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Soldier, Handyman, Family Man (American Heroes Book 2616) Kindle Edition

by Lynne Marshall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 97 ratings

Part of: American Heroes (16 books)

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He’s all kinds of man. But is he a family man?

It’s good to be home! But civilian life isn’t easy for Mark Delaney. The former surf champ copes by carving California waves and working solo as the handyman for his family’s beachfront hotel. Until Laurel Prescott, pretty owner of the new B and B—and widowed mother of three—asks for his help. One small task leads to another and another, and suddenly Mark is knee-deep in kids, responsibility…and a love he never dreamed possible.

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Number two in Marshall's Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach series is a touching and bittersweet tale about loss and the courage to love again. Soldier, Handyman, Family Man stars a classy B&B owner and the middle Delaney son as he tries to find his footing after Afghanistan. The imperfect couple are genuine, their love scenes are spicy and sweet, and their rocky road to happiness is worth every bump in the road. The resort community backdrop is pitch perfect, and the author's take on teen angst and the returning vet's PTSD, plus other family dynamics, is spot-on.ROMANTIC TIMES BOOK REVIEWS 4 STARS

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To our true heroes who risk their lives for their country,their cities, their neighborhoods, their friends and their families, and whooften pay a personal price. You have my deepest respect.

Dear Reader,
I was honored to find out this story had been chosen for theSpecial Edition American Heroes series, April 2018. When I wrote Mark, I watched and listened tothe stories of soldiers who, long after serving their country, were stillpaying a price, dealing with PTSD. Mark returned home a changed man, and ittook the love of his parents, grandfather and brothers, as well as a goodwoman, to help him finally find peace. He accepted being a different version ofhimself, stronger for the insight.
The last person in the world Mark expected to fall for wasLaurel, the mother of three who moved in across the street. Feeling in over herhead starting up the new Prescott B and B while still healing and mourning theloss of her husband, and dealing with her moody teenage son and spiritedfour-year-old twins, she never expected to fall in love again. Who had time orthe inclination?
It's funny how sometimes life steps in and hands peopleexactly what they need at the worst possible time in their lives. Fortunately,Mark and Laurel were so attracted to each other, they eventually saw throughthe obstacles and became ready, willing and able to give that unrequested giftof love a real chance.
I hope you'll enjoy this second story in The Delaney's ofSandpiper beach trilogy. I loved writing it.
Thanks for reading,
Lynne

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076B43L9V
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Special Edition; Original edition (April 1, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2339 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,256,727 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #6,001 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #20,936 in Military Romance (Books)
- #22,750 in Western & Frontier Romance

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USA Today Bestselling author Lynne Marshall has penned thirty-seven books. She writes Medical Romance for Mills & Boon, contemporary romance for Harlequin Special Edition and Tule Publishing and also self-publishes. She is a Southern California native, has been married to a New Englander for a long time. She is a mother of two, an adoring grandmother, a woman of faith, a dog lover, a cat admirer, a meandering walker, a curious traveler, and an optimistic participant on this wild journey called life.

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Roben

A Family Meant to be

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018

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I adored the sensitivity of both the hero and heroine in this heartwarming love story. While there were many scenes that caught my attention, I have to say the family meeting scene was so wrought with emotion that I cried. Marshall certainly knows how to draw honest feelings out of her readers.
A story of second chance romance for both main characters, the ups and downs of achieving that HEA, the delightful and well drawn secondary characters, plus a wonderful setting, all made for a great read. Bring on book #3!

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lynette williams

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018

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a very easy to read tale (book 2 in the series) likeable charters

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Jerse

Emotionally Heartwarming Read

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018

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Wonderful story, filled with true to life stories of sorrow, life changes, longing, fear, and love, with the eventual triumph! Looking forward to the next in the series.

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A. Richard

Deeply stirring because of realistic situations

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018

There is so much to enjoy in the second book of the Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach miniseries. The main couple are particularly likable, while the children in the story are very true-to-life plus really lovable. Most situations that takes place could actually happen to just about anyone, and this had me constantly accepting the circumstances as being factual. Lynne Marshall took me on an emotional journey about finding love when least expected, where every single detail is believable. SOLDIER, HANDYMAN, FAMILY MAN is deeply stirring because sentiments are always realistic.

After being in the army for several years, Mark Delaney is now back home and helping out at the hotel run by his parents. The Sandpiper Beach community is a peaceful area located in California, and he enjoys doing odd jobs for his family business along with surfing in his free time. A few weeks before a bed and breakfast opens up right across the street from the hotel, Mark meets the owner and offers his assistance in getting everything ready before the big day.

The past five years have been tough for Laurel Prescott, but the widow is ready to take a huge step by running a B&B on her own. She wants to give her three kids what they physically require, while also being able to emotionally support them when a need arises. As additional projects have Mark and Laurel working together quite a lot, the two find the list of reasons that neither is in a relationship growing shorter.

