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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My review of The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family
Whether this is your first or third time in Golden, Georgia, you’re going to love this delightful small town and its community. The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family sees two former best friends reunite. Their friendship has become strained after their difficult parting 14 years ago; however, Briana and Jackson (Jax) begin to see that what started out as friendship in first grade is developing into more than it was when the inseparable 20 year old friends parted ways.
There is so much to love about this book! If it were possible to go live in a book town, Golden, GA would be on my list! (I’m sure that if you’re like I am, you’ve got lots of book towns you want to live in.)
I got to know the Connelly sisters in the first two books in this series, so I was really looking forward to reading Briana’s story! I thought that it fit her perfectly, and I loved it! It was unique since it held a little bit of mystery as well as a blooming romance. Briana and Jax had to let go of their past hurts when Jax returns to town and is thrown right into the police force as Briana’s partner. They slowly fall back into the rhythm of their past friendship as they begin to forgive the slights they felt during those many years apart. I loved Cami, Briana’s adopted four year old daughter, and Jax’s Grandpa Alvin. As a former officer himself, Alvin along with three other friends take it upon themselves to keep an eye on their small town. Briana’s sisters and mom also added a lot to the story.
I thought that the pacing of the book was perfect, and the romance was realistic in that Briana and Jax had been best friends for so many years. Though they had obviously grown as adults with new responsibilities, their true personalities stayed the same; they just matured. It was obvious to everyone in town that they were meant to be! I highly recommend this charming, small-town, friends-to-more, heartwarming kisses only romance! 5 stars and lots of swoons and smiles!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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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!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 4, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 11, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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