When six friends make a pact not to let love get in the way of their careers, the No Brides Club is born. But could meeting the right man at the wrong time cause them to break their vows to each other?Brooke Collins thought she had everything she wanted. Since relocating from her small town to work as an Oncology Nurse at one of Manhattan’s most respected children’s hospitals, she’s worked hard … worked hard to make a life for herself in the big city. When a life-threatening emergency takes place back home, every choice she has made in the past three years is suddenly called into question.
As a firefighter, Austin Jensen knows how to handle a fire, but that doesn’t help when dealing with old flames. When his ex comes back to town and old feelings begin to resurface, he begins to wonder iif the connection between them is worth risking getting burned again.
Sparks fly in this sweet, second chance romance as Brooke finds new reasons to stay in Lawson Heights and leave her life in the city behind while Austin remains unsure of what their future may be. Should they fan the flames or douse them with water and walk away for good?
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No Time for Goodbyes by Christina Butrum is the seventh novel in the No Bride Club series. Brooke Collins works at Children’s Hospital in Manhattan where she works in the pediatric oncology unit. She is also a member of the No Brides Club where the women are not letting love get in the way of their careers. Brooke receives a late night call from her ex-boyfriend, Austen Jenson asking her to come home because her mother, Charlotte has been rushed to the hospital. Brooke has not been home in three years since she made the decision to leave and broke it off with Austin. Sparks are still present between Brooke and firefighter, Austin. As Brooke waits by her mother’s bedside, she begins to wonder about her future. Should Brooke give Austin a second chance or douse the flames forever? No Time for Goodbyes can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. I found this story clean, sweet romance story with kind, realistic characters. Brooke has avoided home for three years, but now is she back in Lawson Heights, Iowa. She regrets not spending more time with her mother and her old feelings for Austin are still present. She loves her job at Children’s Hospital, but Brooke is not sure that is enough to keep her in the city. I enjoyed reading this engaging story that I devoured within a couple of hours. No Time for Goodbyes is charming story that will leave you smiling.
Another sweet clean second chance romance set in a small town. The characters are well written and will keep you interested in reading the story til the very end. There’s plenty of drama and personal issues as well as history between the two. Excellent addition to THE NO BRIDES CLUB SERIES.
4.5 Perfectly Sweet Stars!
I have not read any of the No Brides Club books, but that didn’t matter as this one held it’s own and I didn’t feel like I was lost in the story.
Brooke’s story is understandable, she wants to break away from her small town upbringing and make it big in the City (and let’s face it NYC is a BIG one). Her work as a Pediatric Oncology Nurse is commendable, the way she cares for her patients can be felt through the pages. There is nothing wrong with being focused on your career and your dreams, except when maybe your dreams are really different than you thought…
Austin ~ I just loved how laid-back he was, yet how he wore his heart on his sleeve. He had to let Brooke go to chase her dreams, but that didn’t mean he stopped loving her. I liked that he was honest and caring, that he was someone you know you can count on and most of all that he didn’t give up!
This was a clean, sweet read that was worth every moment!
I really like Austin, he is very compassionate, I think his expectations to rekindle their relationship was premature but love will do that. This story is very sad, from Brooke’s career choice to her mother’s situation and even her relationship with Austin, she comes across as selfish & very emotional. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author.
Such a sad job to work in. So much more heartbreaking now that I’m a mother.
Extremely well written. Color me impressed. A very sweet story of love and rocky times and the pull of both big city dreams and small town love.
Austin and Brooke is a sweet story that warms the heart. After years of being apart a tragic event brings these two back together. The feelings they’ve both buried within themselves rise to the surface and truths are told. Is it possible to mend what’s been broken and find a way back to the love they had before?
I liked Austin and Brooke. The were very easy to relate to. I’m so glad I read their lovely tale. (4.5)
Brooke loves and lives for her job and her “no brides club” friends. But when her life drastically changes, she realizes it may not be enough.
This was a good addition to the series. I couldn’t warm up to Brooke. I found her to be something of a pill. I loved Austin though.
Brooke Collins left her home in a small Iowa town to pursue her dream career as an RN in New York City’s best children’s oncology hospital. When she receives an emergency message from Austin Jensen, the man she has loved since grade school, saying that her mother has been rushed to the hospital, she catches the first flight home.
Home…Brooke has built her life in New York. She has a great career and close friends. She is torn between needing to be home taking care of her mother and needing to be in New York to take care of “her children” who are battling cancer. And then there is Austin…Her heart has never forgotten him.
No Time for Goodbyes is a wonderful second chance romance. Christina Butrum has a talent for character and storyline development that makes her books a joy to read. No Time for Goodbyes is Book 7 in the No Brides Club series, but it can be read as a stand alone book.
I received a ARC from the author and publisher in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Such a beautifully written second chance romance. Miss Butrum is wonderful at capturing the essence of small town life and making you feel welcome into the lives of her characters. This book is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming have read most of this authors’ work and her novels are truly sweet and special. If you like “Hallmark” type movies you’re going to fall in love with Christina’s stories.
This was a sweet second chance romance, that kept you hooked from the beginning. It has all the feels, you will cry, laugh and swoon. I absolutely loved Brooke and Austin’s story. It was great seeing the love they still had for each other blossom. This is definitely a great read.