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beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
This is a sweet read mixed with some humor and a dash of spice. Mac and Danny were good. As much as Mac would like to think she was not such a good girl, she could never fully be a "bad" one. Danny used to be the "bad" boy but with his job as sheriff and his daughter, Chloe; he has lost a lot of his "wild" side. However, being around Mac does bring out some of it in Danny. These two pair nicely with one another.
I like that Mac and Danny did not have an "insta love". Despite the fact that Mac did have a crush on Danny when she was younger. Therefore, when they did actually hook up it felt more real. I do want to take a moment to spend a moment speaking about Chloe. She was such a cutie. The things she would say would put a smile on your face. As they say, kids say the darndest things. For a quick, sweet read readers may want to pick up a copy of this book.
I like that Mac and Danny did not have an "insta love". Despite the fact that Mac did have a crush on Danny when she was younger. Therefore, when they did actually hook up it felt more real. I do want to take a moment to spend a moment speaking about Chloe. She was such a cutie. The things she would say would put a smile on your face. As they say, kids say the darndest things. For a quick, sweet read readers may want to pick up a copy of this book.
andrearbooks's review against another edition
4.0
The story begins with MacKenzie returning to her hometown. Soon after returning, she runs into Danny. Danny was a friend of her brother's, and they were known for being the "bad boys" (I hate that term y'all, but in the context, it's just going to have to work) around town. MacKenzie, on the other hand, was known for being the straight-laced rule follower. Returning back, times have changed. Danny is now Sheriff Dan, divorced with shared custody of his young daughter. MacKenzie is back wanting to "live a little" after a failed marriage. MacKenzie and Danny have to navigate who they once were and who they are now. This means coming to terms with some "stuff" that went down in the past. What I appreciated about this book was that the romance wasn't an all of the sudden thing that happened. Given they're in their late thirties, that makes sense, and it was far more realistic in that regard. As a rookie reader (and a late thirtysomething myself), I didn't expect that, and I appreciated it.
The other piece of this book involved Sheriff Dan's actual job. There is some suspicious activity around opioids occurring in the town. He's determined to figure out what is, so he can protect his community. I liked how this subplot was woven throughout. It added some depth to the story, so it wasn't just all about the romance. This especially added depth to Dan's character as he felt obligated to protect his small community, and it was something that kept me turning the pages, in addition to the budding love between MacKenzie and Dan.
Overall, this was different than what I expected - in a good way. It wasn't entirely unrealistic or cheesy, instead it depicted how a love like this might actually go down. As I owned, this genre isn't generally my jam. However, I found I enjoyed this read, and I'd be interested in venturing in again. I found the characters likable, the dilemmas real, and I became vested in what went down which is all you can ask for in a read!
So, there you have it - my first ride into romance (#seewhatididthere), and I quite enjoyed it!
mommasaystoread's review against another edition
4.0
Her Homecoming Wish gives us a bit of a role reversal. Mack doesn't want to be the good girl anymore, and as Sheriff, Dan has put his bad boy side behind him. It's interesting that these two are still complete opposites while trying to be the opposite of what they were. Needless to say, they're going to have to find some middle ground. They do have great chemistry right from the start, and I enjoyed their journey. From what I understand, this is part of a series, and even though I haven't read the earlier books, I had no problem figuring out who's who in this town. The story is well written and engaging, and the characters are likable and easy to relate to. As I mentioned, this series is new to me, as is the author, but I will be watching for whatever she does next.
sblyon's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 STARS … Mackenzie had always tried to be perfect, but when her life fell apart as she divorced her husband and left everything she thought she wanted for her life, only to return to her small hometown that she had so desperately tried to escape. Her father was in need of help at the family liquor store since his fall off a ladder. She is confronted with the past in various situations, but none more so than her older brothers best friend Dan who is now the sheriff.
rotellareads's review against another edition
4.0
What a sweet and funny small town romance read! I really enjoyed both of the main characters and the drama that followed them like a shadow. The story flowed really well and had a lot of emotional depth. I was pleasantly surprised by the suspenseful ending but would have liked to see more from this couple than the abrupt HEA. A great read overall!
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
4.0
Labels. Both good and bad. He has dropped his. She is trying to drop hers. When it comes to Mackenzie Wallace, she has spent a lifetime being good, close to perfect, in everything. Problem is, she never had any fun. Meanwhile, Danny Adams was the ultimate bad boy-turned Sheriff. He is also a single dad so he is as strict as he can be so that he can do as much as he can for the town, and his daughter.
Mack is out for fun, and she will do whatever is in her power to bring Danny along for the ride. She doesn't want the strict guy she now sees before her. Life is for the living and she is one of them and is definitely ready to go.
