What to expect when you’re not expecting love… father. Everyone in town might be eager for him to settle down, but he’s in no hurry. When he meets beautiful, independent Charlotte, he thinks he’s found a kindred spirit.
They say opposites attract, and Adam and Charlotte are the biggest opposites in Good Hope. Despite their differences Adam’s easy smile, strong arms and sizzling good looks prove impossible to resist. It’s all fun and games until they share an amazing night that leaves Charlotte breathless…and pregnant.
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I won a copy of this book from Goodreads and was not required to give a favorable review. Charlotte moved back to Good Hope after her salon fell apart in San Diego. Now she working with Marigold on a better soon & spa. Adam is a local organic farmer and has hooked up with Charlotte the last time she was in town. Now they seem to be hot & heavy again.
Author Cindy Kirk has a knack for creating a unique storyline for each book in a series. She was very successful at doing this with Love Lessons in Good Hope. She took two minor characters that were mentioned in previous books, Charlotte McCray, who owns the Golden Door, a salon that competed with Marigold Bloom Rallis’ salon. (Now the women are merging their salons in what sounds like a place I would love to visit!). And Adam Vogele, a quiet farmer who owns and runs an organic cherry tree farm with his grandfather. Readers are given a lot of insights into the internal motivations and personal goals of both Charlotte and Adam. There’s also an on again – off again physical relationship which has surprising results. The book follows a realistic plot path and doesn’t get into unrealistic over-dramatization. On the lighter side, the senior group of matchmakers, led by Gladys Bertholf, is a bit off in their targeting which leads to some amusing twists. I highly recommend all of Cindy Kirk’s books including this book. I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.
It’s always fun to return to the town of Good Hope and visit with all the beloved characters. In this book we get to know Charlotte and Adam as we follow their journey to finding their HEA. The Author did a great job in showing how each of them grew and adapted to a life that neither of them had wanted or planned on. I can’t wait to dive into the story we get to read next!
“I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.”
Another winner from Cindy Kirk!
I absolutely love the Good Hope series! Every character in this little town is unique and fun to get to know. Charlotte is back in town and the sparks that flew between she and Adam when she was living there before are still flying. The events that unfolded taught both Charlotte and Adam that love is not to be feared; but embraced. It took trust and faith to get there and I truly loved their story. I cannot wait for the next story from Good Hope!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.
Charlotte has moved back to Good Hope and plans on two things. Getting her new salon and spa running with her partner Marigold, and saving up for ivf treatments so she can have the baby she’s longing for. But an unexpected hook up with the man who caught her eye several years ago throws her plans out the window. Now she’s faced with changes and challenges she isn’t prepared for.
As always, Cindy Kirk writes from the heart romance stories that are relatable, but with a touch of sizzle. You can’t go wrong with her Good Hope series.
I received an early copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.
Charlotte McCray knows that, at 42 years old, her biological clock is ticking. Her new salon partnership with Marigold Rallis will help establish herself in Good Hope and earn money to have a baby on her own terms. She doesn’t count on the passion that she shares with handsome Adam Vogele to throw a wrench into her careful plans. Adam knows from experience that having the support of a father figure can transform a child’s life and he has no intention of letting Charlotte remove him from the equation of the baby they created. Can patience overcome stubborn independence and fear? I am thrilled to return to Good Hope for another romance, and Cindy Kirk continues to build solid storylines while giving us glimpses of the lives of couples we feel in love with in previous installments. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and I am willingly offering this honest review.
I enjoy every visit to Good Hope. The characters are beginning to feel like friends. Charlotte is determined to make her partnership in the salon a success. Her drive & desire gave her deciding she can’t have a relationship because it will distract her. After a one night stand with Adam causes complications, she has to begin to rethink her priorities & her beliefs.
Adam is an organic farmer working hard to diversify their farm & make profit in selling organic produce. He was attracted to Charlotte from the first time he saw her. He doesn’t want it to just be a one night stand but Charlotte is spooked. He’s determined to be there by her side whether she expects him to be or not. Can they find away to be together? Can he prove to her that her goals are the same as his?
This was another great story about the town of Good Hope & it’s residents. The residents are close as family & friends & each story brings an update to the couple from before. I enjoyed the fact that in this story, Adam wanted forever but Charlotte was holding back. I really liked the way he was able to slowly earn her trust. I can’t wait for the next Good Hope story!
Love this book! This is about Charlotte and Adam. She is back in Good Hope to join Marigold in their business of hair and spa. On the night of the 4th of July, she and Adam slept together and six weeks later she suspects that she may be expecting and he insists on taking an exam. I love that this story is about a woman who not only never knew the true love of a father or mother, but was able to make it on her own. This also dealt with infertility and women aging before giving birth. She was determined to have a child on her own years before and was going to wait until the next year when she had sufficient money to do IVF, but with the one night with Adam and an old condom, she didn’t need to wait.
