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Larkspur Road (Lonesome Way #2)

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Fifth grade teacher Mia Quinn expected a tranquil summer in her hometown of Lonesome Way, Montana, sewing for her quilting group’s exhibition fundraiser and caring for her rescued dog, Samson. But all her plans for a relaxing break are thrown out the window when Travis Tanner—the boy who broke her heart in high school—returns to town with his ten year old adopted step-son....more

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Published May 1st 2012 by Berkley (first published January 1st 2012)

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May 29, 2012 Aarann rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Meh. It's really all I can say about this one. Hero comes back to town after a long absence and decides to get back together with his high school sweetheart, the heroine, who he Dumped Rather Cruelly when she was 16 (but we're never given any real details about what he said to her that was so awful). Heroine gives it a token You-Hurt-My-Feelings-You-Jerk try, but she's basically given up the ghost after two scenes together and his Amazing Kisses of Luuurv. There are several subplots, including t...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Susan rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-books-read, romance

Very good book. Travis has returned to Lonesome Way to live. He has brought his stepson along for the summer. Mia is looking forward to a nice quiet summer break. Instead, she gets Travis, her niece Brittany, and a family secret to discover. Travis would really like a second chance with Mia, but she wants nothing to do with him. He does manage to convince her to tutor his son which puts them in frequent contact. The attraction is immediate and intense. Mia also is trying to get to know her estra...more Very good book. Travis has returned to Lonesome Way to live. He has brought his stepson along for the summer. Mia is looking forward to a nice quiet summer break. Instead, she gets Travis, her niece Brittany, and a family secret to discover. Travis would really like a second chance with Mia, but she wants nothing to do with him. He does manage to convince her to tutor his son which puts them in frequent contact. The attraction is immediate and intense. Mia also is trying to get to know her estranged aunt and bring the family back together. Mia is also dealing with her niece, who seems to be very much on edge. That problem brings some danger to them. I really liked both Travis and Mia. Travis knows how badly he hurt Mia when they were teenagers and has regretted it for years. He really wants a chance to apologize and see if they can move on from there. He is a really good guy which shows in how much he loves his stepson. I love the way that he has brought Grady to Montana and is determined to help him. He even goes to Mia and asks for her help in tutoring Grady. I love his patience in dealing with Grady and his problems and in getting Mia to trust him again. Mia is great too. I loved the way that she takes Brittany for the summer. She senses that there is something wrong and does her best to help. I love the way she is so supportive of her niece. Mia was not happy that Travis was back and was still angry over how he had hurt her all those years ago. She didn't let that stop her from helping Grady. She was great with him and I loved the way that she was able to help him get his confidence back. Her immediate attraction to Travis bothered her because she was afraid she would get hurt again. But the more time they spent together the more she realized that they were no longer the kids they had been the last time. Their relationship now was much better. I loved his proposal at the end. I loved Grady. He was a terrific kid and it was easy to see why he had his problems. I loved how he was determined to do what needed to be done. I was really happy with the solution that Travis came up with at the end. Brittany was a sweet girl that was trying to deal with a problem alone. When she finally came clean I loved the way that Travis and Mia were able to help her. The resolution of that problem was pretty scary. My heart really went out to Aunt Winny. She was such a miserable old grump at the beginning. I really loved the way that Mia didn't give up on her. When she finally told her story it was so sad. I loved seeing her open up and become part of the family.(less)

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Jun 16, 2012 Nath rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, read-2012, romance

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 3/5 (C)

Hmmmm, frankly, Larkspur Road was not a bad book, but it wasn't a wowzer either. It's actually a hard book to grade for me because it had some really good elements, but unfortunately, it suffered from one major flaw.

The good elements include likable characters and a very set-up, both relationship-wise and setting-wise. I actually thought the first couple of chapters were the best since readers were being introduced to Mia, Travis and Grady and all the connections. As I said, Mia and Travi...more 3/5 (C)

Hmmmm, frankly, Larkspur Road was not a bad book, but it wasn't a wowzer either. It's actually a hard book to grade for me because it had some really good elements, but unfortunately, it suffered from one major flaw.

The good elements include likable characters and a very set-up, both relationship-wise and setting-wise. I actually thought the first couple of chapters were the best since readers were being introduced to Mia, Travis and Grady and all the connections. As I said, Mia and Travis were likable characters. I think one point in their favor is that they felt real and were very balanced. They didn't really have major conflicts with their lives. Yes, Mia was conscious of her biological clock ticking and the fact that she was a bit lonely, but it wasn't an obsession for her. As for Travis, he wanted to make some changes in his career and he did take the steps to. They were regular people that readers could relate to, could understand :) I also really enjoyed Travis' relationship with Grady, he was definitively a good father. He listened, encouraged and talked with Grady, making sure Grady knew he was there for him. He also stepped up when he was in disagreement with his ex-wife's decisions. He really considered Grady as his son, despite not being married to Grady's mother anymore and really stepped up and put his foot down when he was in disagreement with her decisions. I think that spoke highly of Travis' character and what a good man he was.

