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mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
Read this as a buddy read, so adding in my comments
Read up to chapter 5
I could feel this was going to be a sad one. I didn't completely expect him having lost a child but its going to be a heavy grief one this book.
Yeah single mum, and not actually be their birth mum is a huge undertaking and not to be taken lightly, to also have a disability no matter how severe or not is an added stress.
My best friend has the same condition. She will always have to (well shes meant to but she doesn't always) have a splint on her right leg and her arm isn't really functional. I also know somebody that has had a child who is worse than my friend. Its a disability that affects in different ways to different people.
Read through chapter 10
What do you think about tattoos? And further that having a tattoo with your partners name? Personally not a fan of a partners name just seems like a bad omen but I like the idea of kids names etc..
So another custody battle from a grandparent. Thats sad but I think we know why the grandmother wants him.. not for a wholesome reason. Do you guys have grandparent rights? Doesn't look like a thing in the UK. Not keen so far on the grandmother so far.
I'm also not that adventurous, where I want to visit caves etc. Going to new countries would be interesting though.
Finished! Couldn't help myself either!!
That grandmother is crazy! A master criminal and so devious.
I thought the son came off as very sincere when he was pleading his innocence to Hannah & Owen. What did you think? Also he did do the right thing in the end.
With the Uncle in mind, would you if you were Hannah have let him have anything to do with his nephew Noah? Hes turning his life around and arguably he's the way he is because of his mothers terrible way. Hannah's friend was probably lucky to not go the same way
A yeah a fairytale ending with them getting married! Loved it.
Really enjoyed this series. Will look into reading other series by this author.
Read up to chapter 5
Spoiler
I could feel this was going to be a sad one. I didn't completely expect him having lost a child but its going to be a heavy grief one this book.
Yeah single mum, and not actually be their birth mum is a huge undertaking and not to be taken lightly, to also have a disability no matter how severe or not is an added stress.
My best friend has the same condition. She will always have to (well shes meant to but she doesn't always) have a splint on her right leg and her arm isn't really functional. I also know somebody that has had a child who is worse than my friend. Its a disability that affects in different ways to different people.
Read through chapter 10
Spoiler
What do you think about tattoos? And further that having a tattoo with your partners name? Personally not a fan of a partners name just seems like a bad omen but I like the idea of kids names etc..
So another custody battle from a grandparent. Thats sad but I think we know why the grandmother wants him.. not for a wholesome reason. Do you guys have grandparent rights? Doesn't look like a thing in the UK. Not keen so far on the grandmother so far.
I'm also not that adventurous, where I want to visit caves etc. Going to new countries would be interesting though.
Finished! Couldn't help myself either!!
Spoiler
That grandmother is crazy! A master criminal and so devious.
I thought the son came off as very sincere when he was pleading his innocence to Hannah & Owen. What did you think? Also he did do the right thing in the end.
With the Uncle in mind, would you if you were Hannah have let him have anything to do with his nephew Noah? Hes turning his life around and arguably he's the way he is because of his mothers terrible way. Hannah's friend was probably lucky to not go the same way
A yeah a fairytale ending with them getting married! Loved it.
Really enjoyed this series. Will look into reading other series by this author.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
The Country Guesthouse by Robyn Carr is a heartwarming romance of friendship, healing and love. This fifth installment in the Sullivan's Crossing series can be read as a standalone.
Thirty-five year old Hannah Russell has just broken her engagement when her best friend, Erin Waters, unexpectedly passes away. Now the guardian of Erin's five year old son Noah, Hannah decides to rent a lakeside house in Colorado so she and Noah can settle into their life. Unbeknownst to Hannah, the home's owner, photographer Owen Abrams and his goofy but lovable dog Romeo, are about to become an integral part of both her and Noah's healing process.
With two broken engagements behind her, Hannah is not looking for love as she figures out her and Noah's future. But Owen soon becomes a fixture in their daily routine as she sorts out key aspects of Noah's care. She looks forward to spending time with Owen, but Noah remains her priority. Uncertain about how her career will fit in with motherhood, Hannah and Noah extend their time with Owen in order to decide her next steps.
Following a tragedy, Owen now leads a very solitary life both at home and during his travels. He has not had a serious relationship since his divorce and he is content with the status quo. Owen is surprised by how quickly Noah and Hannah become an cherished part of his life. Will Owen be able to convince Hannah and Noah to take a chance on a new life with him?
Hannah, Noah and Owen's tranquility is disturbed when Erin's estranged mother enters their lives. Hannah will do anything to protect Noah and she is grateful for the love and support of her new friends in Sullivan's Crossing. With the full protection of Owen and her friends, Hannah is prepared to do whatever it takes to shield Noah from his grandmother.
The Country Guesthouse is a charming novel of new beginnings. Hannah, Noah and Owen are delightful characters who are vibrantly developed and easy to root for. The storyline is well-written and engaging. The setting is idyllic and vividly springs to life. Robyn Carr brings this heartfelt novel to an uplifting conclusion. A wonderful addition to the Sullivan's Crossing series that old and new fans are sure to enjoy.