Adam is your gentleman who is also a farmer and a true man. He is determined to be in his child’s life even when Charlotte stated that she wanted to raise her child on her own with NO man telling her what to do. Thanks to Stan and everyone else in Good Hope, she is reconsidering it, but then there is this big offer, will she take it or what?
Cindy has done an awesome job with this book. I love that it deals with infertility and someone being strong willed and independent. This book also has Marigold and the whole family, which through me for a loop on her pregnancy.
Gladys Bertholf is the matriarch of Good Hope and is the town’s matchmaker and she’s determined to find a match for Charlotte McCray. At first, I wasn’t too sure about Adam Vogele, Gladys’ choice for Charlotte. I wondered if a career oriented city girl find love with an unpretentious farmer. Cindy Kirk surprised me with a fabulous, heart felt story for this couple.
Charlotte McCray is at a crossroads both personally and professionally. An exciting business opportunity motivated Charlotte to return to Good Hope. Charlotte and Marigold Rallis have formed a partnership. They are opening a salon and day spa in Good Hope. Charlotte is conflicted; she wants her new business to succeed but longs for a child of her own.
At first glance, Adam Vogele and Charlotte appear to be total opposites. Adam and his father own an organic farm. A well-respected member of the Good Hope community, Adam is unpretentious, passionate about organic farming and enjoys a warm relationship with his father.
Adam and Charlotte share a passionate Fourth of July and conceive a child. The conflict between Charlotte and Adam was spot on. Charlotte wanted to raise the baby by herself while Adam wants to be his child’s father. Both characters had very different childhoods and these experiences shaped their opinions. Charlotte’s parents divorced and had second families—she was an outsider. Although Adam was raised by his step father Stan, he never knew his biological father.
Adam’s father Stan was one of my favorite characters in this story. He has known a great love and he encourages Adam to put family first and explore his own feelings for Charlotte. I adored Adam because he put his unborn child first; he wants his child to know that he is loved by both parents. And Adam truly understood that Charlotte’s past experiences made it hard for her to trust anyone. He gave Charlotte space and time to sort through her feelings.
Love Lessons in Good Hope has all the feels. Cindy Kirk blends the importance of family and friendship in this emotional story. At first glance, Charlotte and Adam may appear to be very different people. Loved the couple’s honest conversations as their relationship changed. Fin Rakes and Charlotte have an important talk about friendship. Charlotte realizes that she needs to let people in—to share her feelings—and this changes her attitude towards Adam and Good Hope. She realizes she wants her child, a family and friends. I loved that Charlotte realized that friendship and family could not be taken for granted—an important love lesson¬-¬–and Adam was the one who held her heart.
If you are looking for a feel good read that’s about love, friendship and babies—then Love Lessons in Good Hope is the perfect book for you!
This novel, the story of Charlotte McCray and Adam Vogele, picks up right after the previous book, Baby Dreams in Good Hope. In this new novel, Charlotte has moved to Good Hope and gone into business with Marigold Rallis. Charlotte hooked up with Adam in a previous novel, and she remains attracted to Adam. Their one night stand leads to an unplanned pregnancy. Charlotte, in her early forties, would like to have a baby that she can raise herself. Her outlook is strongly affected by her experiences with disinterested parents and a horrible marriage to a controlling man. Adam, however, wants to be in the baby’s life. Can he convinced Charlotte he is a good guy, and worth getting involved with? Can Charlotte overcome her experiences and trust Adam?
Gladys is also present, both as herself conniving to get Charlotte and Adam together, and also as Madame Gitana, Fortune Teller, who makes predictions about the sex of the fetus. Can’t have a Good Hope novel without Gladys!
This novel is a great addition to the Good Hope universe, and well worth your time.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing the book.
This is such a sweet story of finding love despite being badly hurt in the past and the ability to overcome the fear of being hurt again. I loved how the story progressed and slowly but surely Charlotte’s walls came down. Adam and Charlotte’s paths cross when she returns to Good Hope and they seem to be pulled together. Charlotte tries very hard to keep her distance even after finding out she’s pregnant and Adam plans to be involved. This is such a great story of how true love can beat all odds and genuineness and kindness go a long way. I highly recommend this sweet story of true love. I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
Love Lessons in Good Hope is the next in the Good Hope series but can also be read as a stand alone story. Cindy Kirk has created a wonderful town filled with various characters that will having you laughing, crying and simply wanting to be a part of the story. This is Charlotte and Adam’s story. Opposites attract, the chemistry in a one-night stand ignites the night and has lasting results. Adam and Charlotte had a fling last year and reconnected for a one-night stand which results in a pregnancy. Charlotte had planned to have a baby through IVF so that she didn’t have to deal with co-parenting but now that is changed because Adam wants to be involved. Both had rocky childhoods and have had to deal with the emotional scars left behind but as they spend time together to get to know each other, they learn that not all relationships are difficult and they begin to heal. This is a wonderful story filled with a plethora of emotions and a variety of characters to build the story.
