A crumbling lighthouse is not part of the inheritance Army doctor Ben Garrison expects to claim when he journeys to Hope Harbor. Fresh out of the service, he wants only to unload the tower of bricks, decompress from years of treating battlefield trauma, and prepare to launch his civilian career.Hope Harbor Herald editor Marci Weber has other ideas. She may not be a Hope Harbor native, but the … Harbor native, but the small Oregon seaside town has become home–and she’s determined to save the Pelican Point landmark.
Sparks fly as the two go head to head over the fate of the lighthouse. But when they start to cooperate, a different kind of fire ignites. And as they work together, might Hope Harbor heal the hearts of these two romance-wary souls?
Bestselling author Irene Hannon invites readers back to their favorite town for a story that will light a beacon of hope within their hearts.
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I loved being back in Hope Harbor and with Charlie and his Taco stand, and boy would I love to have some. This town is magic, and what starts out as an albatross ends up pulling lives together in this seaside town.
This is such a refreshing and heartwarming book, and you can see God’s hand in their lives, and as you read you are quickly drawn in to care for these people.
There is a scary element in the form a mentally ill woman, and we have to wonder how she is going to affect those that we now care about.
With lives going in different directions can the cast of characters come together and unite and work towards their common cause, and in the end, will this action help heal some, and bring others together.
Yes, I enjoyed this read, and it kept me reading and soon the final page was being turned, and I wanted more, and alas if next year there is another book coming!
I received this book through Revel’s Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
Army doctor Ben wants to sell the lighthouse he inherited. Newspaper editor Marci wants to save the lighthouse.
I want to move to Hope Harbor, where people are kind and work together to solve problems, and wisdom is found in a taco truck.
Definitely my favorite in the series!! I love reading about female newspaper editors (secretly my dream job). Marci is a strong lead, and Ben is perfect for her. Loved it.
What a neat book. Two couples, two romances. One romance that needs to start for the first time, and one that needs rekindling. A red-haired, frightened hot-head and a calm, military doctor who clash over a local landmark, that Ben actually refers to as “Skip’s Folly.” I liked getting to see inside the lives of Ben and Marci and Greg and Rachel. How they handle conflict ultimately will decide if their relationships will make it or be broken forever.
The townspeople are great in their care for their own. My favorite person is Charley. the taco maker. He seems to be very smart and insightful into others’ needs, yet he is eccentric enough to talk to the seagulls. Maybe that is what makes him a non-threatening counselor of sorts.
Twists I didn’t anticipate turned the course of the story. But isn’t that true of real life?
This was the second romance I have read in this Hope Harbor series of Ms. Hannon’s, but I intend to rectify that. The town and the people are just too wonderful to leave before one must.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinions, which I am leaving voluntarily and for which I am solely responsible.
Will keep you reading for hours at a time really good read
Pelican Point was my first sweet romance by Irene Hannon. I’ve only read her suspense novels up to this point, and I was excited to try her writing in a different genre. This story is very sweet if not a bit predictable. Ben and Marci’s introduction was rocky, and they had to look beyond their first impressions to see their potential together. I loved that a central object (the lighthouse) was able to bring so much good to the members of their small community. I was hoping that more of the story would take place in or around the lighthouse, but the small town setting and its colorful characters made the story shine anyway. I also enjoyed the book’s spiritual message of God’s plans being different than our own, and how being open to Him could lead to better, happier lives.
***I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Welcome back to Hope Harbor, Oregon where the people come together to support their community almost as fast as the gossip mill works.
Ben Garrison has returned to find he has inherited a dilapidated lighthouse from his grandfather. Memories of his time in Hope Harbor are some of his favorites, but he has a job waiting for him in Ohio. His goals for his time in Hope Harbor: clean out his grandfather’s home and unload the lighthouse.
Newspaper owner/editor/reporter Marci Weber loves the Pelican Point lighthouse and doesn’t want to see it torn down by a developer. Her fiery temper and tendency to speak her mind without thinking tend to get her in trouble.
After a bit of a rocky start, both Ben and Marci admit their attraction quickly. Yet both are leery about pursuing that after some bad experiences in the romance department.
While this book is mostly about Ben and Marci, I thoroughly enjoyed the scenes with Rachel and Greg, a young, newly married couple who are struggling. Marci and Ben take these two under their wings in quiet and unassuming ways that encourage them.
