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Hope Springs #2
Show Me the Way
When two lost souls meet by chance, their worlds collide in an explosive tale of romance and suspense.
Presley Ingram has often wondered about her birth parents. Yet her 23andMe test kit remains unopened in her bedside table drawer. When she finds an address on a torn envelope in her adoption file upon her adoptive mother’s death, she makes an impulsive decision to travel to the mountains of Virginia in search of answers. In the charming town of Hope Springs, she discovers her dream job as event planner at the prestigious Inn at Hope Springs Farms and the potential for romance with a ruggedly handsome bartender. Presley has an uncanny knack for reading people. While she suspects Everett has a genuine heart, she’s convinced he’s hiding something from his previous life.
Everett Baldwin is on the run from his past. He’s hiding out under an assumed name and working as a bartender while his dreams of becoming a country music star slip away. When opportunity knocks, Everett is forced to face his demons in order to move on with his life. Secrets are revealed and chaos ensues. Will Everett be able to salvage his relationship with the woman of his dreams?
Don't miss this intriguing second installment of the Hope Springs Series.
Presley Ingram has often wondered about her birth parents. Yet her 23andMe test kit remains unopened in her bedside table drawer. When she finds an address on a torn envelope in her adoption file upon her adoptive mother’s death, she makes an impulsive decision to travel to the mountains of Virginia in search of answers. In the charming town of Hope Springs, she discovers her dream job as event planner at the prestigious Inn at Hope Springs Farms and the potential for romance with a ruggedly handsome bartender. Presley has an uncanny knack for reading people. While she suspects Everett has a genuine heart, she’s convinced he’s hiding something from his previous life.
Everett Baldwin is on the run from his past. He’s hiding out under an assumed name and working as a bartender while his dreams of becoming a country music star slip away. When opportunity knocks, Everett is forced to face his demons in order to move on with his life. Secrets are revealed and chaos ensues. Will Everett be able to salvage his relationship with the woman of his dreams?
Don't miss this intriguing second installment of the Hope Springs Series.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2020
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Ashley Farley
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Ashley Farley writes heartfelt stories about women navigating life’s challenges. Her characters—mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives—face real-life struggles with resilience and grace. Best known for her Sweeney Sisters series, Ashley’s books have touched the hearts of readers far and wide.
A wife and mother of two young adults, for more than two decades, Ashley has split her time between Richmond and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Yet, a piece of her heart will always belong to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she draws inspiration from the moss-draped oaks, coastal cuisine, and the warm, welcoming spirit of its people.
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Ashley Farley writes heartfelt stories about women navigating life’s challenges. Her characters—mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives—face real-life struggles with resilience and grace. Best known for her Sweeney Sisters series, Ashley’s books have touched the hearts of readers far and wide.
A wife and mother of two young adults, for more than two decades, Ashley has split her time between Richmond and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Yet, a piece of her heart will always belong to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she draws inspiration from the moss-draped oaks, coastal cuisine, and the warm, welcoming spirit of its people.
Ashley loves to hear from her readers.
Visit her website @ http://www.ashleyfarley.com
Sign up for her newsletter @ https://ashleyfarley.com/newsletter-s...
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October 9, 2020
4.5 stars.
It’s such fun returning to characters you love when you read another installment in a great series! Show Me the Way , the second book in Ashley Farley's Hope Springs series was a terrific follow-up.
Presley (yeah, she's named after the King) has always known she was adopted but she’s been too afraid to find out anything about her biological parents. But when her mother dies and she finds a woman’s name and address among her papers, Presley decides it’s time to act.
She goes to Hope Springs, a charming small town in Virginia, where the woman lives. As she tries to learn more about the woman she believes is her mother, she winds up landing her dream job as an event planner at the newly restored Inn at Hope Springs Farm. It’s there she also meets Everett, the Inn’s handsome bartender, with whom she shares some intense chemistry, but she can tell he’s hiding something serious.
Everett is biding his time, hoping he’ll get another opportunity to pursue his music career. But Presley’s arrival upends things, because he knows if he can ever have a chance with her he needs to come clean about the things he’s running from.
Meanwhile, Stella, the still relatively new owner of the Inn, is worried about keeping the business afloat. She’s also not sure about the major decisions she’s making in her life, and she’s worried about one employee with a penchant for causing trouble, but she can’t act too rashly or she could ruin everything.
Hope Springs, the setting of Farley's fantastic Dream Big, Stella! , is the perfect backdrop for another round of drama and romance. I love these characters and the Inn, and I love Hope Springs so much I’d move there in real life if it really existed!!
