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Eternity Springs #9
Teardrop Lane
In Emily March’s beloved new novel set in Eternity Springs, a woman who has given up on dreams of a family meets a man who needs her to complete his own.
Town physician Rose Anderson hides a well of sadness behind her cheerful and capable professionalism. Heartbreak has only reinforced her belief that marriage and children aren’t in her future. Yet she’s a woman with a pulse—and when sexy, brooding artist Hunt Cicero shows up at her office with his young nephew, the sheer physical attraction he ignites in her is both exciting and unsettling.
Hunt has an artist’s passionate temperament and a bachelor’s lifestyle. So when he becomes guardian to his sister’s children, he’s riddled with conflict—and in way over his head. Without Rose and her warm maternal instincts, he’d be lost. Still, she’s a woman who guards her own heart, and he’s a novice when it comes to commitment. Can the healing magic of Eternity Springs shine on this patchwork family and allow Hunt and Rose to trust that love is the fabric holding them together?
Town physician Rose Anderson hides a well of sadness behind her cheerful and capable professionalism. Heartbreak has only reinforced her belief that marriage and children aren’t in her future. Yet she’s a woman with a pulse—and when sexy, brooding artist Hunt Cicero shows up at her office with his young nephew, the sheer physical attraction he ignites in her is both exciting and unsettling.
Hunt has an artist’s passionate temperament and a bachelor’s lifestyle. So when he becomes guardian to his sister’s children, he’s riddled with conflict—and in way over his head. Without Rose and her warm maternal instincts, he’d be lost. Still, she’s a woman who guards her own heart, and he’s a novice when it comes to commitment. Can the healing magic of Eternity Springs shine on this patchwork family and allow Hunt and Rose to trust that love is the fabric holding them together?
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 27, 2015
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Emily March
62 books1,464 followersPseudonym(s): Geralyn Dawson
Emily March is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the critically acclaimed Eternity Springs series. Publishers Weekly calls March a "master of delightful banter," and her heartwarming, emotionally charged stories have been named to Best of the Year lists by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Romance Writers of America.
Emily March is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the critically acclaimed Eternity Springs series. Publishers Weekly calls March a "master of delightful banter," and her heartwarming, emotionally charged stories have been named to Best of the Year lists by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Romance Writers of America.
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December 23, 2019
Four and a half stars.
Dr Rose Anderson is convinced that marriage and motherhood have no place in her future. But when glass artist Hunt Cicero turns up at her surgery with his young nephew, she senses an immediate physical attraction to Hunt. Hunt, as guardian to his sister’s children is conflicted enough about combining his artistic life and the children. And then this attraction to Rose, what is he supposed to do with that? Will it complicate matters further or could it be a blessing in disguise? But Rose is one who has been hurt before so she is intent on guarding her heart and being wary of commitment. But the community of Eternity Springs and its people seem to have a way of breaking through barriers. Will they this time?
This is a charming story about Hunt and Rose and the four children in Hunt’s care. It is filled with amusing banter but also moments that brought tears to my eyes. The characters are interesting and complex. I loved all the information about glass making and the setting sounds idyllic. This is book 9 in a series about Eternity Springs I discovered and I had not read any of the other 8. It didn’t matter. I quickly became engaged with the characters. Of course it may mean now going back and check out the earlier as well as the later books in this series.
If you like a heart-warming book with characters that are real and believable, you could love this as I did. It was just the sort of book I needed after some of my earlier reads. An up lifting and delightful story. The first half is a little slow as the reader is getting to know the characters and they are getting to know each other but it certainly picks up as the story progresses. Perhaps a little predictable at times, but who cares? A sweet book that was a joy to read and left me feeling good at the end. What more can you ask for?
Dr Rose Anderson is convinced that marriage and motherhood have no place in her future. But when glass artist Hunt Cicero turns up at her surgery with his young nephew, she senses an immediate physical attraction to Hunt. Hunt, as guardian to his sister’s children is conflicted enough about combining his artistic life and the children. And then this attraction to Rose, what is he supposed to do with that? Will it complicate matters further or could it be a blessing in disguise? But Rose is one who has been hurt before so she is intent on guarding her heart and being wary of commitment. But the community of Eternity Springs and its people seem to have a way of breaking through barriers. Will they this time?
This is a charming story about Hunt and Rose and the four children in Hunt’s care. It is filled with amusing banter but also moments that brought tears to my eyes. The characters are interesting and complex. I loved all the information about glass making and the setting sounds idyllic. This is book 9 in a series about Eternity Springs I discovered and I had not read any of the other 8. It didn’t matter. I quickly became engaged with the characters. Of course it may mean now going back and check out the earlier as well as the later books in this series.
If you like a heart-warming book with characters that are real and believable, you could love this as I did. It was just the sort of book I needed after some of my earlier reads. An up lifting and delightful story. The first half is a little slow as the reader is getting to know the characters and they are getting to know each other but it certainly picks up as the story progresses. Perhaps a little predictable at times, but who cares? A sweet book that was a joy to read and left me feeling good at the end. What more can you ask for?
September 4, 2019
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March 5, 2015
The community of Eternity Springs is as always a strong support system and Rose will need that as she faces down her personal battles once again. The old heartstrings will be pulled on as the children face uncertainty about their future. Of all the characters in the story I felt Hunt was the person who truly took huge steps as a human being, learning how to prioritize and still maintain his love of art. Rose of course is a character I was just happy for. Doctor Mom was a blessing for these lost souls but they were a blessing for Rose most of all. You really can't read this book without a dabbing a few tears from your eyes. But, mostly these are happy tears. As I read the final pages of the story I came away with a renewed belief in the power of hope, a very strong theme in the book. Overall this was a very satisfying read and I highly recommend it.
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December 30, 2014
I was nervous about starting this book. With a name like Teardrop Lane and a character like Cicero (who I wasn't totally sold on in the last book) I wondered if Emily March had finally found a combo that wasn't going to work for me. Happily, I will report I was wrong! Hunt Cicero is an artist. No, he's an ARTIST with the requisite temperament and attitude to go with it. I have to admit that I was a bit turned off by him in the last book so I really wasn't looking forward to dealing with him as the hero in his own novel but Ms. March delivers us a man who has been knocked down a peg or two.
He has been made the very reluctant guardian of his foster sister's children and viola! we finally find some people who aren't in awe of him. It's rather comical witnessing Cicero deal with such a rambunctious and rowdy crew of kids who could care less who he is and treat him accordingly. Cicero certainly learns a thing or two along the way from them and it serves him well. Of course, you can't tell him that, he's too busy dealing with finding a more permanent guardian for them because there is no way his artistic life is going to be messed up by caring for the hellions forever, it would mess up his art career!
Of course when you have such busy kids you know there's going to be a scrape or two to be had so enter Dr. Rose Anderson. A woman with so much to give and no one to give it to. Deep hurts are hidden, though not well, in this loving woman and she is an easy fit to help Cicero out with the children until life gets taken care of and he can finally ship them off to a home that is a better fit for them. Along the way a relationship sparks and events take off from there.
Things never quite work out the way people think it will in Eternity Springs, but they always work out for the best. This story is no exception. In the midst of these pages I was able to actually come to like and understand Cicero, as well as appreciate the challenges that Rose has faced in her life. They truly do make a lovely couple.
Of course the amazing cast of characters that populate the town are all there as well and it's always lovely getting a glimpse of people from previous books.
