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Hope Springs #2
Beneath the Patchwork Moon
Transforming the old Caffey property into Hope Springs’s new community arts center won’t be easy for celebrated weaver Luna Meadows, but she sees it as a labor of love.
The center will honor Sierra Caffey, the best friend Luna lost years ago in a car crash. But when Angelo Caffey—Sierra’s older brother and Luna’s first love—returns to his family’s former home demanding answers, Luna must also face her long-buried feelings for him.
Angelo left Hope Springs—and Luna—eight years ago. Handsome and headstrong, he suspects the beautiful Luna harbors a secret about the accident. Yet despite his best efforts, he can’t resist the heat that still simmers between them. Will the untold truth shatter their future? Or could a new beginning lie within the tangled threads of their past?
Part of the Hope Springs series, this charming romance follows two broken hearts on their long journey home.
The center will honor Sierra Caffey, the best friend Luna lost years ago in a car crash. But when Angelo Caffey—Sierra’s older brother and Luna’s first love—returns to his family’s former home demanding answers, Luna must also face her long-buried feelings for him.
Angelo left Hope Springs—and Luna—eight years ago. Handsome and headstrong, he suspects the beautiful Luna harbors a secret about the accident. Yet despite his best efforts, he can’t resist the heat that still simmers between them. Will the untold truth shatter their future? Or could a new beginning lie within the tangled threads of their past?
Part of the Hope Springs series, this charming romance follows two broken hearts on their long journey home.
335 pages, Library Binding
First published March 4, 2014
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About the author
Alison Kent
129 books643 followersI often read of or hear about authors who knew they were meant to tell stories from the time they left the crib. Me? I didn't decide what I wanted to be when I grew up until I was thirty years old - and then sold my first book at thirty-four. Still, it was obvious that I always knew I was going places.
Like so many other authors, I was a voracious reader from day one, devouring everything from Nancy Drew to My Friend Flicka, which I remember sitting hovered over the heater vent in the kitchen floor to read while my father made his coffee.
I moved on to my mother's Phyllis Whitney, Dorothy Eden, and Mary Stewart gothics before discovering my first true romances written by Lucy Walker and set in the Australian Outback. And then, at last, when I was 18 I found 'The Flame and the Flower'. (My son almost spent his life as Brandon because of that, but I spared him and named him Casey instead!)
Why write romance? Because love stories have always been a major part of the books I've loved. Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. (I did name my daughter Megan after reading The Thorn Birds! Do you see a trend here?) The aforementioned Brandon Birmingham and Heather Simmons. Wolf Mackenzie and Mary Potter.
Even more so, it's because I love writing romance heroes. The men who sweep both heroines and readers off their feet - not to mention their authors, too!
I've spent several years happily writing action adventure romance for Kensington Brava along with hot and sexy series romances for Harlequin Blaze. Now I'm thrilled to be a launch author for Vows.
Like so many other authors, I was a voracious reader from day one, devouring everything from Nancy Drew to My Friend Flicka, which I remember sitting hovered over the heater vent in the kitchen floor to read while my father made his coffee.
I moved on to my mother's Phyllis Whitney, Dorothy Eden, and Mary Stewart gothics before discovering my first true romances written by Lucy Walker and set in the Australian Outback. And then, at last, when I was 18 I found 'The Flame and the Flower'. (My son almost spent his life as Brandon because of that, but I spared him and named him Casey instead!)
Why write romance? Because love stories have always been a major part of the books I've loved. Father Ralph and Meggie Cleary. (I did name my daughter Megan after reading The Thorn Birds! Do you see a trend here?) The aforementioned Brandon Birmingham and Heather Simmons. Wolf Mackenzie and Mary Potter.
Even more so, it's because I love writing romance heroes. The men who sweep both heroines and readers off their feet - not to mention their authors, too!
I've spent several years happily writing action adventure romance for Kensington Brava along with hot and sexy series romances for Harlequin Blaze. Now I'm thrilled to be a launch author for Vows.
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July 27, 2016
Alison Kent seamlessly wove a tapestry of desperation, heartbreak, and tragedy. Beneath the Patchwork Moon is a realistic tale of young love, secrets, and second chances. The charisma and emotion ingrained within this reunion story is very impressive.
