Forever a Father (The Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach)
by Lynne Marshall
Series: Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach #1
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Published by Harlequin
Publication Date March 1, 2018
Genres: Romance
Setting: California Contemporary
Main Character Ages: 25-34
Written for: Adults
Pages: 224
Synopsis:
“Will you be my dad?”
Ask me anything but that.
Once upon a time, Dr. Daniel Delaney had it all. But he lost it in the blink of an eye, and he won’t let himself fall again—not even for his dedicated new assistant, Keela O’Mara, and her adorable, lonely little girl, Anna. Resisting a starry-eyed four-year-old is tough enough. Denying her perfect, loving single mom may be more than Daniel can handle…
I received a complimentary copy of this book. This gift did not influence my opinion or review.
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I enjoy books with children in them, especially when the author gets their behavior consistent with their ages. Author Lynne Marshall created such a lovable character in Anna, the almost 5-year-old daughter of Keela.
The story was very much about Keela and Daniel (and Anna). While there were quite a few other characters in the book, the majority of the story revolved around just these two and their interactions. I was so glad that their relationship was so clearly not centered only on a physical attraction.
I also really appreciated that the tragedies in each of their lives were explained early on in the book instead of having the hints throughout and them not revealed until the end. It helped to better understand their motivations.
Daniel was a great hero. From his feeble attempts to resist Anna’s charms, his fear of getting hurt again, to doing the right things to show kindness even when it hurt, his character was just right.
Please note that I do not consider this story to be a clean romance. I didn’t realize that when I started the book. I would describe it as PG-13+. There are a couple places where Dan and Keela sleep together and while the act is not described, there are things that are described that put this beyond the level of romance I am generally comfortable with. If the book had been cleaner, I would have given it a higher rating.
Tour Schedule
February 26th
February 27th
Mello & June, It’s a Book Thang!
February 28th
March 1st
A Striking Viper, Caught in a Tangled Web
March 2nd
Inside The Mind of an Avid Reader
March 3rd
Giveaway
3 winners will receive their choice of one print book from Lynne Marshall’s Home in Heartlandia series:
- A DOCTOR FOR KEEPS
- HER PERFECT PROPOSAL
- FALLING FOR THE MOM-TO-BE
If US, winner will receive their book signed
Open internationally
Ends March 7th
About Lynne Marshall
Lynne Marshall has been traditionally published with Harlequin as a category romance author for more than ten years with over twenty-five books, and more recently with TULE Publishing, she has also gone hybrid with self-publishing. She is a Southern California native, has been married to a New Englander for a long time, and has two adult children of whom she is super proud. She is also an adoring grandmother of two beautiful little girls, a woman of faith, a dog lover, a cat admirer, a meandering walker, a curious traveler, and an optimistic participant in this wild journey called life.
Thank you so much for hosting the first day of the Prism Book Tour. I am very grateful.
Looks like a good read
I also love books about kids/families, sounds like a good read.
Sounds good can’t wait to read it.
Sounds like a wonderful read! I am trying all types of books lately!
I though everything about the book info, excerpt etc was quite informative, and engaging it sparked my desire enough to want to add it to my wish to get books.
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