Review: Magical & Charming scenery with sexy characters & an emotional story...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2014
If you like reading books with the Cajun French language then you will love this book. Thankfully the author gives you a glossary of words and phrases used in this book at the start so if you don't speak French don't worry ;)Although the story involves sensitive issues such as drug use, domestic violence/abuse, death and loss it is beautifully written and as the name suggests it also has hope as a running theme.Hope is on the run from her past and is determined to blend in wherever she goes, making friends with no one in fear that they will ultimately be hurt because of her. She has suffered through an abusive and tormented marriage and has barely escaped with her life. After arriving in New Orleans and finding herself a job at the Bayou she quickly discovers that keeping her distance from those around her is next to impossible.Nic is a man tormented by the loss of his only daughter who overdosed on drugs. He blames himself and drinks to ease his pain, the only thing left to live for is his impressionable son Nicky. He has one bitch of an ex-wife and no intention of falling in love again but he is instantly drawn to Hope when he sees her.Maman Rose - the owner of The Bayou is protective of those she loves and starts playing match maker when she sees the potential love between Nic & Hope. She is one of my favourite characters in this book and her no-nonsense attitude kicks ass!!! The obstacles that Hope and Nic must overcome to be together seem large but when you find love you will do whatever you need to do to keep the ones you love safe.The charm of New Orleans floats through this book like magic and enhances the story beautifully. The imagery in this book is amazing and made me feel like I was actually visiting New Orleans. If you love a HEA with a sexy but stubborn ALPHA who speaks French no less, then I suggest you start reading this now.