Life has not gone quite as either planned. Sophie Kingston, daughter of an influential East Coast family, was destined to be an important and beloved part of Baltimore Society. All thoughts are my own.The paths of life that brought them together are destined to tear them apart.īurke Jones began his life as a nameless orphan, dreaming of one day being a renowned doctor with a home and family to call his own. *I received a copy through Netgalley, which didn't influence my opinion.

This is a book worth reading.Ĭontent: mild romance mild violence and moments of peril harsh words/name calling, but no swearing very mild references to religion. I loved the nuances of all of the relationships, both good and bad, and enjoyed watching the effects and results of difficult events. Although she seemingly made her choice in Book 1, neither man will give up until it's over and they're both fantastic. Katie is so strong and resourceful and willing to sacrifice herself for the common good, which really makes everyone adore and love her, including the reader. WHY can't people realize that human beings aren't that different from one another and race or origin shouldn't matter?! I guess I got a little emotionally worked up over this novel, but that's the sign of a true, gifted author. I have to say it-doesn't Hope Springs have any law enforcement? Where are the Sheriffs of Savage Wells when you need them (bad joke in reference to one of the author's other novels)? The way the tempers, anger, and hatred escalates is alarming, especially when bad things start to happen that really shouldn't. It doesn't hurt that my name is the same as the main character and that I used to play the violin, but hey, I really felt the joys and struggles of this town, which is divided by prejudice.

I finally had a chance to sit down and read this one and wow-I was once again blown away by the amazing way that Eden is able draw a reader right into the heart of the story. Needless to say, it ended on a note that left me hanging and wanting more.

Book 1 in the series almost ripped my heart out, with all of the heartbreak and the love triangle because really.what's not to love about either guy? If one of them was a jerk, it would be an easy choice to see one of them go.

Hope Springs by Sarah M. Eden