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Crystal Cove #1
The Posse
One woman, three men, and a beach romance as unpredictable as the riptide. . . Being a widow at the age of forty-four was never in Jude Hawthorne’s plans. After her husband’s death, she’s left with her family’s beach restaurant and two nearly-grown children. The last thing she’s looking for is another chance at love. However, if her husband’s best friends, the Posse, have anything to say about it, love is just what she’s going to get. The Posse is determined to take care of Jude, and when they decide the best way to do that is for one of them to sweep her off her feet, three begin to vie for her affections. But only one can reach her heart. In a story of friendship, loss and second chances, Jude will learn her life is far from being over.
234 pages, Paperback
First published July 3, 2013
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Tawdra Kandle
147 books779 followersTawdra Kandle is the author of over 140 contemporary and paranormal romances. Her engaging characters and realistic worlds lure return readers to devour the steamy love stories she spins.
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Fan favorites include The Anti-Cinderella Chronicles, Love in a Small Town, and The Sexy Soldiers Military Romances.
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Tawdra writes stories just like real life . . . only spicier!
Fan favorites include The Anti-Cinderella Chronicles, Love in a Small Town, and The Sexy Soldiers Military Romances.
Tawdra lives in central Florida with her husband, a sweet pup, and a snarky cat. Assorted grown children and two perfect granddaughters live nearby.
You can FOLLOW Tawdra here to receive updates on her releases. You can also visit her website at http://tawdrakandle.com for more information, and subscribe to her newsletter https://tawdrakandle.substack.com/sub... for sales announcements, special exclusive content, and promotions!
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February 3, 2023
I just finished and I really liked it. So much going on, but instead of feeling emotionally heavy, it felt refreshing and uplifting. I loved that conflicts were handled in the best light instead of the worst. It made for an amazing HEA for these long-time friends .... especially after a specific suggestion at the end by Logan. Such a sweet moment.
Lots of POV characters, but instead of being confusing, they added another layer to the story. I'm already invested in what happens next.
Lots of POV characters, but instead of being confusing, they added another layer to the story. I'm already invested in what happens next.
August 2, 2015
The Posse
By Tawdra Kandle
I was give this book to read and review. I rated Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I fell in love with this book because the characters are mature and funny. Ms Kandle has created a heartwarming storyline. The dialogue is hilarious, witty, engaging and fascinating. I felt like I knew who Jude would end up with because Tawdra left little clues here and there. It was amusing to read each man step up and make their play for her. They were awkward, funny and of course one was enough to make you fall in love again.
The Posse is Jude and Logan story. Jude husband passed a year ago and "The Posse" has decided that they need to take care of her. Because they don't her to fall in love and move away from them. The Posse is a group of guys who have been friends since grade school. They are more than friends, they are family. Daniel, Jude's late husband, was a member of The Posse. They all mourn his death but they could lose Jude from their group also and they don't want too. The men come up with a plan that the three single members of the group should step up and court her. At least one of them can win her heart and she would be content to stay with them forever. The Posse is like a close knit family and they were delightful! By the end they each had someone. There will be some twrist and turns for Jude and her family in the past two years. You couldn't help but want to cry with her when more is piled on top.
This was a remarkable romance with just the right twists and turns. It was refreshing to go thru falling in love all over again. With seamless writing, a nice paced plot and characters you will love, The Posse is highly recommended ! It's only 0.99 right now, so I suggest grabbing it while you can and sinking into a love story you won't soon forget
July 8, 2013
What an amazing story! I loved Tawdra Kandle's King Series and was surprised when I learned that she was going to write a contemporary romance novel. This story will have you thinking about you would expect to happen to you if your significant other passed away. Jude's husband Daniel, a man that she loved from childhood and had never thought to see anyone else as a potential suitor, died of cancer a year before this book takes place. These two were your picture of to people who were always meant to be, but now she has to learn to live without him. Thankfully, his group of friends, which had become hers as well, step up to make sure she's ok. She never expected though that the unmarried ones would take that to mean that they should try to take care of her in more ways than friendship. The Posse, as they called their group, made a deal to try to woo Jude and see if anyone would be a suitable fit for her as a companion, possibly even lover. The first half of the story is about their attempts at figuring out if anyone can actually think of Jude as more than their best friend's widow or as a sister. The second half will have you grinning and crying from the obstacles that face Jude and her friends. It's such a touching story that I couldn't put it down. It's extremely believable. Honestly, I can only hope that my friends (or my husband's) would be so nice as to think of me like the Posse thought of Jude. We actually have a group of friends like the one in the book, so it's possible that it could happen. That just made this book touch home even more for me. I loved it.
