Forever Home by Elysia Whisler: Review

I knew from the beginning of the synopsis that I was going to really enjoy this book which is why I chose it to review. The plot and the genre is right up my alley and while this is a new to me author, I’m really glad I took a chance. It was so refreshing!!

Read on for my full review.

Forever Home by Elysia Whisler
Publisher ‏: ‎ MIRA; Original edition (November 30, 2021)
ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-0778311607

OVERVIEW:
If home is where the heart is, Dogwood County may have just what Delaney Monroe needs

Newly retired from the Marine Corps, Delaney is looking for somewhere to start over. It’s not going to be easy, but when she finds the perfect place to open her dream motorcycle shop, she goes for it. What she doesn’t expect is an abandoned pit bull to come with the building. The shy pup is slow to trust, but Delaney is determined to win it over.

Detective Sean Callahan is smitten from the moment he sees Delaney, but her cool demeanor throws him off his game. When her late father’s vintage motorcycle is stolen from Delaney’s shop, Sean gets to turn up in his element: chasing the bad guy and showing his best self to a woman who’s gotten under his skin in a bad way.

Delaney isn’t used to lasting relationships, but letting love in—both human and canine—helps her see that she may have found a place she belongs, forever.

Forever Home by Elysia Whisler Review

One of the things that struck me about the story was definitely the synopsis. It’s very rare that we get a book with a female veteran, but oh, what a refreshing character and story this turned out to be.

There’s so many issues that the author calls out that are important to women. Women business owners, struggling with PTSD, finding your niche in a male-dominated world/business, finding comfort with who you are, trusting again, forgiveness, and so many more. Whisler blends these hot topics into the story in such a beautiful manner and with true compassion.

The author also has done a great job with the character development and allowing her characters to be real people with great relationships and beautiful friendships. Plus, the dog lovers in the world are really going to fall in love with the paw patrol characters. I need Wyatt in my life!

Forever Home winds you up with a mixture of so many feelings. Whisler takes us from raw to sweet, emotional to stoic, heartbroken to happy. This is a book that will leave you with dreams of Sean while cheering them on for days! I so need an epilogue!

4 STARS

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.