Starfish Pier
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4.8 • 32 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A year ago, ex-Delta Force operator Steven Roark left the rigors of combat behind to run fishing charters in Hope Harbor, decompress, and talk some sense into his kid brother. Business is good--but making peace with his past is more challenging than he expected.
First-grade teacher Holly Miller leads a quiet, low-profile existence--until she's recruited to advocate for a cause that's dear to her heart. When she solicits Steven's assistance, sparks fly--especially after they find themselves on opposite sides of an issue that disrupts their placid seaside community.
As these two seemingly incompatible souls search for common ground, might they discover a deeper connection--and find that love can banish darkness and light the way to a future filled with promise?
Bestselling and award-winning author Irene Hannon invites you back to Hope Harbor--where hearts heal . . . and love blooms.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Hannon (the Code of Honor series) revisits Hope Harbor, Ore., in this affecting inspirational, the sixth in the Hope Harbor series. Charley is still serving his wonderful fish tacos with a side of advice, but the crux of the story centers on new residents. Holly Miller, who suffers from spina bifida, has come to Hope Harbor to exert her independence from her overprotective parents. Steven Roark has relocated to the tiny town to shore up a relationship with his brother, trading his military career for that of a charter boat captain. While sparks fly between Holly and Steven, the two quickly find themselves with opposing views of what the town should do with a 19th-century cannon that recently washed ashore, clashing over how to remember one's past while acknowledging the horrors of war. Holly also becomes concerned for a neighbor when she discovers he has moved to Oregon to take advantage of its assisted suicide law; and Steven supports his alcoholic brother who doesn't want to admit he has a problem. With its nicely interwoven faith elements, Hannon's multifaceted return to Hope Harbor focuses on how forgiving oneself is as important for healing as forgiveness from others. Series fans will be overjoyed by this complex, stirring tale.
Customer Reviews
Finding Hope
Once again, author Irene Hannon has taken a handful of characters and woven a story of overcoming difficulties and pasts, finding friendship, purpose and family, in another story from Hope Harbor. Details that give us mental pictures and conversations that teach us and intrigue us, mixed with wisdom from Charley and humor from a couple of clerics and a pelican couple, combine to encourage our hearts and increase our HOPE through our faith. This was another great story - highly recommend it.
TOUGH VS TENDER!
Ex-Delta Force operator Steven Roark has moved to Hope Harbor to learn to forget his past and live in civilian life. He is running a Charter Fishing business and he will be close to his brother’s family. First Grade Teacher Holly Miller is also a recent newcomer to Hope Harbor. However, instead of being a recluse, she has immersed herself in the lives of the people of the community. At first glance, these two have absolutely nothing in common. However, as author Irene Hannon continues this beautiful story, she allows readers an inside look at their lives and reveals they have much in common. It is a story of tough vs tender; shared hurts bringing people together; finding out the facts before jumping to conclusions and realizing that love never fails. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Revell and NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
Starfish Pier
STARFISH PIER...Irene Hannon
A birthday without wishes from his brother, a woman came ignore or have someone to chat with for a few minutes. Though she looked like she wanted to flee. Auction for pro life, would he offer a charter fishing deal. Getting her number if he decided to. Holly a teacher and a definite land person, still found him intriguing. Charley with his animals as though they were special friends to him. A story of attraction, different, and finding a common area for love to grow. Taking place in Hope Harbor, a place of memories of her other books we have read.. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest
opinion by Net Galley and Revell.