Luna Meadows is haunted, maybe even trapped, by her past. She has lived her entire life, sheltered, in the small town of Hope Springs. Ten years have passed since the accident that forever altered her reality and shaped her future. Determined to honor Sierra’s memory, Luna started a non-profit organization. The proceeds will fund the Hope Springs local community arts center. However, this decision has other unforeseen consequences – it brings her first love back into her life. Luna is a distinctive heroine; it took me a while to figure out exactly what made her so unique. I will not spoil it for future readers by sharing what I discovered. Just know that Ms. Kent did a fantastic job creating Luna and I hope everyone enjoys her story as much as I did.
It has been eight years since Angelo Caffey last saw Luna. It was his choice, but now all these years later he questions that choice. When he learns that Luna is converting his childhood home into an art center he knows it is time to return to Hope Springs. He is unprepared for the memories that assault him upon his return. I love the intensification that Angelo brought to the story – his flaws and vulnerabilities perfectly complemented his strengths.
This very intensive read is worthy of a high recommendation. However, I would have a light fluffy read on standby because this one left me emotionally wrecked.
This review also appears on Harlequin Junkie.
Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.
Luna Meadows is haunted, maybe even trapped, by her past. She has lived her entire life, sheltered, in the small town of Hope Springs. Ten years have passed since the accident that forever altered her reality and shaped her future. Determined to honor Sierra’s memory, Luna started a non-profit organization. The proceeds will fund the Hope Springs local community arts center. However, this decision has other unforeseen consequences – it brings her first love back into her life. Luna is a distinctive heroine; it took me a while to figure out exactly what made her so unique. I will not spoil it for future readers by sharing what I discovered. Just know that Ms. Kent did a fantastic job creating Luna and I hope everyone enjoys her story as much as I did.
It has been eight years since Angelo Caffey last saw Luna. It was his choice, but now all these years later he questions that choice. When he learns that Luna is converting his childhood home into an art center he knows it is time to return to Hope Springs. He is unprepared for the memories that assault him upon his return. I love the intensification that Angelo brought to the story – his flaws and vulnerabilities perfectly complemented his strengths.
This very intensive read is worthy of a high recommendation. However, I would have a light fluffy read on standby because this one left me emotionally wrecked.
This review also appears on Harlequin Junkie.
Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.
March 13, 2014
After her best friend Sierra died in a car crash Luna withdrew into herself. Holding onto Sierra's secrets has taken its toll, and now after 10 years away Angelo, Sierra's brother and Luna's one time lover has returned for answers. But with Sierra's life lost, her boyfriend in a permanent vegetative state and both families blaming Luna can any good come from bringing long held secrets to the light.
Beneath a Patchwork Moon isn't perfect. Angelo's progression from being angry at Luna to forgiving her and falling for her wasn't quite insta-love but it was close and the book occasionally felt like a Hallmark Movie. But overall, I enjoyed this quite a lot...much more than I was expecting and it's marked improvement on book 1.
Beneath a Patchwork Moon isn't perfect. Angelo's progression from being angry at Luna to forgiving her and falling for her wasn't quite insta-love but it was close and the book occasionally felt like a Hallmark Movie. But overall, I enjoyed this quite a lot...much more than I was expecting and it's marked improvement on book 1.
March 9, 2015
I can't believe I went from I love it, love it, love it about the first book second chance cafe to Omg I can't believe I'm still reading this crap....
I liked Luna in the first book but this? to be so emotionally damage about her best friends death.. a best friend she'd only known for a few years but still her family and the memory of that family is so strong.. uh... no... didn't buy it... and didn't buy Angeles change and feelings either
I liked Luna in the first book but this? to be so emotionally damage about her best friends death.. a best friend she'd only known for a few years but still her family and the memory of that family is so strong.. uh... no... didn't buy it... and didn't buy Angeles change and feelings either
May 20, 2014
2.5 This wasn't as good as the first book in this series. I found the characters quite distant and didn't really feel all that much for them. Sometimes it felt a bit angsty and annoying. I'll read the next one when it's out and hope it's a bit better.
October 10, 2019
This is a beautiful story of healing, friendship & true love
The journey that Alison Kent takes on is truly heart warming
The journey that Alison Kent takes on is truly heart warming
November 1, 2017
This is the second book in the Hope Springs series.
It answers a lot of the questions left open from the first book.
Secrets.
Luna made a promise to her best friend before she died. And now, ten years later it’s finally time to break that promise and spill her friends secrets. For her own peace of mind, but also for the families involved. And for the first man she ever loved, Angelo, her best friends older brother.
This was a story filled with guilt, regret, sorrow and second chances.
I fell in love with these characters in the first book. I loved learning more of Luna’s past, what had been tearing her up inside. Coming to terms with Sierra’s death, and turning her former home into a school for the arts, helps her to grow. To heal. It also puts her back with an angry Angel who wants answers. He wants the truth about that fateful weekend that took the life of his sister and left another irreversibly damaged, and had put Luna, herself in the hospital. And he’s given her just five days to come clean about everything.
The book was well written, the story held my attention and was, at times, heartbreaking. It’s told in dual points of view, and does have a happy ending.
While it can be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend the first book for more of Luna’s story.
It answers a lot of the questions left open from the first book.
Secrets.
Luna made a promise to her best friend before she died. And now, ten years later it’s finally time to break that promise and spill her friends secrets. For her own peace of mind, but also for the families involved. And for the first man she ever loved, Angelo, her best friends older brother.
This was a story filled with guilt, regret, sorrow and second chances.
I fell in love with these characters in the first book. I loved learning more of Luna’s past, what had been tearing her up inside. Coming to terms with Sierra’s death, and turning her former home into a school for the arts, helps her to grow. To heal. It also puts her back with an angry Angel who wants answers. He wants the truth about that fateful weekend that took the life of his sister and left another irreversibly damaged, and had put Luna, herself in the hospital. And he’s given her just five days to come clean about everything.
The book was well written, the story held my attention and was, at times, heartbreaking. It’s told in dual points of view, and does have a happy ending.
While it can be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend the first book for more of Luna’s story.
March 31, 2014
I'm so sorry to say that I just didn't connect with this story. I found it to be very slow moving and unfortunately, I had the big secrets figured out about 20 pages in to the story. The writing felt a little forced on the emotional content...this was a very sad story, but the author really didn't make me feel for the characters. I felt like I got facts about the characters but they didn't feel like real people. Kristan Hannah wrote a tear-jerker about a car crash involving teenagers, Night Road, and I cried through most of that book...I didn't have that response to this book at any point. All in all, I liked the ending...the storytelling just didn't work for me. I would like to try something else by this author, as reviews of her first book in this series will really favorable.
I received a copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I received a copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
November 28, 2014
I adore Alison Kent's gentle love stories, and this book did not disappoint. Beneath the Patchwork Moon is a poignant book about how Lily and Angelo struggled for a decade, each alone in their own way, following the tragic and somewhat mysterious death of her best friend and his younger sister. Ten years later, they help each other heal, and find bits of redemption in others from whom they've each been estranged. Beneath the Patchwork Moon is beautifully written, and makes a great bedtime story.
I'm left wondering how Will fits into all of this. Next book, perhaps?
I'm left wondering how Will fits into all of this. Next book, perhaps?
August 12, 2021
“She was no more than five-foot-six to his six-foot-two, but she’d worked out, or filled out, or something. Her arms were buff, her nails short, her hand holding her keys, a clever weapon, as wrecked as his.”
March 20, 2014
I was disappointed in this book, the narration was terrible and the entire story dragged. Not what I was expecting after book 1 in this series.
June 7, 2014
Boring.
February 4, 2020
Beneath the Patchwork Moon: A Hope Springs Novel 2 is by Alison Kent. This book is more emotional, if possible, than the first one. It is so emotional that you have to put it down about halfway through just to get through the book. It was fabulous. This book deals with secrets and how secrets can make things much worse than they already are.
