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Love & Hope

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Love.
What does it really mean?

I didn’t have the conventional childhood.
I didn’t have friends, I never fitted in - I was a loner.
Until her… my only friend, she made me smile.

For years, I didn’t think I was capable of love… it had a price attached to it, at least that’s how I was taught.
Nobody knows why I hold my cards so close to my chest and no-one knows about my past, I liked it that way.

When a blast from the past comes back into my life, things I never thought I'd need to deal with again are brought back into focus.

Does Love and Hope exist?

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2018

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Profile Image for Sheena.
988 reviews26 followers
July 31, 2018
Emotional, empathetic and heartwarming love story...

What a beautifully written and poignant start to a book.. from the very first chapter I just knew I was going to fall in love with this story, and more importantly with Carson..

The story deals with the challenging subject of domestic abuse....focusing on the aftermath for those directly and indirectly affected.... whilst the topic is a tough one the delivery is so sensitively portrayed that I never once felt overwhelmed or the need to stop reading...

Carson and Lauren were childhood friends and a chance meeting brings them together again as adults...theirs is a bittersweet relationship that seems hopeless at times... but whilst this is the story of a man molded by brutality it is also about rising above it all, being better than, and finding strength from past experiences.... the road is long and hard for these two with so many twists and turns. Carson has fought for so much in his life; sometimes that fight can be just one too many, and sometimes that past can come back unbidden and with tragic consequences...each stumble and fall and each moment of courage and strength is wonderfully observed....

This is an emotional, empathetic and heartwarming story, about a boy who grows up in a world of hate and despair, and the man he becomes who is searching for something that looks a bit like love and hope.......I received an advanced copy of this book from the author.
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Author 33 books759 followers
August 29, 2018
Have you ever read a book and wished you could read it all over again for the first time? It's been a while since I read a romance like that. This book was moving and riveting. It was everything and then some, it had depth and passion. It hits those feels hard and was downright beautiful. Thanks Sienna Grant for an amazing read and for this talent you gift to us. Lauren and Carson are amazing together, their chemistry is undeniable and their love for each other evident. If you want a story that will stay with you, one click this. There will be laughter, tears, edge of your seat moments but it's all worth it. I was privileged to receive a review copy and I give my review willingly.

A 5⭐ MUST READ ️COMING SOON⭐️

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August 28, 2018
OMG -wow! Another amazing book from Sienna! I don't think I've ever laughed and cried so much while reading before! Love & Hope plays on your emotions, sucks you in and doesn't loosen it's grip on you until long after you finish reading.

Carson's story is heart-wrenching - he has had the most tragic upbringing. Constantly beaten by his father to the point of actual physical injury and also suffering from emotional abuse as the poor lad as no choice but to watch as his mother endures the same physical abuse. Carson has no friends because he doesn't want to keep having to explain where the bruises have come from. Although one day at school, Lauren introduces herself to him and she becomes his one and only friend. But when another tragic turn of events happen, Carson is forced to uproot and change schools, so he loses touch with Lauren.

Many years later Carson unexpectedly meets Lauren while she is working as a traffic cop. Sparks still fly between them, but can they pick up where they left off or are things just now too awkward for them?

A wonderfully heart-wrenching story, which is beautifully written - Love & Hope is amazing! I loved both Carson and Lauren - these characters are amazing. You not only read what they are going through, but you feel it too! I would highly recommend Love & Hope as a must read!
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51 reviews17 followers
August 15, 2018
Love & Hope - Carson
By: Sienna Grant
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

WOW, Love this book. Sienna has done it again, the emotions and chemistry are amazing. Carson is a loner in school with no friends until Lauren takes it upon herself to befriend him. With an abusive Parent, Carson doesn’t know how to accept her friendship. When trouble at home forces Carson to leave town he doesn’t see Lauren for a long time. Many years later they meet again - what a way to meet. Carson is not a type to open up about his self due to his past. Lauren wants to help Carson anyway she can. The chemistry between them are off the charts. Will the past come back and haunt Carson? Will Carson be able to open his heart to Lauren when he doesn’t believe in real love? Can Lauren get Carson to talk about his past? Can they believe in each other and have their HEA? This is a must read, you will fall in love with Carson and go through all of his emotions with him. Thank you Sienna Grant for another fantastic read, it I could give more than five stars I would.
Profile Image for Energy Rae.
1,766 reviews55 followers
July 29, 2018
Oh my, I absolutely adore Carson. And I suppose, he couldn't be single forever and I've quite warmed up to Lauren, she's his perfect fit.

Carson didn't have it easy growing up, his father was an abusive jerk who took his drunken rages out on his wife and Carson. Carson closed himself off to everyone, hiding his bruises, his shame, and anger. But Lauren came barging in, becoming the light in his life. Until that ended, like everything good in his life.

