This Old Cafe

The guy told her she had to lose twenty pounds, and she still married him?

So the poor man really is homeless? And a veteran?!

Wait, his uncle lives in the same town, yet he is homeless and eating out of dumpsters? Bastard!

It sounds like everything he did that was "dangerous" was done to help people.

How lovely that they are helping each other. Not just physically, with her providing him with food and shelter while he does manual labor for her. But emotionally as well. They both had such low self-esteem at the beginning.

What's wrong with tile? It looks better.

Haha, Annie is evil!

Is it hot in here? Dayum.

I totally understand why he left.

People are weird. Who wants to eat where you know someone was attacked?

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Heartwarming love story

This is the first time I've read Marci Boudreaux but it certainly won't be the last. This book was unlike anything I've ever read before. Jenna and Daniel's first meet was really unique. I loved that while they were both real flawed characters somehow being together was helping them heal. I thought they and the supporting characters faced real life challenges. This is a stand alone novel but I liked the supporting characters so much I look forward to going back and reading the other books in this series.
I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for a honest review.

I found this book to be a delightfully romantic book, lately I haven't been able to find a lot if old school romance in books but I was lucky enough to come across just that, in this book. This Old Café is the story of Jenna and Daniel two bruised by life people but not broken. I loved the interaction between these two characters, and I thought the author did a fantastic job of pulling me into the story with the depth of each character. Their story was sad because of what had happened to them but it was so sweet and enjoyable seeing them open up and fall in love. This book has made me want to go check out this authors other books.

Reminded me of Susan Stoker's Badge of Honor series in that Marci tackles a society stigma. Which I find rare for a author to tackle so beautifully. Loved the story. As soon as I finished it I signed up for the authors newsletter! Will definitely keep a eye out for future ones by this author.

This is a voluntary review via netgalley I do not get paid for this review,

A wonderful story of two people with strong issues to overcome. Daniel, a homeless vet with anger issues, is living in the alley behind Jenna's cafe. He hears her scream one day, and rushes in to help her. She is trying to fix the plumbing, but does not do a good job. Needless to say, he offers to help and a friendship forms, and attraction soon follows. I liked the story, and liked the way people around them act and respond. Made me think of how I would react, and I also really enjoyed reading of their relationship growth. A sweet story, that was hard to put down. Highly recommend this book and author.

I received this book from Netgalley. I enjoyed this book. It had a happily ever after type of ending. I liked that it was older characters with history and not "new adult" as most books tend to be these days. The characters evolved during the story which was nice. As nice as the main male character was, I'm not sure that I would even give a homeless person a chance-- she is a better person than I. ;) There were really no surprises in the book, but it was a nice easy read. I would definitely read more by this author.

I enjoyed this feel good book. The characters were engaging and I felt I could connect with them. Highly recommended to anyone wanting an easy to read, hard to put down book.

This is my first book by Marci Boudreaux.

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Stonehill Romance
Standalone
HEA

I look forward to reading more from this author.

This nook was wonderful. It's about a dishonorable discharged vet that has a history of anger due to his childhood. While homeless he goes and helps a lady that owns a diner And from that point on something huge was there between the two.

Trying to rebuild your life, your hopes and your dreams can sometimes feel impossible when everything seems to be crumbling around you. Jenna Reid has that tenfold in her struggling love life and her cafe- anything and everything that could go wrong definitely is for her. In the midst of the latest crisis- a major water pipe break- Daniel McGuire wades in to help Jenna.

Daniel McGuire is a seemingly disgraced vet with anger issues that got him kicked out of the service, lost him construction job and got him kicked out of his uncle's home. Living quietly in the alley behind Jenna's cafe Daniel has watched her and felt that kindred spirit connection- down on your luck and barely holding your head above water.

Jenna and Daniel have a great story. Loved that Jenna is patient and kind to a man who is in need of understanding and compassion. Jenna soon discovers that the only anger issues Daniel have are those arising from his ingrained desire to protect others being wronged, taken advantage of or being physically harmed. Daniel's struggles are true to life of want many people- not only veterans- experience from PTSD. Daniel is actually soft, protective and gentle. Gosh, this story really has you sympathizes with him and wanting to take him under your wing and take care of him.

Jenna feels a connection to Daniel as they suffer parallel hurts. Giving him a chance to earn a respectable place again comes with lots of criticism from her family (and Daniel's) as well as lack of faith in her trust and instincts. Jenna only hopes and prays that Daniel doesn't prove all the nay sayers right.

I really loved this story and both Jenna and Daniel's road to recovery over the wrongs of their past. It's a rocky road and each bump along the way threatens to tear them both apart. In the end, healing can only be obtained when you can look back and see what you've overcome and realize you did it- alone or together- but you did it!

What a wonderful story about two older people who are down on their luck.

Jenna is trying to make a go of an old Cafe after her cheating ex husband takes everything from her.

Daniel is a homeless war veteran who has anger issues and is sleeper in the alley behind Jenna's cafe. He comes to her rescue when he hears her scream and offers to help fix up the cafe.

A truly lovely well written story that I ended up not being able to put down, reading into the small hours. My only regret is that I have now finished it.

Fantastic story, loved it.

I was given an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest and independent review.
This was my second book by Marci Boudreaux and will definitely not be the last. Two damaged souls who come together, sharing vulnerabilities and damaged pasts. Together through love and understanding they are able to heal and move forward. The strength of this book for me are the wonderful characters and the way they are written. An emotional read which I really enjoyed reading. 4 ****

I found this romance about two mature people who see themselves as flawed to be very charming, endearing and idealistic. I loved how the story blends the slow built intimacy and closeness between Daniel and Jenna with the sex.
Daniel is such a kind and good man, so eager to help and soothe! The fierce intensity he directs towards Jenna is combustible. But he has serious issues too, he’s “a lit fuse just waiting to go off”.
Jenna is a great character too, a strong hard-working woman who is vulnerable, insecure and a bit defeatist.
There’s also a cast of secondary characters that add richness to the story.
And I loved how this is also a story about an "old [and lovely] cafe".

Jenna and Daniel are both trying to rebuild their lives. I started the book when I went to bed. I finished the book before falling asleep several hours later. A little love, a little hate, lots of trust issues. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad.

Really enjoyed this book about two damaged souls, Jenna and Daniel, It is well written and very believable. It is great to see how Jenna and Daniel complement each other and what they see are weaknesses are actually seen as a strength by the other partner. The story starts with Daniel living in the alley as he has had been made homeless after leaving the Army he watches Jenna putting her rubbish from her cafe in the bin. After hearing her scream he runs to help her and the story goes form there. It is a really lovely story and I read it in 24 hours - I didn't want to put the book down.