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    Sandpiper Cove
    Sandpiper Cove
    Sandpiper Cove
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    Sandpiper Cove

    Written by Irene Hannon

    Narrated by Therese Plummer

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    About this audiobook

    Hope Harbor police chief Lexie Graham has zero time for romance--but the handsome ex-con she enlists to help her with a wayward teen may convince her to make time for love. Hope Harbor police chief Lexie Graham has plenty on her plate raising her son alone and dealing with a sudden rash of petty theft and vandalism in her coastal Oregon hometown. As a result, she has zero time for extracurricular activities--including romance. Ex-con Adam Stone isn't looking for love either--but how ironic is it that the first woman to catch his eye is a police chief? Yet wishing for things that can never be is foolish. Nevertheless, when Lexie enlists Adam's help to keep a young man from falling into a life of crime, sparks begin to fly. And as they work together, it soon becomes apparent that God may have a different--and better--future planned for them than either could imagine. Lauded by Library Journal as "a master at character development," Irene Hannon welcomes readers back to this charming Oregon seaside village where hearts heal--and love blooms.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateApr 4, 2017
    ISBN9781501946363
    Sandpiper Cove
    Author

    Irene Hannon

    Two-time RITA Award winner Irene Hannon is the bestselling author of 40+ romance and romantic suspense novels. She has also won a National Readers’ Choice Award, a Carol Award, a HOLT Medallion, a Daphne du Maurier Award and 2 Reviewers’ Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews. Booklist named one of her novels a “Top 10 Inspirational Fiction” title for 2011. Visit www.irenehannon.com.

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    • 5/5
      Great story and I really enjoyed it! It was also clean!
    • 5/5
      A beautiful story of hope and redemption, of lives changed by the love of God and others.
    • 4/5
      This is a free advanced reading copy received by way of a Librarything drawing.I enjoyed this read. I liked the characters and their interaction. The town of Hope Harbor seems a little too good to be true, but it fit with the depiction of the people of the town. Police chief Lexie Graham and the handsome ex-con, Adam Stone, have been introduced. She asks him to help with a teenager that has made some wrong choices. Her attitude changes in regards to her lack of romance in her life, when she is drawn to Adam Stone. The ending was perfect. A very good read!! 
    • 3/5
      This is the third book in the Hope Harbor series. It focuses mainly on Adam Stone (who gets a first name in this book), a carpenter, and Police Chief Lexie Graham. They meet when Adam is the victim of vandalism that's also hit other places in town. Clyde (Adam's dog) is a cute touch and it's nice to see the dog become more trusting as he interacts with Adam and a few others that Adam introduces him to.Matt (Lexie's son) seems age appropriate (at least in the audio version) and also provides some cute moments.I do think Adam dwells a bit too much on his ex-con status. I doubt others care about it as much as he feels it marks him. Though I do admire that he is upfront about telling people about it and that he's willing to help a teenager who could go down that same path without guidance. There's contrast between Lexie's loving home with her mother and son/Brenda's caring about her son, Adam's mostly solitary life with a touch of loneliness, and the Fishers's house where the father's bullying/abusive nature seems to be being mimicked by his son. Big negative is how short a time Lexie and Adam know each other and date prior to them getting married. I'm not sure that quick a turnaround time works well in real life relationships. Also, Hannon has the characters get a bit more steamy on the night before their wedding than she has in previous books in the series--I was a bit worried she was going to veer from her clean romance genre. It is good that married (or about to be married) couples have that "spark" with each other, but I don't necessarily want to listen to it.
    • 5/5
      Can a police chief and an ex-con find happiness together? That is the conundrum facing Lexie and Adam in this romantic novel. A series of vandalisms has the townsfolk upset, but Lexie is unable to catch the culprits. Newcomer Adam is looking for a place of peace, where he can regroup and become a contributing member of a community. He thinks that maybe Hope Harbor is it, but some hurtful rumors may force him to leave. The attraction between cop and ex-con can’t be ignored, though, and just adds complications when Adam fears he may have to abandon his new home. It’s quite an interesting novel, and deals with several social issues. The story is well written, and the characters are delightful, except, of course, for those characters we are supposed to dislike!