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April 14, 2016
I liked this a lot. We don't get enough romances about people in love in their 40's so this was nice. There was little drama in this story, for which I am glad... not that there weren't many occasions for this, but sometimes you just want an evenly paced romance.
Jude is a widow and a year after her husband's death his best friends (aka the Posse) are concerned that she might meet someone and move away so they make a pact to see if she might fall in love with one of them so that she'll stay and because they promised her late husband that they'd look out for her... and that premise, frankly is AWFUL but well intentioned. She's got two kids in college and a diner to run, so really, what were they thinking?
Without spoilers, she does fall in love with one of them and it's pretty easy to figure out who it will be. It happens fast, but not really since they've known each other since they were young. It's just getting the rest of the the family and town on board... and that's not without some hiccups.
But there's a great HEA, no guilt or angst. Just love.
Jude is a widow and a year after her husband's death his best friends (aka the Posse) are concerned that she might meet someone and move away so they make a pact to see if she might fall in love with one of them so that she'll stay and because they promised her late husband that they'd look out for her... and that premise, frankly is AWFUL but well intentioned. She's got two kids in college and a diner to run, so really, what were they thinking?
Without spoilers, she does fall in love with one of them and it's pretty easy to figure out who it will be. It happens fast, but not really since they've known each other since they were young. It's just getting the rest of the the family and town on board... and that's not without some hiccups.
But there's a great HEA, no guilt or angst. Just love.
June 26, 2015
The Posse
By: Tawdra Kandle
Jude is still hurting a year after her husband Daniel died. Her business and her college aged kids are helping her to keep everything together. She's not looking for much, she just wants to enjoy her off time and keep on her schedule.
The Posse have been friends forever, and are as close as brothers. They feel the loss of Daniel and want to make sure that Jude is taken care of. But is a new love in the form of one of the bachelors what Jude needs?
As life twists and turns Jude she starts to see that just because you're not looking for it, doesn't mean it's not exactly what you need. This is a sweet story about second chances and grabbing life with both hands. The pace is leisurely, and the story along with the characters are realistic. If you want a sweet romance you won't want to miss this one.
Received a copy for a honest review.
By: Tawdra Kandle
Jude is still hurting a year after her husband Daniel died. Her business and her college aged kids are helping her to keep everything together. She's not looking for much, she just wants to enjoy her off time and keep on her schedule.
The Posse have been friends forever, and are as close as brothers. They feel the loss of Daniel and want to make sure that Jude is taken care of. But is a new love in the form of one of the bachelors what Jude needs?
As life twists and turns Jude she starts to see that just because you're not looking for it, doesn't mean it's not exactly what you need. This is a sweet story about second chances and grabbing life with both hands. The pace is leisurely, and the story along with the characters are realistic. If you want a sweet romance you won't want to miss this one.
Received a copy for a honest review.
December 4, 2015
DNF after 75%+ of book read....
I just couldn't raise enough interest in this book to finish it right now. Will put it back into my stack of "To Be Read" pile. The story was ok until about 75% point of book and then it pretty much jumped the shark, as far as I am concerned. Some aspects of characters and plot just seem so.....contrived, for the lack of a better word.
Sad that this book went the way it did.....it held so much promise at the beginning.
