Book Review Building a Family by Lyn Cote

Product Description:
Lawyer Eleanor Washburn defends wayward teenagers and supervises volunteers for Habitat for Humanity without missing a beat. But she is unnerved by fascinating single dad Pete Beck-especially since his chaotic life includes a little girl wishing for a mother. Sweet Cassie has Eleanor yearning for what's been missing from her lonely existence. Soon, both dad and daughter are chipping away at Eleanor's defenses. Can she find the courage to risk losing her heart to this ready-made family?


Book Review:
Thanks to Lyn for my copy of this book. This is the final of the New Friends Street series which has three habitat for humanity house being built for three deserving families. In this book we see Eleanor who is the co-ordinator of the project and Single dad Pete. Pete has two children with one being the sweet Cassie who has taken a huge shine to Eleanor. She stirs up the yearning Eleanor has to be a mother. Eleanor has some issues due to her mother which we see play out in this book and also Pete has issues with Lawyers. The way Cassie worms her way into a persons heart is so cute. This is a good book and at the same time highlights the good Habitat for Humanity does for people who need house. A good read that I didn't want to put down and I would love to see more in this series. 

Book Review Love Inspired books by Lyn Cote

Back of the Book

Struggling single mother Rosa Santos is deeply touched when volunteers band together to build her a home. With a waitressing job, community college and church, Rosa barely has time to help, let alone dream about a husband and father figure. But when handsome volunteer Marc Chambers hands her withdrawn young son a little hammer, her heart swells. Suddenly, her son is blossoming. But the closer she and Marc get, the more he pulls away. Why? He's built her a shelter of hope. One she—and her son—pray he'll take refuge within....

My Review:

I won this book from a contest on Goodreads and finally got around to reading the book. I really enjoyed the story. I love how Lyn is using a real charity in this series. Habitat for humanity which builds houses for needy people. The community and the new home owner help build the house and the recipient will then pay of a much a mortgage a price they can afford. This book features Rosa who is the mother of a young son whos father has rejected him. She lives with her grand mother who is charming. Marc is a volunteer who is helping with the house and also has a charming grandmother. I love how the grandmothers get together to think of ways to put the two together. There are some interesting twists and turns in this book which I found interesting to watch. Good read.

Back of the Book

Dr. Jake McClure's basset hound has fallen in love. With a single mom, her adorable twins and the orphaned kittens they rescued. Man's best friend suddenly won't budge from Jeannie Broussard's home—and Jake can understand why. Jeannie's place is full of love, laughter and everything Jake has been missing in his life lately. As Jake spends time with Jeannie and her girls, a bond forges between them, and soon Jake is wondering if he's the perfect fit in this fatherless family….


Book Review:
This is the second book in the series. This is another good read. This time I have to say that Bummer the Basset hound tends to steal the show. After Jeannie's twins find 2 orphaned kittens Bummer decides he his job is to look after them. It is so cute to read about the bond between these animals. I love the interaction between the twins, animals and adults. This is a touching story and I loved every minute of it. I am eagerly awaiting book 3 in this series. One thing this books shows is that sometimes accepting a blessing or a hand is actually a blessing to others. This book shows how some find it hard to accept help thinking it shows weakness when infact the giver is just wanting to share and make life a little easier and learning to accept blesses both people. This issue is one I have experienced from the givers side, I have friend I will often take extra produce I have been given but they insist on paying for it when it was a free gift to me. This really annoys me cos they will do things for me and not except payment but wont accept it in return. This books deals with just this issue. 

Her forever inheritance by Lyn Cote Review

In 1836 Texas, Alandra Sandoval is the lady of Rancho Sandoval, determined to prove to a doubting world that a woman alone can run a ranch as well as any man. But when Comanches attack her ranch and kidnap her, Alandra must admit she needs protection. A top hand at a nearby ranch, Scully Falconer, is chosen for the task and though Alandra tries to pretend she doesn't need his help, he quietly stays by her side.
Though they believe their paths to be worlds apart, the rugged American cowboy with a troubled past and the proud lady of Mexican descent are united when Alandra's greedy relatives burst into their lives. And when General Santa Anna's army crosses the Rio Grande—marching toward a rendezvous with destiny at the Alamo—Alandra and Scully are swept up together in the tide of history...and their world will never be the same.

My Review:
This is the second of the Texas star of Destiny series. I love learning about history and these books have taught me alot about how Texas became a state. I never realized Texas was part of Mexico and at one stage the Mexican government invited people to come and settle Texas as most Mexicans didn't want to ranch there (I know its more complicated than I just said) I also love how the Alamo is mentioned and how Lyn has included real people from the day. I found the story very interesting and wanted to know what will happen. I can't wait till book 3 comes out.
this was one of my Birthday books (I had been given gift vouchers and this was on my list to buy)