I ran the gamut of emotions in this novel... not many books can make me cry but this one did. Not to worry, I was smiling again shortly after but it was a deeply touching book. Teardrop Lane, indeed.
He has been made the very reluctant guardian of his foster sister's children and viola! we finally find some people who aren't in awe of him. It's rather comical witnessing Cicero deal with such a rambunctious and rowdy crew of kids who could care less who he is and treat him accordingly. Cicero certainly learns a thing or two along the way from them and it serves him well. Of course, you can't tell him that, he's too busy dealing with finding a more permanent guardian for them because there is no way his artistic life is going to be messed up by caring for the hellions forever, it would mess up his art career!
Of course when you have such busy kids you know there's going to be a scrape or two to be had so enter Dr. Rose Anderson. A woman with so much to give and no one to give it to. Deep hurts are hidden, though not well, in this loving woman and she is an easy fit to help Cicero out with the children until life gets taken care of and he can finally ship them off to a home that is a better fit for them. Along the way a relationship sparks and events take off from there.
Things never quite work out the way people think it will in Eternity Springs, but they always work out for the best. This story is no exception. In the midst of these pages I was able to actually come to like and understand Cicero, as well as appreciate the challenges that Rose has faced in her life. They truly do make a lovely couple.
Of course the amazing cast of characters that populate the town are all there as well and it's always lovely getting a glimpse of people from previous books.
I ran the gamut of emotions in this novel... not many books can make me cry but this one did. Not to worry, I was smiling again shortly after but it was a deeply touching book. Teardrop Lane, indeed.
October 8, 2019
Reviewed by Jen
Book provided by NetGalley
I've said it before, but I love this series. Eternity Springs sounds like the perfect place for healing, rejuvenation, and of course to find love. This series is one of my go-to series when I need a pick me up. So, when I saw book nine had been released I grabbed it.
So, this story follows Hunt and Rose. Hunt first appeared in Dreamweaver Trail during a subplot involving glass blowing. Rose has been around since book two, Hummingbird Lake , which was her sister's story. Hunt moves to town to open a glass shop and to take care of his niece and nephews after his foster sister passes away. He feels that Eternity Springs is the perfect place to raise a family a heal. Rose has been in town for a few years to be closer to her sister and has taken over the role of town doctor. She's been taking care of the town and not herself. In the end, these two characters need each other. They aren't looking for love... or even particularly happy that they're attracted to each other since the timing doesn't seem right. But it is right.
This book just hit all my emotions. I found myself smiling and then bawling like a baby. I love when an author can just engage those feelings. And it helps that I was completely pulled into the story. Ms March threw in a couple twists and turns that just made the story that much more satisfying. As with all long running series, past characters show up and it was so nice to see them again.
Teardrop Lane was a wonderful addition to the Eternity Springs series. It easily is read as a standalone, but is only enhanced if you've read the series in order. I highly recommend this book and series to lovers of small town romances.
Book provided by NetGalley
I've said it before, but I love this series. Eternity Springs sounds like the perfect place for healing, rejuvenation, and of course to find love. This series is one of my go-to series when I need a pick me up. So, when I saw book nine had been released I grabbed it.
So, this story follows Hunt and Rose. Hunt first appeared in Dreamweaver Trail during a subplot involving glass blowing. Rose has been around since book two, Hummingbird Lake , which was her sister's story. Hunt moves to town to open a glass shop and to take care of his niece and nephews after his foster sister passes away. He feels that Eternity Springs is the perfect place to raise a family a heal. Rose has been in town for a few years to be closer to her sister and has taken over the role of town doctor. She's been taking care of the town and not herself. In the end, these two characters need each other. They aren't looking for love... or even particularly happy that they're attracted to each other since the timing doesn't seem right. But it is right.
This book just hit all my emotions. I found myself smiling and then bawling like a baby. I love when an author can just engage those feelings. And it helps that I was completely pulled into the story. Ms March threw in a couple twists and turns that just made the story that much more satisfying. As with all long running series, past characters show up and it was so nice to see them again.
Teardrop Lane was a wonderful addition to the Eternity Springs series. It easily is read as a standalone, but is only enhanced if you've read the series in order. I highly recommend this book and series to lovers of small town romances.
January 22, 2015
Original review can be found at http://kristineandterri.blogspot.ca/2...
3.5 stars
I received an advanced readers copy from Ballantine Books via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
Teardrop Lane is the ninth book in the Eternity Springs series by Emily March. I haven't had the opportunity to read all of the books but I did read Dreamweaver Trail, the one that comes right before it. This book can be read as a stand alone but you will understand all of the secondary characters a lot better by reading the previous stories.
I think I enjoyed this one a little more than the last one in the series. Cicero was first introduced in Dreamweaver Trail and gets his own story in Teardrop Lane. I must admit that I was a little unsure before I started reading because I wasn't a huge fan of his. It's amazing how your opinion can change once you get to know a character. I really liked him in this instalment.
This story follows the typical formula of a good romance. Both Cicero and Rose have pasts that haunt them, both are fiercely independent, both have secrets and both are not looking for anything serious. With the unexpected addition of Cicero's young nieces and nephews there are many complications and twists to the plot that keep the pages turning. I really liked the story line where the children were concerned. It made it more than just a typical romance and provided more depth.
As I mentioned in my review for the last book I again have to say something about the community of Eternity Springs. It isn't just a setting but a character in itself. I loved reading about it and loved the closeness and sense of community between all of the residents. I could really picture myself there and loving it.
Teardrop Lane was a solid read that I am glad that I got the opportunity to read. I can't wait to see who the next instalment will be about!
3.5 stars
I received an advanced readers copy from Ballantine Books via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
Teardrop Lane is the ninth book in the Eternity Springs series by Emily March. I haven't had the opportunity to read all of the books but I did read Dreamweaver Trail, the one that comes right before it. This book can be read as a stand alone but you will understand all of the secondary characters a lot better by reading the previous stories.
I think I enjoyed this one a little more than the last one in the series. Cicero was first introduced in Dreamweaver Trail and gets his own story in Teardrop Lane. I must admit that I was a little unsure before I started reading because I wasn't a huge fan of his. It's amazing how your opinion can change once you get to know a character. I really liked him in this instalment.
This story follows the typical formula of a good romance. Both Cicero and Rose have pasts that haunt them, both are fiercely independent, both have secrets and both are not looking for anything serious. With the unexpected addition of Cicero's young nieces and nephews there are many complications and twists to the plot that keep the pages turning. I really liked the story line where the children were concerned. It made it more than just a typical romance and provided more depth.
As I mentioned in my review for the last book I again have to say something about the community of Eternity Springs. It isn't just a setting but a character in itself. I loved reading about it and loved the closeness and sense of community between all of the residents. I could really picture myself there and loving it.
Teardrop Lane was a solid read that I am glad that I got the opportunity to read. I can't wait to see who the next instalment will be about!
January 23, 2015
I absolutely adore the Eternity Springs series and this book is one of the best. Town doctor Rose Anderson always appears happy and carefree but underneath is a sadness that weighs heavy on her heart. She's convinced she will live her life without the one thing she wants most in life. Eccentric artist Hunt Cicero never expected his life would come to this. Having lost his sister and now trying to figure out what to do with her four children, he's lost!
These two characters are perfect for each other and their story is one that will stay with you long after the last page. I highly recommend this one.