I just couldn't raise enough interest in this book to finish it right now. Will put it back into my stack of "To Be Read" pile. The story was ok until about 75% point of book and then it pretty much jumped the shark, as far as I am concerned. Some aspects of characters and plot just seem so.....contrived, for the lack of a better word.
Sad that this book went the way it did.....it held so much promise at the beginning.
November 19, 2018
The Posse is a story of a man and woman who are trying to mourn and move on from the loss of one man they both loved.
This is a very true example of one woman's journey to find her way after losing the love of her life. But like real life, for Jude, when it rains, it pours. From one hilarious disaster to another heart breaking disaster, Jude stands firm and strong. She wavers, but she is the epitome of true grace and strength.
Logan has loved Jude since they were young and never truly stopped. When her husband, Daniel, died, Logan was there, along with the rest of The Posse, to hold Jude up. After they spread Daniel's ashes a year later, Jude's brother concocts a harebrained idea that the single men of The Posse court Jude. At that moment something in Logan shifts and he feels free to finally act on the love he has been carrying around for decades. He is the kind of man that a girl could just fall in love with without even knowing. And I definitely would not kick him out of bed for eating crackers in it! The friendship between Jude and Logan is beautiful and something to be cherished. He knows exactly what she needs and doesn't try to ever replace Daniel, because he loved Daniel, too. This relationship between them is something so wonderful and special, that it makes me wistful.
This story speaks of loss, love, life, and growth. You will laugh. You will cry. And your heart will ache. But in the end Tawdra wraps it all up in a pretty bow and makes the pain all worth it; just like life.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a very true example of one woman's journey to find her way after losing the love of her life. But like real life, for Jude, when it rains, it pours. From one hilarious disaster to another heart breaking disaster, Jude stands firm and strong. She wavers, but she is the epitome of true grace and strength.
Logan has loved Jude since they were young and never truly stopped. When her husband, Daniel, died, Logan was there, along with the rest of The Posse, to hold Jude up. After they spread Daniel's ashes a year later, Jude's brother concocts a harebrained idea that the single men of The Posse court Jude. At that moment something in Logan shifts and he feels free to finally act on the love he has been carrying around for decades. He is the kind of man that a girl could just fall in love with without even knowing. And I definitely would not kick him out of bed for eating crackers in it! The friendship between Jude and Logan is beautiful and something to be cherished. He knows exactly what she needs and doesn't try to ever replace Daniel, because he loved Daniel, too. This relationship between them is something so wonderful and special, that it makes me wistful.
This story speaks of loss, love, life, and growth. You will laugh. You will cry. And your heart will ache. But in the end Tawdra wraps it all up in a pretty bow and makes the pain all worth it; just like life.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 28, 2018
The Posse: A Crystal Cove Book By: Tawdra KandleShe may be Older, but she's definitely NOT too OLD to fall in LOVE Again...
When's the RIGHT Time to Start Again...
When's DO you know you're Ready to Move ON...
Who's Gonna be the ONE to Shake away HER Grief...
Three Men she's known for Years...
Each will offer something Unique...
Will she find Anything more than friendship, solace, or camaraderie...
Or, is ONE the Match to a Secret Desire she didn't know she's Harboring...
If she accepts his advance, what's the chance of the family, The Posse, & her friends welcoming their Romance?!
I was granted an ARC of Tawdra Kandle's "The Posse: A Crystal Cove Book" via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
October 27, 2018
We all have that core group of friends, the ones that have been us along the way, know all our deepest secrets and butt into our business constantly. The Posse has been that to each other for decades. When one half of a couple dies, they make it there mission to make sure the one left stays put by falling for another posse member. What starts out as a typical guy response to fixing a problem (that never was) turns into a story of unrequited love and second chances for happiness.
Jude has lived the same life almost her entire life. Running the restaurant, same people, tourists, walking home, raising her kids. In the last 18 months, though, her life has tilted off its axis. She lost her husband Daniel after an illness took him early in life but long into their relationship. She didn’t know what she would have done without the Posse in her life, picking her up and helping her negotiate this new normal.