Luna Meadows has missed her childhood friend, Sierra, so much over the last ten years that it seems like her death occurred only yesterday. Luna was in an accident at the same time but survived with only a broken hip which left her with a slight limp. The time following Sierra’s death, Luna was bedridden. At that time, her Mother brought a weaving loom into her and started Luna on making scarfs. Luna wove stories into her scarfs and found an outlet to sell them through without a huge media marketing campaign. Even though her scarves found their way to the necks of celebrities, Luna remained virtually anonymous.
Luna has decided that the Caffey house should not be razed; but should be the core of an art center for the town school. It was in honor of Sierra Caffey and Oscar Gatlin. Both were extraordinary musicians and now the world had lost them. It seemed only fitting that the center should be here. When she went to inspect the building to see what was left inside, she was surprised to see Angelo Caffey show up. He hadn’t been around in ten years either. Luna had been in love with him. How should she feel now? Can she be around him without telling him Sierra’s secret?
Luna Meadows has missed her childhood friend, Sierra, so much over the last ten years that it seems like her death occurred only yesterday. Luna was in an accident at the same time but survived with only a broken hip which left her with a slight limp. The time following Sierra’s death, Luna was bedridden. At that time, her Mother brought a weaving loom into her and started Luna on making scarfs. Luna wove stories into her scarfs and found an outlet to sell them through without a huge media marketing campaign. Even though her scarves found their way to the necks of celebrities, Luna remained virtually anonymous.
Luna has decided that the Caffey house should not be razed; but should be the core of an art center for the town school. It was in honor of Sierra Caffey and Oscar Gatlin. Both were extraordinary musicians and now the world had lost them. It seemed only fitting that the center should be here. When she went to inspect the building to see what was left inside, she was surprised to see Angelo Caffey show up. He hadn’t been around in ten years either. Luna had been in love with him. How should she feel now? Can she be around him without telling him Sierra’s secret?
March 21, 2019
I don’t know why I’m being unusually generous with the stars.
But I did enjoy the evolution of the story - the unraveling (pardon the pun) of the mystery and Luna’s long-held secrets.
I think the tale was made even more poignant by the imperfection of the resolution. Yes, Angelo and Luna ended up together, as expected, and there was a positive outcome involving two of the Caffey siblings + Oliver Gatlin (does he get his own book?), but there were still loose ends that may or may not be dealt with later (the elder Caffeys coming around? Mrs. Gatlin for once seeing past her own suffering?).
As melancholy as losing a childhood best friend was, I liked the explain-things-through-letters trope employed towards the end. Luna and Angelo could finally let Sierra Rest In Peace, as it was.
On to more Hope Springs couples!
But I did enjoy the evolution of the story - the unraveling (pardon the pun) of the mystery and Luna’s long-held secrets.
I think the tale was made even more poignant by the imperfection of the resolution. Yes, Angelo and Luna ended up together, as expected, and there was a positive outcome involving two of the Caffey siblings + Oliver Gatlin (does he get his own book?), but there were still loose ends that may or may not be dealt with later (the elder Caffeys coming around? Mrs. Gatlin for once seeing past her own suffering?).
As melancholy as losing a childhood best friend was, I liked the explain-things-through-letters trope employed towards the end. Luna and Angelo could finally let Sierra Rest In Peace, as it was.
On to more Hope Springs couples!
February 12, 2020
Hope Springs
Loved it! Great story, and I’m glad it’s just the first in a series. There were times it was a little drawn out with descriptions, like every thing he put on in the morning and why basically, so it could have been more to the point. It also had long passages of them going over and over the past in their minds and feeling guilty over and over, which got repetitive. I’m also not a fan of descriptions of them having sex, but that was minimal. However I loved the story and the mystery and how it unfolded. I would definitely recommend it. My one hope (as I’m a sucker for “happy” endings was that they would play the CD in Oscar’s room and got some reaction. But oh well. Can’t wait to start the next one.
Loved it! Great story, and I’m glad it’s just the first in a series. There were times it was a little drawn out with descriptions, like every thing he put on in the morning and why basically, so it could have been more to the point. It also had long passages of them going over and over the past in their minds and feeling guilty over and over, which got repetitive. I’m also not a fan of descriptions of them having sex, but that was minimal. However I loved the story and the mystery and how it unfolded. I would definitely recommend it. My one hope (as I’m a sucker for “happy” endings was that they would play the CD in Oscar’s room and got some reaction. But oh well. Can’t wait to start the next one.