These two characters are perfect for each other and their story is one that will stay with you long after the last page. I highly recommend this one.
February 4, 2015
Ms March has a wonderful series set in Eternity Springs, and the various books in this series are well-done.
This latest one in the series is beyond superb. It's an incredibly passionate experience. The characters come to life and the story line has so many real-life issues that it's almost impossible to put down.
WOW! What an emotional rollercoaster this book is.
This latest one in the series is beyond superb. It's an incredibly passionate experience. The characters come to life and the story line has so many real-life issues that it's almost impossible to put down.
WOW! What an emotional rollercoaster this book is.
October 6, 2017
This is the story of Dr. Rose Anderson and glass artist Hunt Cicero. These are two people who have been hurt in the past and are afraid to reach out and grab happiness. The book was a quick easy read.
October 3, 2016
I am slowly making my way through this series. I love the small community of Eternity Springs and the people who reside there. One of those people is Dr. Rose Anderson who runs the clinic in town. Her sister, Sage, lives here, so after a bad break up of her marriage, Rose decides to move closer to her younger sibling.
Hunter Cicero is a glass artist. He has his own studio to work in but is in the process of opening his own shop in Eternity Springs in order to sell his work to the busy tourist trade coming through town every year. Hunter grew up in foster homes, some good, some not so good. He still carries the mental, emotional, and physical scars of having an addict for a mother in addition to the not so good foster parents. As a result, he considers himself a wanderer. He's not looking to settle down, doesn't intend to have kids, and up to now, has focused solely on his work. Oh, he's had his share of women but he lets them know up front that he doesn't do serious.
Jayne was in a lot of the same foster families as Hunter. She was three years younger but for some reason the social worker kept pairing them up. As a result, she and Hunter became very close. Brother and sister close. However, Jayne was a poor judge of character and didn't possess a lot of common sense. She ends up having four kids, all with different men who don't stick around for long. When Jayne is diagnosed with cancer, Hunter does all he can to help her. When she dies, he's devastated. He ends up taking the kids until the legalities are worked out and they go to live with the couple Jayne designated as guardians in her will. It's while he has the kids that he first meets and becomes interested in Rose.
At first, Rose does her best to ignore the signals Hunter is sending her way. She's aware of his reputation with women and doesn't want to end up as another notch on the guy's bedpost. They start out just sitting with one another at dinner. (Funny how they keep showing up at the same place to eat every night. ) And while Hunter asks her out, she keeps refusing, until one night when they attend the same party and Rose decides she's tired of saying no.
Their relationship isn't easy. Hunter isn't used to letting people in so Rose takes some getting used to. She's penetrated most of his defenses and has slowly worked her way into his heart. They're taking their time, getting to know each other more when Hunter gets a call that changes everything. The young couple who have Jayne's kids have found out they're pregnant and suddenly Jayne's brood is too much to handle. They are going to turn the kids over to the foster care system which means possibly splitting the kids up. Hunter is livid. How can someone just decide to throw their kids away without any consequences? They made a commitment to Jayne, promised her they would always be there for them. It's more than he can fathom. Of course, after much soul searching, Hunter decides to take them. He's worried about his relationship with Rose though. He doesn't want to lose her but isn't sure what she'll think about taking on a ready made family all of a sudden. It's then that Rose confesses that she once had cancer and is unable to bear children of her own. This sounds like a good place to end the story, right? Unfortunately, it's not as simple as it sounds. Even though the kids come to live with Hunter, there are a few bumps along the way that they have to overcome before they can have their happily ever after.
I really enjoyed the way the author played this out. Hunter's sister dies of cancer while Rose, so far, is a cancer survivor. Rose is unable to have children. Hunter comes with a readymade family. In the midst of everything you have these four adorable orphans who desperately need someone to love and care for them. Not to mention Hunter's and Rose's love story, their work, and the wonderful people of Eternity Springs.
This was very well written. The author has a special way of making you feel a connection to the main characters. A couple of times I was almost brought to the point of tears. While you can read this as a stand alone, I recommend you start at the beginning of the series and work your way through. Believe me, it's well worth your time to do so. That way you will have met a lot of the town folks and you'll understand better where everyone is coming from. Now I'm on to the next installment.
Hunter Cicero is a glass artist. He has his own studio to work in but is in the process of opening his own shop in Eternity Springs in order to sell his work to the busy tourist trade coming through town every year. Hunter grew up in foster homes, some good, some not so good. He still carries the mental, emotional, and physical scars of having an addict for a mother in addition to the not so good foster parents. As a result, he considers himself a wanderer. He's not looking to settle down, doesn't intend to have kids, and up to now, has focused solely on his work. Oh, he's had his share of women but he lets them know up front that he doesn't do serious.
Jayne was in a lot of the same foster families as Hunter. She was three years younger but for some reason the social worker kept pairing them up. As a result, she and Hunter became very close. Brother and sister close. However, Jayne was a poor judge of character and didn't possess a lot of common sense. She ends up having four kids, all with different men who don't stick around for long. When Jayne is diagnosed with cancer, Hunter does all he can to help her. When she dies, he's devastated. He ends up taking the kids until the legalities are worked out and they go to live with the couple Jayne designated as guardians in her will. It's while he has the kids that he first meets and becomes interested in Rose.
At first, Rose does her best to ignore the signals Hunter is sending her way. She's aware of his reputation with women and doesn't want to end up as another notch on the guy's bedpost. They start out just sitting with one another at dinner. (Funny how they keep showing up at the same place to eat every night. ) And while Hunter asks her out, she keeps refusing, until one night when they attend the same party and Rose decides she's tired of saying no.
Their relationship isn't easy. Hunter isn't used to letting people in so Rose takes some getting used to. She's penetrated most of his defenses and has slowly worked her way into his heart. They're taking their time, getting to know each other more when Hunter gets a call that changes everything. The young couple who have Jayne's kids have found out they're pregnant and suddenly Jayne's brood is too much to handle. They are going to turn the kids over to the foster care system which means possibly splitting the kids up. Hunter is livid. How can someone just decide to throw their kids away without any consequences? They made a commitment to Jayne, promised her they would always be there for them. It's more than he can fathom. Of course, after much soul searching, Hunter decides to take them. He's worried about his relationship with Rose though. He doesn't want to lose her but isn't sure what she'll think about taking on a ready made family all of a sudden. It's then that Rose confesses that she once had cancer and is unable to bear children of her own. This sounds like a good place to end the story, right? Unfortunately, it's not as simple as it sounds. Even though the kids come to live with Hunter, there are a few bumps along the way that they have to overcome before they can have their happily ever after.
I really enjoyed the way the author played this out. Hunter's sister dies of cancer while Rose, so far, is a cancer survivor. Rose is unable to have children. Hunter comes with a readymade family. In the midst of everything you have these four adorable orphans who desperately need someone to love and care for them. Not to mention Hunter's and Rose's love story, their work, and the wonderful people of Eternity Springs.
This was very well written. The author has a special way of making you feel a connection to the main characters. A couple of times I was almost brought to the point of tears. While you can read this as a stand alone, I recommend you start at the beginning of the series and work your way through. Believe me, it's well worth your time to do so. That way you will have met a lot of the town folks and you'll understand better where everyone is coming from. Now I'm on to the next installment.
