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Hawks Mountain #1
Hawk's Mountain
Rebecca Hawks has come home to remember who she was before the lure of life as a social worker in a big city nearly destroyed her-and might, still. She's moved back to her family's namesake mountain in West Virginia, where Granny Jo Hawks can help her forget the horrors she'd seen and been unable to prevent.
Ex-Navy Corpsman, Nicholas Hart, has moved to Hawks Mountain in hope that its timeless Appalachian serenity will help him overcome his painful war memories.
Now Rebecca and Nicholas must find each other-and their chances of a life together after putting the past to rest-on Hawks Mountain.
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First published January 28, 2011
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November 21, 2011
Gentle, cheesy and predictable, this never fully captured my interest. Case in point, it took me 2 months to finish this book. Now look at the number of pages this has and tell me that isn't ridiculous, seriously.
I started reading this in mid-September and was all, "meh, bored." Then I downloaded Grid Detective for my Kindle and I gave up reading books in favor of solving all those highly addictive grid puzzle games. And then I had a new baby and I was too tired to hold a book, let alone read it.
In mid-November I wiped the dust off and finally finished this story. I'm glad it's done even if it's only because I can't stand having unfinished books associated with my name. Although there is a market for sweet romance stories set in small towns, I'm not sure I'm interested in reading further if this series is continued because I felt like characters lacked depth and weren't terribly original.
He was an Iraq War veteran who was running away from a Painful Incident. She was a local girl who moved to the big city to change the world as a social worker but fled back home following a Painful Incident. They flirt, they kiss, they spend the night together, and they let their Painful Incidents become the Big Misunderstanding, that cliche that is found in most romances, keep them apart until the very end.
Eh, I don't know. It wasn't bad, but it was too unoriginal. And then you factor in the typically excessive typos found in so many freebie downloads for Kindle and there you have it. Two stars.
I started reading this in mid-September and was all, "meh, bored." Then I downloaded Grid Detective for my Kindle and I gave up reading books in favor of solving all those highly addictive grid puzzle games. And then I had a new baby and I was too tired to hold a book, let alone read it.
In mid-November I wiped the dust off and finally finished this story. I'm glad it's done even if it's only because I can't stand having unfinished books associated with my name. Although there is a market for sweet romance stories set in small towns, I'm not sure I'm interested in reading further if this series is continued because I felt like characters lacked depth and weren't terribly original.
He was an Iraq War veteran who was running away from a Painful Incident. She was a local girl who moved to the big city to change the world as a social worker but fled back home following a Painful Incident. They flirt, they kiss, they spend the night together, and they let their Painful Incidents become the Big Misunderstanding, that cliche that is found in most romances, keep them apart until the very end.
Eh, I don't know. It wasn't bad, but it was too unoriginal. And then you factor in the typically excessive typos found in so many freebie downloads for Kindle and there you have it. Two stars.
October 9, 2011
Upon reading the opening chapter of this contemporary romance, I though, "CHEEEHEEEEZY!" A Beverly Hillbilly imitation of Granny introduces us to her hometown, the people and the romance of her granddaughter, complete with "yeehaw, ya'll sit tight and let me tell ya 'bout it", eye-rolling colloquialisms. Luckily, Granny didn't continue the narration. She took a backseat and third person took over. As the story continued the stereotypical small-town cliche's poured out like sweet-tea on a hot day, however. It is entertaining as long as the syrup and cheese don't upset the stomach. Unfortunately, Granny had to come back at the end to sum it all up and give us the proverbial "Ya'll come back now, ya'hear?".... Seriously.
December 9, 2012
This was such a good read. I am glad I picked up a copy of this book.
The story centers around Becky and Nick. Becky, is a social worker, who feels like she failed in her work. After her relationship breaks up she returns home to her Granny. Nick, a Navy Medic, purchased land on Hawks Mountain from Granny. He built himself a cabin in the woods and retreats from society. Nick is emotionally damaged by his experience in Iraq.
Nick and Becky meet and through a mutual attraction, they heal and move on to fall in love.
This is such a heartwarming story and a joy to read.
I look forward to reading more written by Elizabeth Sinclair.
The story centers around Becky and Nick. Becky, is a social worker, who feels like she failed in her work. After her relationship breaks up she returns home to her Granny. Nick, a Navy Medic, purchased land on Hawks Mountain from Granny. He built himself a cabin in the woods and retreats from society. Nick is emotionally damaged by his experience in Iraq.
Nick and Becky meet and through a mutual attraction, they heal and move on to fall in love.
This is such a heartwarming story and a joy to read.
I look forward to reading more written by Elizabeth Sinclair.
August 14, 2011
I found this to be a very good tale of how badly a person lets there fears and past heartaches keep them from finding true happiness. This story could happen to anyone of us. We have all been there but it is how you over come it that makes the difference.
Very good read.
Very good read.
August 20, 2015
Standard for the genre (so, frustrating and meh)
February 28, 2017
Great
Great storyline! Good clean reading. That's what I look for now and it's hard to find good books without all the bad language. This one has it all! I can't wait to read the next in the series.
Great storyline! Good clean reading. That's what I look for now and it's hard to find good books without all the bad language. This one has it all! I can't wait to read the next in the series.
January 27, 2016
This is the first in a series of romance novels. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. First of all, since most romance novels are really just smut, I rarely read them. This one was about characters and overcoming struggles of various kinds and there was no smut at all. There was love and romance, but no graphic descriptions of sex. Quite honestly, it made the book so much better.
