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Welcome to my tour stop for ‘Wild Iris Ridge’ by RaeAnne
Thayne. This is an adult contemporary romance published by Harlequin. The tour
runs July 21-31 with reviews, author interviews and guest posts. Make sure to
check out the Tour Page & Schedule.
I hope you enjoy your stay here at Maureen’s Books. 😉
About the Book:
A big-city, high-powered advertising executive and asmall-town firefighter learn that no matter where you started or what you’ve
lost, if you open your heart, you can find joy and love again. ‘Wild Iris Ridge’
is the latest book in USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s charming
Hope’s Crossing series.
Lucy Drake and Brendan Caine have only one thing in
common. And it’s likely to tear them apart. Because it was Brendan’s late wife,
Jessie—and Lucy’s best friend—who’d brought them together in the first place.
And since Jesse’s passing, Brendan’s been distracted by his two little ones…and
the memory of an explosive kiss with Lucy years before his marriage. Still,
he’ll steer clear of her. She’s always been trouble with a capital T.
common. And it’s likely to tear them apart. Because it was Brendan’s late wife,
Jessie—and Lucy’s best friend—who’d brought them together in the first place.
And since Jesse’s passing, Brendan’s been distracted by his two little ones…and
the memory of an explosive kiss with Lucy years before his marriage. Still,
he’ll steer clear of her. She’s always been trouble with a capital T.
Lucy couldn’t wait to shed her small-town roots for the
big city. But now that she’s back in Hope’s Crossing to take care of the Queen
Anne home her late aunt has left her, she figures seeing Brendan Caine again is
no big deal. After all, she’d managed to resist the handsome fire chief once
before, but clearly the embers of their attraction are still smoldering…
big city. But now that she’s back in Hope’s Crossing to take care of the Queen
Anne home her late aunt has left her, she figures seeing Brendan Caine again is
no big deal. After all, she’d managed to resist the handsome fire chief once
before, but clearly the embers of their attraction are still smoldering…
My Review:
When I
saw the invitation for the ‘Wild Iris Ridge’ by RaeAnne Thayne blog tour on
Candace’s Blog I was immediately interested. I saw the book cover and although it’s
not exactly my taste I was intrigued by it. When I read the description of the
book I was sure of it. I needed to be a part of this book tour! ‘Wild Iris
Ridge’ just sounded very much like a book I would love. Thankfully I got a spot
on this tour and I received the book a couple of weeks ago.
saw the invitation for the ‘Wild Iris Ridge’ by RaeAnne Thayne blog tour on
Candace’s Blog I was immediately interested. I saw the book cover and although it’s
not exactly my taste I was intrigued by it. When I read the description of the
book I was sure of it. I needed to be a part of this book tour! ‘Wild Iris
Ridge’ just sounded very much like a book I would love. Thankfully I got a spot
on this tour and I received the book a couple of weeks ago.
In ‘Wild
Iris Ridge’ we meet Lucy, a thirty-one year old woman who’s in desperate need
of some changes. When Lucy loses the job she worked so hard for she is
devastated and she decides to go to her old home town Hope’s Crossing to
hopefully get some peace of mind.
Iris Ridge’ we meet Lucy, a thirty-one year old woman who’s in desperate need
of some changes. When Lucy loses the job she worked so hard for she is
devastated and she decides to go to her old home town Hope’s Crossing to
hopefully get some peace of mind.
But in
Hope’s Crossing there is Brendan Caine, a thirty-six year old widowed fire
fighter with two little children. Lucy and Brendan have known each other for
years since Lucy’s Best friend and cousin is Brendan’s deceased wife. But they aren’t
really fond of each other. Unfortunately they soon find out that they can’t
avoid each other in the little town. And feelings that seemed long ago are
coming to the surface again.
Hope’s Crossing there is Brendan Caine, a thirty-six year old widowed fire
fighter with two little children. Lucy and Brendan have known each other for
years since Lucy’s Best friend and cousin is Brendan’s deceased wife. But they aren’t
really fond of each other. Unfortunately they soon find out that they can’t
avoid each other in the little town. And feelings that seemed long ago are
coming to the surface again.
From the
moment I started in ‘Wild Iris Ridge’ I loved this story. This story was
different than the previous books I read and I really loved that. I really fell
in love with the little town Hope’s Crossing. I loved how kind and helpful everybody
was and how everybody knew each other. This
book immediately pulled me in and I really didn’t want to put it down. That
meant reading until late at night and needing a lot of coffee in the morning
when my alarm went off. But it was so worth it.
moment I started in ‘Wild Iris Ridge’ I loved this story. This story was
different than the previous books I read and I really loved that. I really fell
in love with the little town Hope’s Crossing. I loved how kind and helpful everybody
was and how everybody knew each other. This
book immediately pulled me in and I really didn’t want to put it down. That
meant reading until late at night and needing a lot of coffee in the morning
when my alarm went off. But it was so worth it.
The
character I liked the most was definitely Brandon. I just really loved his
character. He was just such a loving but also really fun guy. When Brandon lost
his wife two years ago he didn’t give up he made sure that his children had
everything they could want. He really deserved to be happy again and find some
love. And although I really don’t have a thing for children, I loved Brendan’s
children. They were just so fun and they loved spending time with their dad.
character I liked the most was definitely Brandon. I just really loved his
character. He was just such a loving but also really fun guy. When Brandon lost
his wife two years ago he didn’t give up he made sure that his children had
everything they could want. He really deserved to be happy again and find some
love. And although I really don’t have a thing for children, I loved Brendan’s
children. They were just so fun and they loved spending time with their dad.
This book was everything I hoped for and even more. I
loved the story, the characters and the chemistry between Lucy and Brendan. This
book even made me cry at the end and I’m really bumped I’ve finished it that
fast. This book is definitely going on my favorite list. And I definitely need
to read more books by RaeAnne Thayne.
loved the story, the characters and the chemistry between Lucy and Brendan. This
book even made me cry at the end and I’m really bumped I’ve finished it that
fast. This book is definitely going on my favorite list. And I definitely need
to read more books by RaeAnne Thayne.
About the Author:
USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne loves words.This led her to a fifteen-year career in journalism as a newspaper reporter and
editor. But through it all, she dreamed of writing the kind of stories she
loved best, romance, and has since published more than 40 titles.
RaeAnne finds
inspiration in the rugged northern Utah mountains, where she lives with her
hero of a husband and their children. She loves to hear from readers and can be
reached through her website.
For more information about RaeAnne Thayne and her books
please visit Goodreads, Amazon, Twitter and Facebook.
please visit Goodreads, Amazon, Twitter and Facebook.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I'm so glad you loved this one! Thank you so much for hosting a tour stop!
You're very welcome. I really really loved this book. I couldn't get enough 😀
The books sounds so sweet, and the iris necklace is beautiful!
It truly is a great book! I was immidiately in love with this story.
Participate in the GiveAway.. Maybe the necklace will be yours 😉
Loved your review, Maureen! It made me realize I really need to catch up in this series as I've only the first three RaeAnne wrote. Gotta get crackin' with my reading! I had such good intentions to read a lot this Summer…and that seems to have fallen to the wayside . . . jdh2690@gmail.com
Thank you so much. 😀
I really loved this book. I can't believe this was my first book by RaeAnne Thayne. I'm really missing out. I definitely will be reading more books in this series.
Good luck with your reading. I hope you can find more time to do so 😉