradshaw, who owns his own ranch in Texas, is taking his turn helping Sunday to recover both physically and emotionally. He loved his brother, but knew that his brother was not the best husband or father. As he spends time with Sunday and the children, his brother Porter is preparing for his upcoming wedding. Sunday is having issues remembering things about the children as well as her marriage, but little by little she recovers her memories. She loved her husband, but remembers things about him and the marriage that leave her angry. Will Flynn be able to show her that there are men who can be trusted and he is that man? He was originally eager to return to his ranch, but now he wants to be there for Sunday and the children. A wonderful follow up to “Home With You” and “Home Again”…and an enjoyable visit with the Bradshaw families. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review (by paytonpuppy)
This was a beautiful sweet story of a woman struggling to put her life together after a tragic accident took the life of her husband and left her severely injured. Sunday Bradshaw knows she needs to get it together, after all she has six kids that need her. Problem is her brain and her heart don’t seem to be communicating. After facing the fact that her marriage had been crumbling for several years she now has to face what remains and it all just seems too much. Thankfully she has the reliable Flynn to help her find her way. Working alongside Flynn, Sunday watches as the farm slowly comes back to life and she feels the desire to live, love, and dream again.
I really enjoyed this third and I assume final book in the series. It is easily read and enjoyed even if you haven’t read the prior books. I definitely recommend it.
Good story about family and overcoming challenges. Months earlier, Sunday was in an automobile accident that killed her husband and left her fighting for her life. She’s now home, but her life was irrevocably changed. While she was in the hospital and rehab, her husband’s brothers stepped in to care for the farm and her six children.
I liked Sunday, and I hurt for her. In addition to the physical injuries that she is still recovering from, the traumatic brain injury has destroyed her memories. She can’t remember how to do the simplest things, and even new happenings get lost in her brain fog. Most of the time she’d rather sit in her chair and let the world go on around her. But she also wants to reconnect with her children and begin to feel like a mother again. It hurt to see her struggle and how those struggles affected the way she saw herself.
Flynn is the oldest of the brothers and left his Texas ranch to do his part to help the family. He hadn’t realized how bad things were until he spent more than a day or two there. It didn’t take him very long to uncover the reasons why.
The development of the relationship between Sunday and Flynn was a slow burning one. They were both surprised by the feelings of attraction between them. Flynn tried to ignore them, certain that having feelings for his late brother’s wife was wrong. But he couldn’t deny the need to help Sunday get back to a normal life. I liked his way of supporting her in her quest, by letting her work through the struggles rather than jumping in to do things for her. The breakfast scene was an excellent example of this. I also liked seeing that he knew when to push her, such as the riding scene. Sunday had a lot of emotional baggage to work through. At the top of the list was her anger at her late husband for the way he neglected the farm, plus his constant cheating on her. She also had to deal with her guilt over her inability to do the things she used to do. The last thing she wanted was to be attracted to that same husband’s brother, even though Flynn was everything she could hope for. I didn’t see any big “aha” moment for either of them, only the slow realization that they belonged together.
Some of my favorite parts of the book had nothing to do with the romance. I loved Sunday’s children and their love and support of their mother. Each of them had their own way of helping. I loved Twila’s organizational skills and her use of calendars and spreadsheets to keep Sunday on track. My favorite was Heavenly. Though she had her occasional teenage moments of obnoxiousness, her love for Sunday was never in doubt. I enjoyed the bits of her story and her relationship with Sunday. I laughed out loud at her comment about how, in the Bible, it was a man’s duty to marry the widow of his brother and how it freaked out both Flynn and Sunday. There were other little pushes throughout the book, as it appeared that Heavenly clearly saw what was happening. I loved that she had the last word at the end “See, Mom? It’s not weird at all.”
I haven’t read the other two previous books, but I loved this one. The story deals with a woman who is recovering from a car accident that killed her husband. Sunday had multiple injuries, including a brain injury. The brain injury seems to be the hardest for her to deal with as she struggles to once again become a mother to her children.
Her husband’s brothers have all rallied around to help her with her kids and her farm. Flynn has finally returned from Texas to do his bit to help. He is smart enough to know the circumstances of his brother’s marriage before he was killed, even as Sunday struggles to keep details hidden. With his help, Sunday starts to slowly return to herself. Does the attraction Sunday feels for Flynn have a basis in her new reality or is it just gratitude? What if he returns the feelings? Can he make a move on his dead brother’s wife?
A very well written, captivating and heartfelt story.
I was given a copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
Great third book in the Bradshaw Brothers series. Flynn Bradshaw comes home to Benevolence, Washington, to help his sister-in-law, widow of his late brother, continue her recovery after the devastating car accident and months long coma, as well as helping with the farm. During the process they discover an attraction between the two of them and must overcome feelings of betrayal and guilt to find their happily ever after. This was an excellent book full of emotion and hope, family connections, and love.