All is Bright by RaeAnne Thayne
Publication Date: September 20th 2022 by HQN
Pages: 320
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★½
Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Goodreads
My
Thoughts:
Sage McKnight is an architect specializing in “universal” or
“inclusive” design for those with different mobility needs. Sage used those
talents to redesign Wolf Ridge, a big mountain lodge, for Mason Tucker, an
ex-pro baseball player still recovering from an accident that left him hardly
able to walk. Now Sage is back in Hope’s
Crossing for the holidays to visit with her family, oversee the finishing touches
on Wolf Ridge and hopefully feature the finished project on her YouTube channel
show, Homes for All.
Mason just wants to be left alone after the accident the tragic
accident that left him a single father and ended his baseball career. He’s a
bit of a reclusive grump and who could blame him after all he went through? But
getting to know Sage with her warmth, positivity, and love starts to thaw Mason
out and awaken feelings he never thought he’d have again after the accident.
Sage has her career path figured out and staying in Hope’s
Crossing has never been her plan, but getting to know Mason, seeing his unerring
love for his daughter and his resilience after all life has handed him has her
yearning for a future that includes love.
All is Bright was a magical, heartwarming romance! Healing
and forgiveness also feature prominently, as well as a community coming together
to help a family in need. Just the kind of story to pull at my heartstrings and
fill me with joy!
4.5 Stars
Book Description:
Return to Hope’s Crossing this Christmas in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s latest heartwarming story of matchmaking at the holidays!
Sage McKnight is an ambitious young architect working at her father’s firm who takes on her most challenging client in Mason Tucker. The former pro baseball player is still healing from the physical and emotional scars after a plane crash left him a wheelchair-using single dad, and he’s determined not to let anyone breach his emotional defenses. Sage knows her work on Mason’s new home in Hope’s Crossing is her best work yet, and she won’t let her grumpy client prevent her from showcasing her work personally.
With Sage’s gift for taking broken things and making them better, the matchmaking talent of the quirky locals and a generous sprinkling of Christmas cheer, Mason doesn’t stand a chance against the power of this magical holiday season.
I love it when books showcase specific careers like Sage's. Nice review
ReplyDeleteI do too, and Sage's career sounded even more interesting because of her specialty.
DeleteThe book looks interesting. I want to read it. Thanks for your review. Have a good weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a delight. I hope you have a lovely weekend too!
DeleteThis does sound like a magical read, and another one to put on my holiday reading list. :)
ReplyDeleteRaeAnne Thayne writes some lovely holiday romances! Hope you get to pick up a copy! :)
DeleteI loved this story as well, Rachel. It was a different twist on home renovations that I thought was wonderful. Great review.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you loved it, too, Carla! It gave me all the warm fuzzies! :)
Deletethis book sounds amazing! while not an architect, i've designed kitchens for to suit peoples accessibility needs, and it's hard work. i'll be keeping an eye out for this one for sure.
ReplyDeleteI only recently discovered Thayne's books, and they have all been wonderful. I like the sound of this -- heartwarming, magical, grumpy/sunshine. A tear may have escaped my eye as I read about the hero too. I love stories like this.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delightful and perfect for the HoHoHo readathon!
ReplyDeleteWinter is coming is all I think now
ReplyDeleteI didn't get approved for this one (boo hoo LOL) but it sounds like such a perfect holiday read. I can't wait to read it a little closer to the holidays!
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