December 27, 2023
For physician Rose Anderson, she is good at her job and loves her town of Eternity Springs but she can’t hid the shadows that lurk in her eyes. Heartbreak has reinforced her belief that marriage and a family is not going to happen for her so she hides behind a cheerful personality and capable professionalism. But when sexy, temperamental artist Hunt Cicero drops into her world, well let’s just say he turns Rose safe world into something that is full of passion and desire.
When Hunt meets Rose, he is trying to stay one step of doctor bills from his sister’s illness and help take care of her orphaned children. But Rose draws him like no other woman has and with her maternal instincts and warm personality, She helps Hunt navigate the world of parenting even as they both try to not fall in love. But as the healing magic of Eternity Springs winds itself around these two, can Hunt and Rose try to believe in the power of that love and build upon it or will it blow away in the wind?
In Eternity Springs, author Emily March has created a place where the reader can just fall in love with everyone there plus get caught up in the fabulous place this author has created. I fell in love with this series right from the first book, Angel’s Peak, and each time a new one is out, I am racing to read it. For me, opening a new Eternity Springs novel is akin to coming home after a long time away. You find yourself revisiting favorite characters and places, meeting some new faces and getting caught up with all the residents that make this small Colorado town so delightful. Now if only I could go visit this place in real life!
Rose and Hunt are two characters we met in earlier books and I love how these two just are perfect for one another. Hunt is passionate, brooding artist that brings something out of Rose that she hasn’t felt in a long time. Rose is dedicated and determined but longs for something more in her life. These two are so perfect for one another it’s delightful to read. I love seeing how Rose tamed Hunt and how Hunt gave Rose that feeling of passion and wildness that just lurked under her skin. These two were quite combustible and the scenes together were choke full of sparks that had me wondering if my book was going to go up in flames. The secondary characters are great and keep the story moving along smoothly as they kept my attention as I caught up on my favorites and learned about some of the new ones in town. The characters are what bring makes this series so enjoyable. From Celeste, who is the town’s ‘angel’ to the many other characters that just stole my heart, I found that this series just continues to get better and better with each installment. Now I am waiting with bated breath to see where the author goes next for these beloved characters and this quirky, delightful town that steals my heart each and every time I open one of these books.
TEARDROP LANE is a wonderful story of two lost people who find one another and find what they didn’t know they needed. As they fall in love in a town that believes in the power of love in all its forms, transforms these two in the process of the story, the reader is taken on a journey alongside Rose and Hunt as they face their inner demons and find the strength to defeat them as they move ahead in life. With each page, you can not help but root for this couple to find their own happy ever after as they overcome whatever life threw at them. Now all I can ask Ms. March is….What are you planning next for Eternity Springs? If you love small town stories that are filled with heart, populated with amazing characters and show the power of love in all its forms, then you will definitely need to pick up this series in a New York minute. I suggest reading from the beginning and go from there to get a sense of the town and its amazing characters right from the beginning.
This is an objective review and not an endorsement
When Hunt meets Rose, he is trying to stay one step of doctor bills from his sister’s illness and help take care of her orphaned children. But Rose draws him like no other woman has and with her maternal instincts and warm personality, She helps Hunt navigate the world of parenting even as they both try to not fall in love. But as the healing magic of Eternity Springs winds itself around these two, can Hunt and Rose try to believe in the power of that love and build upon it or will it blow away in the wind?
In Eternity Springs, author Emily March has created a place where the reader can just fall in love with everyone there plus get caught up in the fabulous place this author has created. I fell in love with this series right from the first book, Angel’s Peak, and each time a new one is out, I am racing to read it. For me, opening a new Eternity Springs novel is akin to coming home after a long time away. You find yourself revisiting favorite characters and places, meeting some new faces and getting caught up with all the residents that make this small Colorado town so delightful. Now if only I could go visit this place in real life!
Rose and Hunt are two characters we met in earlier books and I love how these two just are perfect for one another. Hunt is passionate, brooding artist that brings something out of Rose that she hasn’t felt in a long time. Rose is dedicated and determined but longs for something more in her life. These two are so perfect for one another it’s delightful to read. I love seeing how Rose tamed Hunt and how Hunt gave Rose that feeling of passion and wildness that just lurked under her skin. These two were quite combustible and the scenes together were choke full of sparks that had me wondering if my book was going to go up in flames. The secondary characters are great and keep the story moving along smoothly as they kept my attention as I caught up on my favorites and learned about some of the new ones in town. The characters are what bring makes this series so enjoyable. From Celeste, who is the town’s ‘angel’ to the many other characters that just stole my heart, I found that this series just continues to get better and better with each installment. Now I am waiting with bated breath to see where the author goes next for these beloved characters and this quirky, delightful town that steals my heart each and every time I open one of these books.
TEARDROP LANE is a wonderful story of two lost people who find one another and find what they didn’t know they needed. As they fall in love in a town that believes in the power of love in all its forms, transforms these two in the process of the story, the reader is taken on a journey alongside Rose and Hunt as they face their inner demons and find the strength to defeat them as they move ahead in life. With each page, you can not help but root for this couple to find their own happy ever after as they overcome whatever life threw at them. Now all I can ask Ms. March is….What are you planning next for Eternity Springs? If you love small town stories that are filled with heart, populated with amazing characters and show the power of love in all its forms, then you will definitely need to pick up this series in a New York minute. I suggest reading from the beginning and go from there to get a sense of the town and its amazing characters right from the beginning.
This is an objective review and not an endorsement
September 1, 2015
ARC REVIEW: 1/15
Book #9 in Emily March's Eternity Springs Series, Teardrop Lane is a wonderful read. I came in late to this series but how Emily March writes each book can be read as a stand alone. Emily March and Eternity Springs is another exception to my no books that make me cry rule for the reason that it's a good kinda cry. The emotional turmoil the characters go through is believable and heart felt and really touches you... in a good way. I love the characters all of them! The introduction to Hunter Cicero in the last book was just a tease to the man he is in this book. Doctor Delicious aka Rosemary Anderson is a beautifully complex and loveable character.
Cicero moved from his beautiful island to Galveston, Texas in order to help his sister take care of her four children while she battles cancer. His nieces and nephews are little hell raisers, a rambunctious bunch and the boys constantly getting into trouble. But things change when unexpectedly his sister catches a virus and with her system being weak from her cancer treatment she dies. The four children all with different fathers were left in the care of the youngest aunt and uncle on her father's side. Cicero not being blood related was just asked for financial support and occasional babysitting. Cicero can finally move up to Eternity Springs to oversee the workshop and glass store he is opening with Gabi. Unbeknownst to Cicero, Gabi entered him in a fellowship for artist of different mediums with the chance to win over a quarter of a million dollars and since he was left to take care of his sisters doctor bills and the financial responsibility for four children he doesn't get to upset.
Dr. Rose Anderson is satisfied with her life she doesn't need a man in her life but when the newest resident of Eternity Springs shows interest and her own heart goes pitter patter and the sight of him she gives in and with each new day she sees so much more to him than anyone else he lets see. Rose tries to keep her past from him but past heartbreak and her secrets must be told. The relationship dynamic changes when suddenly the guardians of Cicero's nephews and nieces change their minds about keeping the kids and the only acceptable option is Cicero taking them. With some adjusting they thrive as a family. Rose is a cancer survivor and is scared of what she will put Cicero and the kids when she finds a lump in her breast. After an argument her and Cicero are stronger than ever. Once again the tears fall when the flaky guardians change their minds again and want the kids back Cicero and Rose would do anything to keep them.
