I didn't get far at all. It was so overly descriptive that I was having a hard time concentrating. It's sad bc the blurb sounded good, but after reading some reviews some say the romance was lacking.

Charming story of a heroine who finally finds a family as well as her place in this world. Bonus points for small town setting and derelict buildings that are repaired. Oh! And baby lambs.

If you're looking for a hero who really is too good to be true, then look no farther than Sawyer.

I received an advance copy of this book...I loved the beautiful, historical setting in my native Virginia. The characters were fun and had colorful backgrounds. I look forward to getting to know some of the "lesser" ones more (Seth Brogan, ooh la la!). It was fun trying to picture which famous actors would play them all in a movie - especially Sawyer and Seth! I probably would have liked a bit more in the action/romance of the main characters, and less on the description of the area. However, the setting proved to be an ideal background for what will continue to be an epic story of love, family, and community, in future books.

Kauffman’s newest is just as much women’s fiction as it is romance, which works so-very-well.  While Sunny and Sawyer dance around their attraction, there is an entire group of adorable characters who are finding their way in a new family dynamic. 

Shortly after losing her mother and finding herself pretty much alone in the world, Sunny discovers that she actually has a family and inherited a share of an old silk mill.  She’s spent most of her life being a care-giver to her mother and now she’s finally (and guiltily) exploring her freedom.  With the addition of siblings and assorted non-blood family, though, she’s got to decide whether she’s ready to get involved again. 

Sawyer may find himself drawn to Sunny but she’s dealing with so much and her life is a few hours away.  Getting involved can only lead to complications … but he’s finding her hard to resist. 

As appealing as these two are, though, it’s the secondary characters that tend to steal the show.  I love seeing Bailey, Sunny’s half-sister, reveal her too cute middle-aged woman in a little girl’s body personality.  And it’s obvious that both Sawyer’s and Sunny’s delightful best friends are due for their own story (not sure yet if it is together or separate). 

As the start of a new series there is a good amount of description and quite a few characters introduced, which may be a bit much for some.  But those who enjoy stories with small-town romances and family-dynamics will appreciate the world that Kauffman creates and look forward to what comes next.

*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***

DNF sooooooooo many extraneous details. It was a slog.

Donna Kauffman does it again. Few authors draw you into a community as well as she does. Oh how I wish Blue Hollow Falls was a real place. I'd be on my way there as soon as I could. By the end the cast of characters felt like family. Addie as the grandma and friend I would want, Bailey as the strong and brave little sister, Seth as the fun loving friend next door. And Sawyer and Sunny, drawn together through bizarre circumstances. Both brave and strong with plans for their future that didn't include each other. If you are looking for a summer escape to a place that will make you smile, and laugh and maybe even shed a happy tear or two, look no further than Blue Hollow Falls. I'm happy to be part of Team Blue Hollow Falls and can't wait for the next story.

I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.

Perfect nightmare antidote.

It's has been awhile since I have read anything from this author, but the blurb on Netgalley caught my attention so I thought I would give it a try. This is a heart warming story about people coming together to become a family. Set in the charming, picturesque town of Blue Hollow Falls, this author does an amazing job of describing the setting so well that the reader can picture it perfectly. Sunny and Sawyer's characters are developed and balanced. They are both individuals who have overcome some hardship and loss in their life. How they deal with it charts the course of their relationship. It is a sweet romance that unfolds over the course of the book with a little assistance from some secondary players. The secondary characters are well written and help complete the story. Addie, Bailey, Seth and Will are all interesting in their own right. I can definitely see a future book about at least two characters based upon this one.

This book is expected to be published June 27, 2017. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley.

This was a fun story to listen to on Audible. And I always like It when Amanda Rinconi narrates. I gave it four stars as there were several times the author seemed to go off on too many side notes, and I found myself rewinding to hear what I missed. Only to realize I didn’t miss anything important.

Still a nice little rom com and easy to listen to on your morning commute.