Emily March is one of my favorite authors and once again, she has created a gem with her new book in The Eternity Springs series, Boone. I love all the characters she has created for this series and it was such a joy to once again be reading about them. Celeste Blessings is a cherished character and she has quite a large part in this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story of a second chance at love and happiness. Both main characters have a heartbreaking past and it was wonderful to see them become friends, then a couple and then a family. Truly a heartwarming lovely story that I enjoyed so much!

I want to thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for giving me the pleasure of reading the advanced reader copy. My review is own opinion not influenced by receiving the ARC and not under an obligation to review.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4 stars
CW: mentions of suicide, child abuse, and death of a child and partner (all instances occurred in the past and off-page).

I've been on a serious fantasy binge over the last few months and I only recently started reading romances again when this book came onto my radar. Boone is the third book in a series and can easily be read as a standalone, but my curiosity was definitely piqued about the first two books because the characters make appearances and I was intrigued by them. Reading Boone threw me back to the first time I ever read a Nora Roberts romance. It was very different from the contemporary romances I've read in recent years, but I really enjoyed it! With a beautiful setting in the Colorado Rockies, there's sweet banter between our H/H, and a good dose of the small-town community and close-knit family vibes that serve to make romances that much more heartwarming; but it also tackles some fairly serious and heavy topics involving children.

Our H/H, Boone and Hannah, both have tragic pasts that have left them completely shattered for years. Hannah's wounds, in particular, are still quite raw and when they meet it's the third anniversary of her tragic event. While the romance is obviously central to the story, it doesn't overshadow the individual lives and stories of our H/H, which I really appreciated. The truth of their tragedies are revealed slowly over the course of the story as their relationship grows and they learn to deal with their demons by themselves, but also together. Sometimes it does take a person to be your light to make you want to shake off the haze of tragedy and live life again. Sometimes it also takes a community of people to light your way through, and we get both of those instances in this story. It was very heartwarming and although their pasts are absolutely heartbreaking, there is a lot of strength in both characters, which makes them easy to root for. Celeste was also a gem of a side-character and her friendship, guidance, and charming personality was a delight to read! She's like the perfect grandmother figure--so warm and inviting.

I thought the romance did move pretty quickly and while 'insta-love' usually irritates me, there was a maturity to these characters and their romance that felt realistic. I wouldn't necessarily call this "insta-love" but it was definitely an instant connection that very rapidly transformed into love over a short amount of time. Still, it felt believable and I think that's probably to do with how mature Boone and Hannah were. There was no unnecessary drama and angst. Things also didn't get that steamy on-page with fade-to-black scenes so I'd put this at 1/5 on the steamy scale, but there was still some serious heat between them!

TL;DR: This to me was a classic romance that's pretty different to the contemporaries these days and I really enjoyed it! The descriptions of Eternity Springs in the Colorado Rockies was stunning and made me wish that I could visit this small town. Boone and Hannah's healing journey while finding love again is certainly a heartwarming story, and added to that we get a wonderfully supportive guide and grandmotherly figure in Celeste, and a charming close-knit community and family that's the cherry on top!

Emily March has created such a wonderful escape with her Eternity Springs series, and this book is no exception. This is our chance to learn Boone’s story, when Boone happens across Hannah - both of them are still dealing with losses in their recent past, and Boone offers Hannah a place to stay as a way to help her out, as well as to (hopefully) to earn his Angel’s Rest blazon.

This is a story of second chances, of healing after the worst kind of loss, and having the courage to move on after your heart has been smashed to pieces. It doesn’t happen all at once, but Hannah finds herself wanting to stop running from her past, and starts looking forward to what the future could hold for her if she decides to open her heart back up. Boone thinks Hannah may be the woman he has been looking for, to share his life with.

Reading this felt like coming back home - I really enjoy the Eternity Springs series, and this was no exception. I loved seeing familiar characters and places. There is so much heart that goes into each and every one of these stories, I am dreading the day the series ends (please don’t let it end!).

This is a standalone book and you can read it by itself even if you haven’t read the others, but I think once you read this one, you will probably want to read the others.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another winner by March. I loved this story. Out of the ashes comes a sweet love worth reading. It was great to connect with past characters too.

This is the final book in the McBride trilogy. I couldn't wait to read this part, Boone fascinated me just by previous stories talking vaguely about his background growing up.

Boone meets Hannah at Lover’s Leap oustide of Eternity Springs where she is mourning a three year anniversary and talks her off the cliff, so to speak.. He also recognizes something in Hannah, and convinces her to stay in Eternity Springs for a while. This book has romance, forgiveness, revelations, and hope. It can be read as a stand alone but you will want to go back and read the previous two stories about his cousins Jackson and Tucker, and the history behind their acquisition of the Enchanted Canyon propteries. But, it this is your first time visiting Eternity Springs, please go back to the beginning and meet all the characters -- it will make a whole lot more sense.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.. This is my own opinion. I'm actually also reading the author's standalone, The Loner, at the same time and it mentions Trace McBride, who is mentioned in this story as well.

I’ve read a couple of books in this series and have enjoyed them very much, so when I was asked to review Boone, it was pretty much a no brainer. What I was expecting was a very well written book that kept me entertained, love the McBrides, but what I found with this book was a very a deepLy emotional and thought provocative story about a woman who has had a traumatic event three years prior, she doesn’t know if she can carry on in this lifetime, and a series of events brings her face to face with Boone McBride who has had his own tragedy to deal with. I absolutely loved this couple and book, the author takes you on this journey of emotional pain that leaves you in tears, teaches you about the healing nature of incredible people who have the right touch with those around them, the developing relationship between tortured hearts and how they learn to move on. No don’t get me wrong, this book had a lot of funny moments in it, but by the last page you are pretty drained because of this incredible story. Absolutely loved Celeste and the women of Eternity Springs, loved the men in Boone’s life, and loved the overall premise of this book. Very well worth the read!

I reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

Finally we got Boone’s story and it was filled with emotion. The only issue is that something is brought up near the end but then just completely dropped. I wanted that closure.


Thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the arc

Let me start by saying this is the first of this series that I have read and I was able to easily follow along. I ADORED this story. It was an easy read and I love the elements of faith that are sprinkled throughout. It is a very tastefully written love story. I highly recommend! (And I might now go back and grab the others in the series!)

I really loved this series and hope it continues. I need to know more about the wedding dress in the cave. Highly recommended

This is the final book in the McBride trilogy. I couldn’t wait to read Boone’s story. It did not disappoint. Boone meets Hannah at Lover’s leap where she is mourning a three year anniversary. Boone talks Hannah into staying in Eternity Springs. This book has romance, forgiveness and hope. The book can be read as a stand alone but you will want to go back and read the cousin’s story. If this is your first time visiting Eternity Springs, go back to the beginning and meet all the characters. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the E-ARC.. This is my own opinion.

This is the final book in the McBride trilogy. I couldn’t wait to read Boone’s story. It did not disappoint. Boone meets Hannah at Lover’s leap where she is mourning a three year anniversary. Boone talks Hannah into staying in Eternity Springs. This book has romance, forgiveness and hope. The book can be read as a stand alone but you will want to go back and read the cousin’s story. If this is your first time visiting Eternity Springs, go back to the beginning and meet all the characters. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the E-ARC.. This is my own opinion.

The last of this series is full of self revelation and forgiveness. You can feel the characters emotions like they were talking to you in person.

Boone (Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas) by Emily March

I am sad because this is book 18 0f 18 Eternity Springs... I loved this I cried, I laughed, both Hannah and Boone have had awful tragedies in their lives and we suffer with them both as they find their way. We also get to spend time with all the wonderful characters of Eternity Springs and the McBrides of Texas. Thank you Emily for this book...and their HEA. Maybe you could write a story for all the kids as they grow up.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Easy-to-read Entertaining Funny Great world building Happily Ever After Page-turner Romantic Tear-jerker Tragic Unpredictable Wonderful characters

ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review

Boone is a tale full of loss, hope and finding love.

But get your dentist on speed dial as it is so sweet you are going to get a cavity.

I am late to the Eternity Springs series, only having read one other of the books set here, so at times catching up on all the relationships is a lot to take in, but I have liked those I have met. Even if they are all up in everyone else's business.

My heart hurt for Boone and Hannah as their story progressed, however it also makes you smile.

There was one thing though that is brought that seems to have been ... should we say, forgotten? as we come to the close. I need to know what happened there, but it was just glossed over and I still shaking me head ab0ut that.

Overall and enjoyable tale, and I need to get myself back and catch up on the earlier books.

I will read more of the McBrides series in the future

I really loved finally reading Boones story. I've read the whole series but this story can stand alone if your haven't read the others. There's a lot of depth in the plot and character development. The only issue I have is with the ending. Without spoilers, I feel like the major conflict exposed near the end isn't really addressed. It still was a great read and I recommend it!

*I received this book for free for a honest review*

This is the third and final book in the McBride cousin trilogy set in the Serenity Springs world. I have read all of them, but this one can be read as a standalone. Boone is healing from the loss of his wife and three failed adoptions.
He meets Hannah who is coming back from the loss of her children and husband. Two broken people healing and coming together. I liked the recurring characters is the book and to see the closeness of the three cousins, Jackson, Tucker and Boone.
This is a feel-good romance with a good story line. You will really enjoy it if you have any of Emily March’s books.
Thank you, Net Galley, for an advance copy for an honest review. I recommend it and the two others in the trilogy

4* Heart-Warming Stars

This was my first time reading a book by the author and I really enjoyed this heart-warming story. This is the 3rd book in the McBride Series and it works well as a standalone. I had no problem following the storyline. I am eager to read the first two books now to get to know these quirky and wonderful characters that feature in them.

This is a small-town romance with characters that are very likeable and charming. Boone the sexy single lawyer and Hannah the new visitor to Eternity Springs have both had to deal with tragedies in their lives. Together they navigate their way opening up about their pasts and learning to love and trust again.

Even though some parts were sad to read, the storytelling was amazing and heartfelt.

Boone McBride Knows heartbreak, tragedy and is trying to put his ghosts to rest
Hannah knows these things as she’s been running for three years, running to the point of giving up.
Can these two souls come together to heal and become a family.
This book is so beautifully written, there were quite a few chapters that had me reaching for the tissues. I will never pass up
reading an Emily March book. Her books will make you feel
all the feels, you will laugh and cry and want to book a flight to Eternity Springs as we can all use a little healing every now and then

A cute romance, jam-packed with about a year’s worth of events in only 3 months (gotta love romance novel timelines).

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Boone has been in Eternity Springs long enough to heal from 3 failed adoptions and losing his wife. He finds Hannah at Lovers Leap worried that she is going to leap so he freaks her out by getting too close to the edge himself. He talks Hannah into staying for a bit and hopes that her healing from losing her husband and 2 daughters will begin. Read the book to see how Eternity Springs’ magic works for Hannah and brings Hannah and Boone together.