SECOND READING: personal copy 9/15
My feelings and love for this book have not changed. Cicero is still the best man for the job, whether it's as a glass artist, lover to Rose, or father to those kiddos. and Misty still made me cry at the end.
Book #9 in Emily March's Eternity Springs Series, Teardrop Lane is a wonderful read. I came in late to this series but how Emily March writes each book can be read as a stand alone. Emily March and Eternity Springs is another exception to my no books that make me cry rule for the reason that it's a good kinda cry. The emotional turmoil the characters go through is believable and heart felt and really touches you... in a good way. I love the characters all of them! The introduction to Hunter Cicero in the last book was just a tease to the man he is in this book. Doctor Delicious aka Rosemary Anderson is a beautifully complex and loveable character.
Cicero moved from his beautiful island to Galveston, Texas in order to help his sister take care of her four children while she battles cancer. His nieces and nephews are little hell raisers, a rambunctious bunch and the boys constantly getting into trouble. But things change when unexpectedly his sister catches a virus and with her system being weak from her cancer treatment she dies. The four children all with different fathers were left in the care of the youngest aunt and uncle on her father's side. Cicero not being blood related was just asked for financial support and occasional babysitting. Cicero can finally move up to Eternity Springs to oversee the workshop and glass store he is opening with Gabi. Unbeknownst to Cicero, Gabi entered him in a fellowship for artist of different mediums with the chance to win over a quarter of a million dollars and since he was left to take care of his sisters doctor bills and the financial responsibility for four children he doesn't get to upset.
Dr. Rose Anderson is satisfied with her life she doesn't need a man in her life but when the newest resident of Eternity Springs shows interest and her own heart goes pitter patter and the sight of him she gives in and with each new day she sees so much more to him than anyone else he lets see. Rose tries to keep her past from him but past heartbreak and her secrets must be told. The relationship dynamic changes when suddenly the guardians of Cicero's nephews and nieces change their minds about keeping the kids and the only acceptable option is Cicero taking them. With some adjusting they thrive as a family. Rose is a cancer survivor and is scared of what she will put Cicero and the kids when she finds a lump in her breast. After an argument her and Cicero are stronger than ever. Once again the tears fall when the flaky guardians change their minds again and want the kids back Cicero and Rose would do anything to keep them.
SECOND READING: personal copy 9/15
My feelings and love for this book have not changed. Cicero is still the best man for the job, whether it's as a glass artist, lover to Rose, or father to those kiddos. and Misty still made me cry at the end.
January 29, 2015
4.5 stars
Teardrop Lane by Emily March is #9 in her Eternity Springs series. I have followed this series with eager anticipation as each book has been published. Books that explore the story of healing and love for the two main characters.
Rose and Cicero had already been introduced in previous books so it was easy to pick up with their lives and those of their friends and relations. Both of them have stories from their childhood and early adult years that had wounded them. Yet they have grown into gifted, creative adults. Rose is a caring and competent physician, Cicero a gifted, passionate artist crafting exquisite works of art with glass blowing. He learns that Gabi Romano, his apprentice, has entered his work in a competition, that could see him winning a prestigious award, it he can come up with a piece of art that embodies a stanza of poetry form the poet Emily Dickinson about hope. This turns out to be a significant part of the story, providing many a crisis and numerous points of growth for Cicero.
The first half of the book moved slowly as the relationship between Rose and Cicero developed. I thought it was okay but I was a little disappointed - I was wanting a little more 'explosion'. Then at about half way through - wham, things picked up and I was fully hooked. There are challenges that confront both Cicero and Rose, things happen and their worst fears and anxieties are aroused. While there was fear and tension present, I loved how they managed to work their way through with challenging conversations that established trust and hope.
I loved the four children who come to stay with Cicero, those of his sister who died from cancer. She had left the custody to her dead husband's sister and husband. They had decided to put them in foster care because they were expecting their own first child and it was all too much. It might have been all to much for Cicero too, but he loved those children and all of Eternity Springs came out to support him as they do. Celeste had again her own little delightful input, and I had almost forgotten her usual last little act until it happened too for Rose and Cicero. So deserved.
When I had reached 99% of the story I guessed I was coming to that dreaded end. And it wasn't quite turning out as I had hoped. It was good - but not perfect for the characters and what my heart hoped for. However there were still surprises to be had in the 1%!
Another excellent, rewarding story about the characters of Eternity Springs.
Teardrop Lane by Emily March is #9 in her Eternity Springs series. I have followed this series with eager anticipation as each book has been published. Books that explore the story of healing and love for the two main characters.
Rose and Cicero had already been introduced in previous books so it was easy to pick up with their lives and those of their friends and relations. Both of them have stories from their childhood and early adult years that had wounded them. Yet they have grown into gifted, creative adults. Rose is a caring and competent physician, Cicero a gifted, passionate artist crafting exquisite works of art with glass blowing. He learns that Gabi Romano, his apprentice, has entered his work in a competition, that could see him winning a prestigious award, it he can come up with a piece of art that embodies a stanza of poetry form the poet Emily Dickinson about hope. This turns out to be a significant part of the story, providing many a crisis and numerous points of growth for Cicero.
The first half of the book moved slowly as the relationship between Rose and Cicero developed. I thought it was okay but I was a little disappointed - I was wanting a little more 'explosion'. Then at about half way through - wham, things picked up and I was fully hooked. There are challenges that confront both Cicero and Rose, things happen and their worst fears and anxieties are aroused. While there was fear and tension present, I loved how they managed to work their way through with challenging conversations that established trust and hope.
I loved the four children who come to stay with Cicero, those of his sister who died from cancer. She had left the custody to her dead husband's sister and husband. They had decided to put them in foster care because they were expecting their own first child and it was all too much. It might have been all to much for Cicero too, but he loved those children and all of Eternity Springs came out to support him as they do. Celeste had again her own little delightful input, and I had almost forgotten her usual last little act until it happened too for Rose and Cicero. So deserved.
When I had reached 99% of the story I guessed I was coming to that dreaded end. And it wasn't quite turning out as I had hoped. It was good - but not perfect for the characters and what my heart hoped for. However there were still surprises to be had in the 1%!
Another excellent, rewarding story about the characters of Eternity Springs.
July 1, 2018
THIS SUMMARY/REVIEW WAS COPIED FROM OTHER SOURCES AND IS USED ONLY AS A REMINDER OF WHAT THE BOOK WAS ABOUT FOR MY PERSONAL INTEREST. ANY PERSONAL NOTATIONS ARE FOR MY RECOLLECTION ONLY
**
The introduction to Hunter Cicero in the last book was just a tease to the man he is in this book. Doctor Delicious aka Rosemary Anderson is a beautifully complex and loveable character.
Cicero moved from his beautiful island to Galveston, Texas in order to help his sister take care of her four children while she battles cancer. His nieces and nephews are little hell raisers, a rambunctious bunch and the boys constantly getting into trouble. But things change when unexpectedly his sister catches a virus and with her system being weak from her cancer treatment she dies. The four children all with different fathers were left in the care of the youngest aunt and uncle on her father's side. Cicero not being blood related was just asked for financial support and occasional babysitting. Cicero can finally move up to Eternity Springs to oversee the workshop and glass store he is opening with Gabi. Unbeknownst to Cicero, Gabi entered him in a fellowship for artist of different mediums with the chance to win over a quarter of a million dollars and since he was left to take care of his sisters doctor bills and the financial responsibility for four children he doesn't get to upset.
