Monday, April 12, 2021

Blackberry Beach

GIVEAWAY

HANNON, IRENE
BLACKBERRY BEACH

Katherine Parker is on the cusp of having everything she ever wanted -- fame, money, and acclaim. So why isn't she happy? In search of answers, she comes incognito to Hope Harbor on the Oregon Coast for some R&R. Maybe in her secluded rental house overlooking the serene Pacific she'll be able to calm the storm inside.

Coffee shop owner Zach Garrett has found his niche after a traumatic loss -- and has no plans to change the life he's created. Nor does he want to get involved with his reticent new neighbor, whose past is shrouded in mystery. He's had enough drama to last a lifetime. But when Katherine and Zach are recruited to help rehab a home for foster children, sparks fly. And as their lives begin to intersect, might they find more common ground than they expected...and discovered that, with love, all things are possible?

Bestselling and award-winning author Irene Hannon invites you to come home to Hope Harbor -- where hearts heal...and love blooms.

My Review:

I am completely obsessed with this series! Blackberry Beach is the seventh book and I hope there are seventy more! No worries if you aren't familiar with the fabulous Hope Harbor series...well, yes, you should worry over all that you're missing out on...but each book reads well as a standalone so you can pick up anywhere and start reading.

There are some wonderful consistencies in each book though. The loving small town vibe fueled by caring people intent on making a difference in their little part of the world. The congenially sparring clergy with their rapier wit and quirky banter. The oddly intelligent seagulls, Floyd and Gladys, who like to keep an eye on folks who need some extra TLC. And Charly, of course. Artist with a paintbrush and grill, he has an eye for noticing and and a heart for caring and an uncanny way of putting pieces together in an almost divine manner....honestly, I'd read these books just for Charly!

And here's where I reveal just how completely besotted I am with this series. I have the first six books tucked away on my keeper's shelf and this latest (notice I didn't say last...please let there never be a last!) in my audible library. And because I adore both Irene Hannon's storytelling and Therese Plummer's narration so much, I'm getting ready to start listening to the series right from the start. Book in hand, ear buds in, and I'll be in bibliophile heaven for hours on end. :-)

This seventh book delivers all the heart and hope and second chances that have become trademark with the series. Where the romance develops slowly, from hesitant first missteps to a slow lowering of defenses that catapult Katherine and Zach into serious discussions and deep soul searching along with some toe-curling banter and delicious kisses. Happy sigh. I loved every blessed second!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Blackberry Beach, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your 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 winners announced on Saturday April 17  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

33 comments:

  1. I'm in Hope Harbor heaven right with you. I loved this one and I'm already looking forward to book eight.
    But we will get our Irene Hannon fix in Oct though with her next suspense, Labyrinth of Lies. Happy Monday Kav!

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    1. Eeeeeeepppppp -- book eight!!!! I was hoping and praying but too afraid to research in case the party was over. Eeeeeeeeeepppppp! You made my day, Tracey!!!!

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    2. Lol, Irene said at the end of Blackberry Beach the next book in the series would be out next April :)

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    3. Hmmm...I guess that's the bonus of reading the print copy. It didn't say anything after the store on audible. Wonder why they don't include the author notes. I'm still giddy. About to dive into Hope Harbor to keep me giddy. Wonder if I can pace myself until April? lol

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    4. Here's some more news, I had an early copy so I didn't see this until later, but there are 2 maps of Hope Harbor and all the different locations in all the books in the front of Blackberry Beach. You can go to Amazon's Look Inside feature and see both of them 🙂

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    5. Ha -- that's such important news blogger posted it twice!!! :-)

      SQQQQUUUUEEEEAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! A book map! I love book maps! I've had a thing for them since I was kid. My first ever book map freak out was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. You realize what this means, right? Even though I have the audible book I'm going to have to get the paperback one too. Just for the map. I'm all bibliophile twitterpated now! Thanks you, intrepid star reporter. I need to give you a raise. Bwahahahaha!

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    6. That was strange, it posted three times! My phone does weird stuff, the reason I always use my kindle or laptop, haha. If you follow Irene on Facebook you might have seen her with a white t-shirt with a graphic on it, that's the Hope Harbor map! I love maps of towns too, twinning!

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    7. Eeeeeeeepppp - I watched the video and she says there will be MORE books not just one more book. Eeeeeeeeepppp!!!

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  2. This is the one that got away! On my wanna read list in our new releases together ~ of course, I have a time getting away from my fav genre :) ~ thanks for the fun, Kav!! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
    kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com

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    1. It's hard balancing act to keep up with all our wanna reads. Good luck, Kathleen!

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  3. Ooooooh!!!! I am definitely missing out...I need to get started reading!
    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Gasp -- you haven't read any of them, Melanie? Stay tuned, I'll be offering giveaways as I reread. Good luck!

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  4. Oooh I want to read this....love her books and have loved this series! Thanks, Kav!!
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. You're welcome, Jackie. Good luck. It's a fabulous series, isn't it?

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  5. I've been obsessed with Irene Hannon's Hope Harbor since the beginning! I wished it was a real town because I'd be at Charley's stand everyday ordering his fish tacos & listening to his sage advice. And what about his two seagull companions Floyd and Gladys?

    I hope she never ends this series because it's so good!! Each book gets better & better, but I don't know how Irene does it. 💖

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Not to mention the belching seal and Trixie the dolphin -- ha, you have a dolphin named after you! Not only does each book get better, but they beg to be reread too and I don't do that very often. Good luck, Trixi!

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    2. Oh how could I possibly forget them?!?! Gah!

      Yes, this certainly does BEG a re-read and I never do that....lol!

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  6. I have loved this Hope Harbor series and I’m so looking forward to reading BlackBerry Beach! Such a good series!! Thanks for the chance, Kav.

    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  7. I haven’t read this series but you have my curiosity up. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. How have I managed to deprive myself of reading this series???? Well, not from desire because it sounds marvelous.

    Thank you for bringing "BLACKBERRY BEACH" to the forefront of our attention and the wonderful chance to win a copy!

    Can I just mention what a lovely cover. Can't you see standing right where she is and just soaking up the view for hours? Sign me up cause I've ready to go there - immediately.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. The whole series has lovely covers. Definitely the kind you want on your keeper shelf. Good luck, Kay

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  9. Sounds like a series I need to get into!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. Thank you all for the wonderful comments! I'm so glad you love Hope Harbor as much as I do!

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    1. Oh, wow, thanks for stopping by! And for writing so many amazing books. I think Hope Harbor has got to be my favourite fictional place ever!

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  11. This book sounds cute! I haven't read any books by this author, but this sounds like a great place to start. Great review!

    usedtextbooks5(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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    1. Ooohhhh -- you must read Irene Hannon!!!! Somehow, some way, some day. Good luck, Chanel!

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  12. This one just went on my want-to-read list on Goodreads!!
    duhpaynes at gmail dot com

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    1. Love slinging books into my GR want to read lists! Good luck, Anne!

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  13. I had no idea there were so many books in this series. I think I've read the first two, but obviously behind. eeks.
    tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Eeekss is right -- it's hard to keep up with our fave authors, isn't it? Good luck, Terrill!

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