All This Time by Melissa Tagg
I recieved this e-book for free in exchange for my honest review since I am on Melissa Tagg's street team. However, this does not persuade me to rate this book in any way.
From the back of the book:
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?
My thoughts on Melissa Tagg:
You want funny? what about crazy? How about completely sold out and passionate about her characters? These are just some things I would use to describe one of my favorite authors.....Melissa Tagg. She dives in with both feet and tells such stories that will have you on the edge of your seat, crying, hoping or laughing right along with the characters. I love that she always has a faith element to her stories whether or not they are smack dab in your face or more subdued and behind the scenes. Melissa Tagg writes with her HEART. It shows on every page, every story bleeds with pieces of Melissa's soul.
My thoughts on All This Time:
It took me some time to get into the book. I am no where close to finished but I wanted to go ahead and post some of my thoughts. First off, I love love love the character of Reagan Walker. She reminds me of me to some extent. She is the more artistic and creative one out of the family. From art work to changing her hair colors....Reagan goes through alot of changes. I know so many people who have anxiety about fear of being honest and truthful to the point of being crystal clear. Its hard from time to time to articulate every emotion, thought or action because if you are anything like Reagan or me....it takes a while to process what exactly is going on.
How many people feel like the world tells you that you are a failure if you do not have a successful job, 2.5. kids and a white picket fence? I know at times, I feel that way. I have done alot of growing and learning that God sees me as beautiful, talented and wonderfully created just the way He made me. So what if I don't have the perfect job? The family----husband and kids? The need to travel the world and be famous. God cares about Halita and her love, compassion and concern for the world right here in the here and now. That makes her successful in the eyes of a King.
Don't let people tell you that you can't do something or that you are a failure just because you did not choose to do it like everyone else did. We need more people who allow God to write their stories like Reagan Walker and Bear McKinley.
I have always loved the character of Bear McKinley because his compassion just astounds me. He does so much for people without anything in return. I love how he was forced to come home but God uses it in the long run to teach him something. As far as love.....it is always worth the risk of putting yourself out there even if you are met with rejection. God will use that to help shape your life as you grow.
Where to buy:
https://www.amazon.com/This-Time-Walker-Family-Book-ebook/dp/B074DQSHTW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506132675&sr=8-1&keywords=all+this+time+melissa+tagg
Here is who I can see playing Bear McKinley and Reagan Walker:
I will have to finish the book and then give my honest rating but for now I will give it a 4 because I can tell its going to be amazing. Melissa Tagg is an AMAZING WRITER!
Until Next Time
The Traveling Gypsy
From the back of the book:
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?
My thoughts on Melissa Tagg:
You want funny? what about crazy? How about completely sold out and passionate about her characters? These are just some things I would use to describe one of my favorite authors.....Melissa Tagg. She dives in with both feet and tells such stories that will have you on the edge of your seat, crying, hoping or laughing right along with the characters. I love that she always has a faith element to her stories whether or not they are smack dab in your face or more subdued and behind the scenes. Melissa Tagg writes with her HEART. It shows on every page, every story bleeds with pieces of Melissa's soul.
My thoughts on All This Time:
It took me some time to get into the book. I am no where close to finished but I wanted to go ahead and post some of my thoughts. First off, I love love love the character of Reagan Walker. She reminds me of me to some extent. She is the more artistic and creative one out of the family. From art work to changing her hair colors....Reagan goes through alot of changes. I know so many people who have anxiety about fear of being honest and truthful to the point of being crystal clear. Its hard from time to time to articulate every emotion, thought or action because if you are anything like Reagan or me....it takes a while to process what exactly is going on.
How many people feel like the world tells you that you are a failure if you do not have a successful job, 2.5. kids and a white picket fence? I know at times, I feel that way. I have done alot of growing and learning that God sees me as beautiful, talented and wonderfully created just the way He made me. So what if I don't have the perfect job? The family----husband and kids? The need to travel the world and be famous. God cares about Halita and her love, compassion and concern for the world right here in the here and now. That makes her successful in the eyes of a King.
Don't let people tell you that you can't do something or that you are a failure just because you did not choose to do it like everyone else did. We need more people who allow God to write their stories like Reagan Walker and Bear McKinley.
I have always loved the character of Bear McKinley because his compassion just astounds me. He does so much for people without anything in return. I love how he was forced to come home but God uses it in the long run to teach him something. As far as love.....it is always worth the risk of putting yourself out there even if you are met with rejection. God will use that to help shape your life as you grow.
Where to buy:
https://www.amazon.com/This-Time-Walker-Family-Book-ebook/dp/B074DQSHTW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506132675&sr=8-1&keywords=all+this+time+melissa+tagg
Here is who I can see playing Bear McKinley and Reagan Walker:
Reagan Walker
Bear McKinley
I will have to finish the book and then give my honest rating but for now I will give it a 4 because I can tell its going to be amazing. Melissa Tagg is an AMAZING WRITER!
Until Next Time
The Traveling Gypsy
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