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

The latest Hooper Island adventure is one of those romances between totally opposite personalities. Reclaiming Hope<\/em> is a fun story featuring Kai and Callie who are definitely opposites. Callie is a person who loves to make lists and check the items off one by one. She tends to be a workaholic but that is mostly to fill the empty spaces of her lonely life. On the other hand Kai is an adventurer who is 100% comfortable in his own skin \u2013 at least it appears that is the case. A famous surfer who has thousands of Instagram followers, Kai is the last person Callie would expect to be attracted to someone like her.<\/p>\n

I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting Hooper Island and getting to know Callie better. It was also great catching up with Sam and Max as well as other friends from previous books in the series. The steady plot, frequent witty dialogue, real life obstacles, a strong message of faith and forgiveness, and a sweet romance combine to made Reclaiming Hope<\/em> a delight to read.<\/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

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Book:\u00a0<\/strong>Reclaiming Hope<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Carolyn Miller<\/p>\n

Genre:\u00a0<\/b>Christian\u00a0Contemporary Romance<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong>\u00a0December 7, 2021<\/p>\n

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

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Callie Steele might be a bit\u2026\u00a0focused\u00a0<\/em>on work, but despite what her employers say, she enjoys her well-ordered, productive life.<\/p>\n

When she\u2019s sent to meet the owners of an estate requiring post-hurricane landscaping, Callie meets their son, Kai Brody, a super-chilled pro surfer, who is as opposite from her as they come. Though initially smitten, Callie knows a relationship with Kai is a bad idea\u2014a\u00a0very\u00a0<\/em>bad idea.<\/p>\n

Kai, however, can\u2019t help but be intrigued by someone who challenges him to make something of his life again. He\u2019s determined to pursue her, if she\u2019ll give him half a chance.<\/p>\n

The more time they spend together, negotiating the challenges of work, illness, and family, the more their opposing outlooks clash and connect. What do these unlikely friends really want from life?\u00a0 Is it best to focus on work or recreation?<\/p>\n

As Kai and Callie answers from the Lord, they also must consider if such complete opposites have enough in common to make a relationship last.<\/p>\n

Reclaiming Hope<\/em>\u00a0concludes the Hooper Island stories of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.<\/p>\n

The Independence Islands Series:<\/b>\u00a0beach reads aren\u2019t just for summer anymore.<\/p>\n

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

\"\"Carolyn Miller<\/strong> is an Australian author of inspirational romance, particularly that of the Regency era, and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds where flawed people can grow in faith, hope and love through stories that show the truth of God\u2019s grace in our lives.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM CAROLYN:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Reclaiming Hope<\/em>, my next book in the Independence Islands series, I was thrilled to finally turn the spotlight onto Callie Steele, whose sassy attitude and words of wisdom in earlier books have made a mark on the other employees at Greener Gardens \u2013 and has already endeared her to readers who have been begging to read Callie\u2019s story.<\/p>\n

Callie needed a special someone who could help this hyper-organized checklist-loving woman see that there is more to life than meeting a deadline. Enter Kai Brody, a super-chilled and laidback surfer whose enviable travels around the world broaden Callie\u2019s horizons, and watch sparks fly. I consider Reclaiming Hope<\/em> to be one of my most humorous books yet, as these two trade banter as opposites who attract \u2013 but can they last?<\/p>\n

And yet Reclaiming Hope<\/em> isn\u2019t merely froth and sea-foam, bigger questions concerning family, identity and whether God\u2019s plans can be considered good when people are forced to live with the consequences of poor choices. I really enjoy writing fiction like this, fiction that is grounded in truth, with realistic, flawed characters who are on God journeys to find faith, freedom, and hope.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m so glad people are really enjoying my new contemporary books, where I can bring my love of gardens (& my horticulturalist hubby\u2019s expertise!) to a new audience. Check out my website www.carolynmillerauthor.com<\/a> to see what\u2019s growing in my garden here in my corner of Australia.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy stories of hope, heart and humor, then you\u2019ll be sure to enjoy this novel about a workaholic and the broken surfer as together they find renewed hope for their hearts.<\/p>\n

Happy reading!<\/p>\n

Carolyn<\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Carolyn is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 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\/186ba\/reclaiming-hope-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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