Series: Boones of Texas (Book 7)
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
Recovering from a toxic first marriage, single mom India Boone wants nothing more than a fresh start for her and her five-year-old son. Coming home to Ft. Kyle, Texas, was only supposed to be a stepping-stone along the way. But then India runs into the man who’s always been her rock, childhood pal Brody Wallace, and suddenly she’s not so eager to leave.
Having carried a torch for India since grade school, Brody’s thrilled the attraction finally seems mutual -- except India’s still got one foot out the door. As much as it kills him, with precocious triplet daughters to worry about, he needs more than a no-strings fling. But how can he make India see that the home she’s looking for is right under her nose?
Very good book. India has come back to Fort Kyle while she gets back on her feet. After escaping from an abusive marriage, all she wants is to move on. But when she runs into her childhood best friend Brody, she begins to remember the good things about her hometown.
Brody has been in love with India since they were kids. His own marriage and divorce sent him back to Fort Kyle, where he plans to raise his triplet daughters in the small town where he grew up. Seeing India again revives his long-buried feelings.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between India and Brody. There were plenty of challenges for them to overcome. One of the biggest was India's determination to leave Fort Kyle as soon as she can. She has a rocky relationship with her father, and she doesn't want that to affect her son. There is also the ongoing feud between her father and Brody's father that makes a relationship between them awkward at best when it comes to their families. Brody has so much going on in his life that fitting in a relationship seems impossible. He is helping his father with the ranch and their businesses, as well as taking care of his daughters. To top it off he has been shanghaied into running for mayor. But burying those feelings again proves to be impossible.
I loved watching the sparks fly between Brody and India as she realizes that she is looking at him as more than a friend. But she is afraid to risk her heart again, especially with someone who is now rooted in Fort Kyle. I loved the way that Brody knows her so well and finds little ways to show her how she belongs. He also senses that there was more to her marriage than she has said, and his protectiveness comes out. I liked seeing India begin to trust again and give in to her attraction to Brody. But she isn't all the way in yet and insists that all she has to give is short term. I ached for her and her fears about what the family feud would do to their relationship. I loved how Brody wouldn't give up, and the steps he took to make it happen. His big moment at the end was sweet and romantic.
The kids in this book were adorable. I loved Cal and how close he was to his mom. They had a terrific relationship. I loved how good he was with Brody's girls, especially Amberleigh. I really enjoyed the scenes where just saying Cal's name would get her to cooperate. The triplets were terrific too. Each one had her own distinct personality. I think Amberleigh was my favorite, especially when it came to her shoes. I really enjoyed seeing how they brought out the softer side of Brody. They bonded with India quickly and seeing the whole group together it was obvious they were meant to be a family.
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