I was honored to be part of the tour for this book. Kate Rock Book Tours and Ashley Farley provided me with an advance copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making it available!
Show Me the Way publishes 9/29.
Check out my list of the best books I read in 2019 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2019.html.
Check out my list of the best books of the decade at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/my-favorite-books-of-decade.html.
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.bookishworld.of.yrralh/.
It’s such fun returning to characters you love when you read another installment in a great series! Show Me the Way , the second book in Ashley Farley's Hope Springs series was a terrific follow-up.
Presley (yeah, she's named after the King) has always known she was adopted but she’s been too afraid to find out anything about her biological parents. But when her mother dies and she finds a woman’s name and address among her papers, Presley decides it’s time to act.
She goes to Hope Springs, a charming small town in Virginia, where the woman lives. As she tries to learn more about the woman she believes is her mother, she winds up landing her dream job as an event planner at the newly restored Inn at Hope Springs Farm. It’s there she also meets Everett, the Inn’s handsome bartender, with whom she shares some intense chemistry, but she can tell he’s hiding something serious.
Everett is biding his time, hoping he’ll get another opportunity to pursue his music career. But Presley’s arrival upends things, because he knows if he can ever have a chance with her he needs to come clean about the things he’s running from.
Meanwhile, Stella, the still relatively new owner of the Inn, is worried about keeping the business afloat. She’s also not sure about the major decisions she’s making in her life, and she’s worried about one employee with a penchant for causing trouble, but she can’t act too rashly or she could ruin everything.
Hope Springs, the setting of Farley's fantastic Dream Big, Stella! , is the perfect backdrop for another round of drama and romance. I love these characters and the Inn, and I love Hope Springs so much I’d move there in real life if it really existed!!
I was honored to be part of the tour for this book. Kate Rock Book Tours and Ashley Farley provided me with an advance copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making it available!
Show Me the Way publishes 9/29.
Check out my list of the best books I read in 2019 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2019.html.
Check out my list of the best books of the decade at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/my-favorite-books-of-decade.html.
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.bookishworld.of.yrralh/.
September 21, 2020
Thanks you BookSparks for a gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
I was excited to return back to hope Springs and visit some of my favorite characters from book 1 as well as meet new ones. I thought it was interesting that chapters in Everett and Presley's POVs are written in 3rd person but the few in Stella's POV are in first person. Not quite sure why the author elected to do that. It look a little getting used to but it didn't slow me down or anything like that. It's a quick short read. However, I feel the need to point out something that I felt was problematic. I thought it was odd when the author had to specially call out that Katherine (the groundskeeper) hired Mexicans as her staff but I didn't see anything else mentioned about it so I let it go. However, in Show Me the Way, it specifically says "Katherine's crew comprises mostly non English-speaking Mexicans. I doubt any of them knows how to put up a tent." I read that and red flags started going off. What does not speaking English have to do with putting up a tent? Why do the landscaping crew have to be Mexican/non English-speaking Mexican?? To me, that's micro aggression and I felt really icky after that.
The writing and storyline were fine although there are some very heavy topics but most importantly, I really urge this author to educate herself and do better.
Trigger warning - alcoholism, domestic abuse, embezzlement, rape.
I was excited to return back to hope Springs and visit some of my favorite characters from book 1 as well as meet new ones. I thought it was interesting that chapters in Everett and Presley's POVs are written in 3rd person but the few in Stella's POV are in first person. Not quite sure why the author elected to do that. It look a little getting used to but it didn't slow me down or anything like that. It's a quick short read. However, I feel the need to point out something that I felt was problematic. I thought it was odd when the author had to specially call out that Katherine (the groundskeeper) hired Mexicans as her staff but I didn't see anything else mentioned about it so I let it go. However, in Show Me the Way, it specifically says "Katherine's crew comprises mostly non English-speaking Mexicans. I doubt any of them knows how to put up a tent." I read that and red flags started going off. What does not speaking English have to do with putting up a tent? Why do the landscaping crew have to be Mexican/non English-speaking Mexican?? To me, that's micro aggression and I felt really icky after that.
The writing and storyline were fine although there are some very heavy topics but most importantly, I really urge this author to educate herself and do better.
Trigger warning - alcoholism, domestic abuse, embezzlement, rape.
September 10, 2020
Book two in the Hope Spring series takes the reader back to Hope Springs Farm and back into the lives of the characters from Dream Big Stella along with several new characters to continue the saga.