    • 5/5
      Terrific book. This was my first trip to Hope Harbor, but it won't be my last. Hope Harbor is a small town on the Oregon coast filled with people who care about each other (and perhaps a few bad apples). It's an excellent place for people who are looking for somewhere to start over. One of those people is Adam Stone, an ex-con who turned his life around while in prison. He has a job with a construction company, a hobby making furniture, and a companion in a stray dog he rescued. He lives in a cabin in the woods, has a few friends, and keeps mostly to himself. Another person who changed her life is Lexie Graham. After several years working for diplomatic security and tragically losing her husband, Lexie and her son moved back to her hometown. They live with her mom, and Lexie became Hope Harbor's police chief. She and her small force are currently dealing with a rash of petty theft and vandalism, which adds to her already busy life. I liked the first meeting between Lexie and Adam. The vandals hit Adam's house twice, but he hasn't bothered to report it. The damage wasn't too bad, and as an ex-con, he tends to avoid interacting with law enforcement. When Lexie hears about it, she visits Adam, hoping to find clues to the vandals' identities. Adam is wary but cooperative, and Lexie realizes that she may be guilty of judging him without knowing him. Neither expected the sparks they felt nor did they want them. When Lexie comes to Adam's aid after his dog, Clyde, is injured by one of the vandals, their connection deepens. It's no surprise that Lexie thinks of Adam when she needs help turning a young teen away from the wrong path. I liked Adam a lot. From a lousy childhood to a youth filled with wrong choices, he had a lot to overcome. Thanks to the help he received, Adam became a kind, compassionate man with a big heart, always ready to help where he's needed. He also has some serious self-worth issues, thanks to his past and his record. Adam tends to believe that people look down on him because of it, so he keeps to himself. He's hesitant to get involved in Lexie's project, but if he can keep a kid from going through what he did, he has to try. I liked his connection with young Brian, and his ability to empathize with the boy went a long way toward helping him. I liked Lexie, too. She's a terrific mother, has a great relationship with her mom, and loves her hometown. I liked her relationships with the various townspeople who like and respect her right back. I liked how Lexie thought outside the box when it came to helping Brian and that she also thought it would help Adam. I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop between Lexie and Adam. Though the sparks are there, both intend to ignore them. Adam can't see anything happening between an ex-con and a police chief, and Lexie isn't interested in risking her heart again. They do agree that they can be friends and partners in helping Brian. But it isn't too long before those sparks begin to intensify, and each of them starts to wonder, "what if..." I loved the scene at their friends' wedding and seeing Lexie and Adam think about possibilities. I especially liked seeing them share their pasts and the support and understanding that followed. But just as the future starts to look bright for them, Adam's past creates problems. A disgruntled parent and troublesome teen threaten to cause problems for Lexie because of her relationship with Adam, and he steels himself to walk away. I loved how Lexie and the people of Hope Harbor showed Adam what he meant to them. The epilogue was terrific and contained an unexpected twist. I loved the secondary characters. One of my favorites was Adam's dog, Clyde. Animals are wonderful judges of nature, and Clyde's devotion to Adam is a terrific indicator of what a good man Adam is. I loved how Clyde bonded with Lexie's son Matt. The two of them were sweet together. I liked the author's portrayal of Matt as a typical four-almost-five-year-old. He wasn't too good, and he wasn't a brat. As a character, Matt showed Adam that he could be a good father even though he had no role model in his own father. I ached for Brian, the reluctant vandal. He and his mother finally escaped his father's abuse, but Brian had to leave everything he knew behind in doing so. It left him vulnerable to being used, even though he knew he was doing wrong. Working with Adam gave Brian the chance to break free, and I loved the changes. So many others, such as the preacher and the priest, Luis, BJ, and Charley, had profound effects on Adam.
    • 5/5
      Another well written novel from Irene Hannon. With a mixture of a man with a past looking for redemption and a woman with an emptiness looking for a new start this novel blends well together. When Adam Stone an ex-con relocates to a small town to start over he is thrust into the life of the lovely Lexie Graham, police chief of Sandpiper Cove. As she spends time helping him solve an act of violence towards him she finds herself drawn to his kind and repentant nature. As Adam tries to fit in to his new surroundings he helps Lexie steer a young boy who was accused of the attacks to redeem himself by sharing his skills and life lessons with him. Lexie falls in love with Adam at the same time he is wrongly accused of being the master mind behind the attacks. Lexie has to then take a stand for the person she has grown to love and proves to Adam that the whole town feels the same way. Awesome story of second chances and redemption.
