In Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas, New York Times bestselling author Emily March presents a brand new arc set in the Lone Star State that features a family-linked trilogy within the author’s romantic series. Hope springs eternal in this enchanting Texas town. Meet Gillian Thacker. Her business: Bliss Bridal Salon. Her passion: Weddings. Her own wedding: It’s complicated. Life isn’t … Her own wedding: It’s complicated. Life isn’t turning out like she’d planned. The last thing she wants is for a real-life hero to ride to her rescue when an unexpected event puts her entire future in Redemption, Texas, at risk. So what’s a broken-hearted bridal expert to do? Maybe a new set of survival skills is exactly what she needs…
Tucker McBride has been proud to call himself a U.S. Army Ranger. But now that his days of service are over, he’s decided to put his expertise to use by founding a wilderness skills training school. He sets up shop in Redemption, next to Bliss Bridal, and so begins life: Part Two. Marriage has been pretty low on his agenda, but as soon as he meets Gillian, Tucker can’t help but contemplate the ultimate challenge: Convincing the reluctant bride to take his hand and leap into the adventure of a lifetime. . .until death do they part.
“A brilliant writer you’ll love creates a world you’ll never want to leave.”–Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author
more
Entertaining, light, easy read following ex Army Ranger Tucker McBride as he’s trying to find his way in society following his discharge from the Army and an unfulfilling desk job in D.C. Gillian Thacker is part owner (with her mother), of a bridal salon and is engaged not too happily to Jeremy. The chemistry between Tucker and Gillian is unmistakable, neither are willing to act on it though, not when she’s still with Jeremy, but when circumstances change, all bets are off. I loved Tucker, he was kind, sensitive, macho and sexy, all rolled into one hot as hades package. He was so patient (too patient) with Gillian, who was a little bit too dithery for my liking. I wanted her to be more take charge and passionate, and I didn’t always think she deserved the perfection that was Tucker. Some highly entertaining characters, linked with both families and friends. The story was highly enjoyable, and extremely addictive, but maybe a bit drawn out in parts. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.
4 Star Review of Tucker: Eternity Springs: The McBrides Of Texas by Emily March
Emily March is a new author to me. It can be read as a stand alone, but I do wonder if you would get a deeper appreciation if you were to read other books in the series first.
Tucker is a retired Army Ranger who I fell hard and fast for ; a totally swoon worthy character that ticked the boxes for me. Although I had a hard time connecting with Gillian’s character.
Gillian is totally focused on weddings and her business Bliss Bridal Salon. The fact that her own love life is in ruins, does not help. Tucker has never thought about marriage and yet as he gets to know Gillian, he wonders if he can convince her to take a chance on love with him?
I love small town romances and Redemption, Texas sounds like a great place to visit. This is a sweet, romantic, heartwarming, love story with characters that you cannot help but fall for and which I enjoyed.
I received an copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley
This was a wonderful heartwarming story. It was so good to return to Redemption, Texas! When I began the book, this “coming home” feeling came over me. I had forgotten how much I love the characters in this series. Emily March creates a world in her books that invites the reader to join her in a lovely journey.
This is the story of Gillian, co-owner of a Bridal Salon, soon to be a bride herself, full of doubts (about going through with her wedding) and trying to brush them off, and Tucker, newly retired U S Army Ranger, ready to begin the next part of his life, if only he could decide what that should be.
These two, both on the cusp of the next phase of their lives, find each other at exactly the right time. A situation occurs that knocks Gillian to her core and has her doubting anything she feels. Tucker is there for support and friendship and hopes that friendship grows to something a bit more. He was trained to have a goal, be patient and achieve it. That trait comes in very handy in this situation.
The story is full of fun but also has a serious side, which contains some real life advice for anyone open to hear it.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it. I want to thank NetGalley.com and Emily March for allowing me to read the Advanced Reader Copy. My review is completely my own opinion, not influence by receiving the ARC.
I think this my first book by this author. I don’t usually read too many romance books. Even tho I haven’t read any other books in this series, this book was easy to follow. It did grab my attention from page one and kept my interest til the very end. I enjoyed the story! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy
We are back in Redemption, TX with another McBride cousin. This time it’s Tucker McBride . He has recently left his life as an Army Ranger. A job he once loved, until he no longer wanted to deal with the bureaucracy of DC .
On the road to Redemption, he comes upon a damsel in distress, GIllian Thacker. A woman that had just had a fight with her fiance, a man that does not deserve her. She’s owner of the town’s bridal store. The instant attraction between these two is obvious but Gillian goes her way after Tucker rescues her and Tucker still has to decide what he’s going to do with his life.
The plot was a little slow for my taste and it took me a while to get engaged in the story. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed Tucker and he was by far my favorite character in the book.
Overall, it was a sweet story, especially as we experience the main characters getting together .
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and St Martin’s. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas by Emily March is a delightful and uplifting romantic read focussing on Tucker and Gillian, both individuals that have had trials in their life up until this point. However, their fates are destined and after meeting each other, their lives turn a different path.
It is always nice to read a positive book where there are like able characters that are relatable and have the chance to overcome their troubles in their life to find happiness. The best part os that not only do they find happiness and acceptance with each other, but also with themselves.
5/5 stars
Eternity Springs & the McBrides = a winning combination. As an avid reader of The Eternity Springs collection, I knew I was in for a treat with this story. Tucker is retiring from military service but isn’t sure what his future holds. As he’s traveling down a deserted road on his motorcycle, he swears he’s seeing a mirage – a beautiful sexy woman in a red dress with no car anywhere in sight. After their encounter, he decides to head to his cousin’s & can’t believe his mystery woman is living in the same town.
Gillian just had a horrible fight with her fiancé & not only walked out on him, she raced away. She was so upset, she got lost & ran out of gas. When a motorcycle rolled to a stop beside her, she didn’t know whether to run or just faint. She was instantly attracted but didn’t trust herself. She was already regretting the argument & walking out. After they parted, she didn’t expect to ever see Tucker again. She couldn’t believe he was in the same town.
I really loved this story! Tucker needed to get over his PTSD & issues from his military service while Gillian had to learn to trust her own judgement again. There were tender, sweet moments, hilarious bits & everything in between. I enjoy the character development within the entire cast. The atmosphere of family, love & support comes through in every encounter. Celeste always appears at the right moment! I really can’t wait for the next story!