However, despite being opposites for the time being, sparks fly between Mack and Danny. I enjoyed both aspects of the book - as well as the scenes with Danny's daughter. It was rather hilarious at some of Mack's attempt to drop her goody two-shoes persona. It was rather hard at times watching Danny trying to balance his role as Sheriff, father, and a man drawn into a romantic entanglement. The conflicts in this book were strong and I loved how they were all smoothed out. Jo McNally did this in a convincing manner and this definitely made this book a winner.
Many thanks to Harlequin Special Edition and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Mack is out for fun, and she will do whatever is in her power to bring Danny along for the ride. She doesn't want the strict guy she now sees before her. Life is for the living and she is one of them and is definitely ready to go.
However, despite being opposites for the time being, sparks fly between Mack and Danny. I enjoyed both aspects of the book - as well as the scenes with Danny's daughter. It was rather hilarious at some of Mack's attempt to drop her goody two-shoes persona. It was rather hard at times watching Danny trying to balance his role as Sheriff, father, and a man drawn into a romantic entanglement. The conflicts in this book were strong and I loved how they were all smoothed out. Jo McNally did this in a convincing manner and this definitely made this book a winner.
Many thanks to Harlequin Special Edition and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
laceyslibrarybooksta's review against another edition
4.0
I received this novel as a part of the Harlequin Special Edition Blog Tour! Thank you to Jo McNally, Harlequin Special Edition, Harlequin Books & NetGalley for a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Good girl turned bad. Bad boy turned good. This trope was awesome. I loved the fact that they had a role reversal thing going on after Mackenzie, or Mack, returned home after having a really nasty divorce. Coming home to find out that the bad boy growing up was now a Sheriff of their small town? Priceless.
The slow burn was one of my favorite parts about this book. I think that Jo McNally did a phenomenal job creating that curiosity of what was going to happen and when. The romance was extremely realistic and I appreciated that. It could've gone the other route where I was rolling my eyes over the way Mack comes back to town, etc. I really didn't find any flaws with that writing.
As someone who lives in an area where drugs are potent, this book hit too close to home. The small town vibes really showed me that maybe Jo McNally really understands what it's currently like in today's society when it comes to drugs and overdoses. On the other hand, the small town vibe did include the closeness and love within it as well. That was definitely something I could appreciate.
Overall, I think that the biggest takeaway that I got from this book was the fact that you can plan your life all you want, but it might not ever come out that way. Jo McNally really wrote an amazing book and if you are a homecoming romance lover, this is definitely a book you should read.
Good girl turned bad. Bad boy turned good. This trope was awesome. I loved the fact that they had a role reversal thing going on after Mackenzie, or Mack, returned home after having a really nasty divorce. Coming home to find out that the bad boy growing up was now a Sheriff of their small town? Priceless.
The slow burn was one of my favorite parts about this book. I think that Jo McNally did a phenomenal job creating that curiosity of what was going to happen and when. The romance was extremely realistic and I appreciated that. It could've gone the other route where I was rolling my eyes over the way Mack comes back to town, etc. I really didn't find any flaws with that writing.
As someone who lives in an area where drugs are potent, this book hit too close to home. The small town vibes really showed me that maybe Jo McNally really understands what it's currently like in today's society when it comes to drugs and overdoses. On the other hand, the small town vibe did include the closeness and love within it as well. That was definitely something I could appreciate.
Overall, I think that the biggest takeaway that I got from this book was the fact that you can plan your life all you want, but it might not ever come out that way. Jo McNally really wrote an amazing book and if you are a homecoming romance lover, this is definitely a book you should read.
bookboss85's review against another edition
5.0
Original review can be found at: http://www.nerdprobs.com/books/book-review-her-homecoming-wish-by-jo-mcnally/
**A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
I had recently received an email from Harlequin asking to review some of their books for a blog tour. I have already read and reviewed one of the books and loved it and couldn’t wait to read the second book I signed up for.
Mack (Mackenzie) Wallace has recently moved back home to her hometown when A: her marriage imploded and B: her father fell off a ladder and needed someone to run the family liquor store. Dan Adams has lived here his whole life. He raised cane as a teen and now is the local law enforcement. A misunderstanding drew them together again as adults. Can they realize they are perfect for each other? This book was so good. It has an underlying plotline that kept me guessing the whole time as to who the drug dealer was that was wreaking havoc across the town and county. I had zero guess the whole time and when it was revealed it was something that I never even suspected.
The characters are not the normal ones that I see in romances. They are both divorced, one has a child from the marriage and one is in their late 30’s the other one is 40. Not saying older people can’t find love and have romances, but the general age in most books that I have read is 20’s- early 30’s. The characters had lived a life and had seen and done things. They knew what they wanted out of life and that was refreshing. I see that there is another book coming out in this series and hope that we get more Mack and Dan. I fell in love with their characters and want to see where their relationship goes from here.
