Springtime at Hope Cottage

"Springtime at Hope Cottage" by Annie Rains is the second book in her Sweetwater Springs series. Although it can be read independently of the first book, having the backstory is beneficial. The narrative continues in Sweetwater Springs, where Kaitlin and Mitch successfully run a bed and breakfast. Kaitlin's friend from New York, Josie, comes to visit for what was supposed to be just a week but ends up extending to a month.

During her stay, Josie meets Tuck, the local physical therapist, after she has a fall in the woods and sprains her ankle, requiring physical therapy from him. As the story unfolds, their relationship progresses from Therapist/Patient to friends, and eventually to a loving couple. Along the way, they face obstacles and come to terms with their pasts. This heartwarming story will leave you feeling good and smiling.

I enjoy Annie Rains' writing style and love the vivid descriptions she provides of Sweetwater Springs. It makes me want to visit such a quaint, picturesque town.

Love Sweetwater Springs! First I read of this series……now will backtrack and read the others. Sometimes you just want a sweet story and this book definitely delivers. Josie is heading to Sweetwater Springs for a week getaway a visit her BFF, Kaitlyn. Tucker a friend of Kaitlyn gets roped into picking up Josie from the airport. They definitely got off on the wrong foot, but there is a spark between them. Josie dream job has gone downhill with the new management, her apartment building in NY has a minor fire, but now she is temporarily homeless. The B & B is sold out, as is every other place in town due to the festival coming up. Tucker to the rescue again! Tucker really doesn’t want to have the beautiful City Princess living in his rental, he isn’t ready for the temptation of letting a women into his life. The characters are realistic, the town sounds charming. A nice getaway.
I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story.

City girl Josie came to small town Sweetwater Springs for a short visit, but the fates decided to intervene, and put her directly into the path of Tuck, her opposite in every way. He’s a quiet, gentle man, who’s idea of a good time is taking a walk through the woods surrounding his home. This pairing can’t possibly work...can it?
It can, and definitely does, thanks to the marvelous storytelling of Annie Rains and the undeniable chemistry between two people who may be different but are both searching for their own kind of peace. I loved the inclusion of aspects of the Cherokee culture woven throughout the book, and the strong women in Tuck’s family. And the little surprises that pop up add a bit of fun drama, also.
Can’t wait to visit Sweetwater Springs again, soo...it’s definitely a place worth reading about, and living in!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC, which I voluntarily reviewed.