Return To Love

Love in Spring #3

by Grace Roberts

Their fairy tale may be long over, but deep down they're still longing for their happy ending. Kyle Cavanagh has been dreaming of a professional career in Major League Baseball all his life, but just as his dream was within reach, an injury left him benched. When he returns home to Spring Harbor to continue his rehab, he runs into his first and only love, and old feelings creep back in full force—although he knows she's dating someone else now. After breaking up with Kyle soon after high school, to give him the chance to pursue his dream, Lauren Ellsworth didn't think she'd ever love again. Until she met Nate, and he slowly convinced her that maybe she could have her happy ending, after all. But just as she thinks she's finally found her balance, Kyle's return destroys the confidence she's worked hard to build. Kyle has never been one to pursue another guy's woman, but he's determined to prove to her that they belong together, even if it means watching from the sidelines and being nothing but a friend. And when painful memories and secrets from their past come back to haunt her, Lauren can't help questioning whom her heart really belongs to. A sweet, second-chance romance for fans of heartwarming stories and small-town settings. Return To Love is book three in the Love In Spring series, but it can be read on its own.

238 pages, Paperback

Published March 31, 2020

About the author

Grace writes heartwarming stories set in Ireland or in small towns in the United States—two places where she’d love to live while writing full-time. She’s also an avid reader who thinks daydreaming should be a paid profession and that the world would be a better place if bookworms ruled it.

Growing up as an only child, she spent all her free time with her nose stuck in books, enjoying the company of fictional friends, while dreaming of becoming an author. Discovering books by Rosamunde Pilcher was the turning point in her life, and she decided to start writing down the stories that kept playing in her head, just for fun. After the first couple of stories, though, she found it impossible to stop—and she’s been writing ever since.

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Reviews

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I really enjoyed this story about Kyle and Lauren. They are best friends and then first loves. Except life gets in the way, college, playing minor league baseball, an expected pregnancy, another man's love and a career ending injury. When he comes home hurt, Lauren's determined to keep living her life with Nate, after eight years of healing after Kyle left. Kyle's just trying to get by but when he sees Nate and Lauren together it bothers him, her still loves her. When a little boy shows up and needs Kyle's attention, he realizes that life might not be so bad. This story is about finding their way back to each other even over the bumpy road if life. Great HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Doni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed reading this book!
Return To Love, is an engaging,
heartfelt & moving story.
Kyle & Lauren, were in love, ready to
start a life together. When Lauren,
suddenly ended their relationship.
Now, eight years later, Kyle is come
home to Spring Harbor, to recuperate
with an injury. Lauren, has made a good
life for herself here. She has a great career
& boyfriend. But Kyle, being back
is really throwing her for a loop.
They tell themselves that they can
at least be friends. Or can they?
Memorable characters & romance
makes it the perfect read.
I loved everything about this Must
Read Story!!

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kyle and Lauren were sweethearts until after high school when she broke up with him so he would pursue his dream. Kyle always wanted to play professional baseball and now he has the chance so he leaves his small town and is gone for eight years and now he is back to rehab from a injury. He runs into Lauren and she tells him she is dating Nate a fire fighter but Kyle wants to be friends. Can these two be friends with their past history or something else?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Kyle returns to his hometown of Spring Harbor after a baseball injury the last thing he expects is to run into his first love. She also happens to be the only love of his life and is dating someone else. After Kyle left town to pursue his baseball career, Lauren didn't think she'd ever find love again. Just when she thinks she has, Kyle comes back to town and he's determined to show her they are meant to be. A great story of a second chance at love.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a captivating storyline that grabs you right from the start keeping you engrossed and on edge throughout the whole book!
Intensely sweet, wrought with emotion, and so well written that I absolutely could not put it down!
It is complete with its very own HEA, however, secondary characters are interconnected with other books in the series.
Each book can be read as a standalone or they can be read in order of publication for maximum pleasure *wink, wink*
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read several books written by Grace Roberts; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[MaryEllen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story did not grab me. It was so slow and repetitive for the first nine chapters before then we finally hit the heart of the issue in story for a couple of chapters, but then it moves too fast.

