Review: Emma's Home (The Fairfield Series)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 28, 2014
I enjoyed and still enjoy reading Harlequin romance books. The stories are usually very sweet and, 10 times out of 10, end in a happily ever after for the characters. Well, Emma's Home reminded me of traditional HQN story. It contained all the familiar trappings with characters that endeared you to them in the most unique manner.Emma Dodd was sweet and selfless, and absolutely the type of woman you'd want to know in real life. She seemingly gave up everything in her life to become a full-time caregiver for her young niece, Laurie, when she herself was only about eighteen years old. Laurie and Emma were a mix between mother/daughter, aunt/niece, sisters/best friends -- it just depended on the moment of their life. They were all each other had left of their family after the tragic death of Laurie's sister and mother. Because they were so close in age, Laurie and Emma both struggled to finish their college degrees. They took longer than the average student would; however, they did it. Laurie earned her degree and moved to a small town, Fairfield, to become a teacher. While there, she met the love of her life and fell madly in love. Her new, permanent, home was in Fairfield. But, her location took her three hours away from Emma. So, as soon as Emma was able to find a student counseling job, she too moved to Fairfield. Emma's first night in Fairfield changed her life forever because that's when she met Jake Campbell. *Sigh* Jake was a 100% alpha male who was loyal, dedicated, and loving to the core. Oh...did I forget to add he was a hawt and sexy law man? Because he was. After the death of Jake's father, he moved back into his mother's home after she was diagnosed with a debilitating disease. Jake's "living with mommy" situation definitely put a crimp in his love life. He had yet to meet a woman who'd accept the role that he happily played in his mother's life. Well, that was until he met Emma. From the moment he laid his eyes on her...POOF...that was it for him. She. was. his. one.I really enjoyed the flow of Emma's Home. It was sweet and sexy without being overly erotic for those who do not enjoy erotic romance. I also appreciated that the story had just the right amount of drama and suspense woven throughout it. Most readers will figure out "who done it" fairly early on but it was well played within the story.This is Jordan's first book in the Fairfield series and I'd definitely say she has a winner.