I think this one is my favorite of the series so far. I really liked the way that Maura's grief was dealt with in this book--both how the author wrote about Maura and the other characters' reactions. It was really well done. Jackson and Maura's courtship was perfect for both where they were in life and their history--I really enjoyed reading it. I was a bit disappointed with Sage's "problem", though--first, it was may to easy to figure out what it was, and second, I wasn't crazy about the person who ended up being the cause of it. It seems to take the whole small-town-everyone-is-connected-somehow bit just a tad too far. The solution at the end of the novel also has me torn--it could be a good idea, or it could cause waaaay to many problems down the road, but either way it deserves more than a minute and a half discussion in a hospital room. Still, I am liking this series quite a bit and anxious to see what will happen next in Hope's Crossing. RaeAnne has given us another great story about the small town of Hope's Crossing,Colorado. Maura has had a rough year what with the death of her daughter Layla but things get enough roughter when her other daughter comes home from college bringing the man that Maura hadn;t seen for twenty years and announces that she knows he is her father. The entanglement of Maura,Sage,and Jackson in their small town and the other going on of their small community leads to a story of loss,love,forgiveness,and moving on with life. I recommend this book to anyone who loves RaeAnne's books like I do and those who want to find a new Author who will make you feel good about life and all of it's many trials.
What do You think about Sweet Laurel Falls (2012)?
Hope's Crossing series is excellent. It reminds me of the books by Robyn Carr
—Aut
Love this series! Characters are believable.
—Victoriajane
