Sometimes you have to look beneath the surface to find the treasure within
After years of searching, Bren Ryan has found her place in Hope Harbor. Working as a barista suits her to a T, as does the laid-back vibe of her adopted town. Nothing is lacking in her life–except romance. But that’s okay. Men are a complication she doesn’t need.
Buttoned-up CPA Noah Ward isn’t looking for love, either, when he arrives in town on a mission to convince his father to move closer to him. And he certainly doesn’t intend to fall for the quirky, free-spirited woman who’s taken up residence in his father’s guest cottage.
But when Noah finds himself sucked into Bren’s quest to help a struggling teen, might the two of them discover there’s more to each other than meets the eye?
Come home to Hope Harbor–where hearts heal . . . and love blooms.
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 0/5
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Language - 0/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 0/5
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Summary
Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon is book 11 in the Hope Harbor series. It was a good story, though admittedly not my favorite of the series. Bren Ryan, happily settled in Hope Harbor among kind neighbors and beautiful surroundings, focuses on healing her heart and embracing a full life without expecting to find love. I appreciated how Bren’s past made her more compassionate and willing to help those facing hard times — she could truly relate to their struggles.
There’s also a secondary storyline with Emma, who leaves home at 18 and works hard to build a stable life in hopes of gaining custody of her younger brother. I really enjoyed her determination and heart.
It might take a little time to warm up to Noah. At first, he comes across as judgmental, overly protective of his father, and suspicious of almost everyone — especially Bren. I even found myself wondering: would he have fallen for Bren if she hadn't changed her hair color or if she had only been a café worker?
That said, the first meeting between Bren and Noah was hilarious — I could totally picture it playing out. And I completely related to Bren’s attempt at starting a running routine — I’ve been there too!
It’s always a joy to return to Hope Harbor and, of course, to Charlie’s taco truck. While there were elements and characters in Sunrise Reef that I really appreciated, there were also parts I struggled with.
I would recommend Sunrise Reef, if you enjoy Irene’s writing and been reading the series. If this is your first book by Irene know that you might enjoy the storylines of the other books better.
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