Pressley knows that she's adopted and when she is cleaning out a desk after her adoptive mother dies, she finds an address that she thinks will lead her to her birth mother. She heads from Nashville to Hope Springs to see if she can find out any information about her birth family. While she is staying at the Hope Spring Farms resort, she gives Stella, the owner, some suggestions and the next thing she knows, she has a job as the head of publicity at the resort. She didn't have much of a life in Nashville after her mother died, so she decides to take a chance and accepts the job. One of the first people she meets is Everett, the bartender at the resort. They hit it off and the sparks fly. She is afraid to go too far with the relationship because she senses that he is hiding something in his life and after being raised by an alcoholic parent, she isn't willing to have a relationship with someone whose life is full of secrets. Will their relationship bloom or will their pasts keep them apart?
Not only did I love the characters of Pressley and Everett but I was happy to find out what was going on with Stella and Jazz from book 1. As always, Ashley Farley has created multi-dimensional characters that feel like people we know. The plot has a little mystery, a little romance and lots of friendship. I can't wait to get back to Hope Springs Farm in book 3.
Pressley knows that she's adopted and when she is cleaning out a desk after her adoptive mother dies, she finds an address that she thinks will lead her to her birth mother. She heads from Nashville to Hope Springs to see if she can find out any information about her birth family. While she is staying at the Hope Spring Farms resort, she gives Stella, the owner, some suggestions and the next thing she knows, she has a job as the head of publicity at the resort. She didn't have much of a life in Nashville after her mother died, so she decides to take a chance and accepts the job. One of the first people she meets is Everett, the bartender at the resort. They hit it off and the sparks fly. She is afraid to go too far with the relationship because she senses that he is hiding something in his life and after being raised by an alcoholic parent, she isn't willing to have a relationship with someone whose life is full of secrets. Will their relationship bloom or will their pasts keep them apart?
Not only did I love the characters of Pressley and Everett but I was happy to find out what was going on with Stella and Jazz from book 1. As always, Ashley Farley has created multi-dimensional characters that feel like people we know. The plot has a little mystery, a little romance and lots of friendship. I can't wait to get back to Hope Springs Farm in book 3.
October 2, 2020
Thank you Kate Rock for a complimentary copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Show Me The Way
Hope Springs #2
By: Ashley Farley
REVIEW ☆☆☆☆
Today, we venture back to Ashley Farley's Hope Springs Series for book two, Show Me The Way. This follow up to Dream Big, Stella is equally as delightful and charming. Characters we know mix with new characters, such as Presley. She is a woman on a mission. After the death of her adoptive mother, while sorting through her things, Presley finds a file and an address which she believes may be associated with her birth mother. Presley decides to go wherever this address leads, i.e. Hope Springs.
Presley meets Stella, owner of Hope Springs and heroine of the previous book, and they hit it off immediately. Before you know what is happening, Presley lands a job as event planner for Hope Springs. She meets bartender, Everett, and the hotness level rises a bit. Still, Presley senses that Everett is hiding something from her. A dark secret? Is he running from trouble? Is Presley being paranoid?
Meanwhile, Stella has a few troubles of her own, but it's nothing she can't handle, hopefully. It's nice to see the arc of a character's journey through two books. Hope Springs and Stella go hand in hand. It is evident that each new face, story and personality adds to the rich atmosphere of love, acceptance and gratitude that is Hope Springs. Presley and Everett might be a couple, or not, but either way they are entwined with the other characters in this amazing mosaic of possibilities and realities that Ashley Farley is creating.
I urge you to read Dream Big, Stella, then read Show Me The Way, for the best experience; however, this story is excellent as a standalone, too. You will be moved to laughter and tears, and don't forget about the third book coming soon! The story continues...
Show Me The Way
Hope Springs #2
By: Ashley Farley
REVIEW ☆☆☆☆
Today, we venture back to Ashley Farley's Hope Springs Series for book two, Show Me The Way. This follow up to Dream Big, Stella is equally as delightful and charming. Characters we know mix with new characters, such as Presley. She is a woman on a mission. After the death of her adoptive mother, while sorting through her things, Presley finds a file and an address which she believes may be associated with her birth mother. Presley decides to go wherever this address leads, i.e. Hope Springs.
Presley meets Stella, owner of Hope Springs and heroine of the previous book, and they hit it off immediately. Before you know what is happening, Presley lands a job as event planner for Hope Springs. She meets bartender, Everett, and the hotness level rises a bit. Still, Presley senses that Everett is hiding something from her. A dark secret? Is he running from trouble? Is Presley being paranoid?
