leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
This isn't the best in the series. It took me awhile to remember the back stories of the characters, the recap was slow. I really wanted to like Ginger and Matt, but I didn't feel like their characters were very authentic. Ginger was near suicide weeks before and now she's all wise and ready for a new relationship? I enjoyed the parts of Winnie and Charlie and Grace.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 sweet and healing stars.
A New Hope, the newest addition to Robyn Carr's heartwarming Thunder Point series, is a wonderful story of healing. This incredibly sweet friends to lovers romance pairs up two wounded people who are struggling to overcome the heartbreak from their previous relationships.
A new job in Thunder Point is just what Ginger Dysart needed to begin healing from a devastating personal loss. She loves working in Grace's flower shop and she is also enjoying the new friends she has made. Ginger has made significant progress on figuring out what went wrong in her marriage and she has forgiven herself and her ex-husband for the mistakes that lead to their divorce. Despite her lingering grief, she is at a good place in her life but while she may be prepared to make a commitment to staying in Thunder Point, Ginger is not ready for a new relationship.
Matt Lacoumette is still deeply bitter and angry over his divorce and he is nowhere near ready to relinquish his animosity towards his ex-wife. He also maintains an emotional distance from his close family and he has not confided in them about what lead to his divorce. Although he has been dating for the past year, Matt has no intention of committing to a serious relationship. However, after his disastrous incident with Ginger at his sister's wedding reception, Matt knows it is time to clean up his act and settle back into his normal life.
Matt and Ginger quickly move past their embarrassing first meeting and their recent divorces unexpectedly provide common ground between them. They both find it relatively easy to discuss their failed relationships and their casual acquaintance soon deepens to friendship. They gradually transition from friends to lovers with both of them agreeing to take things slow. Matt has the most difficult time with their new romance and when he withdraws from her, Ginger has enough confidence in herself to let him go. Although their relationship easily recovers from this misstep, Matt's unresolved issues continue to plague their blossoming romance. Ginger gently encourages him to let him go of his lingering bitterness and anger but it is not until he is finally able to confide his deepest hurt that he can truly forgive and fully commit to a future with Ginger.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr is a beautiful novel of friendship, family and love. It is well-written with a poignant and emotional storyline. The characters are lifelike and vibrantly developed with realistic issues and problems to overcome. Heartfelt and moving, it is a powerful addition to the Thunder Point series that old and new fans are sure to enjoy.
A New Hope, the newest addition to Robyn Carr's heartwarming Thunder Point series, is a wonderful story of healing. This incredibly sweet friends to lovers romance pairs up two wounded people who are struggling to overcome the heartbreak from their previous relationships.
A new job in Thunder Point is just what Ginger Dysart needed to begin healing from a devastating personal loss. She loves working in Grace's flower shop and she is also enjoying the new friends she has made. Ginger has made significant progress on figuring out what went wrong in her marriage and she has forgiven herself and her ex-husband for the mistakes that lead to their divorce. Despite her lingering grief, she is at a good place in her life but while she may be prepared to make a commitment to staying in Thunder Point, Ginger is not ready for a new relationship.
Matt Lacoumette is still deeply bitter and angry over his divorce and he is nowhere near ready to relinquish his animosity towards his ex-wife. He also maintains an emotional distance from his close family and he has not confided in them about what lead to his divorce. Although he has been dating for the past year, Matt has no intention of committing to a serious relationship. However, after his disastrous incident with Ginger at his sister's wedding reception, Matt knows it is time to clean up his act and settle back into his normal life.
Matt and Ginger quickly move past their embarrassing first meeting and their recent divorces unexpectedly provide common ground between them. They both find it relatively easy to discuss their failed relationships and their casual acquaintance soon deepens to friendship. They gradually transition from friends to lovers with both of them agreeing to take things slow. Matt has the most difficult time with their new romance and when he withdraws from her, Ginger has enough confidence in herself to let him go. Although their relationship easily recovers from this misstep, Matt's unresolved issues continue to plague their blossoming romance. Ginger gently encourages him to let him go of his lingering bitterness and anger but it is not until he is finally able to confide his deepest hurt that he can truly forgive and fully commit to a future with Ginger.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr is a beautiful novel of friendship, family and love. It is well-written with a poignant and emotional storyline. The characters are lifelike and vibrantly developed with realistic issues and problems to overcome. Heartfelt and moving, it is a powerful addition to the Thunder Point series that old and new fans are sure to enjoy.
ianmcnamara's review against another edition
5.0
Really loved this story. Matt and ginger worked well together at working through there issues. It will be fantastic rereading this series.
kjbrown92's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jen2499's review against another edition
5.0
One thing I love about this series is the continuing stories of the characters from all the books. Their stories don’t end with their books, we get to see them again & their stories evolve more & more.
syndi3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A new Hope is a beautiful adult romance story. It has many depth moral messages about marriage, love and expectation. For me it speaks sometimes lust/ adoration is not enough to survive marriage. But honesty and communication do have major contribution to success of marriage.
The relationship that builds between Matt and Ginger is slow. I enjoy it very much with such thoughtful conversation. I love seeing their friendship building into something much more and at the end acceptance and forgiveness. Both POV have different view and opinion. It is such relieve to finally hear the truth when times is right. Truth sets you free.
I had a bad experience with Miss Carr previous book. A New Hope gives me... well... new hope to pick up her other book.
The relationship that builds between Matt and Ginger is slow. I enjoy it very much with such thoughtful conversation. I love seeing their friendship building into something much more and at the end acceptance and forgiveness. Both POV have different view and opinion. It is such relieve to finally hear the truth when times is right. Truth sets you free.
I had a bad experience with Miss Carr previous book. A New Hope gives me... well... new hope to pick up her other book.
stinamoore1971's review against another edition
3.0
This definitely better than the last one. The dialogue was not as immature as in the previous book of the series. It is better to read the previous book prior to reading this one, however, since the storyline basically continues over both of them. And it appears to continue on into the next of the series. It seems the storyline continues over several books of the series and I think they would be a bit confusing as stand alone books.
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
5.0
5 A New Hope Stars
Ok this book broke my heart a little. Ok a lot. I bawled.
Ginger is a character I didn’t think was going to be a big role in this series until she came to TP. And then I knew I just knew she was going to get her HEA.
I am so very glad she did, I totally love that she falls for Matt, it was perfect and of course, we get out past characters from the last few books. So it’s always feels like each book it’s just a continuation of the book before just with a new main couple.
I think that is what I love best about Robyn’s work.
Love Therese Plummer’s performances! The emotion I swear it’s like it leaps out of my ears. Soo good.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
Ok this book broke my heart a little. Ok a lot. I bawled.
Ginger is a character I didn’t think was going to be a big role in this series until she came to TP. And then I knew I just knew she was going to get her HEA.
I am so very glad she did, I totally love that she falls for Matt, it was perfect and of course, we get out past characters from the last few books. So it’s always feels like each book it’s just a continuation of the book before just with a new main couple.
I think that is what I love best about Robyn’s work.
Love Therese Plummer’s performances! The emotion I swear it’s like it leaps out of my ears. Soo good.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*