Becca returns to the WV mountain home of her grandmother Granny Jo after a traumatic event in her life in the city. Nicholas has purchased a plot of land and built a remote home, hoping to escape the demons in his life. Fate puts them together and they fall in love. Though both fight it, struggling with issues of trust, and fear of facing the struggles in their own pasts.
This is a book about falling in love and the rejuvenation that love can bring to a person. But, it is also about facing our fears and our demons in order to overcome them. There are a number of good messages in the book.
Add in the humor and the characters and events that can only happen in a small town, and the book is very enjoyable.
Becca returns to the WV mountain home of her grandmother Granny Jo after a traumatic event in her life in the city. Nicholas has purchased a plot of land and built a remote home, hoping to escape the demons in his life. Fate puts them together and they fall in love. Though both fight it, struggling with issues of trust, and fear of facing the struggles in their own pasts.
This is a book about falling in love and the rejuvenation that love can bring to a person. But, it is also about facing our fears and our demons in order to overcome them. There are a number of good messages in the book.
Add in the humor and the characters and events that can only happen in a small town, and the book is very enjoyable.
June 2, 2012
A fun quick read while we were traveling. Becca Hawke has come home to the mountains of West Virginia to live with her after a burnout from her job as a social worker in the city. Her last case left her feeling like she was to blame for many things that went wrong in her opinion. To top it off, she caught her boyfriend in bed with another woman, so decided it was time to head for the hills to hopefully find herself again!
While this book could be seen as much like some other predictable romance novels, the characters are well-rounded and the Hawk's Mountain itself projects it's own personality!
Definitely glad I read it...especially since I had gotten it as a free read on my Kindle.
While this book could be seen as much like some other predictable romance novels, the characters are well-rounded and the Hawk's Mountain itself projects it's own personality!
Definitely glad I read it...especially since I had gotten it as a free read on my Kindle.
June 9, 2011
A warm and wonderful romance of two wounded people who reach out to others and heal. I enjoyed this first book in the Hawks Mountain series and look forward to reading the future books. Hawks Mountain is a special people, with a community of interesting characters. Granny Jo was wonderful--everyone should be so fortunate as to have a Granny Jo in their life. And I very much enjoyed the secondary story about Davy. This is a challenge that faces many children and it was good to see it depicted so honestly.
August 11, 2011
Not bad. Pretty much love at first sight. Of course there are the required-for-romance, dead parents - must be to elicit the "Aw" factor. Also included in the required-for-romance are the so-good-at-what-he/she-does factor, the misunderstanding between the two love birds, and the getting back together tryst. Some descriptions of what this one wore and what that one ate but nothing to get hung up on.
The 3 stars? It's not that it's a bad story but I'm just not into the romance genre.
The 3 stars? It's not that it's a bad story but I'm just not into the romance genre.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2012
Decent. A fun way to spend a few hours. I did think the romance moved oddly quickly (as in "everyone" knew that Nick loved Rebecca after he'd only interacted with her a few times) but it was otherwise enjoyable.
This book was a free Kindle download I picked up 08/05/11 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
This book was a free Kindle download I picked up 08/05/11 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
April 5, 2012
It was predictable and sweet, in a heartbreaking sort of way. Becky's the mountain girl come home from the big bad city to move back in with Granny Jo. She's a social worker disillusioned with the system (and as a person familiar with social services, an all together too common sight). Nick is hiding from the world, with a bad case of PTSD after coming back from Iraq. They grow together, slowly, overcoming their own memories and demons and learn how to live and love.
February 9, 2013
I loved this book. But then again, I'm a sucker for soft, feel good, chick flick books that would make great movies. It's not the next great American novel, nor is it a ground breaking plot, but it's a great book nonetheless. If you like Nicholas Sparks novels, or books that take place in small town America, you will like this book.
December 31, 2011
I liked the writing style but the pace was just a little slow for me. Overall a nice, sweet romance. I kind of wish we'd gotten to see more of Granny Jo because she had more spunk than the main characters!
March 22, 2012
This book was pretty predictable in spots and I found myself actually skipping a few lines here and there. I found it odd that the two main characters had almost the same background but never shared that fact with each other. Just a mediocre book in my opinion.
August 22, 2011
Gentle read. A little too old style romance but not horrible. Just didn't keep my interest. Was wrapped up nicely and the characters all likeable.
September 23, 2011
this was a fast easy read. I was interested in the plot but not so interested that I couldn't put it down....
September 25, 2011
Entertaining.
March 29, 2012
I guess I am going to be the underdog here. I LOVED IT!!!!!!! I could NOT put this down. I hear this is the beginning of a series. I am SO looking forward to part 2.
October 20, 2011
a cozy romance. Delightful and a granny who is old and wise.
October 31, 2011
Too Much about sex...
December 28, 2011
This was a predictable story, but not unpleasant. It was quick to read.
February 5, 2012
Great book and an easy read. Now starting the second in the series, Summer Rose.
April 8, 2012
Enjoyed it!
June 3, 2012
Sweet love story.
August 17, 2012
Quick easy fun read. Liked the romance and characters. Good book.
May 7, 2013
Very enjoyable
August 2, 2013
I loved the story line!
Great book - hard to put down for me
Great book - hard to put down for me
August 26, 2014
Perfect story of what happens when you run away to a good, clean, safe place. Wonderful characters with depth. I enjoyed this sweet romance and the promise of the next book to come.
August 31, 2014
É um romance de leitura rápida e agradável sem grandes melodramas. Como aspeto negativo temos as frequentes repetições da autora sobre os sentimentos das personagens.
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