Welcome to my tour stop! Read my review and enter the giveaway below...
Sandcastle Inn
(Hope Harbor #10)
By Irene Hannon
Christian Contemporary Romance, Clean & Wholesome
Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook & eBook, 352 Pages
April 2, 2024 by Revell
Summary
Vienna Price never intended to return for more than a passing visit to Oregon and all the bad memories she’d left behind. But when your career tanks, home is where you go to nurse your wounds and chart a new course. Only temporarily, of course—because as much as she loves her quirky mom, anything more than a short stay would drive them both crazy.
A trip to Oregon isn’t in Matt Quinn’s plans, either, until a perfectly timed appeal for help arrives from his sister. What better place to decompress after a shattering loss than a quiet, seaside town named Hope Harbor? But R&R isn’t on the agenda when he arrives to find his sister’s new enterprise on life support.
Vienna, however, may have just the skills needed to resuscitate the foundering B&B—if Matt can convince her to hang around long enough to mend an inn . . . and his heart.
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My Review
SANDASTLE INN is a sweet story about fresh starts, forgiving yourself, letting go, and pushing through when life is difficult. It's about family, friendship, trust, and love. Fans of clean romance, Christian romance and this author will enjoy spending time in this cozy beach town with these lovable characters.
This was a nice escape read and perfect for readers looking for a beach read. I enjoyed these characters from the start. They're flawed and complicated while also being likable and people I'd love to have as family or friends in real life. There's also two different storylines, the first on two characters who are supposed to be visiting and find themselves slipping into love, and second a married couple who are trying to find their way. I liked the first storyline the most while also finding the second enjoyable. I love that initial shock of chemistry between two people and watching them fall in love. I thought the author did a good job letting these characters figure things out and work through their challenges to sweet, happy endings, which allowed for a bit of character development. The inspirational elements were weaved through well and didn't feel forced. I also really enjoyed the story and the setting. Who wouldn't want to escape to a cozy seaside town and a bed and breakfast under renovation? Plus one of the characters owns a bookshop. It was a nice little escape and rejuvenation as a reader.
In the end, was it what I wished for? This was an enjoyable story from beginning to end. It was a great setting, with lovable characters, and a sweet romance. Definitely a recommended read!
Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy through Celebrate Lit, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Tour Schedule
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 4
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 4
Texas Book-aholic, April 5
Blogging With Carol, April 5
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 6
For Him and My Family, April 6
Jeanette’s Thoughts, April 7
Splashes of Joy, April 7
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 8
She Lives To Read, April 8
lakesidelivingsite, April 9
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 10
Southern Gal Loves to Read, April 10
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, April 11 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, April 11
Cover Lover Book Review, April 12
The Lofty Pages, April 13
Melissa’s Bookshelf, April 13
Blossoms and Blessings, April 14
Labor Not in Vain, April 14
Wishful Endings, April 15
By The Book, April 15
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 16
Pause for Tales, April 16
Batya’s Bits, April 17
JESUS in the EVERYDAY, April 17
Tour-Wide Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Irene is giving away the grand prize package of a full set of the Hope Harbor series (10 books) and a $50 Bookshop.org gift card!!
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