I am continuing to enjoy reading Lee Tobin McClain's "The Off Season" series. Home to the Harbor is Fisherwoman, Bisky Castleman's romance. Bisky is a big woman standing 6' 1". She has gone through life being called names and treated like one of the guys. She runs her family fishing business as well as raising her daughter, Sunny. William Gross was her friend growing up, one Bisky always had feelings for, but he just saw her as a friend. William left Pleasant Shores years ago never planning to return, but life doesn't always go the way you plan. William is a teacher who teaches college prep classes to at risk students. When his daughter is killed in a home invasion and his marriage falls apart, he takes a leave of absence from his job and returns to Pleasant Shores to heal in the Healing Cottage. He runs into Bisky and through their shared volunteer work with local teens and rescue dogs, they begin to feel more than just friendship. Will they both be able to get over their past, their hurts and their self-conceived notions to act on those feelings.

I always liked Bisky in the other books and was quite happy that she got her own story. She is a strong, independent, single mother who never realized how much she had to offer others. When William began to pay attention to her, she couldn't believe it was more than friendship. I really liked the storyline about rescue dogs and stopping the dog fighting that was going on. Once again the younger generation had their own story going on, sneaking around and putting themselves in danger, albeit for a good cause. I love that there are familiar characters in the story that I have met in the previous books. It makes my trip to Pleasant Shores feel like a place I would love to visit. This was another well written and plotted story that was about family, friendship, forgiveness, healing, rescue animals, volunteering, finding your niche and standing up for what is right. I
recommend this audiobook to those who enjoy a sweet, small town romance.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This book had me after the first page and I was enthralled with the story. I haven't read the other books in the series and plan to go back and read them in order.

When I think of literary fiction, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and can satisfies just about every reader's heart. This is a perfect books to snuggle up with on any day.

This is the fourth book in a series. I have not read the other books in this series, but I was still able to enjoy this book despite that. This tale of two people who have known each other for years, was wonderful. I really connected to the characters and the plot kept me interested throughout.

This is about two people who known each other since childhood. They each have problems that they have to overcome. It is a great love story.

This was a sweet book which would be right at home with hundreds of self-published romances you can read for the price of a Kindle Unlimited subscription. However, that's not what this is--while the $8 Amazon wants for the book isn't a fortune, I found the book to be trite and the characters to be caricatures. The plot was unlikely, especially how different parts of it tied together.

I'd like to thank the publisher for making a review copy available via NetGalley. Grade: C+

Love how the story developed. A story of childhood friends, Brisky and William who discover love when they met again after a period of time. I like how the story develop and you can really feel the pain that William has losing his daughter. It is hard on him seeing Brisky and her daughter Sunny. It was rather a surprise to read story of William’s ex wife. I would not have expect the character to be so contrast to William’s position as a lecturer. Refreshing 😍

Small town community. Engaging characters. A developing relationship with bumps in the road. These are all signs of a successful novel, which is Home to Harbor. William is a wounded soul who comes back to a town with bad memories. Bisky is there to rekindle their friendship and more. I thought the buildup for their romance was a tad bit too slow. I actually liked Sunny the best. She personified at typical kid at that age. The ex added an interesting angle to the story. All in all it’s a solid read with a happy ending.