Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Pelican Point

GIVEAWAY
HANNON, IRENE
PELICAN POINT

In the midst of life's storms, unexpected love is a beacon of hope.

A crumbling lighthouse is part of the inheritance Army doctor Ben Garrison expects to claim when he journeys to Hope Harbor. Fresh out of the service, he wants only to unload the tower of bricks, decompress from years of treating batttlefield, and prepare to launch his civilian career.

Hope Harbor Herald editor Marci Weber has other ideas. She may not be a Hope Harbor native, but the small Oregon seaside town has become home -- and she's determined to save the Pelican Point landmark.

Sparks fly as the two go head-to-head over the fate of the lighthouse. But when they start to cooperate, a different kind of fire ignites. Can Hope Harbor heal the hearts of these two romance-wary souls?

Come home to Hope Harbor -- where hearts heal...and love blooms.

My Review:

A toe-curling wonder of a read!

The romance is slow and steady and fraught with trepidation. I mean, I knew something was going to happen...but not that! Hannon kept me rabidly turning pages, alternately giggling and swooning and even  edge-of-my-seating in places. Love how this once-bitten-twice-shy hero and heroine start to cautiously move towards romance. Reluctant describes them both but so does crazy-attracted-to-each-other. Such a dilemma! Be prepared for some fireworks and lots of sizzle right from the very first time they meet.

Ben all focused on a future that doesn't include Hope Harbor and Marci a passionate town newbie of two years. And then there's the issue of the lighthouse. Don't you just love stories about lighthouses? They hold a romance all of their own. Though Pelican Point has the potential to break these two apart before there's even a happily-ever-after on the horizon! Talk about emotional angst and impossible road blocks!

This is the fourth book in the Hope Harbor series but I'm thrilled to report it won't be the last! Hannon has created an appealing community brimming with characters I want to meet again and again. Like the amiably feuding pastor and priest and the mysterious Charley -- a renaissance man who seems to have all the answers even before a question is asked. He also has a talent for talking to animals...or at least understanding them. Including a pair of seagulls who have a penchant for being front and center at all the town's critical romantic entanglements.

As it says on the back cover -- Come home to Hope Harbor -- where hearts heal...and love blooms. Coming home is exactly how I feel when I read one of these novels so I'm hoping the author doesn't run out of HH inspiration any time soon.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Pelican Point, leave a comment below or email me at kavlvustoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 29 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!


36 comments:

  1. (Pelican Point) I like this about the book; Though Pelican Point has the potential to break these two apart before there's even a happily-ever-after on the horizon! Talk about emotional angst and impossible road blocks!

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    1. If you like emotional reads then this is the book for you. Good luck!

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  2. I love Irene Hannon's books! KAV, Thank you for the "toe-curling" review!
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    1. What's not to love, right? Good luck, Caryl.

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  3. I think my toes could use curling! Thank you for the opportunity, Kav! mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. lol and this is a delightful way to do it! Good luck, Melanie.

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  4. Hey Kav!
    Isn't this the prettiest cover? I loved the story too!
    Putting on my "intrepid reporter hat" now:
    If you have started your 2019 list, the next book in the series Driftwood Bay will be out April 2, 2019! I think I read somewhere that fans didn't want the series to end so..we get a book five!
    I Love Irene Hannon books, looking forward to her next suspense out in October too!

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    1. Woohoo -- you heard it here first folks -- another Hope Harbor book out next spring...which is way too long to wait in my humble opinion! But wait...I thought this was the third book in the series. Have I missed one somehow? I didn't think so but....rushing off to check.

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  5. Loved the review. I don't have the other ones in this series but sounds like I need to find them!
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    1. Yes indeedy, you sure do! Good luck, rubynreba.

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  6. Love her books! Can't wait for book 5!

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    1. Ack -- there's book five again...how did I miss one? Phew -- I didn't miss one, I just miscounted. I can still wear my avid Irene Hannon reader badge with a clear conscience.

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  7. You crack me up Kav! Wear that badge proudly!
    I must admit as much as I like Ben in Pelican Point I'm having a hard time not staying faithful to Adam from Sandpiper Cove, he's my favorite guy in this series and he and Lexie together were perfect.

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    1. OOOOhhhhh -- yes, Adam!!!!! Dog rescuer extraordinaire. I'll arm wrestle you for him, Tracey! :-) I have a hankering now to re-read this whole series starting with Hope Harbor (the novel I forgot to add to my tally when I was book counting.)

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  8. I don't think I have read anything by Irene. Sounds like a good book and series!

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    1. Squuueeeaaalllll! You must, you must, you must, Patty. She writes awesome romantic suspense and contemporary romance. Hope you get to sample one of her books soon. Good luck!

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  9. Haven't read this one yet. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  10. I've seen the Hope Harbor books around for awhile but I've yet to read one. It sure sounds like I should. Thanks for your review and giveaway.
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    1. You'll have a blissful time catching up with four books to look forward to, Pam! Good luck!

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  11. I am SO happy to know that Pelican Point isn't the last we'll see of Hope Harbor! I've come to love these characters and this town and really wish it was real. I'm really hoping at some point we'll get Charlie's story, maybe if Irene's fans harp enough she'll deliver :-) We can cross our fingers anyway!

    I'm not entering since I've read this, but as usual, I looked forward to your review. Now to wait until December for her newest suspense...sigh...

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    1. Ohhhh -- I have all sorts of theories on Charlie! I think I'll have to reread this series while we're waiting for the next Irene Hannon book to come out.

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  12. I love Light houses. Thank you for sharing.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. I do too -- ever since I was a kid. I always thought it would be so romantic to live in one! Good luck, Lucy.

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  13. I am all about toe-curling romances with some sun, sand, surf and light houses. :) Please include me Kav!

    kellyblackwellwrites(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Hmmm...when you put it that way it makes me realize what a good summer vacay/beach read this book is as well. Good luck, Kelly.

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  14. Wonderful review! Pelican Point has been at the top of my ‘buy next’ list for a while. Thanks for the chance!

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. It was on mine for way too long. So many books, so little time.

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  15. This cover is so pretty.
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    1. Isn't it? Holds such promise. Good luck, Jana Leah.

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  16. I don't think I have ever read any of her books. Looking on her website I notice she has written quite a few suspense as well as many general contemporary books. I agree with the other posters that it is a lovely and very eye catching cover. Thanks!

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    1. Wow...you're in for a treat. And yes, her romantic suspense is stunning! But this series is just so super special. Good luck, CC.

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  17. Lovely review, Kav! I've had my eye on this book. It sounds so good.

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  18. I need to catch up on the last book and your review is just the reminder I needed. I got to get on that, because I can't read out of order and this one sounds amazing. tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. I'm actually about to start re-reading the whole series I love it that much! Good luck, Terrill.

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