Series: Texas Legacies: The Lockharts (Book 5)
THEIR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
Just the sight of United States Army Lieutenant Zane
Lockhart makes nurse Nora Caldwell (and every other woman he meets) weak at the
knees. But Nora has to keep a level head this time. As tempting as it is to
fall into his finely sculpted arms -- again -- she's got her beautiful baby
boy, Liam, to think of now. She can't settle for some temporary loving. She and
her son need, and deserve, more.
Zane has always responded to the call of duty. But that
dedication has meant saying goodbye to Nora far too often. He can't blame her
for doubting that he's finally ready to put her -- and Liam -- first. Can the
Christmas gift of a lifetime convince her?
Good book. Nora is a former Army nurse who has left the
military to raise her adopted son in a more stable environment. She has also
ended her on-again-off-again relationship with Zane Lockhart. She wants someone
in her life who will be there for her and Liam. She's not especially happy to
have Zane appear at her workplace, home for Christmas leave.
Zane has wanted his military career for most of his life.
He loves what he does, but doesn't like the strain it has put on his
relationship with Nora. He's finally ready to consider alternatives, but can he
convince Nora that he's ready to settle down?
I really enjoyed
the maturing of the relationship between Zane and Nora. They've known each
other for years, going from friends in high school
to a little more in college, then lovers as adults. I liked the realism of the
challenges they faced while they were both in the military. There were the long
separations, Nora's fears about Zane's safety, and possible issues regarding
fraternization. The last time they had been together, Nora had ended her
relationship with Zane. Now he's back and intent on becoming part of her life
again. He says that he's leaving the army, but Nora has heard it before and is
reluctant to get her hopes up. One of the things that brought Zane back to
Laramie was the belief that Liam was his. I loved that Zane seemed truly
disappointed that he wasn't Liam's father. It was really sweet to see the way
that Zane and Liam took to each other.
The chemistry between Zane and Nora is just as strong as
ever. Though Nora initially tries to resist, eventually she gives in, even
knowing how much it will hurt when Zane leaves again. She's determined to take
things day by day, but it isn't long before she wants more. But she's afraid to
tell him, with her past experience of his
fear of being boxed in. Zane's feelings
for Nora are just as strong. He's making plans for the future, but not sharing
them with Nora. He's broken promises in the past
and doesn't want to risk another promise falling through. There were multiple times I wanted to shake them both and
tell them to talk to each other. But their silences led to misunderstandings
that nearly broke them up again. I was happy to see each of them finally face
their fears, enabling them to open their hearts at last. I especially loved the
lecture that Zane got from his sister. The epilogue was great.
I also enjoyed the secondary characters of the residents
of Laramie Gardens. I loved the way that they all cared so much about Nora.
Some of the advice they gave her was pretty funny, and some of it was exactly what she needed to hear. I also loved
how Zane quickly became a part of the group. I especially loved his connection
with Mr. Pierce. I liked the realism of the issues that Mr. Pierce was dealing
with and the caring that Zane and Nora showed. I liked the inclusion of the
residents in the epilogue too.
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