Sandpiper Cove + Giveaway

Hope Harbor police chief Lexie Graham has plenty on her plate raising her son alone and dealing with a sudden rash of petty theft and vandalism in her coastal Oregon hometown. As a result, she has zero time for extracurricular activities–including romance. Ex-con Adam Stone isn’t looking for love either–but how ironic is it that the first woman to catch his eye is a police chief? Yet wishing for things that can never be is foolish.

Nevertheless, when Lexie enlists Adam’s help to keep a young man from falling into a life of crime, sparks begin to fly. And as they work together, it soon becomes apparent that God may have a different–and better–future planned for them than either could imagine.

Lauded by Library Journal as “a master at character development,” Irene Hannon welcomes readers back to this charming Oregon seaside village where hearts heal–and love blooms.

My Review:

published in 2017

I’m rereading the whole Hope Harbor series via audible editions and am loving Therese Plummer’s narration so much! She breathes life into these characters and heart and humour into her interpretation of Hannon’s exquisite words.

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There is something exceptionally delightful about Irene Hannon’s characters. There’s so much depth and intrigue in each and every one whether they are the hero and heroine or any number of secondary characters — including Clyde, the dog!

You can tell a lot about a hero by the way he treats a dog. And Clyde will tell you that Adam is a keeper. Some of my favourite scenes are between this life-battered pair. A man who has had a rough start in life and the abused dog he rescued. Both are wary of getting too close to people, finding comfort and safety in their solitude…until Lexie gets involved.

Love the unusual pairing — an ex-con and a police chief. It’s all kinds of complicated and they are their own worst enemies. Both are wounded by past tragedies and their love story doubles as a beautiful redemption story.

“You know…it’s interesting how our paths often smooth out if we give God a chance to pave the way, isn’t it?” (p 293) One of things I love most about Sandpiper Cove is the way the author has seamlessly woven an inspirational thread into the plot. Faith shines through the lives of some pretty memorable characters. Uplifting but never forced, bringing the warmth of hope to the most difficult situations.

A complex romance that sizzles right to the very last page. Stupendous addition to the Hope Harbor series…and, woohoo…Irene Hannon promises there are more books to come.

9 thoughts on “Sandpiper Cove + Giveaway”

  1. Not sure how SANDPIPER COVE has slipped through my reader’s desire for amazing books, but I sure would love to rectify that situation. Do love this author’s books. This one sounds amazing – what’s not to love – a man and his dog, unlikely pairing and a blooming romance! LOVE the quote, which if an indication of the faith thread makes the book more of a gotta read.

    Thank you for the amazing chance to win a copy!

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