Dr. Rose Anderson is satisfied with her life she doesn't need a man in her life but when the newest resident of Eternity Springs shows interest and her own heart goes pitter patter and the sight of him she gives in and with each new day she sees so much more to him than anyone else he lets see. Rose tries to keep her past from him but past heartbreak and her secrets must be told. The relationship dynamic changes when suddenly the guardians of Cicero's nephews and nieces change their minds about keeping the kids and the only acceptable option is Cicero taking them. With some adjusting they thrive as a family. Rose is a cancer survivor and is scared of what she will put Cicero and the kids when she finds a lump in her breast. After an argument her and Cicero are stronger than ever. Once again the tears fall when the flaky guardians change their minds again and want the kids back Cicero and Rose would do anything to keep them.
**
Hunt Cicero is the hero in his own novel but Ms. March delivers us a man who has been knocked down a peg or two.
He has been made the very reluctant guardian of his foster sister's children and viola! we finally find some people who aren't in awe of him. It's rather comical witnessing Cicero deal with such a rambunctious and rowdy crew of kids who could care less who he is and treat him accordingly. Cicero certainly learns a thing or two along the way from them and it serves him well. Of course, you can't tell him that, he's too busy dealing with finding a more permanent guardian for them because there is no way his artistic life is going to be messed up by caring for the hellions forever, it would mess up his art career!
Of course when you have such busy kids you know there's going to be a scrape or two to be had so enter Dr. Rose Anderson. A woman with so much to give and no one to give it to. Deep hurts are hidden, though not well, in this loving woman and she is an easy fit to help Cicero out with the children until life gets taken care of and he can finally ship them off to a home that is a better fit for them. Along the way a relationship sparks and events take off from there.
Things never quite work out the way people think it will in Eternity Springs, but they always work out for the best. This story is no exception. In the midst of these pages I was able to actually come to like and understand Cicero, as well as appreciate the challenges that Rose has faced in her life. They truly do make a lovely couple.
**
I love the small community of Eternity Springs and the people who reside there. One of those people is Dr. Rose Anderson who runs the clinic in town. Her sister, Sage, lives here, so after a bad break up of her marriage, Rose decides to move closer to her younger sibling.
Hunter Cicero is a glass artist. He has his own studio to work in but is in the process of opening his own shop in Eternity Springs in order to sell his work to the busy tourist trade coming through town every year. Hunter grew up in foster homes, some good, some not so good. He still carries the mental, emotional, and physical scars of having an addict for a mother in addition to the not so good foster parents. As a result, he considers himself a wanderer. He's not looking to settle down, doesn't intend to have kids, and up to now, has focused solely on his work. Oh, he's had his share of women but he lets them know up front that he doesn't do serious.
Jayne was in a lot of the same foster families as Hunter. She was three years younger but for some reason the social worker kept pairing them up. As a result, she and Hunter became very close. Brother and sister close. However, Jayne was a poor judge of character and didn't possess a lot of common sense. She ends up having four kids, all with different men who don't stick around for long. When Jayne is diagnosed with cancer, Hunter does all he can to help her. When she dies, he's devastated. He ends up taking the kids until the legalities are worked out and they go to live with the couple Jayne designated as guardians in her will. It's while he has the kids that he first meets and becomes interested in Rose.
At first, Rose does her best to ignore the signals Hunter is sending her way. She's aware of his reputation with women and doesn't want to end up as another notch on the guy's bedpost. They start out just sitting with one another at dinner. (Funny how they keep showing up at the same place to eat every night. ) And while Hunter asks her out, she keeps refusing, until one night when they attend the same party and Rose decides she's tired of saying no.
Their relationship isn't easy. Hunter isn't used to letting people in so Rose takes some getting used to. She's penetrated most of his defenses and has slowly worked her way into his heart. They're taking their time, getting to know each other more when Hunter gets a call that changes everything. The young couple who have Jayne's kids have found out they're pregnant and suddenly Jayne's brood is too much to handle. They are going to turn the kids over to the foster care system which means possibly splitting the kids up. Hunter is livid. How can someone just decide to throw their kids away without any consequences? They made a commitment to Jayne, promised her they would always be there for them. It's more than he can fathom. Of course, after much soul searching, Hunter decides to take them. He's worried about his relationship with Rose though. He doesn't want to lose her but isn't sure what she'll think about taking on a ready made family all of a sudden. It's then that Rose confesses that she once had cancer and is unable to bear children of her own. This sounds like a good place to end the story, right? Unfortunately, it's not as simple as it sounds. Even though the kids come to live with Hunter, there are a few bumps along the way that they have to overcome before they can have their happily ever after.
**
The introduction to Hunter Cicero in the last book was just a tease to the man he is in this book. Doctor Delicious aka Rosemary Anderson is a beautifully complex and loveable character.
Cicero moved from his beautiful island to Galveston, Texas in order to help his sister take care of her four children while she battles cancer. His nieces and nephews are little hell raisers, a rambunctious bunch and the boys constantly getting into trouble. But things change when unexpectedly his sister catches a virus and with her system being weak from her cancer treatment she dies. The four children all with different fathers were left in the care of the youngest aunt and uncle on her father's side. Cicero not being blood related was just asked for financial support and occasional babysitting. Cicero can finally move up to Eternity Springs to oversee the workshop and glass store he is opening with Gabi. Unbeknownst to Cicero, Gabi entered him in a fellowship for artist of different mediums with the chance to win over a quarter of a million dollars and since he was left to take care of his sisters doctor bills and the financial responsibility for four children he doesn't get to upset.
Dr. Rose Anderson is satisfied with her life she doesn't need a man in her life but when the newest resident of Eternity Springs shows interest and her own heart goes pitter patter and the sight of him she gives in and with each new day she sees so much more to him than anyone else he lets see. Rose tries to keep her past from him but past heartbreak and her secrets must be told. The relationship dynamic changes when suddenly the guardians of Cicero's nephews and nieces change their minds about keeping the kids and the only acceptable option is Cicero taking them. With some adjusting they thrive as a family. Rose is a cancer survivor and is scared of what she will put Cicero and the kids when she finds a lump in her breast. After an argument her and Cicero are stronger than ever. Once again the tears fall when the flaky guardians change their minds again and want the kids back Cicero and Rose would do anything to keep them.
**
Hunt Cicero is the hero in his own novel but Ms. March delivers us a man who has been knocked down a peg or two.
He has been made the very reluctant guardian of his foster sister's children and viola! we finally find some people who aren't in awe of him. It's rather comical witnessing Cicero deal with such a rambunctious and rowdy crew of kids who could care less who he is and treat him accordingly. Cicero certainly learns a thing or two along the way from them and it serves him well. Of course, you can't tell him that, he's too busy dealing with finding a more permanent guardian for them because there is no way his artistic life is going to be messed up by caring for the hellions forever, it would mess up his art career!
Of course when you have such busy kids you know there's going to be a scrape or two to be had so enter Dr. Rose Anderson. A woman with so much to give and no one to give it to. Deep hurts are hidden, though not well, in this loving woman and she is an easy fit to help Cicero out with the children until life gets taken care of and he can finally ship them off to a home that is a better fit for them. Along the way a relationship sparks and events take off from there.