I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher but all thoughts and feelings are my own.
Charlotte has returned to Good Hope, and is now partners with Marigold at the salon. Charlotte has her future all planned out. After a divorce, but still wanting a family of her own. She’s all ready for the next step and having a family with the help of artificial insemination.
Adam had a brief encounter with Charlotte in the past. Now with Charlotte back in town these 2 polar opposites end up together once again. When you bring a baby into the picture you have to learn to communicate and you never know what will happen. With a city girl and a farm boy.
Another great book in the Good Hope series
“I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.”
Charlotte goes back to Good Hope with a plan of action. Get the salon up and running with her business partner Marigold. Once that is done, get pregnant via artificial insemination. That plan flies out the window when she finds herself pregnant after a night with Adam. They come from different backgrounds and have very different opinions. They have to work at seeing the others viewpoints and compromise in order to find happiness.
Charlotte is a hairdresser, going into business with Marigold. She and Adam had a thing a few months back, and on july 4, have another one. Charlotte gets pregnant, since she hit 40, she has wanted a child. She tried IUI twice, both times did not take. Adam is all for being in the picture, and starting to date Charlotte. She was prepared to take this journey on her own. They begin spending time together, at his organic farm with his Dad. Having some drinks with friends, telling Marigold she and Adam are expecting. She has an old friend try to get her a job as a stylist to the stars in LA. She turns that down and tells Adam she wants to stay at the salon with Marigold, and raise their child in Good Hope with Adam.
Can’t wait for more books in the Good Hope series!
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Another great read, and another great love story by Cindy Kirk.
While this is book 14 in the series it can be read on its own, but makes more sense within the scope of the other books.
I received an ARC from the publisher, but this review holds my own opinions!
Charlotte is back in Good Hope. She is starting a new business venture and when the time is right she intends to have a baby through artificial insemination. She wants to be the sole parent to her child.
Adam and Charlotte had a steamy one night stand the last time she was in Good Hope. Now that she’s back she doesn’t plan on seeing him romantically again. Life has other plans.
Charlotte and Adam get together again for a no strings attached night together. When that results in an unplanned pregnancy Charlotte’s life will change forever. As will Adams. How will these two find happiness in Good Hope.
I really liked this installment of the Good Hope series. I love anything baby. Getting to Charlotte and Adam’s happily ever after was a nail biter. I’ll let you find out for yourself the path these two take. I loved this book. I think you will too.
This ARC was given to me by the author for a fair and honest review.
I loved Love Lessons in Good Hope. I particularly chuckled a lot at the scenes involving Gladys. I really enjoyed this romp with my friends from Good Hope – I love how much so many of the characters I’ve come to know and love in the books that follow their individual stories were included in this story. I also appreciate the gentle reminders of their individual stories – I read so many books that it is helpful to have the reminders of their back stories. I loved watching the story of the diva and the farmer evolve. Even though I knew it would happen from the beginning, the journey of watching them realize what we ALL knew was happening was fun.
I received a free preview copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it. ‘It was that simple and that complicated’ is a quote from this book that I felt summed it up beautifully. Welcome back to Good Hope. Charlotte McCray has returned to Good Hope after trying to maintain a life and business in California. She and Marigold Bloom will partner to open a full service salon in Good Hope. Everything is going according to her plan to succeed in business and have a baby by herself. In that order. She doesn’t need a man telling her what to do. Been there, done that.
Adam Vogele is an organic farmer that lives a happy life with his dad, Stan and his dog, Molly. Everything is going great until a one night stand that he will never forget moves back in to town. That old flame shines bright and creates a situation that was not supposed to be possible. To make this situation look good, the two decide to make a go of a friendship/relationship. These two could not be more different but somehow find a way to fit together perfectly.
Readers are missing out if you have not read this series. Cindy has a way of ingraining readers into this town. You feel like you are walking down the streets with these characters. You know and love them. I will always come back for more Good Hope. You couldn’t keep me away from the beautiful series if you tried.
Friendship to Love with Delightful Complications
A one night stand a year prior…another one-night stand…great chemistry between two who don’t want personal obligations but would love to be friends, and you have a formula for developing an explosive, in the best of ways, relationship. Throw in a new business for Charlotte and an expanding business for Adam that will take up time for each, and an unplanned pregnancy, and two lives will change.
Luckily, both agree to co-parent. But what does that mean? And how will they resolve working together as friends to take care of a blessed new life?
Stay tuned for a journey of self-discovery, team-work, a growing friendship, and town full of people who want to see this relationship turn to the love-match it is meant to be, a wonderful father-figure secondary character, and Kirk delivers another delightful, lively, and loving Good Hope tale that will surely leave you smiling…and waiting for the next book in the series.
I was given an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for an honest review.