Meanwhile, Stella has a few troubles of her own, but it's nothing she can't handle, hopefully. It's nice to see the arc of a character's journey through two books. Hope Springs and Stella go hand in hand. It is evident that each new face, story and personality adds to the rich atmosphere of love, acceptance and gratitude that is Hope Springs. Presley and Everett might be a couple, or not, but either way they are entwined with the other characters in this amazing mosaic of possibilities and realities that Ashley Farley is creating.
I urge you to read Dream Big, Stella, then read Show Me The Way, for the best experience; however, this story is excellent as a standalone, too. You will be moved to laughter and tears, and don't forget about the third book coming soon! The story continues...
February 2, 2021
Quickly finished this one on audiobook and loved it. I listened to Dream Big, Stella, the first book in the Hope Springs series by Ashley Farley and really enjoyed it. I may have liked this one even more or maybe I just feel invested in the characters.
While this is the second book in this series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. The author does an amazing job of describing the characters and the settings. It makes me feel like I know them personally. I'll be starting the next one in the series soon and can't wait to see what happens with their stories.
While this is the second book in this series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. The author does an amazing job of describing the characters and the settings. It makes me feel like I know them personally. I'll be starting the next one in the series soon and can't wait to see what happens with their stories.
September 23, 2020
October can’t come quick enough.
SHOW ME THE WAY is the second installment in the Hope Spring Series by Ashley Farley. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I guarantee if you start with this one, you will want to go back to read the first book, hands down - no question.
If you’ve read the first installment, and have been patiently waiting for the second, you’ve only got one more week until publication and I promise you, there will be absolutely NO DISAPPOINTMENT. NONE. NADA. ZIP.
So let’s get into this.
Book 2 starts off just a few months after DREAM BIG STELLA! (Book 1), back at Hope Springs Farm. We have the return of all our beloved characters with the addition of 2 significant members: Presley and Everett, who take center stage in this installment.
After the death of her adoptive mother, Presley is following a lead to find her birth mother that lead her to Hope Springs. While staying at the Inn she meets Everett, a bartender who just moved to the area. There are immediate sparks between the two, and when Presley is offered a job at the Inn for a much needed position, she figures she has nothing to lose. But as her relationship with Everett progresses, she is convinced he is hiding something. Everett is hiding out at Hope Springs while attempting to harness his emotions after some shocking news. While he grows closer and closer to Presley he realizes he is going to have to reveal his past in order to get to the future.
Just when you think there is nothing Ashley Farley can do to make the Hope Springs Series any better, she releases SHOW ME THE WAY. The addition of our 2 new characters and the blending of their story line with the continuation of Stella’s narrative brings a delightful spin to this already captivating tale. Within the first few pages you instantly drawn in and completely absorbed in the story, and the book instantly becomes unputdownable. (I finished it in one sitting). The truth is you just can’t get through the book fast enough. Ashley Farley casts some type of bewitching spell on her readers every time she writes, and SHOW ME THE WAY is no exception. She is the truly a master of women’s fiction.
I am chomping at the bit for the 3rd and final installment of this series, MISTLETOE AND WEDDING BELLS which comes out on the 27 of October, and although I can’t wait to find out what happens next, I will be a wreck when the series comes to an end.
Ashley Farley has nailed it again. 5 stars.
SHOW ME THE WAY is the second installment in the Hope Spring Series by Ashley Farley. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I guarantee if you start with this one, you will want to go back to read the first book, hands down - no question.
If you’ve read the first installment, and have been patiently waiting for the second, you’ve only got one more week until publication and I promise you, there will be absolutely NO DISAPPOINTMENT. NONE. NADA. ZIP.
So let’s get into this.
Book 2 starts off just a few months after DREAM BIG STELLA! (Book 1), back at Hope Springs Farm. We have the return of all our beloved characters with the addition of 2 significant members: Presley and Everett, who take center stage in this installment.
After the death of her adoptive mother, Presley is following a lead to find her birth mother that lead her to Hope Springs. While staying at the Inn she meets Everett, a bartender who just moved to the area. There are immediate sparks between the two, and when Presley is offered a job at the Inn for a much needed position, she figures she has nothing to lose. But as her relationship with Everett progresses, she is convinced he is hiding something. Everett is hiding out at Hope Springs while attempting to harness his emotions after some shocking news. While he grows closer and closer to Presley he realizes he is going to have to reveal his past in order to get to the future.