Years later they run back into each other, so to speak, and they start to remember how much they meant to each other as teenagers. But Carson is still a man that is closed off, he carries around a lot of pain, and he's scared of opening up. But Lauren still isn't one to back down from a challenge, which is why she makes a great cop.

While they will have trials, they will go through them together.
My heart broke for Carson, multiple times. And then it broke for Lauren and that's when I conceded that they were perfect for each other. Love and Hope is well-written, with the perfect amount of sexy, sweet, and swoon. You're going to get crazy emotional over Carson, but you're going to love every moment.
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330 reviews10 followers
August 24, 2018
Sienna Grant has brought me to tears with your newest release Love and Hope... This book was so beautifully written that you couldn't help but feel every emotion that the characters were feeling.

We first meet Carson and Lauren at a young age. He is the loner with no friends due to his horrible home life and not wanting anyone close enough to find out what he goes though. That is until Lauren gives him no choice when she decides to insert herself into his life and become his only friend. They quickly become inseparable, until one day she sees the bruises on Carson and starts getting the answers to all the reasons why he prefers loneliness and quietness. Therefore ending what could have been the start of something beautiful. It also didn't help that Carson witnessed something no child should ever have to and instead had to leave after being put in foster care. Now it's years later and faith has given them a second chance.

But can they find love when all was already hopeless??

One click this amazing and heartfelt read to find out.
1,796 reviews38 followers
August 25, 2018
Wow! What can I say about this book?! It deserves more than five stars, that’s for sure. The story of Carson and Lauren kept me captivated throughout this entire book. Carson and Lauren met when they were younger. A tragedy befalls Carson’s family and he has to move unexpectedly. Fast forward several years and they meet again in a rather unusual circumstance. Now that they are older, the sparks fly between them and their chemistry is thru the roof! Can they rebuild their friendship into something more? Will his past come back to haunt them? I loved these characters. You could feel the emotions between them and I couldn’t help but root for them. This author has a way of sucking you into this story from the very first paragraph. I didn’t want to put it down! Do yourself a favor and read this amazing book. You will not be disappointed!!
Profile Image for Tracy W (Tracy&HelensRomanceBlog).
298 reviews58 followers
July 31, 2018
My heart is so full right now...this book is undoubtedly AMAZING and I wish I could award it more than 5 ⭐️!!

From the minute I started this story, I knew I would fall in love with it all! I absolutely loved the characters and can honestly say CARSON IS MINE. Lauren and Carson are made for each other and you can feel the love between them, you feel yourself going along with their journey to be together.

This whole story takes you on an emotional rollercoaster and leaves you just wishing you could read it all over again for the first time. I felt myself been pulled into the story while reading and at times I had tears in my eyes!

Sienna Grant is an amazing writer, she puts such heartfelt emotions into her stories which grab you from the very first page! I have loved this series and really hope we get more from the characters! Definitely an amazing read and one of my absolute favourites this year.
18 reviews
August 14, 2018
Oh wow what another amazing book thank you .
well well well what can I say Carson had a poor up bringing where he was hit by his dad and so did his mum which led him into foster care where he met Elliott and the gang at his new school.
when he left school he worked at a pub where he became to run it and own
Carson then left the pub late evening when the police stopped him and the lady officer pc Joseph did her job but Carson knew the name from somewhere he got a ticket but when they left ed he couldn't remember where he knew her so he got on with every
day of running the pub one evening where pc Joseph aka Lauren came in with friends for a hen party that night elliot bands was playing .
Carson and Lauren got talking once they knew where they knew each other from and starts going on dates and got to know each other better .
Lauren invited Carson to her brothers wedding where her ex was there where he cause bit of trouble .
Lauren noticed someone hanging around the pub which led to believe was carsons dad
Carsons dad got caught by police but ran of which later went to pub to talk to Carson at this point Lauren was very poorly which led her to hospital but Carson didn't want anything to do with dad all he want to do was be with Lauren x
84 reviews1 follower
September 1, 2018
Wow!!!!! Sienna Grant you really know how to keep a person hooked from page one. I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Love and Hope deserves more than a 5 star rating.

Carson and Lauren were friends in school but Carson had a tough life and ended up moving from his home town going into foster care. Years later he bumps into Lauren and they realise there was always a spark between them. They rekindle their friendship which becomes a true love story.

I do not want to give any spoilers but I can guarantee Love and Hope is worth the read a hundred times over.

