Description
Vienna Price never intended to return for more than a passing visit to Oregon and all the bad memories she’d left behind. But when your career tanks, home is where you go to nurse your wounds and chart a new course. Only temporarily, of course–because as much as she loves her quirky mom, anything more than a short stay would drive them both crazy.
A trip to Oregon isn’t in Matt Quinn’s plans, either, until a perfectly timed appeal for help arrives from his sister. What better place to decompress after a shattering loss than a quiet, seaside town named Hope Harbor? But R&R isn’t on the agenda when he arrives to find his sister’s new enterprise on life support.
Vienna, however, may have just the skills needed to resuscitate the foundering B&B–if Matt can convince her to hang around long enough to mend an inn . . . and his heart.
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Summary
Review by Donna F, Reviewer Apr 06 2024
"Sandcastle Inn" by Irene Hannon is a delightful addition to the Hope Harbor series. It offers a heartwarming story about new beginnings, love, and the importance of family. While it's the tenth book in the series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone novel, though returning readers will appreciate the familiar setting and characters. I know I always look forward to the wisdom Charley shares. And I wish it was a real place to visit for vacation 😊
The protagonist, Vienna Price, returns to her childhood seaside town of Hope Harbor after a career setback. Her work situation is all too familiar to several of us that work in the corporate world. Very good lessons shared here. In addition, she is forced to confront her past and her relationship with her free-spirited mother, Bev, Vienna.
Meanwhile, Matt Quinn, a veterinarian escaping his own personal loss, arrives in Hope Harbor to help his sister with her newly acquired but struggling B&B, the Sandcastle Inn. There are enough hints that you know Matt has survived or is trying to survive a tragedy. Vienna's skills and Matt's determination offer a chance to restore the inn, sparking a connection between them along the way.
The novel beautifully portrays the growth of Vienna and Matt's relationship, filled with emotional depth and "meet-cute" moments. Secondary characters like Paige and Andrew, another couple facing challenges, add richness to the narrative.
Fans of the series will be particularly thrilled by the reappearance of beloved characters like Charley, the enigmatic taco maker, and the seagull couple, Gladys and Floyd. If you are new to the series you really can start with any of them. I have read all of them and loved each of them.
If you're seeking a heartwarming escape filled with romance, charming characters, and a touch of small-town magic, "Sandcastle Inn" is a perfect choice.