Just when you think there is nothing Ashley Farley can do to make the Hope Springs Series any better, she releases SHOW ME THE WAY. The addition of our 2 new characters and the blending of their story line with the continuation of Stella’s narrative brings a delightful spin to this already captivating tale. Within the first few pages you instantly drawn in and completely absorbed in the story, and the book instantly becomes unputdownable. (I finished it in one sitting). The truth is you just can’t get through the book fast enough. Ashley Farley casts some type of bewitching spell on her readers every time she writes, and SHOW ME THE WAY is no exception. She is the truly a master of women’s fiction.
I am chomping at the bit for the 3rd and final installment of this series, MISTLETOE AND WEDDING BELLS which comes out on the 27 of October, and although I can’t wait to find out what happens next, I will be a wreck when the series comes to an end.
Ashley Farley has nailed it again. 5 stars.
September 21, 2020
Ashley Farley manages to DO IT AGAIN! Another fantastic 5 stars for the 2nd book in the Hope Springs Series and dare I say I loved this one more than the first?! The storyline and character focus are certainly different between the two, but what I love is that we get to continue the stories created in book 1. I was worried that I would lose sight of the amazing relationship that Stella and Jack built, but instead, the reader gets the perfect glimpse into their life, all the while getting to know addition characters who call Hope Springs their home.
Pressley and Everett are electric together. They're both incredibly passionate, but reserved and truly do bring out the best in each other. The baggage is a mile long and as much as they want to run from each other, they can't because their connection is too strong. I liked that their love story was fresh and unique, with lots of ups and downs that added an incredible layer of reality to the story. I was fighting for these two every darn page of this book and while there are loose ends to tie up and lots of forgiveness needed from both parties, their story was given the attention and recognition I was craving.
I am literally on pins and needles to read book three, but trying to savor these stories as long as I can. I have no idea how we could possibly say goodbye to these characters and Hope Springs anytime soon ... please keep the books coming!
Pressley and Everett are electric together. They're both incredibly passionate, but reserved and truly do bring out the best in each other. The baggage is a mile long and as much as they want to run from each other, they can't because their connection is too strong. I liked that their love story was fresh and unique, with lots of ups and downs that added an incredible layer of reality to the story. I was fighting for these two every darn page of this book and while there are loose ends to tie up and lots of forgiveness needed from both parties, their story was given the attention and recognition I was craving.
I am literally on pins and needles to read book three, but trying to savor these stories as long as I can. I have no idea how we could possibly say goodbye to these characters and Hope Springs anytime soon ... please keep the books coming!
September 7, 2020
Full review coming soon but loved this book - 2nd in the series after Dream Big Stella
September 29, 2020
FABULOUS! Show Me the Way by Ashley Farley is book two in her new series Hope Springs. Dream Big, Stella was book one. I love book two as much as book one. Can I tell you I CAN'T WAIT for book three? I can't imagine this series only being three books.
I love the characters and I want to live with them in Hope Springs and work at the Inn. The employees at the inn have all become family. I've worked in a situation like that and I loved it. You can't wait to go to work.
If you didn't read Think Big, Stella, you may want to. I think Show Me the Way would do well as a stand alone. The series is so good, I can't imagine missing out on one word. So, you have some time to read both of these books before Mistletoe and Wedding Bells comes along. We don't want to miss a Christmas wedding! Now, you know why I CAN'T WAIT for the last book.
I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest review. Thank you! I've been so blessed to read this series.
I love the characters and I want to live with them in Hope Springs and work at the Inn. The employees at the inn have all become family. I've worked in a situation like that and I loved it. You can't wait to go to work.
If you didn't read Think Big, Stella, you may want to. I think Show Me the Way would do well as a stand alone. The series is so good, I can't imagine missing out on one word. So, you have some time to read both of these books before Mistletoe and Wedding Bells comes along. We don't want to miss a Christmas wedding! Now, you know why I CAN'T WAIT for the last book.
I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest review. Thank you! I've been so blessed to read this series.
September 13, 2020
Show Me the Way by Ashley Farley
I was lucky to receive an early copy of this book for my honest review.
It is the second book about Hope Springs.
I totally recommend reading book #1, Dream Big Stella.
This Story continues with the same charters in Dream Big Stella but adds more.
We meet Presley in the beginning. Her adoptive mother passes and she finds her adoption folder, inside is an envelope with an address on it. Could this be her real mother. Presley goes to Hope Springs to see if this could be true. While staying at the farm she meets Stella they start talking and hit it off. Stella hires Presley. This give time Presley to meet the team at Hope Springs farm and maybe find out about her mother.
