Tumble - Adriana Locke - Review

Tumble 

A Dogwood Lane Novel 

Adriana Locke 

After being burned by her dream job in New York City, sports journalist Neely Kimber suddenly finds herself jobless and paying a long-overdue visit to her hometown in Tennessee. Her plan? Relax, reset, and head back up the corporate ladder. There’s just one unexpected step. Neely’s back in Dogwood Lane for barely a day when she sees the man she ran from nine years ago: the bad boy next door who was her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak.

Devoted single dad Dane Madden knows he hurt Neely in the worst way. He’s got a lot to make up for. And as passionate as their reconnection is, it’s a lot to hope for. Having her back in his arms feels so right. But falling in love all over again with a woman who wants to live a world away is bound to go so wrong.

What’s it going to take for Neely to give him—and Dogwood Lane—just one more chance? 

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4 stars

Tumble is the first title in the Dogwood Lane series, a small town, second chance romance whilst poignant is also heart-warming.

The heroine Neely is strong, independent, driven and focused.   Unfortunately I struggled to connect with her in the beginning of the book.

Dane is a swoon worthy hero.  He made mistakes in his youth , but can't regret the outcome, despite the fact that he lost Neely in the process.

Whilst these characters are flawed, they are also realistic. I really enjoyed the banter they share, that is both witty and honest.  The chemistry and connection between Dane and Neely is undeniable, and just oozes off the page.

It took me a bit to get into Tumble, but once I did this cast of characters stole my heart and captivated my interest.  By the end I was incredibly eager for the next instalment of Dogwood Lane.