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Hunt Family #3
California's Calling
Charlotte Ritchie was traveling halfway across the world to attend her brother's wedding. She and a small group of family and friends planned on spending the week prior to the wedding volunteering at a rescue center in Kenya. Her new sister-in-law had grown up there with her missionary parents, and everyone thought it was the perfect way to celebrate the event.
Falling in love might not have been on Charlotte's to-do list that week, but as we all know, life doesn't always turn out the way we plan. She would slip briskly into an intimacy from which she'd never recover. Falling in love would be the easy part. It was leaving the man of her dreams behind that would be nearly impossible.
Falling in love might not have been on Charlotte's to-do list that week, but as we all know, life doesn't always turn out the way we plan. She would slip briskly into an intimacy from which she'd never recover. Falling in love would be the easy part. It was leaving the man of her dreams behind that would be nearly impossible.
214 pages, Paperback
Published April 16, 2016
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Brooke St. James
115 books955 followersBrooke St. James is a USA Today bestselling author and Amazon Kindle All-Star. She writes contemporary romance novels with Christian and inspirational themes and happy endings. She was born and raised in south Louisiana but has had the opportunity to travel and live throughout the U.S. An avid reader, writer, audio book addict, and fan of all things artistic, Brooke constantly has her hands in some creative activity. She's currently back home in Louisiana enjoying life with her husband, children, and two lazy dogs.
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March 15, 2019
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California's Calling is the third book in the Hunt Family Series. It is a sweet natured, contemporary romantic drama, centered on the Hunt family.
Some of the characters carry over into this one. It focuses on Charlotte Ritchie and William 'Cub' Stephens. A chance meeting at the charity in Nairobi, Africa, run by Rachel Stephen's parents, changes the lives of all involved. They really immersed themselves in the work, the people, and the camaraderie.
This face-paced drama takes place on two continents. The chemistry between two young folks with heart-thumping awareness was truly gripping. Who would have ever thunk one week could change their lives so drastically?
Although this is a series, it is able to stand alone. If you plan to read the series, I would recommend that you start at the beginning to ensure you are exposed to as many details as possible about this huge family. There are a minimal number of spelling/grammar errors, but nothing that distracts from the captivating, clean, and wholesome read. Thankfully, it did conclude with a H.E.A.
California's Calling is the third book in the Hunt Family Series. It is a sweet natured, contemporary romantic drama, centered on the Hunt family.
Some of the characters carry over into this one. It focuses on Charlotte Ritchie and William 'Cub' Stephens. A chance meeting at the charity in Nairobi, Africa, run by Rachel Stephen's parents, changes the lives of all involved. They really immersed themselves in the work, the people, and the camaraderie.
This face-paced drama takes place on two continents. The chemistry between two young folks with heart-thumping awareness was truly gripping. Who would have ever thunk one week could change their lives so drastically?
Although this is a series, it is able to stand alone. If you plan to read the series, I would recommend that you start at the beginning to ensure you are exposed to as many details as possible about this huge family. There are a minimal number of spelling/grammar errors, but nothing that distracts from the captivating, clean, and wholesome read. Thankfully, it did conclude with a H.E.A.
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December 31, 2019
I am so happy this was Charlotte’s HEA!! I liked her right from book one but wasn’t sure who would be perfect for her. Ahh the man that steals her heart is perfect for her! I loved this book I think this might be my favorite so far.
Again fantastic narration Kate is making each character unique at least to me she is.
Again fantastic narration Kate is making each character unique at least to me she is.
October 11, 2020
I am totally enjoying this series! If you are looking for "sweet and clean, " then this series is for you.
November 24, 2023
In this little continuation of the Hunt family stories, we follow Charlotte as she goes to Kenya to attend her brother’s wedding. We also find out that she has been heartbroken for the past couple of years and doesn’t think love is in the cards for her because she feels so apathetic about it.
While there she meets her new sister-in-law Rachel’s brother Cub. Cub is pretty great. He’s confident and very settled with himself as a person. He’s giving and sensitive and funny and a carpenter. So he’s also kind of buff.
I loved their love story. This one wasn’t as quick as the last two stories in the way of insta-love. Yes they said they loved each other pretty fast, but they didn’t get married 2 weeks after meeting either.
I loved their banter and flirting. My favorite part was his proposal at the end because of their banter back and forth. It was so cute I won’t be forgetting Cub and Charlotte any time soon.
While there she meets her new sister-in-law Rachel’s brother Cub. Cub is pretty great. He’s confident and very settled with himself as a person. He’s giving and sensitive and funny and a carpenter. So he’s also kind of buff.
I loved their love story. This one wasn’t as quick as the last two stories in the way of insta-love. Yes they said they loved each other pretty fast, but they didn’t get married 2 weeks after meeting either.
I loved their banter and flirting. My favorite part was his proposal at the end because of their banter back and forth. It was so cute I won’t be forgetting Cub and Charlotte any time soon.
November 17, 2016
I have nearly finished this series of short stories and they really are great they way they tell about each family member.
This book is about Charlotte (logan’s sister) and Cub (Rachel’s Brother) Logan and Rachel have taken most of Logan’s family to Africa to help with a few projects that Rachel’s parents need help with and for Logan and Rachel’s wedding. This is where Charlotte meets Cub for the first time.
This book is full of funny, romantic clean reading and I really enjoyed it.
This book is about Charlotte (logan’s sister) and Cub (Rachel’s Brother) Logan and Rachel have taken most of Logan’s family to Africa to help with a few projects that Rachel’s parents need help with and for Logan and Rachel’s wedding. This is where Charlotte meets Cub for the first time.