This story takes you back into Stella's life and dreams, it makes you want more. I can not wait for the 3rd book.
I was lucky to receive an early copy of this book for my honest review.
It is the second book about Hope Springs.
I totally recommend reading book #1, Dream Big Stella.
This Story continues with the same charters in Dream Big Stella but adds more.
We meet Presley in the beginning. Her adoptive mother passes and she finds her adoption folder, inside is an envelope with an address on it. Could this be her real mother. Presley goes to Hope Springs to see if this could be true. While staying at the farm she meets Stella they start talking and hit it off. Stella hires Presley. This give time Presley to meet the team at Hope Springs farm and maybe find out about her mother.
This story takes you back into Stella's life and dreams, it makes you want more. I can not wait for the 3rd book.
September 29, 2020
This is Book 2 in the Hope Springs series by Ashley Farley. I liked this one even more than the first one. Loved the characters of strong women running the Inn and the strength they give to each other. New characters are introduced in this book with Presley looking for her birth mother. Twists and turns in many situations left me wanting more. Hated when I read the last sentence. Looking forward to Book three.
I received an ARC of this from the author and all opinions are my own.
I received an ARC of this from the author and all opinions are my own.
September 29, 2020
Love going back to Hope Springs and meeting Presley and Everett! This second book in the series is great and Ashley has made it to where you can read it as a stand alone because she puts in the history that you find in book one ! I Can’t wait for next book ! I got this arc fir a fair a. Honest review!
September 10, 2020
"There are no guarantees in life."
This is the second book in the "Hope Springs Series" and it is a winner!
It can be read as a stand- alone, but why not read "Dream Big, Stella" to get all the feels of this adorable, whimsical village!
As we see the continuation of the Hope Springs Inn renovations, Stella hires a young woman named Presley to be her event planner.
Can this little piece of heaven survive and flourish?
Presley is going to do all she can to make it happen!
Presley originally came to visit the town on a mission to find her birth family.
She winds up with a new job, some new friends and perhaps more?
The new characters in this little town that have been introduced, fit in so well that I really felt as though I already knew them.
This is a happy, warm story with friendship, love, hard work and a bit of sadness that makes it all the more real.
I truly cannot wait for the next book in this series!
Thank you Ashley Farley for your wonderful stories!
This is the second book in the "Hope Springs Series" and it is a winner!
It can be read as a stand- alone, but why not read "Dream Big, Stella" to get all the feels of this adorable, whimsical village!
As we see the continuation of the Hope Springs Inn renovations, Stella hires a young woman named Presley to be her event planner.
Can this little piece of heaven survive and flourish?
Presley is going to do all she can to make it happen!
Presley originally came to visit the town on a mission to find her birth family.
She winds up with a new job, some new friends and perhaps more?
The new characters in this little town that have been introduced, fit in so well that I really felt as though I already knew them.
This is a happy, warm story with friendship, love, hard work and a bit of sadness that makes it all the more real.
I truly cannot wait for the next book in this series!
Thank you Ashley Farley for your wonderful stories!
October 16, 2020
Show Me the Way is an exceptional sequel to Ashley Farley's first novel in Hope Springs series. The character development is exceptional and she has delivered another top notch cast of characters in the small Virginia mountain village. I highly recommend beginning this heartwarming trilogy. Farley has an uncanny knack for the Southern novel series.
October 20, 2024
Mountains of Virginia
Loved loved loved it!
#2 book Stella and Jack continued their engagement. Jack is working on the spa. Stella has whipped the Inn into a beautiful place. All it lacks is people.
Presley comes to the Inn after her mother’s death to look for her biological mother. She loves the Inn except for Naomi. She Mets Everett he’s the bartender and she enjoys taking to him. After spending a few days Presley is seeing how she can help them market and manage the Inn. Stella asks her to stay. Nothing is holding her back she stays. Everett gets her an apt next to his. She settles into Hope Springs and her new job. She loves it. They plan a big party for the community. At the party a girl that Everett got pregnant shows up and her brother accuses Everett of stealing money. Presley hears it all and runs. The next day he want to explain, but he gets news that his dad died and he beat he’s mother she is in the hospital. So he just leaves.
Presley can’t believe he’s gone. She realizes how much she care for him. She sinks into work.
Presley makes friends with the wine person at the Inn, come to find out that is her Biological mother. She takes it bad as she was raped and be came pregnant but they work it out.
