"Bookshop by the Sea" by Denise Hunter

 Bookshop by the Sea

Denise Hunter

GoodReads Review

 

 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romance, sweet, contemporary; Series but stand alone read


Another excellent sweet Christian romance by DH. The characters in this were so honest, heartfelt, real, and just well-drawn. I loved the family dynamics for both of the MC, the insight they both gained into each other and their past hurts and misunderstandings that kept them apart. Sophie and Aiden were so well drawn, and the moments that brought them together so honest and real. The town, the bookshop, the set-backs for Sophie, the events for Aiden, it was so well done, and so naturally came together. Beautiful portrait of a small town, a family, and this wonderfully drawn couple and their second chance. The bits of faith naturally came into the novel, and lovely to read.


I've read most of what D.H. has written, and I love how her writing style has evolved. This is definitely one of her better novels, and can't wait to read the next in this series!
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley, my opinions are my own. 

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