Review: Rylon and Carr have created a wonderful, sexy, emotional series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2013
4.5 StarsI was chomping at the bit waiting for the dynamic duo of Jayne Rylon and Mari Carr to release the atruegemawardlatest of the Compass Girls. I fell head over heels in love with the stories about the Compton family when the Compass Brothers were first introduced a few years ago. Beginning with a heart pounding and heart wrenching story about Silas Compton and the tragedies that lead him to what his heart truly wanted, I immediately swooned over the love between he, Colby, and Lucy. Three more books and a new series later; Colby, Silas, and Lucy along with their siblings, in laws, and the rest of the Compton crew all have children of their own, including daughters that are now reaching adulthood and discovering their own desires.Hope Springs follows the sexual awakening of Hope Compton, daughter of Silas, Colby and Lucy. Hope is the quiet one of the Compass girls and although she has a boyfriend, being intimate with him just doesn't feel right. Determined to save her virginity for that perfect experience, Hope has yet to allow her boyfriend John to act on his constant requests to consummate their relationship. The more she thought about it, the more she gravitated toward the idea of a relationship like the one her parents have. While having one mom and two dads may not be considered the norm, it was perfect for her family and something Hope now realized she wanted. Unfortunately for her, John was not so keen on the idea. When she brought up the idea of a ménage, John scoffed at the idea and was quick to dismiss it. The problem, was that a few of his drunken buddies overheard the conversation and decided that if Hope was interested in more than one partner, they were going to oblige her whether she wanted them or not. Cornered by group of drunk and horny jerks that were provoking her soon to be ex-boyfriend into ruining Hope's fantasy, she finds herself in an altercation that may lead to a nightmare that would forever haunt her. That is, until her knight in a shiny cowboy hat appeared and sent for a rescue.When Boone told Clayton and Wyatt what was going on with the boss's daughter, they were quick to put a hurtin on those responsible for the damage. Sure, they have had their eye on Hope Compton for a while, but she was a Compton and that meant she was off limits. They managed to avoid the quiet beauty for some time but when they walked up the stairs at Two Left Boots and saw her on the ground, bruised, and cornered, the time to avoid her was over. After showing those jerks, what happens when you try to force a lady, Wyatt and Clayton held waited a very frightened Hope while waiting patiently for the sheriff to arrive. They didn't realize that one touch from that strong but innocent, beauty would change everything. The pair were already together and had a rough time trying to make things work to begin with. Now seeing Hope and knowing they wanted her, the fears of hurting someone again become hard to avoid. Can Wyatt and Clayton give Hope what she truly needs? Or are they doomed to be a quick fling always wondering what is missing from the equation?I am never surprised with the wealth of emotions that I go through every time I encounter another story from this series. Mari and Jayne stay true to the characters from the original Compass Brothers series and show that the apple does not fall far from the tree when it comes to their daughters. Hope may be quiet, but she is a strong young woman who knows what she wants and it is that desire that brings out the fireball attitude the Comptons are known for. When one of her saviors comes begging Hope to help with an injury, she begins realizes that her desire for two suitors just like her mother, is indeed true. Tending to her wounded warrior, she lays down the law and eventually, her desires for Wyatt and Clayton. The problem? History often repeats itself, and just like Silas and Colby (Hope's dad and daddy) one of Hope's men is not so sure about the potential relationship. Not only that, but Hope is still a virgin and Clayton and Wyatt are respectable cowboys. For Hope this becomes a problem because she wants anything but respectable when it comes to getting what she wants. It takes a lot of convincing, a lot more loving, and some realizations before Hope Compton will find the awakening she has dreamed of.Like all of the amazing Compton stories, there is more than love and steamy encounters. Within this love story is Hope's grandmother Vivi. Suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Vivi is lucid less and less. This makes it very difficult for Hope and her cousins to keep Vivi's secret from their mothers and fathers. As a result of her episodes, Vivi has been confusing Colby and Silas with Clayton and Wyatt. She has also found herself revisiting the long past days when she and J.D. met so many years ago (get the tissues ready). As always, Vivi is the glue that keeps everyone together and when her secret is out, it becomes time for the Compton family to come together and support each other the way they always have.Be prepared for love, loss, lust, and licentiousness from beginning to end! The Compass Brothers never disappoint and neither do their daughters!Review copy provided for an honest review