DRIFTWOOD BAY

A Hope Harbor Novel, Book 5
by

Irene Hannon

  Genre: Contemporary / Christian / Romance

Publisher: Revell

Date of Publication: April 2, 2019

Number of Pages: 368

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After tragedy upends her world, Jeannette Mason retreats to the tiny Oregon seaside town of Hope Harbor to create a new life. Vowing to avoid emotional attachments, she focuses on running her lavender farm and tea-room—until a new neighbor with a destructive dog and a forlorn little girl invades her turf. But she needn’t worry. Dr. Logan West is too busy coping with an unexpected family, a radical lifestyle change, and an unruly pup to have any interest in his aloof and disagreeable neighbor.

Yet when both Jeanette and Logan find themselves pulled into the life of a tattered Christian family fleeing persecution in war-torn Syria, might they discover that love sometimes comes calling when it’s least expected?

Bestselling and award-winning author Irene Hannon invites readers back to the charming seaside town of Hope Harbor, where they are sure to find peace, healing, and a second chance at happiness.

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This book is perfect reading when you want something somewhat light, inspirational, and characters that will endear themselves to you.

Jeannette is running from tragic memories.  No one could blame her but God has other plans for her in this world and I enjoyed reading how he spoke to her and gently nudged her to get involved in the community despite her desires to stay on her farm and keep to herself as much as possible.  Logan has been thrown into a situation he never expected to find himself, caretaker to his niece who has lost both her father and her grandmother at a young age.  A Syrian refugee family ends up in town where they know no one, much less speak the language.  Yet these characters are bound to each other in their faith and hope for a better life and their lives intertwine in such a way that each character comes out stronger in the end from the trials and tribulations they experience.

This story filled my heart.  I felt a range of emotions throughout the story and found myself pulled into this small Oregon town wanting to be a part of the community where everyone seemed to care for each other.  I found myself chuckling at Charley, the fish taco truck proprietor, and his seagull friends, Floyd and Gladys, but at the same admiring Charley’s words of wisdom.  I felt for Molly having to adjust to life with her Uncle Logan and coming to terms with the loss of her father and grandmother.  I can’t imagine how hard it is for young children to lose someone they love.  It is hard enough as an adult but you expect it to happen one day. The Syrian family had their struggles and watching them adapt to their new home and deal with their own grief reflects how no one is exempt from experiencing tragedy.

Some of my favorite quotes

“God’s timing isn’t always ours. Sometimes he opens doors we aren’t certain we’re ready to walk through. And it’s fine to be cautious. Not every door that beckons is divinely inspired. But at some point we do have to make a decision – because most don’t stay open forever.”

This line resonated with me because it is very true.  Either you trust that a higher power is looking out for you or you end up full of indecision and in a chaotic world of your own making.

“I can’t change the past, but I have hopes for the future. That’s the beauty of tomorrow – it offers you the possibility of a better day.”

No one can promise us anything in this world, it is up to us to make our way and make it a success and a better place when we leave.

“But people – and animals – die.”

“A very real part of the human condition, no question about it. Nothing on this earth lasts forever. Lives are filled with endings – and beginnings. No matter how hard we try to maintain the status quo, the world changes around us…and changes our world in the process.”

You have to go with the ebb and flow of life around you because as much as things change they stay the same.

While some of this story may have been predictable, it was the right book at the right time for this reader. We give this book 5 paws up.

Each book can be read on its own but if you start at the beginning you can follow a few characters when they pop up in future books and know more about their history/back story.

Irene Hannon is the bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including One Perfect Spring, Hope Harbor, Sea Rose Lane, Sandpiper Cove, and Pelican Point, as well as Dangerous Illusions and the Private Justice and Men of Valor suspense series. Her books have been honored with three coveted RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, and she is a member of that organization’s elite Hall of Fame. Her many other awards include National Readers’ Choice, Daphne du Maurier, Retailers’ Choice, Booksellers’ Best, Carols, and Reviewers’ Choice from RT Book Reviews magazine, which also honored her with a Career Achievement award for her entire body of work. In addition, she is a two-time Christy Award finalist.

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Grand Prize:

A Copy of Driftwood Bay + Oregon Coast RainGlobe

1^st Runner-Up:

A Copy of Driftwood Bay + Book Lover’s Coffee Mug

2^nd Runner-Up:

A Copy of Driftwood Bay + $10 Starbucks Gift Card

April 2-12, 2019

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