Forever Farmhouse Takeover Tour: Book Review + Givaway

**Complimentary copy received for consideration. All thoughts are my own. 

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Forever Farmhouse by Lee Tobin McClain, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Forever Farmhouse 

Series: Hometown Brothers #1 

Author: Lee Tobin McClain 

Publisher: HQN Books 

Release Date: September 6, 2022 

Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance 

A Chesapeake island homecoming—and a life-changing discovery 

When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. He’s returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasn’t changed—Ryan’s feelings for the girl next door whom he loved…and left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes he’s still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, who’s getting picked on at his new school. 

Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where it’s coming from. Ryan has no idea he’s Alfie’s father. No matter how valid her reasons were, could Ryan ever understand why she didn’t tell him? But in this close-knit community, friendship and forgiveness are always near at hand, and forever love might be waiting just next door. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lee Tobin McClain is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels. A professor-turned-writer, she finds inspiration in her beautiful and brilliant daughter, her goofy goldendoodle, and her aptly named cat, Trouble.

Connect with Lee by visiting leetobinmcclain.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

REVIEW

The Forever Farmhouse is the first book in the new Hometown Brothers series... and it most certainly has me excited to see more from this series! 

We all know that we aren't supposed to judge a book by it's cover... and this one is really a prime example as to why. Looking at the book, it looks like merely a lighthearted romance. While the romance part may certainly be true, this story actually takes on a variety of much more difficult topics like an unplanned pregnancy, child abuse, depression and loss of a spouse. All of these topics were covered with grace, so while I certainly didn't feel like anything was sugarcoated, I definitely felt like it was kept from being too dark. While I certainly might not have agreed with the decisions of several of the characters, it added to the genuine feeling of the story that I really enjoyed. 

If you enjoy a good small town romance with a lot of heart, this is certainly one to check out. I enjoyed this first book very much, and find myself anxiously awaiting to see what happens in book number two!

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Forever Farmhouse, a cute tabletop farmhouse decor piece, and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 6, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on September 13, 2022. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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