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This book may appeal to you if you love heartwarming stories of second chances and redemption, set against a beautiful backdrop. The storyline provokes deep emotions as it explores themes of love, forgiveness, and healing, making it a great choice for fans of evocative contemporary fiction.
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They thought their love story was over. They thought their divorce was final. They were wrong.
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 marriageβand botched divorceβwas 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 Noahβs endurance. He wrestles with resentment and an unmistakable pull to his wifeβstill beautiful, still brave, and still more intriguing than any woman heβs 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 realises sheβs never been loved unconditionally by anyoneβincluding him. Will Noah accept the challenge to pursue Josephineβs heart? And can she finally find the courage to trust Noah?
From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes this charming romance full of second chances and rekindled love.
Sweetbriar Cottage is a wonderful story, full of emotional tension and evocative prose.β βFrancine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love
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.β βBrenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author
- Sweet and thoughtful contemporary romance
- Stand-alone novel
- Book length: 86,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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Sweetbriar Cottage by Denise Hunter is lauded for its profound exploration of love, especially within marriage, making it a potentially healing read. RT Book Reviews praises its deep contemplation, while CBA Market highlights the theme of unconditional love. Publishers Weekly commends the nuanced portrayal of Noah and Josephineβs complex relationship, drawing readers into their tender journey.
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ISBN: 9780718090487
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 July 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 212.0mm
Weight: 281g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than twenty-five 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. You can learn more about Denise through her website DeniseHunterBooks.com or by visiting her Facebook page at facebook.com/authordenisehunter.
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