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Claire Summers is a determined, independent single mother who is doing her best to make lemonade out of the lemons life has handed her. Keith Watson is a results-oriented workaholic with no time for a social life. As the executive assistant to a local philanthropic businessman, he’s used to fielding requests for donations. But when a letter from Claire’s eleven-year-old daughter reaches his desk, everything changes. The girl isn’t asking for money, but for help finding the long-lost son of an elderly neighbor.
As Keith digs reluctantly into this complicated assignment, he has no idea how intertwined his life and Claire’s will become–nor how one little girl’s kindhearted request will touch so many lives and reap so many blessings.
Through compelling characters and surprising plot twists, Irene Hannon offers readers this tenderhearted story of family connections that demonstrates how life is like lilacs–the biggest blooms often come only after the harshest winters.
My Review:
published in 2014
Magical. There’s something so appealing about a story that revolves around a child’s innocent request. Hannon’s ability to develop vivid characters that leap off the page make this the kind of read you want to linger over. Masterful storytelling expertly knit diverse lives together in a powerful way. It’s a thrilling plot that left me stunned by an unexpected revelation. I laughed, I cried and I worried over Claire and Keith and David and Maureen and young Haley who started it all.
A charming tale that will linger with you long after you’ve read the last word.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback and is available to any reader, any where — so, yay, another International Giveaway!
If you would like a chance to win a copy of One Perfect Spring , leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday May 25 2024.
Oh classic Hannon! And even more books to catch up on 😉
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Yes!!!! Irene Hannon is amazing — every book belongs on the keeper shelf. Good luck, Trixi!
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I haven’t heard of this one it sounds so good. Great review thanks for the chance.
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You’re welcome Tammy. Good luck!
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This one’s in my pile of books that I want to read soon. Don’t enter me into the draw I have it already. Love her stories.
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Irene Hannon is one of my most favourite authors! Happy Reading, Becky!
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Sounds like a must read!
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I sure think so! Good luck, Melanie!
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I love Irene Hannon! I read this one so not entering the giveaway. And even though I read it a couple of years ago this story still pops into my head every now and then, it’s so good! Sandy
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I find that happens a lot with her books — especially the Hope Harbor series. Love that town and those characters! Happy Reading, Sandy!
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Good morning, Kav–I hope you are well and enjoying the springtime. This book sounds charming. Thank you for offering a chance to win it.
Blessings, Kay
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Ha! We skipped spring altogether and went straight to summer. Heat and humidity — bah humbug. Though the weeds in my garden are happy so off I go to wipe the smirks off their odious little faces. Bwahahaha! Good luck, Kay!
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I like gently read and Irene Hannon! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com
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A winning combination. 🙂 Good luck, Kathleen!
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Another great author who I need to catch up on the books that have slipped their my memory. “One Perfect Spring” sounds wonderful that I know will be purely from the author’s name. Would love the opportunity to catch up on some backlist reading.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
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And it’s the perfect season to read it! Good luck, Kay!
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Sounds like a sweet story!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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It is that. Good luck, Kimmy!
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You make me want to read. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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Good luck, Lucy!
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Sounds good. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
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Good luck, Kim!
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