As I mentioned, I also very much liked the setting of the book. Yes, Lonesome Way could be considered as small-town, but it wasn't the focus here. I don't feel like Larkspur Road was marketed as a small-town contemporary romance which was a good thing in my opinion :)

The problem I had with Larkspur Road is I feel that not much happened... which actually is not the truth. However, nothing was developed, nothing was fleshed out, so that's why I feel that way. In a sense, it's almost like Ms Gregory spent too much time setting everything up at the right place and the right moment, but she ran out of time to develop them. So they happened, but none of it was fleshed out, it was all on the surface. For example, the romance between Mia and Travis. It's obvious that the two still have feeling for each other, but Mia is still holding a grudge against Travis and rightly so. And then, they run into each other a few times and voila, they are a couple again. I appreciate that Travis gave Mia an explanation about dumping her all those years ago and it really made sense and was realistic... but that was it. There was no further groveling from Travis, no working on the revelation from Mia's part - they were just back together. Same thing about Mia's estranged aunt. One or two gestures from Mia and decades of resentment and anger evaporate and the old lady is telling Mia everything. I also think the sense that nothing was happening was exacerbated by the timeline. If I read correctly, Larkspur Road spans about 3 to 4 weeks, maybe less. And I find it difficult for all these changes to happen in such a short timeline. So for me, this lack of development and events really killed the book ^_^; And it's really unfortunate, because it started out really well.

One last thing I'd like to add is I thought the whole storyline with Mia's niece was superfluous. I would have liked that storyline to not be in the book and therefore, Ms Gregory would have more time to focus on the others. It's not that it was bad, but it just didn't bring much to the book.

In the end, it's as I said earlier. Larkspur Road was not a bad book, but not a great one either.... but in the plus column, I would like to add Ms Gregory's writing :) She has a very nice style, a bit reminiscent of Jodi Thomas in the sense that it's very peaceful and I definitively will read more of her, given that her books have a bit more depth :)(less)

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May 30, 2012 Hope Frost rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was looking forward to this second book in the Sage Creek series and I wasn't disappointed. I feel this book is a book about second chances. The second chances that come by family, love and friendship. The author did an awesome job of expressing anguish, pain and love either by the thoughts the characters were thinking or the actions you followed in their journey. I loved all of the references to the country music groups, made you feel like you were there, in the moment with the characters. I...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Ellie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Larkspur Road, Lonesome Way #2, by Jill Gregory
Grade: B+

“Don’t look so thrilled. It might go to my head.”

Larkspur Road is the second book in Jill Gregory’s Lonesome Way series and it is an amazing contemporary romance novel. This book picks up about a year after Sage Creek ends and is the story of Mia Quinn and Travis Tanner both of whom we met in Sage Creek. Mia and Travis was THE couple in high school and everyone thought they would get married including Mia. Everything changed when right afte...more Larkspur Road, Lonesome Way #2, by Jill Gregory
Grade: B+

“Don’t look so thrilled. It might go to my head.”

Larkspur Road is the second book in Jill Gregory’s Lonesome Way series and it is an amazing contemporary romance novel. This book picks up about a year after Sage Creek ends and is the story of Mia Quinn and Travis Tanner both of whom we met in Sage Creek. Mia and Travis was THE couple in high school and everyone thought they would get married including Mia. Everything changed when right after prom Travis breaks up with Mia and leaves town. Now twelve years later Travis is back and with him is his adoptive son looking for a fresh start and both he and Mia soon realize old feelings don’t always go away.

I was not a big fan of Sage Creek the first book in this series but I decided to give it a second try with Larkspur Road and I am so happy I did. This book is one of the best contemporary romance novels that I have read in a very long time and I am now sold on this series. There is a lot going on in this book besides Mia and Travis but it never feels overwhelming or cluttered. All three storylines are really great and they flow together perfectly.

I was a little nervous when I first started this book because I disliked the female lead in the last book but Mia is a great character and I really liked her. The relationship Mia has with Travis is very broken and heartbreaking but I loved seeing them try to work through their past. I wanted to hate Travis for what he did to Mia but I just couldn’t. The relationship he has with his son makes you fall in love with him and I just couldn’t hate him no matter how much I tried. I liked that Mia and Travis take things slow and don’t jump right back into things and they have a great romance.

There are two other storylines going on in this book. The first one involved Mia’s aunt and some family secrets. This was my favorite part of the entire book and it could have been a book all on it’s own. Without this storyline I don’t think I would have loved this novel as much as I did. The second storyline involves Mia’s niece Brittany and I could have done without this part of the book but it wasn’t horrible. Both storylines tied in great with Mia and Travis and kept things from getting boring.

This is a great contemporary romance novel and turning into a great, must read series. I’m not sure what’s going to happen next or what characters will be in the third book but I will be reading it. I can’t wait to see what happens in Lonesome Way next. (less)

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May 14, 2012 Dorine rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-small-town, western

Travis and Mia have a broken past that needs healing so they can move forward. Can a first love end up being your last love forever? They're not the only ones in Lonesome Way whose story will touch your heart. And if you're a quilter, you'll love this one!

