When Noah and Josephine discover their divorce was never actually finalized, their lives are turned upside down.
Following his divorce, Noah gave up his dream job and settled at a remote horse ranch in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia, putting much-needed distance between himself and the former love of his life. But then Noah gets a letter from the IRS claiming he and Josephine are still married. When he confronts Josephine, they discover that she missed the final step in filing the paperwork and they are, in fact, still married.
Josephine is no happier about the news than Noah. Maybe the failed marriage—and botched divorce—was her fault, but her heart was shattered right alongside his, more than he would ever believe. The sooner they put this marriage behind them, the better for both of their sakes.
But when Josephine delivers the final paperwork to his ranch, the two become stranded in his cottage during the worst spring snowstorm in a decade. Being trapped with Josephine is a test of Noah’s endurance. He wrestles with resentment and an unmistakable pull to his wife—still beautiful, still brave, and still more intriguing than any woman he’s ever known.
As they find themselves confronted with each other and their shared past, old wounds surface and tempers flare. But when they are forced out into the storm, they must rely on each other in a way they never have before. Josephine finally opens up about her tragic past, and Noah realizes she’s never been loved unconditionally by anyone—including him. Will Noah accept the challenge to pursue Josephine’s heart? And can she finally find the courage to trust Noah?
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Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including "The Convenient Groom" and "A December Bride" which have been made into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on the The 700 club and won awards such as The Holt Medallion Award, The Carol Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist.
Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.
In 1996, inspired by the death of her grandfather, Denise began her first book, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her husband says he inspires all her romantic stories, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking good coffee, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband have three boys and are rapidly approaching an empty nest.
You can learn more about Denise through her website www.DeniseHunterBooks.com or by visiting her FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/authordenisehunter
My Thoughts....
I am Hunters number one fan, so I says this from experience after reading everyone of her books and novellas. This is the best book she has written to date.
This is one of those books that you can't start when you have to cook and clean house and run errands. You have to start it at bed time and read all night because you can't put it down once you start reading. You will know love is worth fighting for after reading Sweetbriar Cottage.
Noah was the perfect man and Josephine well she grew on me. I was so happy with the outcome and I must say. I see another Hallmark movie in the making. I am so excited to share this book with everyone I know.
This is a 5 star two times read. I HIGHLY recommend this story of love, healing, and redemption.. Run don't walk and get your copy.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
After this review anyone would be silly not to RUN to buy this one. I want to read it bad.
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ReplyDeleteI love Denise's books and would really love to read this one. Keeping my fingers crossed! Thank you for a great review, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThis one my wife said she will be reading on the beach this evening.
ReplyDeleteThe library put me on the waiting list for this one. It could be months before i get to read it.
ReplyDeleteI loved your review,I would really like to read his.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that this would be just another typical romance read, but after reading your review Mary of 5 stars two times, I know it has to be good! Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this. I really liked your review of it.
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ReplyDeleteI like you Mary have read all of Denises' books and I have loved them. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this one. You have my jonesing for a copy right now.
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DeleteI would love to read this one.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read a review like this I know that I have to read this book. See you I'm heading over to Amazon.
ReplyDeleteI have a few of Denise's books on my shelf & was excited to see this new one come out. Sounds like another winner to me too, Mary!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, and thanks for the wonderful review!
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I loved her Summer Harbor series! Can't wait to read more by her.
ReplyDeleteLoved your review! I am looking forward to reading this one soon.
ReplyDeleteLove her books !! Love to read this .Blessings ,DanaGirl
ReplyDeleteI need to read this!
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