Things never quite work out the way people think it will in Eternity Springs, but they always work out for the best. This story is no exception. In the midst of these pages I was able to actually come to like and understand Cicero, as well as appreciate the challenges that Rose has faced in her life. They truly do make a lovely couple.
**
I love the small community of Eternity Springs and the people who reside there. One of those people is Dr. Rose Anderson who runs the clinic in town. Her sister, Sage, lives here, so after a bad break up of her marriage, Rose decides to move closer to her younger sibling.
Hunter Cicero is a glass artist. He has his own studio to work in but is in the process of opening his own shop in Eternity Springs in order to sell his work to the busy tourist trade coming through town every year. Hunter grew up in foster homes, some good, some not so good. He still carries the mental, emotional, and physical scars of having an addict for a mother in addition to the not so good foster parents. As a result, he considers himself a wanderer. He's not looking to settle down, doesn't intend to have kids, and up to now, has focused solely on his work. Oh, he's had his share of women but he lets them know up front that he doesn't do serious.
Jayne was in a lot of the same foster families as Hunter. She was three years younger but for some reason the social worker kept pairing them up. As a result, she and Hunter became very close. Brother and sister close. However, Jayne was a poor judge of character and didn't possess a lot of common sense. She ends up having four kids, all with different men who don't stick around for long. When Jayne is diagnosed with cancer, Hunter does all he can to help her. When she dies, he's devastated. He ends up taking the kids until the legalities are worked out and they go to live with the couple Jayne designated as guardians in her will. It's while he has the kids that he first meets and becomes interested in Rose.
At first, Rose does her best to ignore the signals Hunter is sending her way. She's aware of his reputation with women and doesn't want to end up as another notch on the guy's bedpost. They start out just sitting with one another at dinner. (Funny how they keep showing up at the same place to eat every night. ) And while Hunter asks her out, she keeps refusing, until one night when they attend the same party and Rose decides she's tired of saying no.
Their relationship isn't easy. Hunter isn't used to letting people in so Rose takes some getting used to. She's penetrated most of his defenses and has slowly worked her way into his heart. They're taking their time, getting to know each other more when Hunter gets a call that changes everything. The young couple who have Jayne's kids have found out they're pregnant and suddenly Jayne's brood is too much to handle. They are going to turn the kids over to the foster care system which means possibly splitting the kids up. Hunter is livid. How can someone just decide to throw their kids away without any consequences? They made a commitment to Jayne, promised her they would always be there for them. It's more than he can fathom. Of course, after much soul searching, Hunter decides to take them. He's worried about his relationship with Rose though. He doesn't want to lose her but isn't sure what she'll think about taking on a ready made family all of a sudden. It's then that Rose confesses that she once had cancer and is unable to bear children of her own. This sounds like a good place to end the story, right? Unfortunately, it's not as simple as it sounds. Even though the kids come to live with Hunter, there are a few bumps along the way that they have to overcome before they can have their happily ever after.
February 1, 2015
Truly amazing
Once again Emily March takes us back to Eternity Springs.
This story is about four young children who have lost their mother. They spend some time with their uncle in Eternity Springs before going to live with the people who promised their mother they would care for them.
Hunter Cicero is the uncle. Through a mishap, he meets Dr. Rose who cares for one of his nephews when he breaks his arm.
When the kids move on, Cicero discovers he wants to get to know Dr. Rose. As they become friends, he also learns that his former apprentice has nominated him for a prestigious award and he is a finalist. He must now use his art of visualising to create a magnificent piece of work based on a poem. When his creativity escapes him, he takes Dr. Rose to the island where he lived prior to his sister becoming ill for a friends party and recovers his love of glass blowing.
On the way back to Eternity Springs, they stop in Texas to see the kids and find that their custodial parents have decided not to keep them. He makes the difficult decision that they will move to Eternity Springs to live with him.
This story is the healing journey of the children, their Uncle Hunk who suffers still about his own childhood, and Dr. Rose who experienced being left by her fiance when she was diagnosed with cancer and could not have children of her own.
The love they find as a family will bring you to tears when they are almost torn apart in the end.
Once again Emily March takes us back to Eternity Springs.
This story is about four young children who have lost their mother. They spend some time with their uncle in Eternity Springs before going to live with the people who promised their mother they would care for them.
Hunter Cicero is the uncle. Through a mishap, he meets Dr. Rose who cares for one of his nephews when he breaks his arm.
When the kids move on, Cicero discovers he wants to get to know Dr. Rose. As they become friends, he also learns that his former apprentice has nominated him for a prestigious award and he is a finalist. He must now use his art of visualising to create a magnificent piece of work based on a poem. When his creativity escapes him, he takes Dr. Rose to the island where he lived prior to his sister becoming ill for a friends party and recovers his love of glass blowing.
On the way back to Eternity Springs, they stop in Texas to see the kids and find that their custodial parents have decided not to keep them. He makes the difficult decision that they will move to Eternity Springs to live with him.
This story is the healing journey of the children, their Uncle Hunk who suffers still about his own childhood, and Dr. Rose who experienced being left by her fiance when she was diagnosed with cancer and could not have children of her own.
The love they find as a family will bring you to tears when they are almost torn apart in the end.
February 3, 2015
With each installment in this series I think, ok, I can't love another book, this is the best one, period. And every time I love the next one! Teardrop Lane is no exception. This is Rose and Cicero's story. He is a talented artist, bachelor for life and uncle to four children who have lost their mother to cancer. She is a doctor, cancer survivor and big sister to Sage. As with all of the other books the tears will flow and then you will laugh out loud at some of the names Ms. March came up with for a brood of children. One thing is for sure, you will enjoy this visit to Eternity Springs just as much as the first one. I never want this series to end, each new character just slips right into your heart and joins the others who are already there.
February 2, 2015
I've been looking forward to reading Rose's story since I read Sage's. Admittedly, I really wasn't a big fan of hers then, but I was so intrigued by this woman, I truly wanted to learn what she had to endure in the past to be the woman she is now. I'm so glad I finally got to read her story, and Hunter's story as well (I kinda skip around in this series so I'm not familiar with how Hunt was presented in the other books). My heart broke into pieces, getting to know Uncle Hunt and Doctor Mom and their own crazy, lovable kids and seeing what they have to fight for in order to be happy. My heart was happy to see the hurts have started to heal and to learn that life, well, it really is a blend of Dickinson and Tennyson, and yes, even Dr. Seuss.
December 15, 2020
I love this whole series and I especially loved Teardrop Lane. I have been waiting for Rose's story. When Cicero was first introduced in Dreamweaver Trail, I thought he was very shallow. and egotistical. I was wrong. He has such a big, loving heart. He didn't realize how much he needed Rose and the children. Rose needed Cicero just as much. Great story.
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February 1, 2015Beautiful! Breathtaking! Best yet!
Oh how I have missed Celeste Blessing. Just when I think this series cannot get any better, Emily March does it again! This was the best yet! Such a beautiful story. Now I have to wait for the next one!
Oh how I have missed Celeste Blessing. Just when I think this series cannot get any better, Emily March does it again! This was the best yet! Such a beautiful story. Now I have to wait for the next one!
October 4, 2014
Review to follow
October 9, 2014
I was given the opportunity to read "Teardrop Lane" on Edelweiss and will soon provide a review here. Thanks!