July 2, 2024
Enjoyment
So thoroughly enjoyed this second in the series book. Luna has been keeping her friend Sierra's dark secrets for 10 years. Purchasing her friend's former home, Luna works to turn it into an arts academy, dedicated to the memories of her friends Sierra and Oscar. As she is cleaning out the house to prepare it for renovation, Sierra's older brother Angelo shows up. As they work on cleanup and renovation, they uncover secrets long buried and feelings for each other they thought impossible to bring back. Loved it! Can't wait to read the third book!
So thoroughly enjoyed this second in the series book. Luna has been keeping her friend Sierra's dark secrets for 10 years. Purchasing her friend's former home, Luna works to turn it into an arts academy, dedicated to the memories of her friends Sierra and Oscar. As she is cleaning out the house to prepare it for renovation, Sierra's older brother Angelo shows up. As they work on cleanup and renovation, they uncover secrets long buried and feelings for each other they thought impossible to bring back. Loved it! Can't wait to read the third book!
March 26, 2018
Great read
Book two tells about Sierra and Oscar and the secret she has held for ten years. This book brings Angelo and Luna back together and the guilt both have stored up might fall away. You need to read this book to find out all the secrets.
Book two tells about Sierra and Oscar and the secret she has held for ten years. This book brings Angelo and Luna back together and the guilt both have stored up might fall away. You need to read this book to find out all the secrets.
November 25, 2018
Wow
Lies and truths and growing pains catch up and cause a very entertaining read about the interactions between people who are striving to overcome the past and find the future they seek.
Lies and truths and growing pains catch up and cause a very entertaining read about the interactions between people who are striving to overcome the past and find the future they seek.
November 14, 2019
Stupendous
My siblings and I have often talked about how we wish we had done more for each other as we navigated our lives. But we did the best we could.
Ms. Kent has addressed this and woven it into a beautifully executed story of love.
My siblings and I have often talked about how we wish we had done more for each other as we navigated our lives. But we did the best we could.
Ms. Kent has addressed this and woven it into a beautifully executed story of love.
June 3, 2017
Great book
September 12, 2017
I love this series!!!
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
December 4, 2017
This was a disappointment after the first book. Far too much unrealistic emotion in there, and the "mystery" was pretty easy to figure out. Just didn't connect with the characters
February 2, 2018
Fun read!
Enjoyable, good twists and turns, characters well thought out, story line OK, secrets.....read to find out!!! Hope there are more in the series!
Enjoyable, good twists and turns, characters well thought out, story line OK, secrets.....read to find out!!! Hope there are more in the series!
February 6, 2018
I feel the same about this book as I did the first in the series, it was interesting and I liked it, but I do feel like the ending was super rushed.
April 18, 2018
I love how the author decided to give each of these character's their own story. I was so sad to see Kaylie and Ten's story go but I get to follow their story through the other books!
August 11, 2018
Great book
Thank you for a Great read. The story and characters are fabulous. Kept me reading start to finish. Look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Thank you for a Great read. The story and characters are fabulous. Kept me reading start to finish. Look forward to reading the next book in the series.
September 9, 2018
Even better than the first one. Luna and Angelo are wonderful, the story is bright and warm and creative. Loved it. And immediately bought the third.
November 3, 2018
Beneath the patchwork moon
Just so touching to read another part of this series.cant wait to continue to the next part of this fabulous series.
Just so touching to read another part of this series.cant wait to continue to the next part of this fabulous series.
March 12, 2019
Heartwarming
This is such a good book that tugs the heart and gives you a feeling of family. The story is very believable and I liked the characters.
This is such a good book that tugs the heart and gives you a feeling of family. The story is very believable and I liked the characters.
March 13, 2019
Ideal for fans of lost love, dysfunctional families, coming to terms with grief and survivors guilt and the power of healing.
August 14, 2019
Beneath the Patchwork Moon
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of contemporary, romance novels.
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of contemporary, romance novels.
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