By Sarah M. Eden
Mirror Press, 2020. 296 pgs. Historical Romance
The newest book in the Hope Springs series tells the story of Patrick O'Connor. He is the brother everyone believed died in the battle of Gettysburg ten years ago. He has his reasons for not telling his family that he actually survived the battle, while his brother Grady did not. He has suffered years of loneliness and grief and a demon that is too big for him to battle alone. In a moment of deep darkness he decides to reunite with his family in Hope Springs, WY.
Eliza Porter is a young widow who is also traveling to Hope Springs with her young daughter in the hopes of finding a better life than she had as a factory worker in New York City. Eliza and Patrick have an instant connection, even though Patrick tries to push everyone away. Their journey has lighter moments, but they have to travel some dark roads for Patrick to find healing and hope.
I love the O'Connor family! This is the fifth book in the series and, while each book focuses on a different family member, the characters you come to know and love from previous books play into the newest story line. This romance isn't all fluff and good feelings. There are real struggles and darker plot lines but it makes the good times so much sweeter.
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2 comments:
It is always fun to re-visit Hope Springs and the O'Connor family. I was excited to read Patrick's story and what happened to him after the war and why he didn't contact his family for years. I enjoyed seeing him reunite with his family, even if it was bumpy. His budding romance with Eliza helped him overcome ghosts from his past so that he could have his family back. The story moves at a pace that isn't fast but still keeps you turning the pages. I read this story within a few days because I couldn't put the book down. It is more character driven, so even though you don't need to read the other Hope Springs books to understand this book, it definitely helps so you can appreciate the characters more. I will be returning to this book again.
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