A review by cometreadings
Blue Ridge Sunrise by Denise Hunter

5.0

Fate is really unpredictable. Years ago, a sad moment brought them closer, and now, after several years, another sad event has made them meet again.

This book has enchanted me from the very first pages … I could perfectly visualize the story as it was projected on a screen. The characters are very well described and rounded, and I personally appreciate all those little details about their appearance and small gestures, that page after page made them always more familiar.

Moreover, a flashback introduces Cruz and Zoe’s story, and how their relationship has influenced their present life. For both, their family issues were like indelible marks that affected not only their own self-esteem, but also how they managed their relationship.

All these insecurities and misunderstandings have led them to follow different paths until Zoe’s grandma’s death.

After this, Zoe inherits her grandma’s beloved orchard, which in spite of many financial difficulties, has a great potential.

Now Zoe should decide what is best for her and her little girl, Gracie. Will she choose to remain at Copper Creek surrounded by people who love them and face the secrets of the past and the obvious consequences, or follow her dream to be a singer with Kyle’s band, and accepting his possessive attitude?

I love the descriptive style of the author that makes the book very captivating. During the narration, you will appreciate the characters with their values and flaws, and your feelings will be overwhelmed by a whirl of emotions while trying to put yourself in their shoes. Probably you will disapprove Zoe’s choices, and how her fragility got her to keep important secrets from her beloved ones, but you’ll love her being such a responsible mother and dreamer girl. Cruz, on the other side, under his cloak of prince charming, with his doubts and uncertainty, also caused by the non-existent relationship with his father, has easily given up her true and only love.

Now, it’s time to face the past, and let the love flow…

I really enjoy this emotional and romantic read, and I highly recommend it.

Thanks Denise for this heartwarming romance.