Risking It All

Highland County Heroes, Book 5

By: Melissa Stevens

Narrated by: Bump Turgeson

Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

A woman struggling. A new job. More than she ever thought she'd find.

Widowed with four young children, Nancy was left broken beyond words. She's struggled to rebuild her life and herself, so she and the kids can move on. But she never thought about meeting someone new. How could she love anyone without betraying the husband she lost fighting for their country?

Thorne has been teaching for years. He loves his job, but doesn't take time for much else. In the first week of school, a new teacher started in the classroom across the hall. She's not the usual fresh out of school, 23-year-old teacher they usually get at Blackjack High. She’s older, and the sadness in her eyes speaks to him, but he can tell she's not ready for anything but friendship.

Can Nancy and Thorne make it through the tangle of emotions trying to keep them apart?

©2019 Melissa Stevens (P)2020 Melissa Stevens

Poked my Heart!!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This is such a sweet story! Nancy is a military widow of two years with 4 young children starting a new teaching job, on her first day of school she meets Thorne another teacher. These two start as friends and end up being so much more! Love the chemistry between Thorne and Nancy!! Narrator Bump Turgeson did a wonderful job with the story and characters. Highly recommend!

Sweet story

This is a sweet story. The two main characters are nice and her kids are the greatest. This is them just getting to become friends with the possibility of more. It is easy to listen to and there isnt any drama. I did listen to this on audio. Bump Turgeson does a good job reading this.

Heartwarming with a touch of humor.

This is just an excellent read. Bump tells this story very smooth and precise. A wonderful heartwarming, sweet/tragic story of a war widow, mother of 4. Her struggles with life and love. very entertaining.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Starting over

A military widow and mother of 4 goes on with life as a classroom teacher. She meets a fellow teacher. The story is a journey of how one young widow finds a second chance at love. Good story.

Sweet, Gentle Story

This is the kind of story that you open up when you want to slow down and unwind a bit. It's a sweet romance involving a widow with four (bless her heart!) young children and probably the most patient man on earth.

Nancy finds herself beginning her career as a teacher a little later than most. But then, most mothers of four young children don't suddenly decide they're going to become teachers. Thorne teaches across the hall, and is intrigued by the new teacher, who seems to have a few walls built up around her. He makes it his mission to become her friend, and in so doing develops a deep respect for her strength, as well as a passion for the amazing woman she is. But Thorne realizes that any relationship they may build will need to be on Nancy's timetable, not his. He proves to be a warm and compassionate man as he develops a meaningful relationship with both Nancy and her family, allowing them to accept him on their terms. He's a smart man--he wants more from her, but recognizes that patience is key.

This story is definitely a slow burn sort of read. But if you're looking to escape from the grind of the world for a bit, this is a good choice. Thorne is a beautiful soul. Nancy is also a wonderful character--sweet, warm, strong, rebuilding her family and herself. The reader will find almost no graphic language in the story (I recall only one curse word), and the steamy scenes are more of the sweet fade-to-black variety. It all renews the soul like chicken soup to a timid stomach.

Awesome sweet story! Loved it!

Risking It All is a fantastic audiobook that anyone would love! It’s such a sweet story of two people that are so very perfect for each other and the journey to their HEA! Nancy’s been widowed for two years raising her four amazing kids and has just started a teaching job. Thorne notices the new English teacher across from his Math class and goes over to introduce himself and welcome her. He notices an uneasiness along with something else...he feels drawn to her and decides to slowly earn her trust and hopefully her friendship. Nancy and Thorne are both very strong interesting and extremely sweet characters! I loved Thorne’s kindness and sensitive consideration to Nancy. The way he eases himself into her life, including the sincere and believable interaction with her kids. I really enjoyed this audiobook and thought narrator Bump Turgeson did a fantastic job bringing this deliciously sweet story to life! I recommend this one to anyone looking for an awesome sweet romance!