Travis Tanner goes back home to Lonesome Way, Montana to consider a new start after the death of his partner. Taking a leave of absence from the FBI, Travis is searching for something more than life away from his family. His adopted stepson hasn't been doing well living with his mom and new stepdad, so Travis agrees to have ten-year-old Grady spend the summer with him at Sage Ranch. Grady just isn't the same kid Travis remembers, and he realizes Grady's problems are deeper than bad grades and a few fights.

Mia Quinn has never recovered from the day that Travis Tanner broke it off with her when she was sixteen. There have been others since him, including a now ex-husband, but they never replaced her feelings for Travis, nor healed the pain of their breakup. A teacher and a quilter, Mia has filled her life with projects, including the upcoming annual quilting fundraiser. Finding out that her sister needs a place for her daughter to stay while she's honeymooning, Mia readily accepts the chance to spend the summer with her teenaged niece.

Travis and Mia have a past history together as a couple and it's apparent from the beginning that they belong together, even if they haven't realized it yet. There are hurt feelings to sort out, but where they really seem to soar together is in helping everyone else around them, which in turn proves how well they complete one another. I rooted for them both throughout the story because they were so cute together, but I especially thought Mia deserved Travis.

Even though I enjoyed Travis and Mia's love story very much, the secondary characters stole my heart. First of all, Grady is such an adorable kid who really needs a chance to prove himself in Lonesome Way. Brittany, Mia's niece, is in more trouble than any of them imagine and her story amps up the suspense. The most heart wrenching character is Aunt Winny. When she finally decides to tell her story and make amends, find your tissues because this is one of the most touching stories I've ever read.

You can easily read LARKSPUR ROAD as a stand-alone novel, but SAGE CREEK , book one, will introduce some of the characters lightly mentioned in book two and set up the town a bit more for series lovers.

LARKSPUR ROAD threads people's lives like a well-loved quilt, scraps of this and that, created over time into a warm blanket of love, mended as the years go by while cradling the dreams of past and present. Jill Gregory knows a quilter's heart and tells their stories as if they're her own. Beautiful!

4.5 Blue Ribbon review courtesy of Romance Junkies.
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Oct 16, 2012 Mum rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: beach-read, romance

I would give this one 3.5 stars. Much better than the first one in this series. I also knew the cowboys would be in polo shirts and there would be no snow in the story. She pulled off the suspense scene far better this time, but I feel she is not comfortable writing these scenes. Her treatment of Val seemed very odd. Once Mia picked up on Grady's emotional abuse and potentially that of his mom, the subject disappeared. Annoying.

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Jun 13, 2012 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As much as I liked the 1st book in this series,this one was even better..This book follows the story of Mia and Travis..It's quite a journey and has some mystery in it..So anxious for the next book..Jill Gregory has become one of my must read authors..

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Jun 29, 2012 Pat Morris rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Second book in the Lonesome Way Series. Travis returns to his home town and reconnects with his high school girlfriend Mia. Wonderful series and characters. Hoping for more to come.

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May 03, 2012 Stacy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance-emotional

The first in the series was better but this one was good. I just didn't connect as well with Mia and Travis. It was still a good light read. Just nothing all that special.

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Apr 21, 2013 Ruth Ellen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

After reading the first book, I was going to read a mystery, but my heart wasn't in it. and this one was calling my name to read the continuing story of the Tanner boys. I love this one. and now that I am done and wondering when the next one is coming out. Be sure you have tissue when you read it. I was crying towards the end.

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May 31, 2012 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was a really good, easy reading book, until I got to about 50% thru it....and then it became a great book! I couldn't put it down~~~I loved it!!!

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Oct 25, 2012 Kathy Anne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Liked this book,I like reading these feel good return to family at the end of a hard day

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Oct 02, 2012 Kathy Roling rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I liked it. I will try the other books in the series.

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Sep 18, 2012 Kristie added it · review of another edition

just ok, not fantastic

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Jul 03, 2012 Sandy Forman-Johnson rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

good reading, can't wait for more to read

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Feb 07, 2013 Trish (trishie7) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

loved it. wish there as a next one!

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Jan 27, 2013 Linda Joplin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Really enjoyed!

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May 07, 2013 CJ - Secret Charm rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Eh.

Not much of a struggle here in this second-chance romance. The hero and heroine are fairly stock and both oblivious. Especially to the stalker subplot, which is sort of out of character for a FBI agent!

Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Honestly had no opinion of this. It was all very bland.

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Sep 19, 2012 Marilyn rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ok, but not the best.

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3.25 out of 5

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New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jill Gregory is the award-winning author of more than thirty novels. Jill has been awarded the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence and her novels NEVER LOVE A COWBOY and COLD NIGHT, WARM STRANGER were honored with back-to-back Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice awards for Best Western Historical Romance.

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