Mark had grabbed my interest in the first book of the series, and his personal story stands alone because the author gives enough information to keep the reader from being lost. The Delaney family is big on encouraging each other, yet the former solider is feeling rather lost since returning back to the states. But once he meets Laurel, his whole life alters in numerous ways. Whether he is interacting with the attractive mother of three, or just spending time with her children, his emotional state begins to change. I enjoyed the talks that Mark had with himself, as it gave insight into what he was really thinking. Laurel also let me know her mindset because of how creatively Lynne Marshall revealed her thoughts about past events and current situations. The budding relationship of this couple is beautifully depicted, and I found the many challenges they faced to be conceivable.

SOLDIER, HANDYMAN, FAMILY MAN has so many noteworthy scenes, ranging from joyous moments between Mark and Laurel to times involving the kids to conversations with family members. I found the happenings where the children were featured to be especially engaging, as the young girls were adorably cute and the reactions of the teenage boy were perfect for someone his age. Ms. Marshall is an expert when it comes to portraying characters with genuine personalities, and every individual in this story comes across as truly real. There is one more story in the series, and it appears this brother will have a poignant romantic adventure.

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Susan Frank

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018

Good book about two emotionally wounded people, looking for new starts in life, but for whom relationships are not in the plan at all. Mark spent ten years in the army, with multiple deployments. He lost friends, men whose deaths still haunt him. Now that he is home, he spends most of his time alone, either doing handyman work for the family hotel or catching waves on the beach nearby. Then the pretty new owner of the B & B across the street catches his eye.

Laurel is a widow with three children who has come to Sandpiper Beach for her own fresh start. The last few years have been difficult as she dealt with her husband's cancer and eventual death. The B & B is her chance to give her children what they need along with her chance to heal. She faces some serious challenges, including a teenage son with anger issues, and one of her twin daughters with speech problems, not to mention the problems that come with an old house. The offer of help from her neighbor across the street is gratefully received.

I really liked both Mark and Laurel. Mark is a gentleman at heart, with old-school manners instilled by his Irish family. He is also kind, sensitive, and fun. He is also a bit wary of opening himself up to his emotions and suffers from a bit of insecurity regarding his place in the world. He sees himself as "just" a handyman, even though he's the one who will run the family hotel when his parents retire. I especially enjoyed his friendship with young Peter, giving the boy the male attention he needed. I loved the gentle guidance he provided, and the surprising rewards he reaped from it. It was also sweet to see Mark with little Claire and Grace, once he stopped being intimidated by them.

I liked Laurel's determination to make a fresh start for herself and her kids. Her grief over her husband's death is still overwhelming at times, but she has to keep it together for her kids. She's dealing with some guilt over the effects that her husband's illness and death had on the children. I understood her frustration with Peter's attitude. I liked her optimism about making the B & B work, and her willingness to accept help from Mark and his family.

I enjoyed the development of Mark and Laurel's relationship. There were sparks of attraction from the beginning, but both tried to ignore them. It started as a friendship, as Mark offered Laurel the handyman help she needed as things cropped up at the house. The more time they spend together, the deeper their connection grows. But their internal resistance goes pretty deep. I enjoyed Mark's mental conversations with himself, as he tried to figure out exactly what he was feeling. As the feelings he had shut down before begin to reawaken, he also undergoes other changes. I loved seeing how the help that he offered to Laurel also jump-started his interest in his own future. Laurel also had to deal with her growing feelings for Mark. She was in denial for a long time because she was afraid to open herself up to the possibility of loving and losing again. Their blossoming attraction was intense, and I loved how that aspect contributed to their feelings. But a boneheaded move on Mark's part brought Laurel's fears roaring back to the surface, causing her to back away. I ached for Mark, who had realized the truth of his feelings and feared that he had ruined things beyond repair. I also ached for Laurel, who was torn between her fears and her feelings for Mark. Both had some soul-searching to do and were aided by a most unexpected source. I loved the changes that Mark made in his life as he tried to make himself a better man for Laurel. I liked Laurel's big moment as she took her courage in hand to go after what she wanted.

I also liked the importance of family to both Mark and Laurel. I loved the closeness of the Delaney family. Their support of Mark was awesome, as they gave him both the space he needed as well as the occasional push when he needed it. I especially liked Grandda Padraig and his Irish charm. I liked seeing him work his magic on Laurel and her family. I had to grin at his story of the selkie and how he's convinced that all three of his grandsons will find love because of it. I also liked the relationship between Mark and his brother Conor. I'm looking forward to Conor's story. I liked how Laurel's children were the motivating factor in coming to Sandpiper Beach. She was so frustrated with Peter and his attitude, but she also understood what was causing it. I really liked the way that she trusted Mark and encouraged his friendship with Peter. Their friendship was awesome and I really liked how it continued even when Mark and Laurel had their problems.

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