This book is full of funny, romantic clean reading and I really enjoyed it.
July 19, 2018
3 to 3.5 stars
This is a sweet love story similar to its predecessors, and I enjoyed reading it, for the most part. Charlotte & Cub are likeable, and their banter is fun.
The instant love thing just isn't that believable. It also would have been nice to know what Cub was saying in Swahili.
(And while I'm not a grammar or vocab nazi, so it's not enough to make me stop reading them, there really is a surprising number of errors in these books)
This is a sweet love story similar to its predecessors, and I enjoyed reading it, for the most part. Charlotte & Cub are likeable, and their banter is fun.
The instant love thing just isn't that believable. It also would have been nice to know what Cub was saying in Swahili.
(And while I'm not a grammar or vocab nazi, so it's not enough to make me stop reading them, there really is a surprising number of errors in these books)
August 26, 2023
I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Charlotte Ritchie traveled to Africa for her brother’s wedding. She had sworn off boyfriends after a bad experience with a professor. While there, she meets the brother of her new sister in law, and falls for him, except he won’t leave Africa and she won’t leave California. Once she returns, he decides to move to California. A heartwarming story of love and sacrifices.
September 12, 2018
Meet me in LA.
Again it is so wonderful when we let God lead us to the one he chosen for us. It is amazing how the spirit will let us know that the attraction is there and it is right no matter how hard we may fight it. Another book to make the heart feel good, glad, happy, and so good in the end
Again it is so wonderful when we let God lead us to the one he chosen for us. It is amazing how the spirit will let us know that the attraction is there and it is right no matter how hard we may fight it. Another book to make the heart feel good, glad, happy, and so good in the end
October 13, 2021
Good!
This was a very sweet and playful romance. I loved the playfulness between Charlotte and Cub and how they were torn between being with each other and living apart and what happens next! Looking forward to the next book!
This was a very sweet and playful romance. I loved the playfulness between Charlotte and Cub and how they were torn between being with each other and living apart and what happens next! Looking forward to the next book!
January 23, 2022
Really liked this one. Charlotte was so sweet and trying not to get her heart broken after getting heart broken. Cub was so cute, I loved him. He moved half away across the world for her, it was so romantic. They really needed to be together, meant to be
March 31, 2024
Fast happening romance, maybe a bit unrealistic but still fun. In this one the Hunt cousin finding love has a huge obstacle, they're in different continents. Clean romance, sweet moments, cute kids and dogs.
February 14, 2017
Obsessed
I can't stop reading these books... they are so good! I'm so glad I found this author! She is now one of my favorites!
I can't stop reading these books... they are so good! I'm so glad I found this author! She is now one of my favorites!
May 30, 2017
Pretty sure she cut-and-pasted some of the same scenes from the first two books. Still plenty of typos.
June 20, 2017
Adorable! A good read.
A very cute book. I loved it! I would recommend this author to my friends and family! I loved his nickname for her.
A very cute book. I loved it! I would recommend this author to my friends and family! I loved his nickname for her.
July 27, 2017
A fun read.
This was a good story. It was a clean romance with great characters. I hope to read more in the series.
This was a good story. It was a clean romance with great characters. I hope to read more in the series.
January 18, 2018
Enjoy the easy fun read. It doesn’t have a lot of depth so that’s why the ratings not higher. It’s clean and cute but not really any conflict or hardship
April 27, 2018
Great Read
This is a very interesting book. Charlotte and Cub had a lot in their lives to overcome. It was wonderful to see how they handled everything.
This is a very interesting book. Charlotte and Cub had a lot in their lives to overcome. It was wonderful to see how they handled everything.
July 30, 2019
Prayers God A good novel
A delightful story set in California and Kenya. A young couple meets and moves to the other side of the world to find happiness together.
A delightful story set in California and Kenya. A young couple meets and moves to the other side of the world to find happiness together.
August 3, 2019
I guess I should have read the other two, I just couldn't get in to it.
August 18, 2019
Prayers work
Simple, sweet with clean fun. A devoted family waiting for God to open doors for love. Goes to say when God closes one door he will open another
Simple, sweet with clean fun. A devoted family waiting for God to open doors for love. Goes to say when God closes one door he will open another
March 22, 2020
Awww! Cub is so far my favorite character.
November 1, 2020
This book was good, I didn't like it as much as the first two, but it was enjoyable. I enjoy getting to know the families. I am really looking forward to reading the next two books in the series.
February 15, 2022
Sweet, light and fluffy. A pleasant and quick diversion. Cub & Charlotte were cute characters and I really enjoyed their story. Squeaky clean, kissing.
June 22, 2022
Light, cute romance. A fast read. I listened to the audiobook and it was well done.
February 3, 2024
I must be getting sappy, but the more they come, the better they get. (Plus my other read is a crazy murder, so def a nice change!)
March 20, 2017
Love this author
These are wonderful books. All ready downloading the next in it set. Can't wait to see what happens next. This author is amazing
These are wonderful books. All ready downloading the next in it set. Can't wait to see what happens next. This author is amazing
October 26, 2017
Another wonderful book in the Hunt series! I think this one was my favorite. The setting in Kenya was a nice change of pace, and oh, Cub...he was so easy to fall in love with! Charlotte had a "past", which made her human, and I loved that. The developing relationship was just a fun read, and the interaction between all the characters put a big smile on face. Sometimes I need a true romance like this to make my heart flutter! Oh, and we got a few more answers on a situation in the last book. Well done!
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