    • 5/5
      Oh, what a gem. I’m loving the Hope Harbor series by Irene Hannon, and Sandpiper Cove makes for a perfect addition. Neither police chief Lexie Graham nor ex-con Adam Stone is looking for a romantic relationship. Yet, in a town known for second chances, of course, anything just might be possible.Sandpiper Cove is a sweet story and delivers a hearty spiritual message, as Adam truly comes to understand his worth in light of God’s love, grace, and forgiveness. Again, this is another Hope Harbor novel I’m glad to recommend inspirational contemporary readers.Thanks to Revell Reads, I received a copy of Sandpiper Cove and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
    • 5/5
      I love it when I continue to think about the characters after I have stopped reading the book. This is a very well written novel.
    • 4/5
      When I received this book from Early Reviewers and realized this was the third of a series, I had to read the first two books before beginning this one. Although the story stands alone, I enjoyed knowing the background of the other characters in the story - particularly Charley. Even with the assumption that all would be good in the end, this story had enough drama and likeable characters to keep my interest. Look forward to reading the next one when life seems tough and need a feel-good read.
    • 4/5
      Lexie Graham is the chief of police in the small coastal town of Hope Harbor. Adam Stone is an ex-con who has relocated to the town. They meet while Lexie is investigating a series of vandalisms in the area. We come to know both Lexie and Adam rather well – and they are nice people to get to know! The book’s setting is beautiful – the characters are likeable and well developed – and the plot is believable. All in all – this is a great summer read. I like that it is a romance – with a good story besides the romance. It is the third in a series, but stands alone nicely (I have not read the first two). I got this book through the LibraryThing Early Reviewer’s program in exchange for a fair review.
    • 5/5
      "Sandpiper Cove" is Book 3 in author Irene Hannon's "Hope Harbor" series, and it is such a lovely inspirational contemporary romance that I look forward to reading the entire series. Police Chief Lexie Graham is a widowed single mother raising her young son, Matt, with the help of her own mother. The three of them share a home in the small seaside community of Hope Harbor, Oregon. Lexie's dedication to her family and to her work still doesn't keep away her grief over the tragic loss of her husband. A series of vandalism incidents throughout the town brings Lexie together with Adam Stone, an ex-con who works as a laborer and carpenter in the area. Lexie's personal hardships have driven her away from her faith, but Matt's mistakes and his time served have led him to embrace a quiet faith and to seek a deeper meaning and purpose in life. Both of them are flying under the radar as far as personal relationships go, but an immediate attraction grows between them along with burgeoning understanding and acceptance. However, there are those in the community who would do them harm. Will truth and true faith help them overcome all obstacles to find an unexpected, richly rewarding love of a lifetime? "Sandpiper Cove" is a touching and heartwarming romance.Book Copy Gratis Library Thing
    • 5/5
      Lexie Graham, single mom and police chief, is flummoxed. A rash of vandalism in an otherwise crime-free area has her wondering what’s going on in her beautiful Oregon hometown of Hope Harbor.Adam Stone is an ex-convict and seems to be the target of many of the acts of vandalism. Is he the perpetrator and just trying to throw everyone off his trail?Irene Hannon has written a captivating story of life in small town Americana. Her story is richly detailed with a wonderful cast of characters whom you come to love as you get to know them. She undeniably understands the meanings of small-town life, friendship and faith. Her story resonates deeply with all three. In addition, she examines redemption and second chances.Sandpiper Cove has a deep underlying tone of Christianity and belief, genuinely illustrated by many of the residents of Hope Harbor. I enjoyed the dynamics between the different town’s people and their neighbors. I think I would enjoy being a town member myself, especially since it’s near water!Sandpiper Cove: A Hope Harbor Novel is the last in a series. However, each book is written in such a way as to be a standalone.I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing. I was under no obligation to post a review.
    • 4/5
      The book is Christian/fiction, but it is story of second chance and changing ones lifeI have never read this author before but found I really enjoyed her writing. She made youfeel as if you was right there. The small town of Hope Harbor could be any small town whereeveryone know each.Loved the main characters. Adam Stone is a ex con looking to change his life around and asecond chance. Lexie is the towns chief of police who is working hard to support her youngson and covering up a dark sad part in her life. She feels that God has no part in her life andhas turned his back on her. Adam has changed his life and made God his refuge and help.The story shows how these two have come together and help to make a difference in eachothers lives. Also shows how we should not judge others by their looks but by what is insidethem.Would recommend this book to others. Look forward to reading more by Irene Hannon
    • 4/5
      Adam Stone, Lexie Graham, Brenda and Brian Hutton all share something in common - they are broken, trapped in the regrets of their past and the circumstances of their present. They all need grace and a fresh start and the town of Hope Harbor may be the place that provides that for each of them. Sandpiper Cove is the story of second chances for ex-felon Adam Stone, guilt-ridden police chief Lexie Graham who feels the weight of her husband's death as her personal responsibility, Brenda Hutton who let a controlling and abusive husband ruin her relationship with her son, and Brian Hutton, whose desire to make friends in a new town leads him down the wrong path. Irene Hannon carefully interweaves the story of these four lives without making the connections seem contrived, but rather a natural evolution of the story of Hope Harbor. Fans of Irene Hannon will love this book, and those who have never read her before (like me) will become fans.
