The Marine
by Cheryl Reavis
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Pub Date Nov 23 2016 | Archive Date Apr 19 2017
BelleBooks | Bell Bridge Books
Description
Newly widowed Grace James knows she’s at a crossroads. Raised by her aunt, she spent her life playing the role of the perpetual ‘good girl’—never rocking the boat, always fitting in. And where did that get her? She had an unhappy marriage, and now she’s singlehandedly raising two strong-willed teenaged daughters who have Trouble written all over them. Just once, Grace wished she had a different life. What would it feel like to be irresponsible, free . . . wild?
Then she meets two men who change everything.
Sergeant Josh Caven is a Marine, through and through. He’s also a single dad who’s going on deployment again—soon! He has to come up with a family care plan for his little girl, and he’s desperate. He tells himself that’s the only reason he shows up on Grace’s doorstep. Because maybe she could help—if she’s the mother who gave him up for adoption all those years ago . . .
Sergeant Joseph Kinlaw is also a Marine, though he’s retired now. But once a Marine, always a Marine. He put in his time overseas, and now he’s there for those that come home broken, mentally or physically. He’s a loner, his wounded warriors his only family. Until he meets Grace . . . and realizes she needs him as much as he needs her.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781611947373 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 347544
(Published in GoodReads)
What an awesome and moving story! Very well written, with a competent handling of point of view (but then again, Cheryl Reavis is the author of “The Older Woman”, written in the hero’s POV), with lots of showing. it’s a book about what people are, in their hearts, and how they feel and not about what they look like or how beautiful or handsome they are (physical descriptions are minimal or even absent).
I’m not going to say that I loved the hero (or the heroes), because we see so little of him (the older one) and he’s not the eloquent type, but did I enjoy this bossy, caring, no-nonsense and matter-of-fact Marine.
I also loved the younger Marine and the other characters. Characterization is superb and you feel like you know this people.
I’ve chosen this book because of the author and the blurb and it was a really rewarding (and addictive) read, a compensation for a series of previous bland stories that I had been reading.
I'm grateful to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free copy.
Nat A, Reviewer
A wonderfully written novel by Cheryl Reavis. The Marine is a moving story about what constitutes a family and all it entails. Grace is the heroine of the story, but I must say, I loved Allison's character the most!
Cheryl writes with so much emotion and insight that I couldn't put it down. I look forward to reading more of her works.
Tracie R, Bookseller
The Marine is my first read by Cheryl Reavis and what a refreshing read. I was pulled in with the honesty and genuine characters and the well written storyline, staying there and experiencing their journey. I very much look forward to reading more by this author.
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