Readers of the previous Hope Harbor books will enjoy the cameos, and of course, Charlie and his seagulls play a big part in this one. Another winning romance from the author that made me long to visit the beach.
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A new addition to the Hope Harbor series.
Ben has been an Army physician who returns to Pelican Point after his grandfather’s death. He was surprised to learn that his grandfather, Skip, had purchased the old lighthouse and left it to him. Ben only wants to tie up things, which includes selling the lighthouse and moving on with his plans to join a large practice.
Marci, who owns the town newspaper, is upset that he would sell the lighthouse, which has meant so much to so many people. She puts together a plan to try to save it from the stranger who wants to purchase it only to tear it down.
Other characters are Rachel and Greg who are struggling in their marriage. Greg experienced terrible trauma while serving his country in the Middle East. He came home, to his new wife, an angry man. Rachel is about at the end of her rope. She works part time for Marci at the newspaper which gets her out of the house some.
This book is great as a stand alone if you haven’t read any of the previous Hope Harbour books. If you have read any of the others, you’ll be happy to see that Charley and his amazing taco stand is still there and still offering words of wisdom.
While I enjoyed this book, it didn’t grip me like the Irene Hammon books I’ve read in the past. I’m not sure why. Also, there wasn’t much more than a sprinkling of Christianity in the story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
“Skip had loved that lighthouse—and all it symbolized. Light in the darkness. Guidance through turbulent waters. Salvation for the floundering. Hope for lost souls.” ~page 11
Honestly, if I could give this a hundred star review I would! There isn’t anything that Irene Hannon writes that I don’t love; both her contemporary and suspense fiction. I know when I pick up a book written by this author, it is going to be a stellar read. One I will quickly devour!
First off, I make my home on the Oregon coast, so of course I’m going to thoroughly enjoy one set there. Everything about the coast draws a person to it; the cry of the seagulls, the inviting sandy beaches to walk on and to top that off, our lighthouses! This just happens to feature a lighthouse that was once pristine in its heyday. Now due to neglect and lack of funding or manual labor to repair or maintain it, it’s falling apart around her ears. Enter Ben Garrison—grandson of “Skip” Ned Garrison—who just inherited the crumbling symbol of hope in Pelican Point. With no plans to stay longer than necessary, he goes about trying to figure a way to rid himself of a burden he didn’t ask for. This in turn, brings about Marci Weber—Hope Harbor Herald editor—who has just the opposite idea. She wants to save the centuries old town landmark. Well, you can imagine where the story might go from there!
The pages quickly drew me in & once again plunked me in the middle of a fictional town that the author herself based on real places. It took me back to towns I’ve visited or have longed to visit—Shore Acres State Park down by Coos Bay is one of those “someday” places. You can picture clearly in your mind the exact scenery she describes, almost as if you were there yourself. Visiting the wharf, I saw my favorite & mysterious character, Charley…the fish taco slinging, sage advice giving, tried and true person who you can count on for great food and keen insight to whatever is in your heart. Truly he knows things without anyone saying a word; I’ve often wondered how he does it! Then there’s Gladys and Floyd, two seagulls that have uncanny human like personalities. Fun & quirky, they add their own flavor. Not only are the characters ones I’ve enjoyed from the first book, but the whole story unfolding before my eyes was a beautiful testament to a gentleman who loved his town, the people in it, and gave so much of himself to it—and a town that gave back to his memory and legacy he left. I only pray each of us leaves that kind of legacy behind…a legacy of love and devotion to the things that really matter in life! Oh yeah, and the author adds a bit of a suspenseful twist for a dramatic conclusion…I assure you, nothing that will keep you up at night. It shakes things up a bit and gives the story a bit of spice; kind of like our red-headed heroine Marci!
If you haven’t discovered the Hope Harbor series for yourself, what are you waiting for?
Love this book !
I looked forward to this book for many months and it lived up to my expectations. It took me back to the coastal town of Hope Harbor and many of the characters I loved in the first two books of the series.
Although they got off on the wrong foot, newcomers Ben Garrison and Marci Weber fit right into the small community. Both of them had plans that didn’t include a romance yet they continued to connect on many levels, especially when it came to the Pelican Point Lighthouse. Pelican Point, a landmark that was slated to be purchased by a wealthy developer was probably going to be demolished in favor of a sprawling development.
