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  • 09/2017
  • 9780997964219
  • 350 pages
  • $12.99
Melissa Tagg
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All This Time
Melissa Tagg, author

Bear McKinley’s past refuses to let go.

Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything—his freedom and his reputation—for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again. Suddenly he finds himself back in Maple Valley, charged with the care of his missing brother’s children, convinced he’s out of second chances to make his life count. And yet, with every day that passes, these kids, this quirky town and the woman he never stopped missing help patch the holes in his heart. Maybe this is the fresh start he’s been longing for all along. But as his newfound hope grows, so does the mystery surrounding his brother’s activities—and when the threat reaches into the lives of those he loves, it’s clear he can’t run away this time.

Fear holds Raegan’s future captive.

Raegan Walker is fine. She’s happy working a slew of part-time jobs, still living in her childhood bedroom and rarely venturing from her hometown. At least, that’s what she tells everyone . . . and herself. But she can’t help wondering what might’ve happened if she hadn’t abandoned her art so many years ago—and if Bear McKinley had never left. When Bear returns and she’s commissioned for a painting that just might revive her artistic ambition all in one week, it’s time to finally reach for more than fine. But doing so means facing the fears that have held her back all this time, including admitting the secret she’s kept from Bear and her family. With her dream and her heart on the line, how much will Raegan have to risk to finally chase her happy ending?

Reviews
Tagg (From the Start) crafts a beautiful romance filled with humor, mystery, and heartfelt emotion. Despite efforts to prove himself otherwise, Bear McKinley cannot escape his past as a felon. When Bear is asked to leave the mission field in Brazil due to his shady past, he fears his chances are over. He travels home to Atlanta only to discover that his family, which had always been engaged in crime, is worse off than he remembered. When Bear is suddenly given the responsibility of his niece and nephew and instructed to leave Atlanta immediately, he flees to a place of happy memories: Maple Valley, Iowa—where he briefly felt at-home after leaving Atlanta. Raegan Walker has been pining for Bear ever since the day he left Maple Valley to chase his dreams of establishing a church in Brazil. His sudden reappearance in her life causes her feelings for him to resurface, and she begins to hope that, this time, their relationship will have a chance to thrive. As Bear bonds with his niece and nephew, he begins to regret losing contact with his family for the past six years. When he receives a letter from the mission board in Brazil asking him to come back, Bear faces a decision. Tagg’s moving story beautifully explores themes of redemption and the nature of home. (BookLife)
Romantic Times - TOP PICK! (4.5 stars)

It’s always sad to say goodbye to a favorite series and its characters, but if readers must bid farewell to the Walker family and Maple Valley, this novel is the perfect send-off! Bear and Raegan are endearing and intriguing characters, and together, readers can’t help but fall in love with them. Tagg excels at fleshing out the hints we’ve been given throughout the series and developing them into layered, authentic backstories. Gentle but clear truth speaks to the reader at several turns, its presence supporting the story and framing it with faith. A doozy of a first kiss is completely worth the wait, and even a little suspense is skillfully worked into the plot — in case pulses weren’t already racing. (They were.) While this novel can be read as a stand-alone, fans of the series will enjoy time spent with the rest of the Walkers and one last chance to hang out in Maple Valley.

Formats
Paperback Book Details
  • 09/2017
  • 9780997964219
  • 350 pages
  • $12.99
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