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House of Dreams
Andrea Hurst
March 31, 2024
Also available on #KindleUnlimited
4.7 star rating on Amazon
A compelling tale of unraveling truths, second chances, and the enduring courage to follow your heart.
Julia Turner's life as a successful designer in San Francisco takes a dramatic turn when her father's ill health calls her back to her hometown of Harbor Cove. There, amid the enchanting aroma of pastries from the Upper Crust Bakery, and the whispering cedar forests, her heart's deepest yearnings meet the harsh light of reality. Lives intertwine, destinies collide, and she is forced to confront the illusions of her former life. In the shadow of her once longed for house of dreams, Julia grapples with her shifting reality.
Cliff, the loyal caretaker of the coastal estate, remains bound by his unwavering promise to his lost love, Holly. The unexpected return of Holly’s sons, Matt and Tom, sets off a chain of events that reignites their painful past as the brothers clash over the once-beloved mansion's fate.
As a poignant tapestry of memories and hidden truths emerge, Julia begins to wonder if her true happiness might lie in the very place she once fled. Ultimately, the novel delves deep into the longings of the heart, weight of secrets, power of dreams, and the surprising paths that can lead you home.
𝙈𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨:
I absolutely loved this book! Not only does it have a beautiful cover, it is such a heartwarming story filled with great characters and lots of second chances/new beginnings!
Matt and Julia knew of each other since they were kids. She was a successful interior designer and he was an award winning author. They both come back to Harbor Cove for different reasons but end up finding themselves and each other!
There is great character development, the story is captivating and I loved the twist at the end. I love the recipes at the end!
The only thing that I would have to say that bothered me was for how close some of the relationships were in this book, the dialog to me didn't match that closeness. It seemed a little more like acquaintances rather than family/good friends.
𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℍ𝕒𝕤:
Small Town Romance
Second Chance at Love
Slow Burn
New Beginnings
Lots of bakery treats!
Secrets, Lies & Suspense
Miscommunication
CW: death of a parent, parent with health issues, Domestic abuse, infidelity, possible suicide
Thank you to @andreahurst_literary & @Katerockbooktours for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.