Publishers Weekly
07/27/2015
On the run from her husband’s murderers, Eden Martelli and her young son pack their bags and leave for Summer Harbor, Maine. Reluctantly, Eden takes a job working for a family-owned Christmas tree farm in the quaint seaside town and quickly begins to intrigue her new boss, former sheriff deputy Beau Callahan. While Eden helps care for Beau’s ailing aunt, suspicions arise about Eden’s vague story. But are Beau’s misgivings strong enough to slow his growing feelings for Eden? While Eden tries to focus on keeping her son safe, Beau must wrestle with his own family tensions and emotional turmoil. Their relationship grows, fraught with danger but also filled with quiet moments approaching emotional and spiritual wholeness. With her usual deft touch, snappy dialogue, and knack for romantic tension, inspirational romance veteran Hunter (Married ’til Monday) will continue to delight romance fans with this first Summer Harbor release. (Sept.)
Booklist
'Hunter blends a fearful tale of fleeing danger and a heartwarming story of trust and second chances. Readers will thrill with a tingle down the spine when they realize what Eden is facing, and they will cheer as Beau fights to prove he’s the man Eden deserves. ... The will-they-won’t-they pull will keep readers in suspense to the very end.'
Romantic Times
3 stars. The relationship dynamics among the characters are confusing and frustrating. Since the frustration lasts for more than half the story, it kept this reader from warming up to them. Additionally, suspending disbelief became difficult in many parts of the book. This reader wishes the last quarter of the story, which may offer readers hope in dealing with fear, was given more attention.
Library Journal
09/01/2015
Love is the last thing on Eden's mind as she and her five-year-old son flee danger and are stranded by a snowstorm in Summer Harbor, ME. There she finds work as a caretaker for Beau Callahan's aunt. Although Beau is appealing, Eden fears that her past is about to catch up with her and that she will be powerless once again. VERDICT Hunter ("Chapel Spring" romances) inaugurates a new series with a story fraught with unease, introducing protagonists whose human flaws add authenticity. At times the tone is foreboding, but Eden comes to realize that God gives us strength to overcome fear and live the life He has meant for us. Hunter's fans will want this one.
