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valerieelseswhere's review against another edition
3.0
It was so nice to be back in Hope Springs. As always, Eden's characters are fully formed and unique to their personal experiences. The tenderness of this story felt especially poignant.
jnak's review against another edition
5.0
Another amazing clean historical romance by Sarah Eden. I love how the hope springs books still have romance but they focus on so much more than that. It’s got the ups and downs and is a good reflection of what life was really like back in the day in these small towns across the US. I would definitely recommend this book and every single one of Sarah Eden’s books! She is one of the best!
cassidymccon's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Alcoholism
bookswithnopictures's review against another edition
5.0
My goodness. So good!
"Life's not fair... That's how you know you're awake." I cannot compliment Sarah Eden enough. She is so good at drawing me in from the first sentence and letting me feel like a part of her fictional world.
Patrick is the prodigal son once believed dead. He struggles with self-love and desperation forces him to move to be close to his family again. Patrick is the first to lend a hand and the last to point blame. I loved Patrick's journey and his counterpart in Eliza.
"Life's not fair... That's how you know you're awake." I cannot compliment Sarah Eden enough. She is so good at drawing me in from the first sentence and letting me feel like a part of her fictional world.
Patrick is the prodigal son once believed dead. He struggles with self-love and desperation forces him to move to be close to his family again. Patrick is the first to lend a hand and the last to point blame. I loved Patrick's journey and his counterpart in Eliza.
robertsonreadstoomuch's review against another edition
5.0
This will always be my favorite Sarah M. Eden book. I will cherish it forever.
karenthornell's review against another edition
5.0
I always love Sarah Eden's books. She writes characters in a way that makes them feel SO real. Patrick was incredibly likeable, even with his vices and his past. His relationships (and the struggles they had to work through) were realistic without being overtly painful (because he had a lot of amends to make), and it was so fun to see previous characters and see how their lives have continued. There was one storyline regarding his reasons for being gone that was not fully wrapped up but the reasoning behind it was understandable so it didn't leave me feeling like it was neglected. I really loved Eliza--she was just a very relatable character. She was doing what she needed to do to survive, she was an optimist, but she did NOT like or accept her circumstances. It was awesome! Patrick and Eliza's love was full of teasing, improvement, and just an overall sweet feeling.
This was a fairly slow romance that immediately made me sad that I can't turn around and read the next book. I have a few wishes for which character will be receiving their own story next :)
This was a fairly slow romance that immediately made me sad that I can't turn around and read the next book. I have a few wishes for which character will be receiving their own story next :)
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
So excited to read Patrick's story! The O'Connor family has provided many laughs, tears, and swooning over the years. This story is no different. Sarah Eden tackles a lot in this novel. Eliza is a poor widow who is trying to escape New York and provide a better life for herself and her daughter. Patrick has been damaged from the Civil War. After losing his brother and being injured himself, he carries a lot of guilt and heartache, often turning to alcohol to numb his pain. After allowing his family to believe him dead, his secret is revealed and he receives a letter from his mother calling him home. These two wounded souls meet on the stagecoach and forge a sort of friendship. When they both realize they are headed to Hope Springs, they wonder if they can truly dare to dream and overcome their loneliness and pain they carry from the past.
I love Sarah Eden's characters. They are real, flawed, and endearingly sympathetic. I loved the gruff but kind Patrick, and the strong yet hopeful Eliza. Even the young child Lydia was well written, bringing a smile to my face as I remembered my own daughter carrying around various objects that she imbued with personality. Though the struggles of the characters are not easy, they are met with love of family and support. I've grown attached to each of these characters in this series and now can't wait to hope that Finbarr gets his own HEA! Highly recommend this book and series!
I love Sarah Eden's characters. They are real, flawed, and endearingly sympathetic. I loved the gruff but kind Patrick, and the strong yet hopeful Eliza. Even the young child Lydia was well written, bringing a smile to my face as I remembered my own daughter carrying around various objects that she imbued with personality. Though the struggles of the characters are not easy, they are met with love of family and support. I've grown attached to each of these characters in this series and now can't wait to hope that Finbarr gets his own HEA! Highly recommend this book and series!