Logan has loved Jude since way back in their school days. When she and Daniel got together he backed off and became the best friend he could to them both. When Daniel died he, and the other members of the Posse, kept an eye on Jude to keep her holding it together. When the other guys in the Posse bring up the idea of getting her to fall for one of the single guys to keep her in Crystal Cove, he thinks it would be a great time to express his feelings.
Matt, Connor and Logan each make plans with Jude, which at first she is flattered by then turns to slightly creeped out where Matt and Connor are concerned. She finds herself attracted to Logan, then starts to wonder if it is acceptable with losing Daniel so soon. Jude and Logan express their feelings to each other and slowly bring the other members of their family and friends into their new relationship.
I really enjoyed Jude and Logan as a couple as well as Jude’s relationship with her children. Her son actually brings the next generation into the Crystal Cove family and her daughter goes to Burton GA to continue a new series, Love in a Small Town. Once again Tawdra takes you on a wonderfully written ride from start to finish. Tiny details that make the storyline flow seamlessly, drawing the reader in with every word. 4 1/2 stars for this read and I will continue on this series with the next 2 books then move on to Love in a Small Town to find out what Meggie can get herself in to.
Jude has lived the same life almost her entire life. Running the restaurant, same people, tourists, walking home, raising her kids. In the last 18 months, though, her life has tilted off its axis. She lost her husband Daniel after an illness took him early in life but long into their relationship. She didn’t know what she would have done without the Posse in her life, picking her up and helping her negotiate this new normal.
Logan has loved Jude since way back in their school days. When she and Daniel got together he backed off and became the best friend he could to them both. When Daniel died he, and the other members of the Posse, kept an eye on Jude to keep her holding it together. When the other guys in the Posse bring up the idea of getting her to fall for one of the single guys to keep her in Crystal Cove, he thinks it would be a great time to express his feelings.
Matt, Connor and Logan each make plans with Jude, which at first she is flattered by then turns to slightly creeped out where Matt and Connor are concerned. She finds herself attracted to Logan, then starts to wonder if it is acceptable with losing Daniel so soon. Jude and Logan express their feelings to each other and slowly bring the other members of their family and friends into their new relationship.
I really enjoyed Jude and Logan as a couple as well as Jude’s relationship with her children. Her son actually brings the next generation into the Crystal Cove family and her daughter goes to Burton GA to continue a new series, Love in a Small Town. Once again Tawdra takes you on a wonderfully written ride from start to finish. Tiny details that make the storyline flow seamlessly, drawing the reader in with every word. 4 1/2 stars for this read and I will continue on this series with the next 2 books then move on to Love in a Small Town to find out what Meggie can get herself in to.
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August 2, 2018
Warm hearted lovingly creative romance
I recently discovered Tawdra Kandle's books and I'm so glad I have, each book has entertained and moved me. Most recently I read The Possee the first in the Crystal Cove series and was really touched. I loved the strong sense of family demonstrated by the circle of friends that made up thevPossee. I thought the characters were well written with diverse personalities which made them and the other secondary characters very interesting and believable. Jude is still reeling from caring for and then losing her husband to cancer. Her journey of healing begins on the one year anniversary of his death as her adult children resume their lives at college and her friends help her learn to embrace life moving forward allowing love to embrace her once more.
I recently discovered Tawdra Kandle's books and I'm so glad I have, each book has entertained and moved me. Most recently I read The Possee the first in the Crystal Cove series and was really touched. I loved the strong sense of family demonstrated by the circle of friends that made up thevPossee. I thought the characters were well written with diverse personalities which made them and the other secondary characters very interesting and believable. Jude is still reeling from caring for and then losing her husband to cancer. Her journey of healing begins on the one year anniversary of his death as her adult children resume their lives at college and her friends help her learn to embrace life moving forward allowing love to embrace her once more.
