Looking for Lacey

I picked this up and put it down a dozen times after buying it. The idea of a book about a sports bar was kind of daunting. Running out of the house I grabbed it and started reading it and didn't put it down. It is all about growth and growing up, accepting life's pain and releasing it instead of holding it painfully close. I enjoyed watching the characters grow and mature tremendously - both the adults and the teens. This is a good read.

I read so many good things about this book that I had to go ahead a read it, Linda Franis Lee will be a new author for me, I just love her writing style. I enjoyed this book so much. I enjoyed reading all the characters in the book, this book will be a keeper for me hope everyone else will enjoy this cute story as much as I did.Happy Reading Lisa

Linda Francis Lee is one amazing writer, from the second i opened this wonderous book, i was hooked, i didn't, and couldn't put it down if my life had depended on it. i knew i had found a writer that didn't just tell you a story, but actually pulled you in, made you want to be apart of these peoples lives. Linda brought a reality into her book, you could truly believe that everything you were reading was a someones life story, hell it could even happen to you; and that is the way a romance writer should make their readers feel, like what you are reading, this wonderfull love, joy and belonging could actually happen to you one day. it gives you a true sence of hope that there really is true love in this world. so if you are looking for a fun, funny and fantastic read, pick up Linda Francis Lee's book: Looking for Lacy, if you are a true romantic at heart you will love every second.

Lacey Wright was an unwed mother. To better their lives, Lacey moved far away from her hometown and settled in El Paso, Texas. Her new job was managing a sports bar. The owner of Bobby's Place was the legendary quarterback of the Texas Lone Star team, Bobby McIntyre. He was seldom around so his sister, Beth, ran the bar. It was Beth who had hired Lacey even though she knew her brother would blow his top. But Beth had her reasons. Due to a knee injury, Bobby McIntyre returned to El Paso to heal quickly and then return to the games. He disliked Lacey on sight, yet kept her as manager because of his own past. They were both attracted to each other, yet each had their own reasons for keeping away from each other. At the same time, Lacey's teenage daughter, Robin, was attempting to adjust to her new school and new life. She noticed the vulnerable person beneath Kyle's "bad boy" facade. The became close. Now Lacey had to face the fact that she needed to give her daughter room to grow and trust Robin not to make the same mistakes she had made so long ago. ***** As with her previous novel, THE WAYS OF GRACE, author Linda Francis Lee packed the story with realistic reasons for there to be major strife between the main couple. The she added a few back ground sub-plots to keep her readers glued to the pages. Excellent reading and highly recommended!

Lacey Wright has pulled up stakes and moved herself and her teenaged daughter, Robin, to a small town in Texas where this prim, football hating lady will be managing a sports bar. Lacey has no idea how to do this, but is determined to try. She did not count on the bar's owner, legendary football hero Bobbie Mac living across the hall from her and Robin, nor had she anticipated how much he would irratate her, and attract her. Lacey is not the kind of woman Bobbie Mac is usually partial to, but something about her, her [attractiveness] despite her innocence and oh so proper facade, draws him. Even when he knows she has lied to him, Bobbie can't stop loving her. However, he is not interested in putting down roots yet or giving up his football career. He may be injured and recovering, but as soon as he can, he will be back to being a star in every game. However, Lacey might have a few different ideas.While the adults have their romance going, Robin is discovering first love with a local bad boy. Robin is much like her mom, smart and innocent, but Kyle can not stay away from her. Their secondary story is a sweet and passionate one that is no less enjoyable than watching the sparks fly between Lacey and Bobbie. *...For those of us who have mourned the passing of the Chicago Stars (Susan E. Phillips), we will find an especial joy in reading about Bobbie Mac, the bad boy with a heart of gold. Lacey is the perfect foil to him, and the perfect complement as well. She is one lady who won't take anything off of him, and that is exactly what he needs; while Bobbie is the only one who is able to penetrate the defensive wall around her heart and release the woman who has been hiding for far too long. This is a light and warm read, without ever degenerating to silliness and has just the right amount of passion, but is not so heated that [love] overrides the excellent story. *...