Amid the wildly beautiful beaches of Sunset Bay, Oregon, lies Sanctuary Ranch, a refuge for strays, both human and animal. A place where love and healing go hand-in-hand . . . When journalist Jonathan Byers leaves L.A. with his career in tatters, he heads to Sanctuary Ranch, determined to settle some of his personal affairs by putting his aging father in a seniors’ home. But his father … home. But his father stubbornly refuses to leave his secluded retreat—and has even rallied Sanctuary Ranch’s beautiful gardener to his cause. Something about sexy, mysterious Abby Warren piques the rugged reporter’s investigative instincts—and his interest—luring Jonathan to stay a little longer . . .
Having found her own healing at Sanctuary Ranch, Abby knows Jonathan’s hard-headedness hides a wound that needs mending. Believing a time-out in nature will help father and son see eye-to-eye, she welcomes Jonathan into the only haven she has ever known. But Abby never expects to find herself so drawn to him—or that he will uncover devastating secrets she’d hoped to keep long buried. Will their deepening connection be enough to steer them through the darkness ahead, and toward a bright future for everyone?
Praise for Sunset Bay Sanctuary
“Grief and loss define this slow burning contemporary romance featuring a large cast of folksy characters who infuse the first installment in Snopek’s Sunset Bay series with lots of down home charm and many examples of tough love. Fans of small town series with character driven plots, such as those by Susan Wiggs and Debbie Macomber, will find that Sunset Bay hits the spot.”
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was a wonderful story full of love all around. Two sisters struggle through various life challenges. They come to Sanctuary Ranch to hide out and hopefully find some peace. Quinn, the youngest, goes through a rebellious stage based on an event that they ran from. Abby tries to protect her younger sister while becoming the grounds keeper for the rancher. She loves to bake as well and takes care of one of the Ranch’s neighbor Roman. Roman takes a fall that puts him in the hospital and Abby contacts his son Jonathan (Jon). Jon is a journalist who gets fired from his job on the same day as his’ father’s fall. Jon leaves L.A. to go to Oregon to help care for his ailing father.
The journey that these characters go through in the story is a delightful but yet a heart-felt one. This book is written in my favorite dual POV format. The story is one that plays out like a movie. I haven’t read any of the prior books in this series and the secondary characters of this book are found in the previous stories. This book does stand on it’s own but some of the other characters can be a little confusing (if like me you haven’t read the other stories just stick with it; it is totally worth it.)
I highly recommend this story to anyone.
A heart warming story of bringing two people to Sanctuary Ranch not expecting to find love. Abby has brought her sister, Quinn to the ranch for a new start in life where they befriend Roman. Jon has arrived at the ranch to help take care of his elderly father, Roman. Jon is an investigative reporter, who has taken a hiatus from his career. Soon a friendship develops between Abby and Jon that might lead to more if Abby can open heart to Jon.
I highly recommend this story. Once again Roxanne shows her love of animals through this story. a job well done on dealing with an elderly parent. I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship that Abby had with Rowan.
This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.
This is a fabulous addition to the Sanctuary Bay series. Author Roxanne Snopek has created the wonderful fictional town of Sunset Bay which is where Sanctuary Ranch is located. A beautiful place where people and animals alike come to heal and find peace and love. This story brings Jonathon Byers and Abby Warren to the area. Jonathon is an investigative reporter whose career has imploded and the stress of dealing with an aging parent has landed on his shoulders. Abby and her sister have come to the area for yet another fresh start. Together these two will find a way to deal with the past and build a bright new future.
A heartwarming story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend it.
Blackberry Cove by Roxanne Snopek
Sunset Cove #3
Romance that is slow growing
Family that is not limited to blood
Sanctuary for humans and animals
Caring and sharing and doing what’s right
This is a tale of two sisters who landed in a safe place and began to thrive.
One sister, the elder, has been mother and sister and provider.
One sister, the younger, is in flux needing to do what she believes is right.
This is also the story of a father and son making things right.
The son is a journalist chasing a story and a Pulitzer while wanting to make the world a better place
The father is keeping a secret from his son while enjoying every minute of his life.
This is a story of the people and animals who come to Sunset Cove
It is a safe place that heals and provides and makes things better.
Did I enjoy this story? Yes
Will I read more in this series? Yes
Did I like the characters? Definitely
Is there a HEA: yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Lyrical-Zebra for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 STars
It’s been said, “We are all broken . . . that’s how the light gets in,” and Sanctuary Ranch has a way of shining it’s healing light into the broken souls who come there. Between the animals and humans who have experienced plenty of their own fractures, the misfits and outcasts are welcomed with open arms and unconditional love. Abby and her younger sister Quinn have had their share of challenges and after bouncing around for a while have found a home at the ranch. Abby is protective of all those she loves, including her good friend and neighbor, Roman, but the secret he’s asked her to keep weighs heavily. Especially when she has to keep it from Roman’s son, Jon.
Apparently I’ve been living under a rock, because the early copy I read of this book was my first by this author. I would classify this as more women’s fiction than romance, and for personal reasons this one was somewhat difficult for me to read. Yes, there is a slow-burn romance between a tough but damaged heroine and a hero who’s about to learn some important life lessons, but there is significant loss, secrets and missed opportunities intermingled with the healing, redemption and unconditional love. I do think the story is meant to be life affirming and uplifting, although there wasn’t a big enough dose of the positives at the end for my previously battered heart. If you begin the book from a neutral position, however, you’ll love this emotional, poignant, touching story.