Irene Hannon is a master when it comes to character development. She takes on challenging issues and shows us how a little faith can make a big impact on the lives of those she intertwines within the story. Greg is a young, disabled veteran who moved back to Hope Harbor with his wife Rachel. Bitter after an I.E.D. attack took his leg, it seems as though life couldn’t get any worse for them. For Rachel, life with Greg wasn’t what she dreamed of when she left home to marry her handsome soldier.
One constant in all the Hope Harbor books is Charley, Fish Taco stand owner extraordinaire. He silently observes everything about the community and is a quiet force who makes his customers think of things that may seem unconnected, yet as they walk away his wisdom radiates. If I have to have a favorite character, it has to be Charley because he seems to be that still, small voice we often hear when we aren’t ready to listen. Even though I don’t eat fish tacos I would willingly try one just to meet Charley.
Best selling author Irene Hannon is a three-time RITA Award Winner. If you have ever read her books you know why. Whether it is the coastal Hope Harbor series or perhaps a thriller such as Dangerous Illusion in her Men of Valor series you will be hooked into the story right away and be looking for publication dates for the the next book in the series as you turn the last page.
If you enjoy a good romance with a nice coastal village setting, this is for you. I recommend this book with 5 stars as the Oregon Coast beckons within the pages, and you will almost hear the seagulls calling.
HEARTWARMING!
Dr. Ben Garrison has just returned from active duty as a orthopedic surgeon. He has mustered out but before he can begin the next chapter of his life, he must return to Hope Harbor settle his beloved Grandfather’s estate. Sounds simple enough because his Grandfather “Skip” lived a fairly simple, frugal life. That is until Ben found out Skip left him the Pelican Point Lighthouse. While Pelican Point was full of history and sentiment it is now a crumbling old relic. What does a doctor do with a lighthouse? As a newcomer, Ben begins to discover what an important role Skip played in the lives of the townspeople. He also begins to understand the importance of Pelican Point. It’s a beautiful story of watching God do the impossible with willing vessels. It shows a community full of love and friends that support one another. Strangers become friends in the process of saving Pelican Point all manner of new and exciting possibilities are on the horizon. I was provided an ARC of this book by Revell and NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
This is the first Hope Harbor book that I have read and I absolutely loved it! With enough suspense to keep me reading and lots of romance, Irene Hannon’s latest book is a must-read for fans of clean reads. Army doctor Ben Garrison is in Hope Harbor to settle the estate of his beloved grandfather. But a lighthouse becomes an issue because Ben wants to sell it, and the town wants to save it. The editor and owner of the local paper, Marci Weber, decides to launch a campaign to save the lighthouse. She is supposed to be a foe of Ben, but when they are together sparks fly! There is also the sub-plot of a hero who was badly injured in the war and cannot fulfill his dreams to be a good father firefighter, so he is depressed and seems to be beyond the reach of his loving wife Rachel. The storyline is well done and captivating, with realistic characters and conflict that is believable, charming and memorable. Now I need to go back and find the other three books in this series to read!
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3.5 stars
“He owned a lighthouse. One that apparently no one wanted. Including him.”
Army doctor Ben Garrison travels to Hope Harbor, Oregon for one reason, and for one reason only; to arrange a memorial for his recently deceased grandfather, whose estate includes the nostalgic, but crumbling Pelican Point lighthouse. It appears that his plans to return to civilian life as an orthopedic surgeon back in Ohio should be put on hold, as the town rallies to save their beloved landmark from an ambitious developer.
Leading the charge to maintain and restore the Pelican Point Lighthouse is Hope Harbor Herald’s newspaper editor Marci Weber. Determined to smooth over the unfortunate first impression that she made on the handsome newcomer, Marci offers Ben some clever alternatives to a quick sale, unwittingly making her own presence in the process quite attractive. As their differences dissipate, Marci quivers at the thought of attachment to a man who has no intentions of calling Hope Harbor his home and Ben struggles to determine his path forward out of a place full of such fond memories.
Quite pleasant to read, “Pelican Point” does have some unexpected twists and a lovely side story, making it a beautiful addition to Irene Hannon’s Hope Harbor series. And who can resist spending more time with Charley and his sage advice; for “It seems that sometimes we have to almost lose a blessing before we realize its value”.
Book was provided courtesy of Baker Publishing, through the Interviews and Reviews book review program.