A New Hope ~ Robyn Carr ~ A Quick Review

Today's Review comes from by TBR pile, mainly because I have the next book in the series waiting to be read. Keep going to see my thoughts on Robyn Carr's A New Hope.

Starting over is never easy, but in Thunder Point, where newcomers are welcome and friends become family, it's possible to find yourself again. In this brand-new story, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr takes us on a moving and rewarding journey as a young woman finds new hope. After losing her child, Ginger Dysart was lost in grief. But since moving to Thunder Point, a small town on the Oregon coast, and with the help of her cousin Ray Anne, Ginger is finally moving forward. Her job at the flower shop is peaceful and fulfilling, and she's excited to start her first big assignment, assisting with the Lacoumette wedding. In spite of her lasting heartache, Ginger finds herself swept up in the pleasure of the occasion. But the beauty of the Lacoumette farm and the joy of the gregarious family are ruined by an unfortunate encounter with the bride's brother, Matt. Struggling with painful memories of his own recent divorce, Matt makes a drunken spectacle of himself and Ginger when he tries to make a pass at her, forcing Ginger to flee the scene in embarrassment. But when Matt shows up at the flower shop determined to make amends, what started out as a humiliating first meeting blossoms into something much deeper than either of them expected. Discovering they have a lot in common, they form a solid friendship, though everyone around them worries that Ginger will end up with a broken heart yet again. But if Ginger has the courage to embrace the future, and if Matt can finally learn to let go of the past, there may still be hope for a happy ending.

Elizabeth's Review

3 Stars

I'm really torn on this addition to the Thunder Point series. I liked it, but didn't like it at the same time. Matt and Ginger were the main romantic couple in the story, but we spent a lot of time with Grace, Troy, and company too. As much as I liked Matt and Ginger, it really felt like they were a side story and the whole purpose of this book was to add on to Grace and Troy's story as well as introduce the characters for the next book. I loved the message both Ginger and Matt send; that a failed relationship doesn't mean an end to a romantic future, but there were times that they felt "flat" to me. As with all of Ms. Carr's books, this one is well written and enjoyable. It was a nice opportunity to catch up with the folks from Thunder Point.