Well done Sienna Grant. I would love to read more of your books.
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826 reviews1 follower
August 15, 2018
This emotional second chance at life, love and friendship will have you reaching for your tissues. This is Carson’s story and having been dealt a really bad hand at such a young age and found friendship with the guys that he had had once before with Lauren but had to leave it all behind . Having kept his secrets close to his chest not even sharing with those close to him. Fast forward a few years and Lauren re-enters his life and old feelings soon return. I love Carson and Lauren they truly are good for each other. Carson will have you falling in love with him and Lauren will have you wanting to be best friends with her. She is a no nonsense cop who can take care of herself and is loyal to all those around her. She brings her friends with her one night at a hen do and the rest as you say is history. With an unexpected twist at the end ( which left me a sobbing mess) that will have you reaching for tissues we find we have yet another brilliant story from this exceptional author. I can’t wait to read the next one in the series and I highly recommend this series.
Profile Image for Ida Jolley.
739 reviews17 followers
August 18, 2018
This was a very heart breaking story at the beginning because of the way Carson’s father treated his family. Carson had a rough period growing up and a hard time making friends at school, except for one young girl, Lauren. It’s funny how fate works at times, because it worked for these two. I loved the book because it was a good friends to lovers story, with some sass from Lauren., and a few other characters in the book. It showed Carson to be a sweetheart, caring, and protective of his girlfriend. They were meant to be together. I couldn’t put the book down, I was enjoying it. I hope the author would write a part two to their story because the characters are so funny and I would like to read more about them
338 reviews1 follower
August 14, 2018
Oh wow what can I say another epic read from Sienna, I need more Carson though.

Carson has had a troubled childhood, and moves away from his past. He finds some friends and become familiar with the bachelor lifestyle and running his own pub.

Lauren is a Traffic cop and have gone through a terrible marriage break down so moves away. During a shift in her new town she runs into someone she had almost forgotten about. After she sees him she can't seem to forget about him.

When Carson meets Lauren he knows she feels familiar. He realises it's the one friend he had at school while he was going through a terrible home life. She was the only one that made an effort to be his friend.

Lauren and Carson has alot of chemistry and you can see it when you read the book. They have a lot of obstacles ahead to overcome, will a relationship last the ride.

Highly recommend this series and most definitely the author she is amazing. I feel I need more of Carson story, I have fell in love with him and I am soo happy for him.
125 reviews2 followers
July 30, 2018
This book definitely deserves more than 5
stars.

I couldn't put it down from start to finish.

Carson and Lauren were friends when they were in
school.

Carson had a tragic death in the family and had to
move away.

Lauren is the only person who spoke to him in school.

Many years later Lauren pulls over Carson for speeding
and they reconnect.

Fantastic story I will be recommending this book.
2,617 reviews25 followers
July 31, 2018
you will need tissues reading this book! i cried in the start of the book! he has had a hard life. than he meets her and she is his only friend. something happens and he moves away. years later they meet again. only they both are so different. its a touching and heartbreaking story.
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1,761 reviews1 follower
August 22, 2018
This is a book that will be on your must read again shelf. Lauren and Carson were perfectly written for each other. The depth of their love and their ability to endure in times of despair was simply wonderous. Their chemistry was off the charts of course. I will definitely be reading more by this Author.
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135 reviews6 followers
August 23, 2018
Love & Hope by Sienna Grant........what can I say
I absolutely loved this book & I'd go so far to say it's my favourite read by this author.
I'd met Carson in a previous book by this author & I have to say I really didn't like him at all. But now having read this book we get a deeper look into the complex life of a younger version of this Carson
It is a very touching, moving & at times an emotional read that I guarantee by the end of this book you will have fallen in love with the man that is Carson
So to Sienna Grant I say congratulations on yet another incredible book
Make sure you go one click this
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698 reviews19 followers
August 10, 2018
WOW!!! well Sienna has done it again with a cracker of a book. I loved heart and soul the first book in which we first meet Carson, but love and hope made me laugh and cry.

Carson has not had the best upbringing, constantly beaten up by his father and watching his mom go through the same also. He keeps himself to himself at school and has no friends till he meet Lauren. She comes into his life unexpectedly and is there for him when he needs it. Until a tragedy at home hits Carson hard so he moves away leaving Lauren heartbroken.

Seven years later they meet again. Chemistry is still there between them sparks fly and they again rebuild their friendship and become closer. Can they ever get the friendship back that they once had? This book is amazing just like any Sienna book. Sienna just has a way with how she writes her characters that makes you feel every bit of emotion of what they are going through. To me that's a fantastic author, please pick this book up of any Sienna book as you won't be disappointed.
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3,419 reviews63 followers
August 20, 2018
Wow, this book was so emotional. I absolutely loved it. I honestly think that this is the best of the author's work yet. The relationship between the characters was done perfectly and you are instantly drawn into their lives. Fantastic!!
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2,581 reviews63 followers
August 12, 2018
This book will have you emotionally invested until the end. I my heart was breaking for Carson and the things he went through. The only bright spot is Lauren, a girl who doesn't let him get away with anything. When a shocking event changes his life, everything he has ever know is ripped from him. But fate has a funny way of intervening. This book will take you on an emotional journey that won't end until the last page.
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253 reviews1 follower
August 8, 2018

