When It's Right (San Francisco Thunder, #3)

by Victoria Denault

Opposites attract when a single dad and an ER nurse take a shot at finding true love in this heartwarming, heartfelt romance. Griffin Sullivan is handling the ultimate balancing act. Between being a single dad to an active six-year-old and the crazy demands of his job as a hockey coach, finding love is not in the cards. But when the team's goalie is rushed to the ER, he's immediately captivated by the gorgeous, sassy nurse on duty... who just happens to be the sister of one his players. Sadie Braddock has always had a big, open heart and a bit of a wild side. But since her dad got sick, she's closed herself off to life and love. Relationships are way too complicated--and so is Griffin. He's also funny and tender and sexy as hell. How can something that feels so right come at the worst time ever? Then again, someone to lean on may be exactly what they each need--if they're only brave enough to take the risk.

• ISBN10: 1538763125
• ISBN13: 9781538763124
• Publish Date: 14 August 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Forever
• Edition: Print on Demand ed.
• Format: Paperback (UK Trade)
• Pages: 304
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

Rating: 4.5 Stars

I was so excited to be back with the Braddock clan, and they did not disappoint me.

Since Papa Braddock's ALS diagnosis, Sadie has served as the rock of the family. They relied on her as a nurse, and expected her to be the professional in situations where the others may let their emotions get the best of them. But who was there for Sadie?

Enter Griffin, retired NHL goalie, divorced dad, and the new goalie coach for the Thunder. Eli's injury brought them together, and awakened things in both Griffin and Sadie, that had been latent for several years.

I just loved these two together. Sadie probably has the best banter game of the Braddock clan, and the interactions between her and Griffin kept me grinning. They were fun, flirty, and sexy, but their relationship eventually went deeper, and there was a lot of support and true affection behind their words.

Griffin was a standout hero. Sadie referred to him as a unicorn, and I have to agree with her. He was all sorts of perfect, patient, and delicious. There was a lot of swoony sighing coming from me as I read this book, because Griffin charmed the pants off of me. It wasn't just his romantic game that won me over either. His interactions with his daughter were so sweet, I think I got a tooth ache, and the herculean effort he made with his ex-wife was worthy of sainthood.

One thing I really, really love about this series is the Braddock family. I loved the family dynamic and all the love that was shared between them. Recent years had been difficult for the family as their father further deteriorates, and I cried for Papa Braddock, but it was heartwarming seeing the siblings be there for each other and for their mother. I understand how painful it is to see someone you love suffer, and it was beautiful watching them face it together.

Yes, dad's health issues were sad, but Denault filled this story with some really wonderful moments too. There were two very joyous occasions shared with us, and watching Sadie find love and seeing her romance with Griffin bloom and flourish balanced out the painful moments.

I am gearing up for the last book, and still hoping Denault finds some secret Braddock love children in the woodwork, because I am really going to miss this family when it all ends.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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