Home to Stay by Kate James (Blog Tour Review & #Giveaway)


On Tour with Prism Book Tours.

I've enjoyed all of Kate's books as well as working with her, so I was thrilled to get to
review her newest! You can see what I thought below as well as enter her fabulous giveaway...

Home to Stay
(San Diego K-9 Unit #4)
by Kate James
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 312 pages
July 1st 2017 by Harlequin Heartwarming

Summary

She's bringing his son home

A missing little boy triggers San Diego K-9 officer Shannon Clemens and her canine search-and-rescue partner into instant action. For the rookie cop haunted by a childhood tragedy, bringing Sawyer Evans's son safely home is more than a job. It's a mission she can't fail… But forging a friendship with the father is a tactical error that could compromise her first solo assignment. Yet the deepening bond between them is almost impossible to resist…

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My Review

HOME TO STAY is a good mix of light suspense and romance. The characters are endearing and the story emotional, with a very sweet ending. An enjoyable read from the first to the last page.

It took me a few chapters before I was sure about Shannon. She's full of self-doubt in the beginning, but she moved past it and becomes a strong heroine. I loved Sawyer and Dylan right away. Sawyer was rather indecisive but I got it being in the situation he was. I loved the dogs and how they're weaved through the story! The romance is rather complicated because of the situation and there were quite a few ups and downs both romantically and in regards to Dylan's abduction. This one was quite a roller-coaster but turned out well. 

In the end, was it what I wished for? I loved the characters and enjoyed the story, making for a satisfying read.

Content: Some mild language and a child abduction, but clean.
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the author through Prism Book Tours, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.

Other Books in the Series

  

About the Author


Kate spent much of her childhood abroad before attending university in Canada. She built a successful business career, but her passion has always been literature. As a result, Kate turned her energy to her love of the written word.

Kate's goal is to entertain her readers with engaging stories featuring strong, likable characters. Kate has been honored with numerous awards for her writing. She and her husband, Ken, enjoy traveling and the outdoors, with their beloved Labrador Retrievers, Harley and Logan.

Kate would love to hear from you! You can connect with her by email, through her website, her Facebook pageTwitter, or mail at PO Box 446, Schomberg, ON, L0G 1T0, Canada.

Tour Schedule

July 8th: Launch
July 9th:
Heidi Reads...
Becky on Books
Thoughts of a Blonde
deal sharing aunt
With Love for Books
July 10th:
Katie's Clean Book Collection
Hearts & Scribbles
Slice of Life
It's All About the Romance
Mel's Shelves
July 11th:
Rockin' Book Reviews
underneath the covers
Getting Your Read On
Nicole's Book Musings
Cafinated Reads
Christian Suspense Author Mary Alford
July 12th:
A Baker's Perspective
Paulette's Papers
Christy's Cozy Corners
The Bookworm Chronicles
Remembrancy
Janice's Book Reviews
July 13th:
Singing Librarian Books
I Am A Reader
Reading Is My SuperPower
Inside the Mind of an Avid Reader
Book Lover in Florida
Wishful Endings
July 14: Grand Finale

Tour-Wide Giveaway


Prize Pack:
· A gorgeous aqua cross-body bag;
· "Dreamer Extraordinaire" charm bookmark;
· signed copy of When Love Matters Most, the second book in the San Diego K-9 Unit series);
· signed copy of When I Found You, the third book in the San Diego K-9 Unit series;
· an assortment of bookmarks and bookplates; and
· a $20 Amazon gift card.
· (US/CAN - if winner lives elsewhere, will receive ebooks & gift card instead)

Signed Books:
· Six winners who comment on any of the blog posts, will receive a signed book (US/CAN) of their choice from the first three books in the San Diego K-9 Unit series, When the Right One Comes Along, When Love Matters Most, or When I Found You.

Ends July 18th


Have you read any of Kate's books? Any thoughts on this one?

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