Contemp Review: Read Pink The Homecoming: A Shelter Bay Novel [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "The Homecoming" the 1st book in her Shelter Bay series by JoAnn Ross.

Product Description

First in a heartwarming new series from the New York Times bestselling author.

Former Navy SEAL Sax Douchett returns to his home town and is hailed as a local hero. But starting over is difficult when he unearths a long- buried secret that reunites him with a past he's never forgotten. She's Sheriff Kara Conway, a girl who's always held a special place in his heart. But as he cautiously reconnects with Kara and bonds with her young son, another long-held secret in Shelter Bar threatens their second chance at a life together ...

Product Details
Reading level: Ages 18 and up
Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Signet (September 25, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451416678
ISBN-13: 978-0451416674

My Review:

Former Navy SEAL Sax Douchett returns to Shelter Bay his hometown to try to put his former life behind him and start fresh.  He's hailed a hero but he doesn't believe he deserved the title .  Then his dog discovers a human bone on his property which bring his high school crush Sheriff Kara Conway back into his life.  Sax also has to contend with his ghostly comrades his former seal buddies who cheer him on, tease him and laugh with him.

Sheriff Kara Conway has moved back to Shelter Bay with her young son Trey after the death of her father.  She took over for him and both her and Trey are trying to rebuild their lives after the death of Jared Conway.  Jared died in the line of duty and she is hoping Shelter Bay would help them.

Sax and Kara's relationship was very heartwarming and I'm glad that it slowly built up to a loving one from friendship.  Kara realizes that Sax is a great male role model for her son Trey because he needs one in his life.

I really enjoyed the secondary romance between Faith (Kara's mother) and her husband's best friend because it shows you can find love for the second time around.

4/5

Books in series:

1.  The Homecoming
2.  One Summer
3.  On Lavender Lane
4.  Moonshell Beach
5.  Sea Glass Winter - January 1, 2013

Thanks Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!