Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family by Tara Randel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About The Book
Title: The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family
Series: A Golden, Georgia Romance #3
Author: Tara Randel
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Release Date: April 28, 2026
Genre: Wholesome Contemporary Romance
Solving crimes
And falling in love!
Charming, small-town Golden, Georgia, has everything Briana Connelly needs—her four-year-old daughter, her family, and her job as a police officer. When her former best friend, Jackson Walker, returns suddenly and is made her partner at work, she’s forced to face the events that drove them apart. With a mysterious theft to investigate, spending time with Jax is unavoidable…and easier than she’d like. Especially when his effortless warmth wins over her precious daughter. As a deeper connection grows between them, he starts to feel like a part of Briana’s little family. But if overcoming the past means admitting their true feelings—that might be the biggest risk of all.
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From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
Excerpt
“Right on time,” her boss, Police Chief Brady Davis, said as he exited his office with a file folder in hand. “Follow me to the conference room.”
His request could only mean one thing. The identity of the newest addition to the PD was about to be revealed.
After Briana’s partner had left to work with fire and rescue as a paramedic, it had been a hush-hush process to find a replacement, which was over the top for Brady.
“I still don’t understand why you haven’t told me who it is,” Briana griped.
“I didn’t want to get ahead of myself. It took a lot of back-and-forth negotiations to get him to uproot his life and move here.”
So, it was a guy.
Brady pointed in the direction of the conference room. “Besides, you were off for a few days when I confirmed the hire.”
True. She’d taken a long weekend to spend quality time with her daughter. Most days she juggled a hectic schedule and from time to time took a long weekend to focus on Cami.
Since her daughter was only four, Briana didn’t want to miss any milestones, a worry that came with working long hours and being a single mom. Brady did his best to accommodate her schedule, instilling his philosophy that a happy home life made for more productive officers.
Briana dropped her bag by her desk and hurried to catch up with Brady who was striding across the room. “He’s finally here?”
“Yes,” Brady said over his shoulder. “That’s why I want you to join me.”
More curious than ever, a trait that made her good at her job but often got her into trouble, Briana caught up and followed Brady into the room. She stopped short when a tall, dark-haired man rose from the chair. His piercing blue eyes, so very familiar to Briana, shone with an intensity she’d never admit she missed.
“Briana.”
Her mouth dropped open, but she quickly regrouped to save face.
“Jackson?” she asked, trying to moderate her tone so the higher pitch didn’t reach into the frequency only dogs heard.
“This isn’t going to be awkward, is it?” Brady asked in a serious tone, a tone he rarely used unless he meant business. His gaze moved between the two.
She’d answer if she could find her voice.
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About The Author
Tara Randel is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. Family values, a bit of mystery and of course, love and romance are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Tara lives on the West Coast of Florida, where gorgeous sunsets and beautiful weather inspire the creation of heartwarming stories. Tara has received the Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.
Connect with Tara by visiting tararandel.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a prize bundle which includes a $25 Amazon Gift Card, bookish tote bag, booklover’s keychain, bookmark and 2 autographed books by the author!
(1) winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card!
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Thanks for featuring The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family! So happy to be here today. ~Tara
Sounds like a heartwarming story.
I liked the excerpt.
thanks so much for spotlighting Tara’s book today 🙂
Love the excerpt Thank you for sharing
Sounds fantastic
Working together does require cooperation and the use of one’s training and skills. I can see how it might create respect and draw individuals closer to one another. It sounds like a good plot!
I am excited to check this author out.
This sounds like a great book! Ty for sharing!
I like the excerpt.
Wonderful excerpt