Sweetbriar Cottage - Softcover

Hunter, Denise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0718090489 ISBN 13: 9780718090487

Publisher: Thomas Nelson, 2017

Synopsis

“Sweetbriar Cottage is a story to fall in love with. True-to-life characters, high stakes, and powerful chemistry blend to tell an emotional story of reconciliation.” —Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author

When Noah and Josephine discover their divorce was never actually finalized, their lives are turned upside down.

Following his divorce, Noah gave up his dream job and settled at a remote horse ranch in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia, putting much-needed distance between himself and the former love of his life. But then Noah gets a letter from the IRS claiming he and Josephine are still married. When he confronts Josephine, they discover that she missed the final step in filing the paperwork and they are, in fact, still married.

Josephine is no happier about the news than Noah. Maybe the failed marriage—and botched divorce—was her fault, but her heart was shattered right alongside his, more than he would ever believe. The sooner they put this marriage behind them, the better for both of their sakes.

But when Josephine delivers the final paperwork to his ranch, the two become stranded in his cottage during the worst spring snowstorm in a decade. Being trapped with Josephine is a test of Noah’s endurance. He wrestles with resentment and an unmistakable pull to his wife—still beautiful, still brave, and still more intriguing than any woman he’s ever known.

As they find themselves confronted with each other and their shared past, old wounds surface and tempers flare. But when they are forced out into the storm, they must rely on each other in a way they never have before. Josephine finally opens up about her tragic past, and Noah realizes she’s never been loved unconditionally by anyone—including him. Will Noah accept the challenge to pursue Josephine’s heart? And can she finally find the courage to trust Noah?

“Sweetbriar Cottage is a wonderful story, full of emotional tension and evocative prose.” —Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love

About this title

About the Author:

Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including A December Bride and The Convenient Groom, which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Carol Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are rapidly approaching an empty nest. To learn more about Denise, visit her website DeniseHunterBooks.com; Facebook: AuthorDeniseHunter; Twitter: @DeniseAHunter; Instagram: deniseahunter.

 

 

 

Review:

   

       "Sweetbriar Cottage is a wonderful story, full of emotional tension and evocative prose. Josephine and Noah, though deeply wounded, are easy to love in this story of second chances and unconditional love. Hunter slowly feeds critical pieces of backstory to keep the pages turning. You'll feel involved in these characters' lives and carried along by their story as tension ratchets up to a climactic and satisfying conclusion. Terrific read. I thoroughly enjoyed it." --FRANCINE RIVERS, bestselling author of Redeeming Love

         "Denise Hunter's newest novel, Sweetbriar Cottage, is a story to fall in love with. True-to-life characters, high stakes, and powerful chemistry blend to tell an emotional story of reconciliation. Readers will sympathize with Josephine's tragic past and root for a happy ending as old wounds give way to new beginnings." --BRENDA NOVAK, NYT bestselling author

           "Hunter crafts Noah and Josephine's convoluted relationship with remarkable depth, immersing readers into a fragile and soul-searching experience." --Publisher's Weekly

"Hunter is a prolific romance author known for her series titles, but Sweetbriar Cottage stands on its own merits. .. Hunter's snappy dialogue and heartwarming prose will appeal to fans of Jan Karon and Mary Simses." --Booklist

         "In Sweetbriar Cottage, Denise Hunter has written one of the best stories about emotional healing and forgiveness that I've read in ages. Her heroine, Josephine, is deeply wounded, and everything about Josie's present actions rings true to her painful past. Noah is the hero Josie desperately needs, although neither of them seem to know it for much of the book. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to reach the resolution. Suspenseful, heartbreaking, and ultimately sigh-worthy, you don't want to miss this one." --ROBIN LEE HATCHER, RITA and Christy Award winning author of You're Gonna Love Me

          "Denise Hunter is, hands down, the best romance writer out there and never disappoints. Layered with likeable characters, rich setting, and a compelling plot, Sweetbriar Cottage is unputdownable. Highly recommended!" --COLLEEN COBLE, USAToday bestselling author

           "You will devour every single moment! A powerful novel of second chances, Sweetbriar Cottage is a haunting love story that will take you from the depths of divorce to the breathless heights of a marriage transformed." --JULIE LESSMAN, award-winning author of the Isle of Hope series.

            "From start to finish, Sweetbriar Cottage is a winner! Heartache, intrigue, complex character issues all wrapped in Denise Hunter's signature style of romance make this a must read for lovers of this genre." --TAMERA ALEXANDER, USA Today bestselling author of To Whisper Her Name and The Inheritance

             "Sweetbriar Cottage a story that needed to be told, and one you'll want to read. A beautiful story of love, healing, and redemption." --CARA PUTMAN, award-winning author of Shadowed by Grace and Beyond 

           "The subject matter here is . . . so well-handled and beautifully done that readers will have much to ponder throughout.  . . . deep and contemplative . . . a novel that can help facilitate healing." --Romantic Times Book Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0718090489
• ISBN 13: 9780718090487
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320