In the third installment to the charming Hope series by
Jaci Burton, Molly Burnett returns to Hope to attend her
sister's wedding. There she encounters more than just her
friends and family, she also comes face to face with her
high school sweetheart and love of her life, Carter
Richards.
Molly remains shy and defensive when Carter tries to talk
to her. Burton doesn't give insight as to why she acts
the way she does until further into the book. However,
when you learn of what truly happened to Carter and Molly
before she left, it's understandable why she acts the way
she does. Burton tackles a heavy subject that will no
doubt find a place in reader's hearts and remain buried deep.
Carter has a ways to go to win back the woman of his
dreams. However, the sparks are still there. It just
takes a little patience and some charm to do the trick.
What I loved about this story was that it was so sweet
and charming despite the bad things that happen in this
book. Burton was able to capture the essence of the small
town so well while also touching on heavier subjects that
give this series more than just fluffy romances.
Molly faces a tough challenge. She doesn't really have a
choice when she gets stuck in Hope. She constantly has
one foot out of Hope, Oklahoma because she is too afraid
to face her real fears. To some, this might be annoying.
I didn't see it that way. I saw it as her emotions and
vulnerabilities getting the best of her. That doesn't
make her a horrible person.
It's when Molly finally tries to stand her ground and
face what she is so afraid of that she will find
resolution. Along the way she will make some mistakes,
but Carter is there for her every step of the way.
HOPE BURNS captures everything I love about a small town
romance. Charm and sexiness blend effortless in an
enticing mix, making this story an easy one to devour.
Molly Burnett dreads returning to her hometown of Hope for
her sister’s wedding, especially knowing she’ll have to
endure a weekend with the one man she never wants to see
again. It’s only a couple of days, so Molly will try to
forget her painful past with high school sweetheart Carter
Richards. Because despite the bitter memories, she still
can’t forget what they once meant to each other.
But when Molly is forced to extend her stay, Carter sees
this as his second chance to do things right, to start over
again with the only woman he’s ever loved. This time, he
isn’t going to let Molly run. Together they’re going to
confront the past and put it behind them, and hope for a
future as bright as the flame that still burns hot between
them.
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