Mulberry Hollow

Title: Mulberry Hollow

Series: Riverbend #2

Author: Denise Hunter    

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Source: Net Galley

My Review:

Denise Hunter is one of my "auto" read authors.  Mulberry Hollow is book two of her Riverbend series.

I highly recommend reading Riverbend Gap, before reading this one. Book one is about Cooper, book two is about Avery (his sister), and book three will be about Gavin (their brother). 

Avery and Wes meet in unusual circumstances and hit it off almost immediately. Avery is very focused on her career and has a secret that is eating her up with worry. Wes is driven by guilt and grief and his obligation to care for his friends' sister. Neither one is looking for love and understands that their arrangement is temporary.

Mulberry Hollow is a quick read. It is a clean, slow-burn romance, sure to delight those who enjoy contemporary romance stories. It has some moments that will pull on your heartstrings. I can't wait to read Gavin's story and see how the series ends.

Thank you to Net Galley and Thomas Nelson for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

★★★★/5

Synopsis (from Goodreads): 

Contractor Wes Mathews is nearly finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in honor of his recently deceased best friend when he falls terribly ill. He stumbles into the nearest town and soon finds himself indebted to the beautiful young doctor who owns the clinic. In lieu of payment, he proposes a trade that will keep him in town—and away from obligations to his best friend’s sister—for several weeks.

But as Avery and Wes spend time together, their friendship begins moving into unexpected territory. Soon they both begin to question their plans for the future. But will Wes be able to let go of the debt he owes his best friend? And will Avery find the courage to risk everything for love?   

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