October 31, 2018
When Jude loses her husband Daniel his friends rally around her, now two years have passed and the Posse (the school group they were all apart of ) have decided it is time for her to love again. Each of the guys in the group will try to date her and see where things go Jude thinks that with her bar that she runs and her kids she doesn't have time for dating. Logan watches as each of his friends date Jude he is burning with jealousy will he get up the nerve to tell her exactly how he feels and can there be a place for him in her life and family. This is a wonderful sweet romance that will tug at your heart strings I highly recommend
November 29, 2018
A wonderfully well written second chance romance. It was engaging and captivating about a group of friends since childhood taking care of each other and the families calling themselvesthe posse. When Jude's husband passes this heartwarming story was sweet, feeling their pain, their sorrow, and their joy the posse setups up to try and make her whole and love again. Characters are remarkably engaging and included exceptional secondary cast of characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 17, 2020
Great story about second chances, family and friendship!
It was refreshing to read about a female main character who wasn't in her 20's. Jude, a woman with two college age children, was deeply in love with the man she had married who had also been her high school sweetheart. She was devastated when he died, but found comfort and support from her children and her circle of friends.
There is a bit of spice to this book, but well written with romance and not just sex.
It was refreshing to read about a female main character who wasn't in her 20's. Jude, a woman with two college age children, was deeply in love with the man she had married who had also been her high school sweetheart. She was devastated when he died, but found comfort and support from her children and her circle of friends.
There is a bit of spice to this book, but well written with romance and not just sex.
December 17, 2022
Enjoyable adult story
The characters and story were believable and overall I enjoyed it and Jude's second true love - no spoilers from me!
My only beef about this book was the incredible amount of grammatical errors throughout it which was very distracting, " I looked at she" is only one sad example. I know it's not the author's fault but it detracted from her hard work and should not have been converted to ebook this way.
The characters and story were believable and overall I enjoyed it and Jude's second true love - no spoilers from me!
My only beef about this book was the incredible amount of grammatical errors throughout it which was very distracting, " I looked at she" is only one sad example. I know it's not the author's fault but it detracted from her hard work and should not have been converted to ebook this way.
February 8, 2023
This is a beautiful story of love after loss. The characters are wonderfully developed and I want to move to Crystal Cove. Jude is rebuilding her life after losing her husband to an illness. The Posse – her brother and her husband’s close friends have determined to rally around Jude to make sure she doesn’t move. I enjoyed their interactions enormously. I laughed and cried. I am looking forward to reading more!
October 28, 2018
The first book in the A Crystal Cove Book series it is a well-written story that I enjoyed reading. This is Jude Hawthorne and Logan part of the Posse. There is also Judes son Joseph and his girlfriend Lindsay. I would like to read the other books in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I also bought it.
November 1, 2018
Jude's husband dies. She is sad and feels like she is going to be alone the rest of her life. Her husbands friends decide they will take care of Jude. They all spend time with her to try to win her affection. This was a good friends to lovers story. Jude and Cooper get along the best. read this to find out if he wins her heart!
October 11, 2018
The book is a good small town romance read. The story is a quick, and easy read. The characters are good. The story is a sweet story of second chance at love.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 27, 2018
I enjoyed this author's writing. Being that this is the first book in the Crystal Cove series, I feel confident that I'll continue to read this author's work.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2018
She has two nearly grown bondholders and beach restaurant but her husband has died. She never thinks love will come again but his best friends have other ideas. They will woo her and see if she will fall for one of them. Will she have a happy ending?
January 20, 2021
This has been on my kindle so long I don't remember getting it. It must have been a kindle daily deal a long time ago! For a short read it was fairly good. Easy to read, light hearted and a nice HEA. Didn't take long to read.
December 22, 2017
I loved this book. Was well written, I couldn't put my Kindle down!!
February 19, 2022
A solid plot and somewhat likable characters.
January 1, 2024
Love it
February 20, 2025
SUCH an amazing book!! I love all the characters, honestly the best author of all times. 💙
October 3, 2016
Short read, but not a novella.
