Starfish Pier

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HANNON, IRENE

STARFISH PIER

A year ago, ex-Delta Force operator Steven Roark left the rigors of combat behind to run fishing charters in Hope harbor, decompress, and talk some sense into his kid brother. Business is good -- but making peace with his past is more challenging than he expected.

First-grade teacher Holly Miller leads a quiet, low-profile existence -- until she's recruited to advoate for a cause that's dear to her heart. When she solicits Steven's assistance, sparks fly -- especially after they find themselves on opposite sides of an issue that disrupts their placid seaside community.

As these two seemingly incompatible souls search for common ground, might they discover a deeper connection -- and find that love can banish darkness and light the way to a future filled with promise?

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

My Review:

published in 2020

I'm rereading the whole Hope Harbor series via audible editions and am loving Therese Plummer's narration so much! She breathes life into these characters and heart and humour into her interpretation of Hannon's exquisite words.

I'm sporting a HUGE Cheshire grin because...this series!!!!!! There aren't any words to convey all the awesomeness within the pages of all the Hope Harbor books. Each one reads superbly as a standalone but, honestly, why wouldn't you want to read them all?!

Starfish Pier is the sixth (and please say there will be many more...please, please, please!) so I think we can officially elevate Charley to folk hero status now. His sage wisdom, open heart and listening spirit guide not only Hannon's characters, but this eager reader as well. And the sparring clergy are back too! Love the way the author has created so many memorable characters in a town so aptly named because it's brimming with hope and you will be too once you've spent some quality time within these pages.

Holly and Steven are about as opposite as you can get -- staunchly opinionated on moral matters that should make romance impossible. Hannon delivers one emotional sucker punch after another as she draws her readers into a labyrinth of angst. And, oh, their back stories! The way she dangles tidbits of information without a full reveal for sooooooooo long I was about jumping out of my skin waiting for the full story! Happy agonizing sigh of sheer readerly bliss. And that's all I'm going to say about them because you really need to discover their issues on your own reading adventure.

And along with the main romance, we get the additional viewpoints of three other characters who are weathering their own storms. Messy lives collide, revealing how interconnected we actually are. One act of kindness or a hesitant word can cause a ripple effect that reaches further than we can imagine.

I finished Starfish Pier feeling buoyed up. Hopeful. Comforted. Encouraged. And with a deeper understanding of why God called us to live in community. The perfect message for these uncertain times. My heart is full.

I listened to the audible version narrated by Therese Plummer who is absolutely amazing! She has such a beguiling style and an incredible gift for creating distinctive voices for every character. I think I'd listen  with rapt attention if she read from the phone book!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

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

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Starfish Pier, 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 May 22  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!