**A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
I had recently received an email from Harlequin asking to review some of their books for a blog tour. I have already read and reviewed one of the books and loved it and couldn’t wait to read the second book I signed up for.
Mack (Mackenzie) Wallace has recently moved back home to her hometown when A: her marriage imploded and B: her father fell off a ladder and needed someone to run the family liquor store. Dan Adams has lived here his whole life. He raised cane as a teen and now is the local law enforcement. A misunderstanding drew them together again as adults. Can they realize they are perfect for each other? This book was so good. It has an underlying plotline that kept me guessing the whole time as to who the drug dealer was that was wreaking havoc across the town and county. I had zero guess the whole time and when it was revealed it was something that I never even suspected.
The characters are not the normal ones that I see in romances. They are both divorced, one has a child from the marriage and one is in their late 30’s the other one is 40. Not saying older people can’t find love and have romances, but the general age in most books that I have read is 20’s- early 30’s. The characters had lived a life and had seen and done things. They knew what they wanted out of life and that was refreshing. I see that there is another book coming out in this series and hope that we get more Mack and Dan. I fell in love with their characters and want to see where their relationship goes from here.
lauriereadsrom1's review against another edition
4.0
Full review and excerpt available on my blog, Laurie Reads Romance.
I found Jo McNally's "Her Homecoming Wish" to be an enjoyable read featuring likeable characters and just a touch of mystery. The book stands alone despite being the third in a series, although there were a few times when characters alluded to past events that weren't fully explained here. I did not feel lost at any point, but I suspect that those readers who have been following along with the series since the beginning will enjoy this story a bit more than those (like me) who are new to it since they will have a better understanding of Gallant Lake and its inhabitants.
The main characters of this story, Mackenzie and Dan, were both very likeable and seemed to be well-matched. Dan came across as a bit stodgy at first, but it was obvious that he genuinely cared about protecting his community and those he loved, especially his daughter Chloe. He was a great dad, and Chloe was an adorable and fun addition to the story. As for Mack, I enjoyed her efforts to reinvent herself following her divorce, even if they didn't always work out quite the way she expected.
Overall, I would recommend "Her Homecoming Wish" and will plan to check out the other books in this series.
*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
I found Jo McNally's "Her Homecoming Wish" to be an enjoyable read featuring likeable characters and just a touch of mystery. The book stands alone despite being the third in a series, although there were a few times when characters alluded to past events that weren't fully explained here. I did not feel lost at any point, but I suspect that those readers who have been following along with the series since the beginning will enjoy this story a bit more than those (like me) who are new to it since they will have a better understanding of Gallant Lake and its inhabitants.
The main characters of this story, Mackenzie and Dan, were both very likeable and seemed to be well-matched. Dan came across as a bit stodgy at first, but it was obvious that he genuinely cared about protecting his community and those he loved, especially his daughter Chloe. He was a great dad, and Chloe was an adorable and fun addition to the story. As for Mack, I enjoyed her efforts to reinvent herself following her divorce, even if they didn't always work out quite the way she expected.
Overall, I would recommend "Her Homecoming Wish" and will plan to check out the other books in this series.
*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
sweetlybsquared's review against another edition
3.0
As her divorce is complete, Mackenzie Wallace's aging father falls off a ladder and calls her back to her hometown to help out. She is officially done being a 'good girl' and fulfilling everyone else's expectations of her. Imagine her surprise to find her childhood crush (and her older brother's best friend from childhood) is now the local sheriff. I don't want to spoil it, but there's a love connection to be made - just sayin.
I love feeling like characters are people I could be friends with. Mack coming home and running the liquor store that her dad has owned for ever sounds so quaint and cozy. The little apartment above the store reminds me of childhood dreams of living in the 'city' (yes, I grew up in a small town) and being able to walk everywhere. Mack and Sheriff Dan's biggest struggle isn't falling back into the roles they've always lived, but proving to the community that they aren't who everyone thinks they are, and forging their own lives they way they want them to be. Yes, I am a sucker for a good HEA (happily-ever-after).
I'd give this book 3 out of 5 stars. Nothing brilliant about it, but a fun way to spend a couple days reading.
I love feeling like characters are people I could be friends with. Mack coming home and running the liquor store that her dad has owned for ever sounds so quaint and cozy. The little apartment above the store reminds me of childhood dreams of living in the 'city' (yes, I grew up in a small town) and being able to walk everywhere. Mack and Sheriff Dan's biggest struggle isn't falling back into the roles they've always lived, but proving to the community that they aren't who everyone thinks they are, and forging their own lives they way they want them to be. Yes, I am a sucker for a good HEA (happily-ever-after).
I'd give this book 3 out of 5 stars. Nothing brilliant about it, but a fun way to spend a couple days reading.