Of all the things Hadley Newhouse expected to find in Good Hope, love wasn’t on the list.The baker extraordinaire has spent the last three years hiding her past and holding her breath. It isn’t that she likes being evasive. She just doesn’t want to open old wounds. Still, Hadley understands there’s a fine line between discretion and disaster, and she’s pretty sure agreeing to work for sexy … sexy single-father David Chapin leaps right over it.
David knows firsthand the havoc secrets can wreak. It was a secret that made his ex-wife walk out on their family, and now a secret elopement has cost him his daughter’s longtime nanny. When he learns that Bloom’s Bake Shop will temporarily close, leaving Hadley without work, he immediately offers her a job. He already knows his daughter adores Hadley, and after a few days with the beautiful baker, David realizes he does too.
Hadley has always believed that happily ever after was meant for other people, not for her. Yet when David paints a picture of a life with him and his daughter, Hadley begins to believe her dream really could come true. But before that can happen, she must come clean. David deserves to know what really brought Hadley to Good Hope—even if hearing it means he’ll want Hadley gone for good.
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What can I say, but I’m absolutely in love with this book I’m totally in emotional withdrawal, such an emotional roller coaster following Cassie’s journey. Her story has hit so close to home. Many times I had to pause to get my emotions in check.
Cassie has had a rough life, she’s a single mom of 4 children. Her 3 boys are still at home. She’s struggling to make the best for her kids and herself. She’s hit an all time low, and is working on herself to be better for her kids.
Krew was shocked when he saw Dakota. She reminded him of his sister at that age. With realization that he could be her father.
When it’s confirmed that he is her father, how will Dakota and Cassie take the news? With Krew coming into the picture how will this effect Cassie and Dakota’s already struggling relationship. Will Cassie and Krew be able to move forward, and how will her boys feel about Dakota’s dad in the picture.
I love how Cindy gets to have you feel so intensely about the characters. Definitely one of my all time favorites.
Every time I return to Good Hope, it is a treat. We all knew Hadley had secrets. In this book, her secrets are revealed. They were not quite exactly as I expected. But, Hadley was not the only one holding secrets.
The outcome from unleashing the secrets was also not what I expected. This was another good story with a couple of twists. You get to revisit the Bloom family and everyone else in Good Hope, however briefly. A thoroughly enjoyable read that has you greedily anticipating the next book.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.
Great installment in the Good Hope Series.
This is the story of David and Hadley. David was married to Whitney and had a daughter Brynn. Throughout the prior books, Whitney was constantly ignoring her daughter and was more interested in her friends than spending time with her daughter. David has divorced his wife and was now raising his daughter essentially on his own. Hadley works for and lives above the Bloom bakery that is being renovated, the same month that David needs a new nanny. Their feelings grow, but a secret about Hadley’s past can derail they new relationship. David and Hadley are well developed characters and you end up rooting for them to get together.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it. The best by far in this series. As always, there is a secret that needs to be revealed that will rock the lives of the wonderful Good Hope community. This story is about Hadley who has a slight fixation on David Chapin and his daughter Brynn. Hadley works for Aimee at the bakery and some weekends at the bar. Hadley is a Good Hope transplant and keeps her past very close to her vest. Hadley is introduced and talked about in several of the past Books in the series so I was elated to get to know her and possibly find out her secrets.
This story unfolds gracefully and keeps readers on their toes wanting to know what will happen next. The twists and turns really showcase Cindy’s writing style. She is great at pulling readers in to the main character’s story.
Hadley Newhouse has had a small but, significant role in each of the Good Hope novels. Hadley started working at Ami Bloom’s bakery in Christmas At Good Hope and she has assumed more responsibility at Blooms Bake shop with the birth of Ami’s baby. Cindy Kirk has sprinkled hints about Hadley in each book—the last two books contained BIG hints— I can honestly say this story was well worth the wait! I LOVED it!
Hadley volunteers at all of the town’s activities and is a well-liked member of the community. She works two jobs to support herself and lives above the bakery. Hadley doesn’t share a lot about her family or her past—just the basics. Two things about Hadley have intrigued me: her past and her interest in Brynn Chapin and her father David. Brynn adores Hadley and it didn’t surprise me when David offered Hadley a job as Brynn’s nanny while the bakery was being remodeled.
Hadley reveals to David that she is Brynn’s natural mother but, that’s not the only well-kept secret in the novel. David and his ex-wife Whitney were not honest during the adoption process. After DNA tests confirm that Hadley is Brynn’s mother, David reveals that his wife omitted an importance piece of medical history during the adoption process. This story technique worked as both characters needed to come to terms with the others actions and forgive each other before they could move forward. Where these decisions made in Brynn’s best interest?
I loved the very emotional scene when Hadley confesses that she is Brynn’s mother to the Bloom sisters. Each sister reacted differently to the news and Fin gave Hadley an important piece of advice. David’s mother, Lynn, does not react well to the news and believes Hadley is taking advantage of the situation.
Marry Me in Good Hope has all of the small town charm and warmth that I adore in this series. Both characters had secrets and they worked together to build an honest relationship. The chemistry between David and Hadley was off the charts and the couple’s sensuous romantic scenes were perfect! Cindy Kirk includes several tough issues in this novel; adoption, DNA testing, abuse and inherited medical conditions. She weaves these elements through the novel—and they add depth and authenticity to the story. Hadley and David’s journey toward happiness wasn’t easy but it ended PERFECTLY!
I’ve waited so long to read Hayley’s story that I did not wanted to finished it. Hadley and David are so lovely and romantic and Brynn is the cutest kid ever. Hadley’s secret had me so intrigued for so long that I’m so happy to read her story. I love the chemistry between the characters and how the story ends. Sorry no spoilers here, if you wan’t to know her secret you have to read the book, it’s totally worth it.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.