    • 5/5
      The Hope Harbor series is a great read and this new book in the series is no exception. I like seeing how Lexie and Adam work together even though their worlds seem very different. Lexie had a lot going on and soon learns to depend on the help of Adam to help out someone headed down the wrong path. I enjoyed seeing how the characters planned things out and learned to trust in each other. I received a copy of the book from the publisher, the review is my own.
    • 5/5
      Reading Sandpiper Cove was like taking a wonderful trip back to Hope Harbor and seeing old friends. This is the third book in the series Hope Harbor series by Irene Hannon but if you haven’t read the first, it’s okay. You’ll still feel right at home.Lexie, the police chief, and Adam, the ex-con, are dealing with different issues that they need to work through. The author does a great job of developing these characters in such a believable way so that you care about them and about this seaside village on the Oregon Coast. Someone is vandalizing and stealing from properties in the area, and Lexie engages to Adam to use his past experience to get involved. Will they be able to find the culprits?There’s a spiritual aspect in this story that is very natural. The book is not preachy; the faith content is subtle and shows up more in how they live their lives than in the words that are said.Another thing I really enjoyed: characters from earlier books are here…there’s Charley and his taco truck, Luis, BJ…and the friendly banter between the Catholic priest and the Protestant priest.I enjoyed my trip back to Hope Harbor. According to Irene Hannon’s website, we can look forward to two more trips in the future. Count me in!I received a free book from Revell Publishing (a division of Baker Publishing Group) in exchange for an unbiased review.
    • 5/5
      Quite chancy, the premise behind Sandpiper Cove by Irene Hannon. Small town Police Chief Lexie Graham gradually falls for a man with a prisoner's past. What will happen to her reputation? In addition, she trusts this same man, Adam Stone, to mentor a teenager who is headed for trouble. How can this NOT end in disaster?This is the first Irene Hannon book I have read that is not romantic suspense. Hannon excels in this category as well. I was surprised to see that this is book three in Hope Harbor series. Sandpiper Cove stands alone well.I love the people of Sandpiper Cove. From Lexie and Adam, who take turns doubting the wisdom of a relationship like theirs; to Taco Charlie; the "feuding" pastor and priest; and Matt and Annette. While most townspeople are sweet and caring, some carry huge burdens they struggle to move beyond, and others just cause those around them to struggle.Fortunately for us readers, Hannon draws her subjects with enough flaws or conflicts with others that we are quickly caught up in their struggles. The resolutions seem realistic and plausible in real life. The faith component makes the book shine as the message is deftly woven into its fabric. I was thrilled to read that Ms. Hannon will be returning with us for more of Hope Harbor in the future!I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to leave a positive review, and all opinions are solely my own.