To be perfectly frank, the concept behind this story made me feel a little icky. The author was able to handle it fine by the end of the book, but a widow's deceased husband's friends making a pact to woo her so she doesn't leave the Cove and further upset their group? Yuck. Heaven forbid any of them TALK to her about it - especially since she seemed to be the most entrenched one of the group!
The POV shifts to minor characters seemed...forced? I understand that the author was attempting to show how the hero and heroine might look to their friends/family, but popping into the heads of minor characters for a chapter or (usually) less only one time each never makes for a good read.
Once the hero and heroine fall into bed together (kind of another icky situation, since she was heavily drinking, as well as an emotional mess, and he put away a few himself), it seemed like they couldn't stay OUT of bed. And then suddenly . The timeline was so murky, it seemed to happen over the course of just a few weeks, if that.
Overall, I wasn't disappointed with the book - in fact, it read much better than I expected after the initial set up - but it's not one I will come back to or a series I would finish. Falls into the usual ebook trap of needing an editor, too. Quite a number of words completely dropped from sentences.
To be perfectly frank, the concept behind this story made me feel a little icky. The author was able to handle it fine by the end of the book, but a widow's deceased husband's friends making a pact to woo her so she doesn't leave the Cove and further upset their group? Yuck. Heaven forbid any of them TALK to her about it - especially since she seemed to be the most entrenched one of the group!
The POV shifts to minor characters seemed...forced? I understand that the author was attempting to show how the hero and heroine might look to their friends/family, but popping into the heads of minor characters for a chapter or (usually) less only one time each never makes for a good read.
Once the hero and heroine fall into bed together (kind of another icky situation, since she was heavily drinking, as well as an emotional mess, and he put away a few himself), it seemed like they couldn't stay OUT of bed. And then suddenly . The timeline was so murky, it seemed to happen over the course of just a few weeks, if that.
Overall, I wasn't disappointed with the book - in fact, it read much better than I expected after the initial set up - but it's not one I will come back to or a series I would finish. Falls into the usual ebook trap of needing an editor, too. Quite a number of words completely dropped from sentences.
March 12, 2017
I don't hate this book, but I don't love it. It's a nice feel good read and I liked that, but I feel like there's not a lot of action. Everything just goes along and if there's a problem, it's quickly resolved. I feel like the characters are kinda flat. There's some depth to them, but it just still feels that something is missing from them.
December 25, 2019
Maybe a little slow at the begining, however it was well worth continuing and I found it to have very good characters, and the story-line was realistic & mature I've gone on to read several more of Tawdra Kandle's books and like her very much! Her story-lines are fresh and I'll continue to read her books! Recommend her to friends!
August 1, 2013
First off Tawdra is one of my favorite authors! I loved her last series which was the King Series and so when I found out that she was going to be having another release but it was going to be a romantic drama, I was thrilled!
This novel will have you shedding some tears. What would you do if your significant other passed away? I could not even imagine what I would do. My hubs is my everything and he makes me feel whole and complete. I can not even make it a whole day at work without chatting with him. There would be a void unlike any other if this were to happen to me.
Jude’s husband Daniel, was a man that she had been in love with since she was small. There was no one else in her mind that she was supposed to be with. The novel takes place after a year of her going through being without him as he lost his battle with cancer. She has had to face the hard reality that she has to live her life without him by her side anymore.
She has an amazing group of friends that is always there for her. Jude is shocked that even her friends that are unmarried step up and are a shoulder to lean on in times of need. This group of friends calls themselves The Posse, and they have made it a point to try and find Jude a new interest that she can put forth her love towards.
The beginning of the novel is the group’s attempts and strategy to try and find someone for Jude, and it moves forward to describe all of their attempts and how Jude reacts to them. The story is so endearing, and it touched me because even though I would not want to move on, even within a year, of my signifigant other’s passing, I would want friends to be there and try their best to make me feel wanted like The Posse.
I absolutely loved this story about loss and how far friends would really go to make sure that their best friend was happy. It was an extremely touching and believable novel, and it is one book that I say I will pick up again and read a second and maybe third time. Absolutely worthy of FIVE stars. Tawdra you have one again won me over with your writing, and I can NOT wait until I get the chance to read another of your amazing works of art.