October 19, 2014
Review coming soon on puretextuality.com
March 17, 2021
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June 7, 2022
#9 in the Eternity Springs series
This book hit the spot for me. I hadn't expected to love it as much as I did. Having met Cicero previously (in Flynn and Gabi's book), I thought he was just OK, but he turned out to be so much more. He's the master glass artist from Bella Vita Isle who taught Gabi the trade, and he has agreed to open a studio and retail shop in Eternity Springs. After the recent death of his sister, he also brings with him her 4 young children to raise. When he meets Rose Anderson, he's immediately attracted to her. She's always been kind of an aloof character, avoiding relationships and keeping herself professional, but she's decided to live her life a little more fully, and Cicero is part of that. I loved that they worked together to build a family, learning to love each other while also providing a stable base for these motherless kids. They both make mistakes (which made them more human), but they support each other and continue to come together to create a strong life together. At first glance, they don't seem like they go together, but at their cores they're very much alike. They both feel very deeply, both yearning for families for different reasons. And Rose's solid personality suits Hunt's fiery attitude very well. And he turns out to be a dependable parental figure as well. Very heart-warming, plenty of visits from previous characters, and some interesting information about the artistic process and glassblowing in particular. Celeste provided some of her insights, but it was minimal, so it didn't take the focus off Rose (Dr. Mom) and Hunt (Uncle Hunk).
This book hit the spot for me. I hadn't expected to love it as much as I did. Having met Cicero previously (in Flynn and Gabi's book), I thought he was just OK, but he turned out to be so much more. He's the master glass artist from Bella Vita Isle who taught Gabi the trade, and he has agreed to open a studio and retail shop in Eternity Springs. After the recent death of his sister, he also brings with him her 4 young children to raise. When he meets Rose Anderson, he's immediately attracted to her. She's always been kind of an aloof character, avoiding relationships and keeping herself professional, but she's decided to live her life a little more fully, and Cicero is part of that. I loved that they worked together to build a family, learning to love each other while also providing a stable base for these motherless kids. They both make mistakes (which made them more human), but they support each other and continue to come together to create a strong life together. At first glance, they don't seem like they go together, but at their cores they're very much alike. They both feel very deeply, both yearning for families for different reasons. And Rose's solid personality suits Hunt's fiery attitude very well. And he turns out to be a dependable parental figure as well. Very heart-warming, plenty of visits from previous characters, and some interesting information about the artistic process and glassblowing in particular. Celeste provided some of her insights, but it was minimal, so it didn't take the focus off Rose (Dr. Mom) and Hunt (Uncle Hunk).
December 15, 2019
Another wonderful book in the Eternity Springs series by Emily March. I know these characters are not real but their emotions are and that is where this author is so good at her job. Rose Anderson had come to Eternity Springs to be with her sister Sage and found a home of her own. Her past experience with love had hurt her terribly but she was open and really wanted to live her life among all these great friends. On the other hand, Hunt Cicero was an artist and he had traveled all over the world. He came to Eternity Springs because one of his assistants returned here to be with her family and had told him about the healing powers of this town. Hunt had lost his sister to cancer who had left four children behind and he did not deal with kids very well. His sister had asked her youngest child's aunt and uncle to care for the children if anything ever happened to her and as a young person, she succumbed to cancer. Hunt was prepared to go on with his life helping financially with the kids and visiting when he was in town but things do not always go as you plan. The aunt and uncle decided that the kids were too much for them and suggested they go into foster homes but Hunt would not let that happened so that was the reason he was in Eternity Springs with four children, ages from 2 to 9.
The healing powers of Eternity Springs surrounded him and the kids and brought him Dr. Rose Anderson who loved these kids as much as he did. This is a great story of how people are there for you even when you least expect it and how friendship and love conquers all.
The healing powers of Eternity Springs surrounded him and the kids and brought him Dr. Rose Anderson who loved these kids as much as he did. This is a great story of how people are there for you even when you least expect it and how friendship and love conquers all.
April 2, 2018
This book follows shortly after Dreamweaver Trail ended. Cicero left paradise to come to Texas to the aid of his "sister of the heart", Jayne, who is fight cancer. Jayne is a single mother of four. Bu tit is not the cancer her that kills her, but an infection that she contracts in the hospital. Jayne's best friend Amy and her husband, promised to care for the four children and Cicero had taken on the obligation of paying for the treatments and then the upkeep of the kids. When he brings the kids to Eternity Springs he sets his eyes on Dr Rose Anderson. Despite his current dislike for doctors, he feels a visceral response that she is meant to be his, something he has never felt for another woman, but after being betrayed by her fiancee and father, Rose does not trust men. Having reconciled with her sister, Sage, she is content to live her life in Eternity Springs, with her sister's family and the friends she has made there. There is turbulence ahead for Cicero, Rose and the four "terrors", but in the imaginary town of Eternity Springs, everyone eventually gets their HEA.
June 3, 2024
Going into this book I wasn't expecting much honestly... The writing is unfortunately the only good thing about the book. Everything else was average or bad sorry... Besides, some thoughts the MCs had irked me because of their gender biases. And I'm talking about "He is a man, of course he reacts this way, she is a girl of course she dreamt of a big wedding" type of stereotypes.
Moreover, the MMC is a playboy/one-night stand type of guy until he meets the FMC and honestly very rare are the authors that make that sudden change of mentality believable to me. I bet you guessed by now, EM isn't one of them...
The problem of this book is that some plots and events had potential but I just felt like EM had multiple scenes forced into the book idk... The romance felt weird and I can't even categorize the book as fiction 🤷🏽♀️
Well I guess that this book has its audience and it's clearly not me !
November 26, 2019
Dr. Rose Anderson has many regrets, including giving her daughter up for adoption as a teenager and then being unable to have more children thanks to Cancer. Hunter Cicero doesn't like doctors after helping his "sister" Jane go through unsuccessful treatment of her Cancer. Recently moved to Eternity Springs to be nearer his four nieces and nephews, Hunt and Rose are quickly attracted to each other. When the paternal aunt and uncle of the youngest niece decide they don't want to care for the four children after all, Hunt steps up to take them in. He and Rose struggle to make it work, and to overcome their own issues, but ultimately fight for each other and the "family" they both want.
Another fun story of Eternity Springs.
Another fun story of Eternity Springs.
July 25, 2021
This is an heart rending uplifting story of the pain of loss and finding love and family in a different way. This is Rose and Cicero's story. He is the glass blower from Gabi's story and Rose is the doctor in Eternity Springs. Cicero is trying to take care of his sister and make sure her kids are were they belong. Then he finds out the couple who were suppose to take the kids want to give them back. Cicero is angry and hurt by their behavior and the thought of the kids going to foster care is unthinkable. he and his sister had been there done that. Eternity springs works its magic and brings love in.
May 3, 2023
Good story in the series of Eternity Springs, where faith helps heal all hurts. This is Dr. Rose Anderson's story, along with Hunt Cicero. Hunt is trying to get custody of his foster sister's four children, but is also trying to use all his charm to connect with Rose. Lot of back and forth, and his problems with the four children, which comes to a head when the folks who said they would take them, changed their minds, and then changed them back again. In the meantime, Hunt's glass blowing assistant, Gabi, has entered him in the Albritton Foundation's art competition, and he has lost his creative mojo.
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