Susan's Review of Tucker by Emily March

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 turning out like she’d planned. The last thing she wants is for a real-life hero to ride to her rescue but 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



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Gillian Thacker has hit a major speed bump. Things haven’t been quite right between Gillian and her fiancé, Jeremy. Imagine her surprise when she discovers he has outmaneuvered her on a business deal and is having a baby with her sorority sister?

Former U.S. Army Ranger Tucker McBride is newly retired from the military. He’s travelling to Redemption, Texas to set up a wilderness survival school with his cousins Jackson and Boone McBride. Sparks fly when Tucker and Gillian meet - he doesn’t act on his feelings because she’s engaged.

Emily March creates wonderful characters in the Eternity Springs series. Tucker is no exception. He’s charming, honest, loving and has a good heart. I loved that Tucker used strategies from his military training to pursue Gillian. Loved that he knew Gillian needed to get over the broken engagement—but, put his plan into action anyway!!

Loved the scene when Tucker uses his field glasses to spy on Gillian. Tucker believes that Gillian needs cheering up. He talks to her mother about cross promoting the display windows of her bridal shop with his wilderness skills store—think camouflage wedding dress, garter belt and hiking boots. Tucker is so pleased with his mission as he annoyed Gillian!

The chemistry between Tucker and Gillian was amazing and drew me into the story immediately. It was great fun to read how they were going act on their attraction. Loved, loved the humor in this romance! The conversations between Gillian and Tucker were awesome! Loved the back and for the banter and Tucker’s flirting. The epilogue was fabulous-Emily March gives Gillian her heart’s desire!

Emily March’s newest Eternity Springs novel is filled with passion, laughter and love! If you enjoy novels by Robyn Carr, Samantha Chase and Kristan Higgins—you will adore Tucker.

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

ARC from publisher