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Robyn Carr's Sullivan's Crossing books are amazing reads and The Country Guesthouse kept me intrigued throughout the audiobook I borrowed from my library!
The main characters, Hannah, Owen and Noah became a man-made family due to their individual circumstances, even though there were complications by other people! When Noah, a boy with a mild case of cerebral palsy, mother dies, Hannah then becomes his guardian and mother figure through a will by his deceased mother! Hannah rents a house on Sullivan's Crossing so she and Noah can get better acquainted to their new life together. In the process they meet the owner of the house, Owen and his great Dane, Romeo. The bond between the three people and lovable dog is so rewarding to listen to! Of course, there is also turmoil due to the deceased mother's estranged family who bring havoc to the three main characters.
Robyn Carr sure can write amazing stories that always keep me intrigued till the very end of the book. ( )

I was looking for some fluff to listen to and boy was this some fluff. When Hannah Russell comes back early from a work trip to find her fiance in bed with one of her employees - her world comes crashing down. It gets even worse when she discovers that her best friend has unexpectedly died and she now has custody of her 5 year old child with special needs. Talk about a curve-ball. She's trying to bond with Noah so she decides to rent a nice guesthouse in the mountains for a couple weekend so they can learn to love and trust each other. She ends up meeting the owner of the house and his big dog and suddenly the world seems even brighter. They start to fall hard and Hannah will have some tough choices to make on what she wants her future to look like. Do she and Noah have room for Own, his dog, and their beautiful house (who wouldn't?!?). Sappy, predictable, repetitive, and slow. The "twist" at the end was obvious. Perfect for fans of happy fluff with a little bit of spice (a few sex scenes - mildly graphic). ( )

WOW! Number 5 of this series and it was not a disappointment! I'm wishing I could find a campground to visit like Sully's and will miss this series if this is the last! ( )

The Country Guesthouse by Robyn Carr is a heartwarming romance of friendship, healing and love. This fifth installment in the Sullivan's Crossing series can be read as a standalone.

Thirty-five year old Hannah Russell has just broken her engagement when her best friend, Erin Waters, unexpectedly passes away. Now the guardian of Erin's five year old son Noah, Hannah decides to rent a lakeside house in Colorado so she and Noah can settle into their life. Unbeknownst to Hannah, the home's owner, photographer Owen Abrams and his goofy but lovable dog Romeo, are about to become an integral part of both her and Noah's healing process.

With two broken engagements behind her, Hannah is not looking for love as she figures out her and Noah's future. But Owen soon becomes a fixture in their daily routine as she sorts out key aspects of Noah's care. She looks forward to spending time with Owen, but Noah remains her priority. Uncertain about how her career will fit in with motherhood, Hannah and Noah extend their time with Owen in order to decide her next steps.

Following a tragedy, Owen now leads a very solitary life both at home and during his travels. He has not had a serious relationship since his divorce and he is content with the status quo. Owen is surprised by how quickly Noah and Hannah become an cherished part of his life. Will Owen be able to convince Hannah and Noah to take a chance on a new life with him?

Hannah, Noah and Owen's tranquility is disturbed when Erin's estranged mother enters their lives. Hannah will do anything to protect Noah and she is grateful for the love and support of her new friends in Sullivan's Crossing. With the full protection of Owen and her friends, Hannah is prepared to do whatever it takes to shield Noah from his grandmother.

The Country Guesthouse is a charming novel of new beginnings. Hannah, Noah and Owen are delightful characters who are vibrantly developed and easy to root for. The storyline is well-written and engaging. The setting is idyllic and vividly springs to life. Robyn Carr brings this heartfelt novel to an uplifting conclusion. A wonderful addition to the Sullivan's Crossing series that old and new fans are sure to enjoy.
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