After a few days to really let this book sink in I am ready for my review. Wow! What an incredible ride this was. I always knew Carson was special. What a rough life he had until he met Elliot, Cassidy, AZ and Aaron. I love the friendship that he had with them all. I loved Lauren and felt that she was the perfect girl for Carson. She was his comfort. I loved the friendships they have and how it continues through the years. Sienna did an amazing job taking us on a journey of hardship, struggle and undeniable love. The words jumped off the page and into my heart taking all of my emotions and shaking them up. The ending took a turn that I just wasn’t expecting and led into the perfect epilogue! If you want to go go on a ride I suggest this book to everyone. HIGHLY recommend this.

I voluntarily read this as an advanced readers copy.
Profile Image for Teri.
3,918 reviews37 followers
August 1, 2018
His childhood was brutal. He grew up too fast, too violent, and so alone. Well he was alone until it all got worse. She was there for a minute. He let her in then afraid for her, he let her go. Then he lost everything. Life and trails brought him to this point. Life got better but never easier because the past was always there. This author does this kind of read so well it's almost a no brainer that it will be a goodie, it's just a matter of how much of your heart she will rip out in the process and yup she does a darn good job of it in Carson's story. There is so much here to digest my heart was breaking throughout most of it for the lost boy who became a man whose past wouldn't let him go.

I love this author and her ability to take a simple thought and make it into something sad yet beautiful. The characters just wrap around your heart and dig in deep. The love that helped turns into a love that heals and brings them closer than ever, and replaces the loss they both experience into hope for their future.
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105 reviews6 followers
August 8, 2018
I received an advanced copy of this book and am choosing to review it. When I started reading I didn't know what to expect because I didn't readed a teaser or a blurb. It's so emotional at the beginning, but it turns out so beautiful and well written. I love the development of story and the chemistry between Carson and Lauren is so good.
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93 reviews4 followers
August 8, 2018
I love this book. The story with Carson breaks my heart, but how he got through it shows how strong he is. This man is my new book boyfriend and I’m not sharing! Sienna Grant did, such a amazing job writing this book. I got blown away. I love this love story. If you want an amazing read, you’ll read this book and all other books to Sienna!
Profile Image for Rhiannon Hall.
256 reviews4 followers
August 1, 2018
I loved Carson's story (even though it ripped my heart out) it's a story that will stay with you and make you feel all the emotions, if anyone deserves happiness in his life it's Carson as a boy he went through things that no other human being should ever endure but will he ever be able to truly put the past behind him to ensure he gets his happy ever after!?

I connected to Lauren in a big way I can honestly say I've been there and done that to the point where I truly felt her pain, if you ever find yourself wishing the best possible outcome for a fictional character then it's definitely Lauren that girl has had her fair share of heart ache.
Can Carson and Lauren help each other overcome the scars they bare or will it just be to much to handle!? We can only LOVE & HOPE 😉
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1,504 reviews10 followers
August 3, 2018
Another great book by Sienna Grant. I loved Heart and Soul but I think I love Love and Hope more. We met Carson in book 1 but now I understand him some much more, damn this man loves hard.

As with Sienna's other books I couldn't put this one down, love the characters, love the storyline, love the steamy bits.

Can't wait for the next book in this series.
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1,286 reviews2 followers
August 3, 2018
Love and hope

Five stars isn't enough for this book. I couldn't wait for this book to come out and I wasn't disappointed. This story has all the feels and I couldn't put it down. A must read and highly recommended.
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900 reviews27 followers
July 31, 2018
Love & Hope by Sienna Grant is an emotional, passionate, heartwarming story that I devoured from page 1.

Love & Hope was sp beautifully written. I LOVED Carson and have been looking forward to his story.

Carson and Lauren became friends as kids. But when some circumstances changed for Carson, he was moved away. And all through the years they never forgot one another. Years later love has a chance to bloom for these two, but some huge twists and turns are in store for them.

I highly recommend this emotional, heartwarming, 5 star story!

*i voluntarily read an advance copy. This is my honest review.*
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277 reviews8 followers
August 6, 2018
Aw what can I say I loved this book. Being the second book in the series I would recommend reading the first one heart an soul as Carson is in there a bit an you learn a little about him but it's not essential as he is not the main character in it an love an hope could be read as a stand alone.


We meet Carson at the young age of 9 and we travel on his journey through his life we feel an see his dad side his traumatic side his soft side his love his hate you want to grab him and hold but also shake an shout too lol.
But one thing is for sure you will love to see how his love for Lauren Joseph grows.

Well done sienna Grant this is a well written well paced and detailed book can't fault it
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