Review: Learning how to live again
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2013
This book was a beautiful story of self-discovery. Not only on the part of Sarah, who the story revolves around, but also for Hunter. It was a story of inner-strength and determination. It was a fabulous story and very touching on many levels.Sarah finds herself the new owner of an old house with the big hopes of turning it into a beautiful inn. What she didn't expect was to have to do it by herself, complete with baby-on-board. But quickly she finds that she is not alone. Mandy shows up one day with hopes of becoming a chef and wants it so badly she is willing to help Sarah with the inn, for free. Then there's the guy who showed up at her door on day one wanting to purchase the house from her... when she says "no" that stranger just doesn't want to let it go. But it's not the house that is his focus any longer. Hunter is drawn to Sarah.Sarah is drawn to Hunter as well, but Sarah has a couple of pretty big obstacles to overcome... first there's her baby daddy, Rick, who is nothing from trouble from the very beginning of the book. Instantly I did not like this character. It could have been his cockiness or his possessive nature, but the guy gave me the creeps. But Hunter on the other hand...Hunter is an amazing vet who works with his disability after losing his leg to an IED in the war, he just wants to find a place with memories that are not clouded with his dad's past judgement or his mother's failing health, but what he really wants is that house. It was his place of comfort and he wants to be a part of the house. But when he starts worrying and thinking about the cute little inn-keeper, he finds himself torn between right and wrong.Sarah has afterall decided to give Rick the chance to make things right and make them a family once the baby arrives. But can he do it? Can Hunter stand on the sidelines and wait and see what happens?This book kept me guessing most of the way through it. I wanted Hunter to win so badly but every decision that Sarah makes, changes events as they happen in the book. It was a great read and was easy to get through and moved along at a great pace. It was well written and the characters grabbed my heart. I wanted to hug Hunter and punch Rick. I adored Mandy and Sarah and thought the dialogue was smooth and moved the story along. Casey Dawes does a great job with her book and I found myself watching the inn transform in my mind as I read it. This book made me smile.**I received a complimentary copy of California Homecoming in exchange for an honest review**