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Remember my post about Dandelion Field by Kathryn Springer? The sequel is out! Check out The Hearts We Mend.
The story picks up where we left off, with Dan and Gin enjoying the start of a beautiful relationship. The wedding for Cody and Raine is just around the corner, and Cody’s mom Evie feels a bit like a third wheel no matter which way she turned. She wasn’t my favorite character from Dandelion Field, so I was pleased to see her character grow up a little bit in this book. Through the new people she meets, Evie really stretches out of her comfort zone and learns to live a different life. As she gained new skills, her confidence grew. Isn’t that how it is with most of us? Author Kathryn Springer did a great job of developing the characters for The Hearts We Mend.
One of my favorite characters in this story was Maggie McLain. Her vision for a garden tickled my mind; I am the same way. I’ve dreamed of growing a community garden so that hungry families can choose delicious, fresh garden goodies for their dinner tables. The story also featured a cute little girl named Lily, whose antics were an adorable distraction from the romantic tension. Part of what caught me off guard was how “young” the characters were. Evie, Dan, and Gin are near my age (40) but seemed so much younger in many ways.
Although I read Dandelion Field and knew the characters going into The Hearts We Mend, I don’t think it’s a must-do. You could really catch up within the first few chapters. Overall, this is a solid second book in the Banister Falls series. Definitely check it out! One lucky reader will win a copy of The Hearts We Mend in the Lucky Leprechaun giveaway hop. The contest is open to US readers ages 18+. Void where prohibited by law. Good luck!
I want to read it because it sounds like a sweet romance!
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I didn’t read the first one but they sound like good books. I like romance and nicely written books of any kind. I will have to get them at the library (unless I win). 🙂
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Lily sounds so fun! I have a 6 year old myself and love reading stories with little girls in them. This looks like a fun romance!
Kathryn Springer has become one of my must-read authors and her Banister Falls books have become one of my all-time favorite series!
It sounds like a good read .
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It’s a romance. What better way to spend a cool evening!
I want to read it, because I love reading authors I have never had the pleasure to read. TY for the chance.
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sounds like one for my gf
I haven’t read the first one, but I love it when characters redeem themselves and turn my opinion of them around. Looks like a cute, sweet read!
I enjoy Christian fiction and sometimes it’s great to read a book that I’m not reviewing!
Love books that revolve around weddings!
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I want to read The Hearts We Mend because I always like a good story.
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I haven’t read the first book but this one intrigues me.
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I want to read this book because it looks like a nice little romance and sometimes that’s just what the doctor ordered at the end of a long day.
This sounds like a feel good book and I’d like to read it! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
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I like to read romance novels in the summer
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The Hearts We Mend seems to be a sweet story.
I’ve read and enjoyed some of her other books, so I’m confident I’d like this one too 🙂
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Want to read it since you liked it.
I have my fingers crossed. It sounds like I would really enjoy this book! 🙂
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