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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hooper Island Safe Haven<\/em> is the latest book in the Independence Islands series with a Hooper Island setting. Having read many of the books in the series, it has been fun to touch base with the familiar characters from previous installments as well as getting to know new characters from the islands.<\/p>\n

Alicia Roberts, new veterinary assistant to Kendall Roberts has just arrived on Hooper Island, hoping that it will be a safe home where she can relax her guard just a bit. It is obvious that she carries a heavy burden of worry and secrets around with her but details are revealed a bit at a time as her story progresses.<\/p>\n

Jace Young helps his father run the apartment complex where Alicia settles. He and Alicia quickly develop a strong friendship and he feels more comfortable with her than expected, especially after her positive and helpful reaction to his medical issues that require a service dog.<\/p>\n

I thoroughly enjoyed Hooper Island Safe Haven<\/em> with its steady plot, excellent characterizations, secrets, and a positive surprise or two along the way. A strong message of faith and salvation was also quite encouraging. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy faith based contemporary fiction and would also recommend previous books from the series.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”ABOUT THE BOOK” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book:\u00a0<\/strong>Hooper Safe Haven<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Rachel Skatvold<\/p>\n

Genre:\u00a0<\/b>Christian Contemporary Romance<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong> October 26, 2021<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to get your copy!<\/td>\n

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Harbors should be safe havens, but what if you\u2019re harboring secrets?<\/p>\n

When Alicia Roberts accepts a job with mobile veterinarian, Kendall Mulligan, she hopes the Independence Islands will give her a safe place to start over. And as much as she appreciates the Mulligan girls\u2019 offer to stay with them while she gets settled, Alicia knows she needs her own place. ASAP.<\/p>\n

Hooper Ear Cove Apartments on Hooper Island offers a beautiful ocean view as well as one of the landlord\u2019s hunky son\u2014all at an affordable price. Just what she needs to start a new life. Isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

When life knocked Jace Young in the head with a literal curveball that ruined his major league chances, he was forced to return to Hooper Island and a job as the maintenance guy at his father\u2019s apartment complex. On the side, he leads the contemporary song service at church as his heart heals.<\/p>\n

When Alicia moves to Hooper Island, Jace is drawn in by her sweet personality. However, something hides deep beneath the surface, and Alicia resists any discussion of God. What will it take to convince her to anchor her heart to God and to confide the secrets she harbors?<\/p>\n

Hooper Safe Haven<\/em>\u00a0continues the Hooper Island stories of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Rachel Skatvold<\/strong> is a Christian author and stay-at-home mom from the Midwest. She enjoys writing inspirational romance and encouraging blogs. Rachel completed her first series, the Riley Family Legacy Novellas in 2014 and is now working on the Hart Ranch Series, set in the Montana wilderness and the Ladies of Ardena Series, set in medieval times. She is also a contributing author in the Whispers in Wyoming, Brides of Pelican Rapids and Independence Island Series. Other than writing, some of her hobbies include singing, reading and camping in the great outdoors with her husband and two young sons. You can find more information about Rachel and her books on her website:\u00a0www.rachelskatvold.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

READ AN EXCERPT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alicia Roberts leaned against the railing, watching the seagulls hovering above the ferry as it prepared to dock at the Merriweather slip. They were always waiting for something\u2014tiny fish in the surf or tiny scraps the passengers left behind. In a way, she knew how they felt. Until now, she\u2019d been waiting, too\u2014although it was for something entirely different. She closed her eyes, enjoying the feeling of the wind whipping through her long brown hair. In deciding to work on the Independence Islands, had she finally found what she was waiting for? A new purpose? There was no turning back now. After graduating and moving out of her college dorm she had nowhere else to go.<\/p>\n

The sound of the apron dropping to allow the cars and people off the ferry drew Alicia out of her ponderings. She approached her blue compact car, packed to the gills with all the belongings she owned and slipped into the driver\u2019s seat as quickly as possible to avoid holding up the other passengers parked behind her. Within a few minutes, she drove up Captains Walk, spying a large RV parked in one of the lots. Kendall Mulligan greeted her the moment she parked and stepped out.<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcome back!\u201d her auburn-haired friend exclaimed, pulling her into a tight embrace. \u201cI\u2019m so glad you decided to take the job.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alicia pulled back and offered a shy smile. \u201cMe too. How could I turn down such a great opportunity right out of vet school?\u201d<\/p>\n

Kendall took her hand, pulling her along. \u201cHere, come inside. There are breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and coffee from Granny\u2019s inside. If we hurry, we\u2019ll have a few minutes to enjoy them before patients start arriving.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her stomach rumbled as she followed Kendall up the steps to the mobile clinic. \u201cThat sounds wonderful. I forgot to eat this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNow you sound like Carly. I always have to remind her to eat breakfast. She calls me a nag, but she\u2019s hypoglycemic, so if I don\u2019t keep on her, she can\u2019t function very well in the morning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alicia chuckled. \u201cNo one usually has to remind me. I can\u2019t function without a bowl of oatmeal or some kind of protein first thing in the morning. I think my routine is just off with this new job and all, but I\u2019ll adjust soon enough.\u201d She paused, remembering something. \u201cSpeaking of Carly, I heard about her engagement to that billionaire. When\u2019s the big day?\u201d<\/p>\n

Kendall shook her head with a slight roll of her blue eyes. \u201cNext month, believe it or not.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, that was quick!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, tell me about it.\u201d Her redheaded friend shrugged with a sigh. \u201cI suppose when money is no object, a wedding can be whipped up pretty quickly, though. I never thought my little sister would get married before me. She\u2019s always been so opposed to that kind of thing, but I guess when you meet the right one, why wait? I\u2019m happy for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMe too. So, is that why she\u2019s gone today? Wedding planning stuff?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it\u2019s going to be pretty crazy around here for the next month. She\u2019ll be in and out of here a lot, but after the wedding she\u2019s going to launch her new mobile art business with Luc. That\u2019s why I\u2019m so glad you could come and work with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She Lives To Read<\/a>, November 14<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, November 15<\/p>\n

Connect in Fiction<\/a>, November 15<\/p>\n

A Modern Day Fairy Tale<\/a>, November 16<\/p>\n

Blossoms and Blessings<\/a>, November 16<\/p>\n

Aryn the Libraryan<\/a>, November 17<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections<\/a>, November 17<\/p>\n

For Him and My Family<\/a>, November 18<\/p>\n

Blogging With Carol<\/a>, November 18<\/p>\n

deb\u2019s Book Review<\/a>, November 19<\/p>\n

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger<\/a>, November 19 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n

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Locks, Hooks and Books<\/a>, November 20<\/p>\n

Mypreciousbitsandmusings<\/a>, November 20<\/p>\n

Ashley\u2019s Clean Book Reviews<\/a>, November 21<\/p>\n

Happily Managing a Household of Boys<\/a>, November 21<\/p>\n

Because I said so \u2014 and other adventures in Parenting<\/a>, November 22<\/p>\n

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama<\/a>, November 23<\/p>\n

Kayem Reads<\/a>, November 23<\/p>\n

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy<\/a>, November 24<\/p>\n

Splashes of Joy<\/a>, November 24<\/p>\n

Simple Harvest Reads<\/a>, November 25\u00a0(Guest Review from Donna Cline)<\/p>\n

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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Rachel is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/133ba\/hooper-safe-haven-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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