Stella is wanting to fire Naomi, only reason she hasn’t is because her daughter Jazz is her half sister and Naomi is the mother. After they struggle with Naomi trying to sabotage the Inn. Stella is called by the cops to come get Jazz. Naomi left her alone for 9 hrs they found her on the streets. Stella finds out Naomi was stealing money. So Naomi is gone and Stella and Jack are happy they have Jazz.
They have a Friendsgiving dinner Everett brings his mom to Hope Springs he wants a to talk to Presley and introduce his mom to her. He is singing outside her window and she hears the song he wrote for her. She is lost she loses it and wants him back. They have their dinner at the Inn and we have to see what’s going to happen with him going to Nashville.
Loved loved loved it!
#2 book Stella and Jack continued their engagement. Jack is working on the spa. Stella has whipped the Inn into a beautiful place. All it lacks is people.
Presley comes to the Inn after her mother’s death to look for her biological mother. She loves the Inn except for Naomi. She Mets Everett he’s the bartender and she enjoys taking to him. After spending a few days Presley is seeing how she can help them market and manage the Inn. Stella asks her to stay. Nothing is holding her back she stays. Everett gets her an apt next to his. She settles into Hope Springs and her new job. She loves it. They plan a big party for the community. At the party a girl that Everett got pregnant shows up and her brother accuses Everett of stealing money. Presley hears it all and runs. The next day he want to explain, but he gets news that his dad died and he beat he’s mother she is in the hospital. So he just leaves.
Presley can’t believe he’s gone. She realizes how much she care for him. She sinks into work.
Presley makes friends with the wine person at the Inn, come to find out that is her Biological mother. She takes it bad as she was raped and be came pregnant but they work it out.
Stella is wanting to fire Naomi, only reason she hasn’t is because her daughter Jazz is her half sister and Naomi is the mother. After they struggle with Naomi trying to sabotage the Inn. Stella is called by the cops to come get Jazz. Naomi left her alone for 9 hrs they found her on the streets. Stella finds out Naomi was stealing money. So Naomi is gone and Stella and Jack are happy they have Jazz.
They have a Friendsgiving dinner Everett brings his mom to Hope Springs he wants a to talk to Presley and introduce his mom to her. He is singing outside her window and she hears the song he wrote for her. She is lost she loses it and wants him back. They have their dinner at the Inn and we have to see what’s going to happen with him going to Nashville.
September 2, 2020
This is book #2 in Ashley Farley’s Hope Springs Series. I totally recommend reading book #1, Dream Big Stella, (you won’t be disappointed), however, there is enough back-story mentioned in this one, that this could easily be enjoyed alone.
Once again, Ashley’s ability to develop the most delightful, intriguing characters shines through in this book. Presley is introduced in the very beginning, which captured my interest right away. Upon the death of her beloved, adopted mother, on a whim, she leaves her home in Nashville, flies to Roanoake, Virginia, and after renting a car, finds herself sitting in front of 237 Hillside Drive in Hope Springs. While going through her mother’s desk, she finds her adoption file, with a piece of a torn envelope with that address. Could it possibly be her birth family she asks herself?
Presley made reservations through the weekend at the newly renovated Inn at Hope Springs Farm. Right away she meets Stella, the new owner and General Manager. They are about the same age and immediately connect. There is a handsome new bartender, Everett, that also grabs her attention. Throughout the weekend Presley makes more friends, and soon she is flying back to Nashville with the plan to get her mother’s house ready to sell and drive back to Hope Springs where she has a new apartment waiting for her and a new job at the Inn at Hope Springs. Several other new characters are introduced who also have stories to tell. Ashley expertly weaves all the lives and stories into one amazing book that is hard to put down. This is a beautifully written, heartfelt story that stayed with me for days, even after the last page was turned. This series is a definite winner and somewhat contagious as I can’t quit thinking of Stella and the lives that she has impacted at the Inn at Hope Springs!
Once again, Ashley’s ability to develop the most delightful, intriguing characters shines through in this book. Presley is introduced in the very beginning, which captured my interest right away. Upon the death of her beloved, adopted mother, on a whim, she leaves her home in Nashville, flies to Roanoake, Virginia, and after renting a car, finds herself sitting in front of 237 Hillside Drive in Hope Springs. While going through her mother’s desk, she finds her adoption file, with a piece of a torn envelope with that address. Could it possibly be her birth family she asks herself?