Thirty-five year old Hannah Russell has just broken her engagement when her best friend, Erin Waters, unexpectedly passes away. Now the guardian of Erin's five year old son Noah, Hannah decides to rent a lakeside house in Colorado so she and Noah can settle into their life. Unbeknownst to Hannah, the home's owner, photographer Owen Abrams and his goofy but lovable dog Romeo, are about to become an integral part of both her and Noah's healing process.
With two broken engagements behind her, Hannah is not looking for love as she figures out her and Noah's future. But Owen soon becomes a fixture in their daily routine as she sorts out key aspects of Noah's care. She looks forward to spending time with Owen, but Noah remains her priority. Uncertain about how her career will fit in with motherhood, Hannah and Noah extend their time with Owen in order to decide her next steps.
Following a tragedy, Owen now leads a very solitary life both at home and during his travels. He has not had a serious relationship since his divorce and he is content with the status quo. Owen is surprised by how quickly Noah and Hannah become an cherished part of his life. Will Owen be able to convince Hannah and Noah to take a chance on a new life with him?
Hannah, Noah and Owen's tranquility is disturbed when Erin's estranged mother enters their lives. Hannah will do anything to protect Noah and she is grateful for the love and support of her new friends in Sullivan's Crossing. With the full protection of Owen and her friends, Hannah is prepared to do whatever it takes to shield Noah from his grandmother.
The Country Guesthouse is a charming novel of new beginnings. Hannah, Noah and Owen are delightful characters who are vibrantly developed and easy to root for. The storyline is well-written and engaging. The setting is idyllic and vividly springs to life. Robyn Carr brings this heartfelt novel to an uplifting conclusion. A wonderful addition to the Sullivan's Crossing series that old and new fans are sure to enjoy.
ianmcnamara's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book in this series, I am a massive fan of this authors books specially her small town series. I love re visiting the characters from previous books even though each book focuses on two main Characters. This was another fantastic read and it was lovely to see Hannah and Owen slowly start coming to terms with there spasiffic past and determined to build a family with Noa.
jen2499's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series & the characters in it. Sully & now Helen are wonderful to all who come to the crossing.
attytheresa's review against another edition
3.0
This is a quiet story about loss, love, parenting and family, with a sideswipe of criminal behavior just to provide challenge and a bit of edge. There's a calm and sense of home about this author's books, especially the series ones like this.
Hannah comes home early from a corporate retreat gone south to find her fiancee in bed with her assistant. Just a few days later, Hannah's life takes a real left turn when her best friend dies and leaves Hannah as guardian and trustee for her 5 YO disabled son, Noah. Noah is adorable and on the page is far too mature for a 5 YO but it works. Hannah rents a beautiful mountain home near Leadville, CO to give Noah and herself a chance to bond during a summer vacation. While there, they form a bond with loney Owen, the gifted photographer/essayist who owns the property and has his own personal tragedy behind him. The book is mostly about how these 3 people become a family and part of the community at Sullivan's Crossing, but there is also a disruption to be overcome when Noah's previously unknown extended family turn up and try to gain custody.
This is the latest in Carr's Sullivan's Crossing series, and we have an opportunity to reconnect with many of those whose stories make up the series. Of course all works out in the end. I also enjoyed revisiting that area of CO, as I've actually been to Leadville and spent a little time there. Thsi brought back the quaintness of the town with its old west feel and the beauty of the Rockies surrounding it.
Hannah comes home early from a corporate retreat gone south to find her fiancee in bed with her assistant. Just a few days later, Hannah's life takes a real left turn when her best friend dies and leaves Hannah as guardian and trustee for her 5 YO disabled son, Noah. Noah is adorable and on the page is far too mature for a 5 YO but it works. Hannah rents a beautiful mountain home near Leadville, CO to give Noah and herself a chance to bond during a summer vacation. While there, they form a bond with loney Owen, the gifted photographer/essayist who owns the property and has his own personal tragedy behind him. The book is mostly about how these 3 people become a family and part of the community at Sullivan's Crossing, but there is also a disruption to be overcome when Noah's previously unknown extended family turn up and try to gain custody.
This is the latest in Carr's Sullivan's Crossing series, and we have an opportunity to reconnect with many of those whose stories make up the series. Of course all works out in the end. I also enjoyed revisiting that area of CO, as I've actually been to Leadville and spent a little time there. Thsi brought back the quaintness of the town with its old west feel and the beauty of the Rockies surrounding it.
caitrisriding's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I was going to! There was a lot of wholesome sweet stuff in this, while also having some mystery, pull at your heartstrings stuff mixed in! There are two small very sexual parts that I did not prefer, but they are pretty short & brief and thus didn’t ruin the book for me, just would of rather to not have to skip over parts in a book! All in all a pretty decent book that I enjoyed quite well. 3.5 stars from me
hollyg35's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mghill40's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75