    • 5/5
      As always this book did not disappoint. I laughed and cried while reading this wonderful romance, I wish at times that I lived in a town like Hope Harbor. The characters are all wonderful. I wonder sometimes if Charley isn't some kind of angel. Adam and Lexie and Brian and Brenda learn many lessons. I look forward to many more stories based here in Hope Harbor. I received this book from Revell for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 4/5
      A return trip to Hope Harbor, Oregon? Sign me up! Irene Hannon’s contemporary romance series set in a small coastal town has everything I like — relatable characters, beautiful setting, and stories filled with heart and hope. In book 3 of the series, Sandpiper Cove, an unlikely couple discovers that you really can have a second chance.Old friends and new are part of Sandpiper Cove. The novel focuses on police chief, Lexie, and ex-con Adam. A unique couple to be sure and more than an opposites attract story line. Hannon handles the obstacles that face this couple realistically. The emphasis is on second chances in life and love, and more than one character learns that God can indeed make things new. I loved the community aspect of this novel, with most willing to look at present actions rather than past mistakes. I also really liked that the main characters focus was not just on themselves, but on others that need a helping hand. For fans of this genre, the romance is sweet, with a big dose of sizzle.Hope Harbor is a place I would love to visit, and I am pleased that I’ll be able to do just that in future books. A bit of a mystery for the next book is hinted at, and of course I just have to know what Charlie the taco man is up to. I have a few theories about this angelic minor character.Easily read as a standalone, you really do need to start at the beginning of this series — it is just too good to miss.Recommended.Audience: adults.(Thanks to Revell for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      Title: Sandpiper Cove (A Hope Harbor Novel)Author: Irene HannonPages: 352Year: 2017Publisher: RevellMy rating 5 out of 5 stars.Irene Hannon writes many different types of stories from mystery, suspense to ones with a more romantic focus. The Hope Harbor series is of the more romantic type with some of the same characters we met in Hope Harbor, Sea Rose Lane and her newest, Sandpiper Cove. Each book I so enjoyed as I could imagine the scenes painted in the novel via words, and some of the unique people who live in this fictitious town. In her newest story, we meet a man who has come to the harbor hoping to start fresh after his prison experience. While in prison, the town pastor visited Adam Stone and showed him God’s unconditional love for him.One of the town residents employs him, but the one thing Adam finds ministers to him is an injured dog called Charley, and making various things with wood. Now he has been the victim of vandals and in one case the dog was hurt as well. When Lexi, the Chief of Police, shows up to question Adam about the occurrences, Adam tenses. He doesn’t find trusting anyone an easy job though he loves serving the community and at his local congregation.Lexi is a local resident who has returned after being overseas for a time and is now Chief of Police. She is a single mom to Max who is the joy of her heart. During her work hours, Lexi’s mother cares for Max and enjoys taking care of her daughter as well. When she notices that Adam is interested in her, Lexi isn’t sure if she is willing to open her heart again to love for fear of being hurt; yet, she is tired of being lonely.Hope Harbor is a heart-touching series, filled with love and faith as well as characters that in some way we can relate to. My favorite of the series thus far is Charlie who is a sage, painter, runs a fish taco stand and yet seems to know what words of encouragement of advice people need to hear. I hope the author plans on writing a story that sheds more light into this character. If you read the books, you’ll see why he is such an interesting male figure in the books.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 4/5
      When I think of Irene Hannon, I think of suspense and thrills. But, I must say that this book, really was amazing. She is absolutely wonderful in her writing styles. Her books are unique and captivating and always have a message within the pages for the readers to reflect on. I loved that!Lexie and Adam's characters are very complex yet blended smoothly in the story line. It's a powerful story line. Some of the issues in the story, really hit home with me as I have two teen sons who have faced some of the same issues. It's very heart wrenching, yet Ms. Hannon's words are inspiring. I loved being able to feel a part of the story and understanding some of the characters feelings.I loved the characters that Ms. Hannon added to the story. They all wrapped around Lexie and Adam and complimented them well! There were a few occasions I found my self chuckling out loud when the secondary characters showed up in the story. It rounded out the feels of the book.I would definitely recommend this book to all with 4 star praises! It's filled with heart stealing characters, a plot that will leave you thinking long after you've shut it's pages, and inspiring words that you just might need to read. I loved every minute of this book and it's definitely a keeper on my shelf! While this is the 3rd book in the Hope Harbor series, it's definitely easy to read as a stand alone. Although there are characters I'm hoping we will see more of in future books (hint, hint, Ms. Hannon!) and some that I'm looking forward to reading about in previous books. Great job, Ms. Hannon!*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Reads and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
    • 5/5
      This enjoyable, gentle romance with a Christian perspective will appeal to Debbie Macomber's fans.Lexie Graham, Hope Harbor's police chief, is trying to solve some vandalism cases when she meets ex-con Adam Stone, one of the victims. When one of the vandals injures Stone's dog, the search becomes more personal and Lexie becomes more determined. It is eventually determined that a local high school boy from a fatherless home is one of the perpetrators, and he is given a second chance to avoid jail by making restitution for his crime. He is also assigned to work with Stone on a community servie project. Meanwhile Lexie and Adam try to deny their growing feelings for each other.This is a story of second chances--for Brian to make better choices of friends, for Adam to find a supportive community which accepts him, and for Lexie to find love.
    • 4/5
      This is the first of Ms. Irene Hannon's novels that I've read and it was a great read. The story was inviting and the characters was captivating. I was grief-stricken by the characters' background stories. The characters was well thought and the ending brought everything a full circle.