3.5 stars.

I had my review written and it was ready to go ... But my page was reloaded, oh horror of horrors it was gone when the page reloaded ... Which means I have to start over.

It took me a little time to get into "A Ranger for the Twins" by Tanya Agler, but around the fiftieth page I was pulled into the plot and my interest was held until the end. I found the story to be sweet, warm, and satisfyingly healing for both the hurting Lucie and Caleb. The twins were absolutely adorable and I really loved getting to see all of the characters changing and growing throughout the story.

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. ( )

It’s another second-chance-at-love romance for the town of Hollydale, and I loved it!

Divorced from the man that made a criminal mess in the town, Lucie Decker faces quite a few challenges as she tries to move forward—one of which is Caleb Spindler, of course. Reconnecting with Caleb, a park ranger, hero, and old friend, has the potential to help in launching Lucie’s new business, but can she trust him if she loses her heart to him in the process?

Tanya Agler’s A Ranger for the Twins is delightful. I enjoyed getting to know Lucie and Caleb—and Lucie’s entertaining twins—and even with the complications, their story proves to be heartwarming from beginning to end. I definitely recommend this book to readers in need of a contemporary romance.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )

I received a complimentary copy of “A Ranger for the Twins” direct from the author Tanya Agler in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive compensation for my opinions or thoughts shared herein.

It was hard not to burst into a proper fit of giggles when you first meet Lucie - if it weren't for the seriousness of her situation and the hard-won luck she was providing for herself and her kids, it would have been a cracker of an opening! Plus, honestly - it just proved that whenever you think you are juggling all the chaos in your life, sometimes life has a way of giving you a bit more than you bargained after and proving that sometimes you just can't lock it all down ahead of time! I loved how Agler gave us this comfortable opening to the novel - as it was a very relaxed start to the story whilst at the same time, it was full of cheeky humour lit round the edges!

I loved the tender moments Agler created between the twins, Mattie and Ethan with their Mum, Lucie as she gave you this wonderful warm home and hearth setting wherein a young family was patchworking their way into a better tomorrow. The young twins respected each other and their Mum, whilst they also had quite a large collection of animals to care after which gave you a burst of smiles because of how eclectic they were in species! It was the kind of home where you'd feel comfortable on your first visit and might not want to leave too quickly because of how engaging the family was to everyone who graced their home. It was a wonderful burst of life and love and I loved discovering this side of Agler's writing style.

Ooh my dear stars! Caleb's Mum stole the show for me! And, I loved her for it!! She had the most to lose and the most to gain but in the artful way Agler chose to give us a winning scene wherein Tina herself became the champion of her own story was the best moment of A Ranger for the Twins! It bespoke to the underlying theme of the story - about family, redemption and second chances - about rebuilding a life after the ashes have erased the past and of having the faithfulness of believing in the beauty of tomorrow! Ooh my goodness, what a wonderful toasting of mercy and the beautiful ways in which you can find yourself redeemed!

I definitely have found a new series to keep my eyes on for Heartwarming! I know this series isn't officially named or even declared but for me, Hollydale is my new favourite small towne I can't wait to revisit!! Here's to more installments and more lives being healed and restored through Agler's vision for her growing community where hearts and lives intersect with a lot of love and hope! Agler has a style for Contemporary Romance which is smooth as key lime pie and as charmingly lovely to read as a cool Autumn afternoon.

// This is a quotation of my full review originally shared via jorielovesastory.com

I love returning to the settings of previous books, and Hollydale is no exception. In A Ranger for the Twins by Tanya Agler, readers return to this quaint North Carolina town where the residents have big opinions and big hearts.

Lucie is an easy character to sympathize with. Her ex-husband’s actions have impacted both her and her kids, yet she strives to make life work for them. Add in her willingness to take in abandoned animals and her sweet twins, and how can you not root for her?

As a fan of the friends to more trope, of course I loved the romance. Caleb and Lucy understand each other in a way that builds trust between them.

Agler brings in some familiar character from her previous book and adds a few new ones. I will definitely have to watch for her next release to find out who gets their time to fall in love next.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )