She’s into renovation. But she never expected a love life overhaul…
Hope Sawyer enjoys getting her hands dirty. And while she’s killing it flipping houses for a living, deep down she worries her happiness isn’t built on a strong foundation. So when her drunk boyfriend attempts to beat her, she jumps in her truck and drives until fate delivers her to a tiny town, a dilapidated Victorian, and her next big project.
River Lockwood remains haunted. Still burning with regret over the one that got away, the master electrician has constructed a lonely life in a place with a name drenched in personal history. But when he offers to help rewire an old house a newcomer just purchased, he’s amazed it’s the woman he lost all those years ago.
Shaken to reconnect with the only man she truly loved, Hope struggles with the memory of his betrayal. And though they grow closer the more time they spend together, River fears his dream girl won’t forgive him for a sin he didn’t actually commit.
Can this star-crossed couple renovate their hearts and build the relationship they deserve?
My Review
This contemporary small-town romance is filled with banter, a stubborn, tough-as-nails female, and a swoony male who falls first. The minor town characters are enchanting, and I can’t wait to read more.
I loved River and Hope’s second-chance romance story, even if the names were cliche. It was steamy, sweet, and angsty, with fantastic banter between the characters. This book even has a found family trope, with more than one character taking hold of your heart. I will definitely be reading more.
Hope is a fitting name for this tough-as-nails female character who has a string of bad luck from her ex to well her life and decided to drive. She ends up in Hope’s River, a small beach town in nowhere, and stumbled on just the thing to start a new one. The naming of the city and the character is a little cliche.
We take an exciting leap back to the past as she settles into this small town with so much charm. I love the people of it and their no-nonsense ways.
The back-and-forth between River and Hope and their missed chances is emotionally draining and scorching. Still, they both seem to miss the right time and place too often. Will this cosmic meeting be the last?
The banter in this book is fabulous. Hope isn’t the sweet, docile woman you expect; she is tough, outspoken, and clumsy. The he falls first trope in this story is swoony.
I love how this story ends, and the next book in this series, which focuses on Elle’s enigma of a character, looks fantastic, too. I’m intrigued by both Elle and Gran and can’t wait to read their stories.
If you want to read Hope’s River by Margaret Mcheyze, you can find this book on Amazon. As An Amazon Assocaite, I earn on qualifying purchases.
This series is also available in a box set. The Hope River Box Set for Kindle is available now.
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