A young widow starts a new life in Washington NC by renovating a historical house and starting a new business. Her contractor keeps the project going when she disappears.
A wonderful debut that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next in the series. Part romance, part paranormal, and part mystery, it is ALL Southern charm. This one had me putting off my to-do list so that I could finish it!
Author
susanr
3 years ago
I always enjoy a good Southern fiction novel and this one fit the bill. the characters were well written – flaws and all – and there was a bit of mystery in the plot. My only disappointment (and this was my fault) is that I didn’t realize that this was a series and expected everything to be wrapped up at the end but now I have a reason to pre-order the next book in the series Sleeping Mallows in the spring, 2019.
Beth is starting her life over in the small town of Washington, NC. Her husband had died tragically a few years earlier in a drowning accident out West and she wanted a completely new start. She was having an old building renovated with plans for an art museum selling high quality art work plus her home. Her contractor, Sam was also a history professor at the local college and had a passion for both jobs. Beth has started having dreams about a young black girl and when Sam discovers a diary, they are both eager to try to find the reasons for the dreams that are causing Beth so much heartache. As the relationship between Beth and Sam deepens, there are other sinister forces in town trying to stop the plans for her business.
i normally don’t like books with a supernatural element in them but this was well done as part of the story line. I’m anxious to read the next book in the series for the continuation of the Sam and Beth romance as well as the mystery behind Beth’s dreams.
Thanks to goodreads for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
Author
lianareads
3 years ago
What a wonderful story and heroine. I’ve also learned a few things by reading this book and needless to say that I’m looking forward to read more from the author as I really enjoyed everything from the writing style to the suspense of the story and all the layers that will keep you guessing what’s going to happen next.
Author
sherriluptonhollister
3 years ago
Falling in love with the characters is half the joy of reading a good story. Falling for the setting adds to that enjoyment. Tammera Cooper has done an excellent job of weaving antebellum Washington, North Carolina with the modern. The port city was active on the Underground Railroad. Her research is obvious in her reconstruction of the time period.
As her modern heroine works to restore the house on Water Street, the history is brought to life. Beth and her contractor, Sam fall in love amidst the restoration and discovery of the house’s charms and nightmares.
Drenched Sunflowers is rich in history, suspense and southern charm. If you are looking for a romantic suspense with a lot of intrigue and local flavor, you need to check out this book.
My favorite character is the ghost!
A wonderful debut that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next in the series. Part romance, part paranormal, and part mystery, it is ALL Southern charm. This one had me putting off my to-do list so that I could finish it!
I always enjoy a good Southern fiction novel and this one fit the bill. the characters were well written – flaws and all – and there was a bit of mystery in the plot. My only disappointment (and this was my fault) is that I didn’t realize that this was a series and expected everything to be wrapped up at the end but now I have a reason to pre-order the next book in the series Sleeping Mallows in the spring, 2019.
Beth is starting her life over in the small town of Washington, NC. Her husband had died tragically a few years earlier in a drowning accident out West and she wanted a completely new start. She was having an old building renovated with plans for an art museum selling high quality art work plus her home. Her contractor, Sam was also a history professor at the local college and had a passion for both jobs. Beth has started having dreams about a young black girl and when Sam discovers a diary, they are both eager to try to find the reasons for the dreams that are causing Beth so much heartache. As the relationship between Beth and Sam deepens, there are other sinister forces in town trying to stop the plans for her business.
i normally don’t like books with a supernatural element in them but this was well done as part of the story line. I’m anxious to read the next book in the series for the continuation of the Sam and Beth romance as well as the mystery behind Beth’s dreams.
Thanks to goodreads for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
What a wonderful story and heroine. I’ve also learned a few things by reading this book and needless to say that I’m looking forward to read more from the author as I really enjoyed everything from the writing style to the suspense of the story and all the layers that will keep you guessing what’s going to happen next.
Falling in love with the characters is half the joy of reading a good story. Falling for the setting adds to that enjoyment. Tammera Cooper has done an excellent job of weaving antebellum Washington, North Carolina with the modern. The port city was active on the Underground Railroad. Her research is obvious in her reconstruction of the time period.
As her modern heroine works to restore the house on Water Street, the history is brought to life. Beth and her contractor, Sam fall in love amidst the restoration and discovery of the house’s charms and nightmares.
Drenched Sunflowers is rich in history, suspense and southern charm. If you are looking for a romantic suspense with a lot of intrigue and local flavor, you need to check out this book.
My favorite character is the ghost!