The town of Last Chance, New Mexico is very pleased that Dr. Jessica MacLeod is opening an office on Main Street. They are also excited that their home town football hero, Andy Ryan, is coming back to coach their high school football team. Dr. Jess will start off on the wrong foot when "this football-obsessed town" finds out she never seen a football game and also doesn't care to. Despite having little in common, Andy and Jess will find themselves drawn to one another. But can this match really endure the tests that come their way.

I found this series delightful and very entertaining. The people in this town really grow on you and by the end of this series, you are sorry to see them go. You could read this as a stand alone story, but you will miss getting to know all the people in this story, unless you read the whole series. Well worth your time. ( )

I really loved Dr. Jessica Macleod and Andy Ryan together. The town of Last Chance is a great small town. It is a great football town. Always wants great teams even though it has been a few years since there has been a good team. Andy was from the great teams and has come back to be the coach of the team. Jessica has opened a doctors office in Last Chance and has no idea about football. This sometimes hurts when the whole town supports their football team. Andy must teach the town that just because he was one of a great team that doesn't mean that he will have a perfect year his first year of coaching. Jessica needs to learn there is more to life than just being a doctor. Everyone needs some fun in their life. Love the romance. I received this book from the Revell reads program for a fair and honest opinion. ( )

Cathleen Armstrong returns to Last Chance, New Mexico in book 4 of her A Place to Call Home series, Last Chance Hero. In this contemporary romance novel old characters are joined by new as the town prepares for a return to the Glory Days of Last Chance football. Small town feel, endearing characters and a budding romance mix together to provide a very satisfying read.

Dr. Jessica “Jess” MacLeod is living her dream of practicing medicine in a small southwestern town. And while everyone in Last Chance is welcoming, they are not flocking to her office for appointments. Andy Ryan is returning to Last Chance after 10 years playing football in college and the NFL. As the newly appointed coach of the high school team, Andy has to battle expectations that may not align with reality. The two hit it off, but Jess doesn’t know anything about football and is not interested in learning. In a town where football is King, can the two find common ground?

Last Chance Hero is the fourth book Armstrong has set in the quaint and quirky southwestern New Mexico town, and I have to say I have not gotten tired of returning again and again. Secondary characters from previous books keep it familiar, and the introduction of new characters keep it fresh. I really liked Jess and Andy. They have a bit of the opposites attract story going on. I can really identify with that. My husband and I have such dissimilar interests its a wonder we ever got past dating! But after 35 years of being a couple with 30 of those years married, I can say that opposites can attract and thrive! Armstrong hits on the secret of success when she creates two characters that have the same goals and values. The football framework is fun — perfect for Fall reading. High School football is big here in middle Georgia, so I could certainly relate to all the hoopla surrounding the Last Chance team. I could also relate to Jess’ preference to a good book in front of a fire instead of sitting on cold bleachers! But Jess is a plucky heroine; her determination to learn more about football produced a few chuckles. Andy is more complex than his jock persona and I enjoyed his unfolding personality and emotions. Relationships are the center of this series, and Last Chance Hero explores the most important relationships — parent/child and God/His people. The importance of a close relationship with God is stressed, but never preachy.

Last Chance Hero can be read as a standalone novel, but the books are so good that I suggest you start at the beginning. An interesting storyline is introduced that I am hoping will be developed more fully in the next book. Each successive book in the series has been my favorite, and this one is no exception. All in all, a great read that I can recommend.

Recommended.

Audience: adults.

(Thanks to Revell for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) ( )

This book takes us back to Last Chance where Dr. Jessica McLeod has opened up a family practice. She finds herself intrigued by the goings on of Last Chance, including an obsession with football. She herself doesn't like it and tends to stick to a routine. She isn't immediately accepted by the people of Last Chance and finds herself working on that.
I enjoyed this next installment of the Last Chance series and was glad to have a copy to review from the publisher. I have enjoyed reading this author and while each story reintroduces you to previous characters, they all can stand alone. ( )

Welcome back to Last Chance New Mexico, especially if you have been following this series as I have. We are reunited with our old friends and family and get caught up to date with what is going on with their lives. I was especially interested in Kimberly and so happy to see what her life is like now.
This book deals with native Andy Ryan returning to his hometown, and being cut by his pro football team he is taking over the job as head coach. He is a real legend here at Last Chance and all the town is excited that he is coming home, and best yet to be their coach!
Also new to this town is Dr. Jessica MacLeod, a big city girl with small town desires, and no knowledge of football. With these two new people in town is there any chance these two can make a match? They seem to have nothing in common at all, and will this town accept an outsider for their town doctor.
Come and get lost in Last Chance, you won’t want to leave, and by the end you will feel like your part of the community, and there are a few unanswered questions at the end of the book, and my hope is that means there is another book in the works.
I received this book from the Publisher Revell and their Book Bloggers Tour, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )