My Thoughts and More on Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon

 

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About the Book

 

Title: Sunrise Reef 

Series: Hope Harbor #11 

Author: Irene Hannon 

Publisher: Revell 

Release Date: April 1, 2025 

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

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? 

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About the Author

Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than 65 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. In addition to her many other honors, she is a three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA's elite Hall of Fame and has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work.

Connect with Irene by visiting IreneHannon.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

My Thoughts:

This was a fun trip back to Hope Harbor, and this was probably my favorite story so far in the series. I mean how can you resist a rainbow or purpled colored hair lady who is being wooed by a button up, number crunching, all work and no play gentleman? I couldn't and I was wondering how their relationship was going to work itself out.

Bren Ryan has just turned thirty, unfortunately her birthday is turning into a disaster. An electrical fire has her scrambling to find another shelter quick. That shelter happens to be a vacation cottage owned by Fred Ward, a recent widower who happens to have a son who is surprising his father by flying into Hope Harbor. Noah's and Bren's first meeting is certainly not romantic; in fact, it could be considered comical. However, thankfully Noah is a rather matter of fact guy and understands the situation.

These two couldn't be more opposites if they tried. But as they get to know one another, opening up about deep hurts even, they begin to have an undeniable connection. One that Noah is not about to let slip through his fingers even if he doesn't understand it. Bren on the other hand is trying so hard not to get hurt, that she turns into more of the overly cautious person. This was a fun and heartfelt romance of learning to trust and taking things slow for the better. And pretty romantic as well concerning Noah's pursuit of Bren.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

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