I loved the portion of the story with the little boy.

The girl needs therapy, not yoga. It did not "save" her if eight years later she turns into a basket case because her ex is back in town.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well written book with strong characters and an entertaining story line. The author does a great job building the story and moving it fluidly. It's a second chance romance with an intriguing story line and I enjoyed reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Heather W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who will she choose?

I love second chance romances because it shows that there is hope after despair. But will there actually be a second chance for Kyle, or will Lauren choose her new love, Nate, who has been there for her?

Great characters and a nice storyline.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marie Bourgery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Former high school sweethearts, Kyle and Lauren let misunderstandings and secrets keep them apart. A sweet little silent orphan boy named Sammy who recently lost his grandmother and has fallen in love with Kyle could be the key to bring them back together. This was a sweet second chance romance with humor and some sad moments.

[MoonGarden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic small town second chance

Kyle and Lauren's second chance is so sweet. I don't know if I really but the reasons for breaking up in the first place, maybe I just would have made different choices myself? but it all worked out very well. I feel bad for Nate though.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Karen Galloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. I enjoyed reading “Return To Love” by Grace Roberts. If you are looking for a good book to read you want to read this. It’s a Good, well written, interesting story and the great, engaging characters kept me glued to this book. I loved their story. Their interaction and chemistry was Engrossing, I couldn’t put this book down

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return to Love is an emotional, heart warming, sweet, second chance, small town romance. I found the characters to be believable. They were working to overcome their faults and fears. Sammy, the young boy, won my heart. You will want to see if Kyle and Lauren can find their way back to each other. This book captivated me from chapter one.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

I normally don't like love triangles but .... I loved Kyle and his unfailing love for Lauren as well as his maturity in regard to Nate. Can these two return to their love or will Lauren truly move on with Nate? A really sweet romance. I received a copy of the book and voluntarily reviewed.

[Kety · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining story, fun to read.
Wonderful characters and environments...
Friends, family and hope... A new life to build... a surprising family to find...
A second chance to love...
I recommend this book to all!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book about a second chance romance between Kyle and Lauren. I was drawn into the story from the beginning. The characters were great. This is my voluntary and honest review, and I highly recommend it.

[Lenda Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was so heartwarming.
I love the humor, suspense and romance.
The story was so inspiring and well written.
The characters were so easy to love with all their emotions.
This is a must read!

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another great story in this series. I loved Kyle and his unwavering love for Lauren.

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[Nari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love it when the main characters have a history together. It gives the story and the connection more depth. Kyle and Lauren were best friends from childhood and then in high school it turned into a love match. They know each other so well. I was a bit frustrated with Lauren. She blames Kyle for hurting her when but he never did intentionally. She didn’t trust his love and hid things from him. It bugs me that she blames him. I think Kyle is great. I love the family dynamics in this book.

[Margaret Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

When his dreams came crashing down, Kyle Cavanagh returns to his hometown, dreading the moment he has to face his family, community and his lost love once more. Feeling defeat and a failure he has to battle through bitterness and anger to reach a place where he recognises that he is being a jerk and has to undergo an attitude adjustment. Lauren forced herself to let Kyle go when his opportunities opened up to him, but she has had her own battles to face and pain to overcome. His return to Spring Harbor opens up old wounds and she is at risk of losing her hard-won confidence. However, the attraction they felt for each other as teenagers flares up once again, bringing to light secrets and hidden truths. The story is emotive and painful in parts but comes to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Love In Spring novel about a second chance after eight years. Lauren Denise Ellsworth and Kyle Allan Cavanagh will have a lot to get through to get a second chance, as Lauren now has Nate in her life. Sammy a young boy comes into their life. I enjoyed reading this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.