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syndi3's review against another edition
DNF
I usually like small town romance. Recently I enjoyed Securing Zoey by Susan Strokes. I was looking forward with The Country Guesthouse. At about 60%, I give up. What does not work for me is the pace of the story. It is so dragging. Too slow and too boring. I even fall asleep listening to the audiobook.
I hate to shelved book under DNF. Only with a book that is really bad or does not fit my taste, I have to shelved it with DNF.
I usually like small town romance. Recently I enjoyed Securing Zoey by Susan Strokes. I was looking forward with The Country Guesthouse. At about 60%, I give up. What does not work for me is the pace of the story. It is so dragging. Too slow and too boring. I even fall asleep listening to the audiobook.
I hate to shelved book under DNF. Only with a book that is really bad or does not fit my taste, I have to shelved it with DNF.
alexus_curlz's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Fast-paced & slightly all over the pace until the wrap-up at the end
klbthorne's review against another edition
1.0
The premise is good. The execution? Not so much.
I couldn’t read more than 5 pages at a time - the dialogue felt forced, the writing was lifeless and dull. I thought after the first bit of repetition, it might pick up (because you have to explain your life story to all the locals???).
I couldn’t force myself to finish the book, and stopped a third of the way through. But by page 111, there should be something making you want to finish reading.
1/10
I couldn’t read more than 5 pages at a time - the dialogue felt forced, the writing was lifeless and dull. I thought after the first bit of repetition, it might pick up (because you have to explain your life story to all the locals???).
I couldn’t force myself to finish the book, and stopped a third of the way through. But by page 111, there should be something making you want to finish reading.
1/10
catra121's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this one. Easy 5 stars and absolutely makes the entire series worth reading. Wonderful characters...I fell completely in love with every character here. So wonderful how everything came together in this book with new AND existing characters.
kellymannion's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
tita_noir's review against another edition
3.0
The romance is kinda meh. No real conflict really. They like each other they get together.
The plot that surrounds them is what makes the book really interesting, largely driven by the custody of one little boy.
As usual Therese Plummer's narration is superb.
The plot that surrounds them is what makes the book really interesting, largely driven by the custody of one little boy.
As usual Therese Plummer's narration is superb.
nats_bookventures's review against another edition
4.0
So this one was super sweet ! I just love the story behind it and it doesn’t just come with romance, there is a little bit of underlying evilness as well ( of course not from any of the consistent characters). I truly adored this book . 4.5 stars for me.
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.