This novel will have you shedding some tears. What would you do if your significant other passed away? I could not even imagine what I would do. My hubs is my everything and he makes me feel whole and complete. I can not even make it a whole day at work without chatting with him. There would be a void unlike any other if this were to happen to me.
Jude’s husband Daniel, was a man that she had been in love with since she was small. There was no one else in her mind that she was supposed to be with. The novel takes place after a year of her going through being without him as he lost his battle with cancer. She has had to face the hard reality that she has to live her life without him by her side anymore.
She has an amazing group of friends that is always there for her. Jude is shocked that even her friends that are unmarried step up and are a shoulder to lean on in times of need. This group of friends calls themselves The Posse, and they have made it a point to try and find Jude a new interest that she can put forth her love towards.
The beginning of the novel is the group’s attempts and strategy to try and find someone for Jude, and it moves forward to describe all of their attempts and how Jude reacts to them. The story is so endearing, and it touched me because even though I would not want to move on, even within a year, of my signifigant other’s passing, I would want friends to be there and try their best to make me feel wanted like The Posse.
I absolutely loved this story about loss and how far friends would really go to make sure that their best friend was happy. It was an extremely touching and believable novel, and it is one book that I say I will pick up again and read a second and maybe third time. Absolutely worthy of FIVE stars. Tawdra you have one again won me over with your writing, and I can NOT wait until I get the chance to read another of your amazing works of art.
August 22, 2013
The Posse is about a widow named Jude. It's been a year since her husband's passing and "The Posse" has decided that they need to step in and take care of her. Heaven forbid she fall in love and move away from them. The Posse is a group of guys who have been friends since grade school. They are more than friends, they are family. Daniel, Jude's late husband, was a member of The Posse. Although they all mourn his death, the reality that they could lose another of their group (should Jude move away) is frightening. They come up with the plan that the three single members of the group should step up and woo her. Surely one of them can win her heart and they will all be content to have kept her there with them all forever.
I'm not used to reading romance with the main characters being in their 40's. Yes, I am in my mid 30's but I still think I'm in my 20's most time. So I wondered if I would like it of if I would have the 'ick' factor by still irrationally thinking of my parent's age. I'm glad to report- no ick factor! Tawdra has created characters that drew me in and touched my heart. I felt like I knew who Jude would end up with rather quickly in the book, as Tawdra left little clues here and there. It was amusing to watch each man step up and make their play for her. Some were awkward, some were just funny as heck and one... One was enough to make anyone fall in love again.
The Posse is a close knit family and I loved them all! I loved how each of the men seems set up with a partner by the end of the book. There were some surprises that that threw Jude (and me) for a loop. Her family went thru more stress in the past two years, I couldn't help but want to cry with her when more is piled on top.
This was a remarkable romance with just the right twists and turns. It was refreshing to go thru falling in love all over again. With seamless writing, a nice paced plot and characters you will love, The Posse is highly recommended !
I'm not used to reading romance with the main characters being in their 40's. Yes, I am in my mid 30's but I still think I'm in my 20's most time. So I wondered if I would like it of if I would have the 'ick' factor by still irrationally thinking of my parent's age. I'm glad to report- no ick factor! Tawdra has created characters that drew me in and touched my heart. I felt like I knew who Jude would end up with rather quickly in the book, as Tawdra left little clues here and there. It was amusing to watch each man step up and make their play for her. Some were awkward, some were just funny as heck and one... One was enough to make anyone fall in love again.
The Posse is a close knit family and I loved them all! I loved how each of the men seems set up with a partner by the end of the book. There were some surprises that that threw Jude (and me) for a loop. Her family went thru more stress in the past two years, I couldn't help but want to cry with her when more is piled on top.
This was a remarkable romance with just the right twists and turns. It was refreshing to go thru falling in love all over again. With seamless writing, a nice paced plot and characters you will love, The Posse is highly recommended !
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