Presley made reservations through the weekend at the newly renovated Inn at Hope Springs Farm. Right away she meets Stella, the new owner and General Manager. They are about the same age and immediately connect. There is a handsome new bartender, Everett, that also grabs her attention. Throughout the weekend Presley makes more friends, and soon she is flying back to Nashville with the plan to get her mother’s house ready to sell and drive back to Hope Springs where she has a new apartment waiting for her and a new job at the Inn at Hope Springs. Several other new characters are introduced who also have stories to tell. Ashley expertly weaves all the lives and stories into one amazing book that is hard to put down. This is a beautifully written, heartfelt story that stayed with me for days, even after the last page was turned. This series is a definite winner and somewhat contagious as I can’t quit thinking of Stella and the lives that she has impacted at the Inn at Hope Springs!
September 3, 2020
DREAMS & SCHEMES!
SHOW ME THE WAY (Hope Springs Series Book 2) by Ashley Farley is filled from start to finish with Dreams & Schemes! Farley continues to prove her worth as a leader in Women’s Fiction with this latest release. This Series is proving to be her best yet! Farley’s character development is superb and she enables readers to see the growth of the characters from Book 1 to Book 2. Her new characters in this book, Presley Ingram (Event Planner) and Everett Baldwin (Bartender) blend effortlessly into the existing team at Hope Springs Farm. Presley comes running “in search of” something while Everett comes running “away from” something. Oddly enough, both of them share this: both of them have a Dream and each of them are hiding a Scheme. Each of them will have to face the consequences of their Schemes in order for their Dreams to come true. Of course it would help if they hadn’t become so entangled with each other they can’t think straight! Meanwhile, Stella and her staff are desperately at work to get Hope Springs Farm on the map as a Destination Resort. Renovations are almost complete but business still hasn’t picked up as they thought it would. Stella does a little detective work and quickly discovers a Scheme to subterfuge the Marketing Plan for Hope Springs Farm. She plans on seeing that justice is swift for the employee who crafted such a plan. There is much excitement as the Team makes plans for the Holiday Season and prepares for all the decorating that will soon start. Farley concludes this novel by leaving readers begging for more as they read the last word! I highly recommend this novel!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this novel by Leisure Time Books. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
SHOW ME THE WAY (Hope Springs Series Book 2) by Ashley Farley is filled from start to finish with Dreams & Schemes! Farley continues to prove her worth as a leader in Women’s Fiction with this latest release. This Series is proving to be her best yet! Farley’s character development is superb and she enables readers to see the growth of the characters from Book 1 to Book 2. Her new characters in this book, Presley Ingram (Event Planner) and Everett Baldwin (Bartender) blend effortlessly into the existing team at Hope Springs Farm. Presley comes running “in search of” something while Everett comes running “away from” something. Oddly enough, both of them share this: both of them have a Dream and each of them are hiding a Scheme. Each of them will have to face the consequences of their Schemes in order for their Dreams to come true. Of course it would help if they hadn’t become so entangled with each other they can’t think straight! Meanwhile, Stella and her staff are desperately at work to get Hope Springs Farm on the map as a Destination Resort. Renovations are almost complete but business still hasn’t picked up as they thought it would. Stella does a little detective work and quickly discovers a Scheme to subterfuge the Marketing Plan for Hope Springs Farm. She plans on seeing that justice is swift for the employee who crafted such a plan. There is much excitement as the Team makes plans for the Holiday Season and prepares for all the decorating that will soon start. Farley concludes this novel by leaving readers begging for more as they read the last word! I highly recommend this novel!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this novel by Leisure Time Books. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
October 3, 2020
In book two in the Hope Springs Series Farley introduces new characters and catches us up on her wonderful characters from Book One in the series Dream Big, Stella! The great thing about the series is you can pick up book two as a stand alone although I bet you’ll want to go back to read book one too. I loved the Hope Springs Farm map included in the book.
Presley has known that she was adopted her whole life when her mother passes away she discovers an address in her adoption file she impulsively heads to Hope Springs Virginia to find out about her birth parents. The Inn at Hope Springs Farm becomes an opportunity for her to be the event planner they need.
Everett is a bartender at the Inn who is avoiding his past at all cost. He’s a talented country singer who could’ve been a star instead he took off from his hometown and settled for the bartender life. They say your past always catches up with you, if Everett’s past catches up with him it could ruin the new life he’s started for himself.
It was fun getting to read about Stella and her staff again to see how the renovations of the farm property is coming along and how business is going. Tension between Naomi and Stella are still present. Jazz is everyone’s favorite kiddo the staff enjoys her company and they look out for her.
This story about multiple families, there is domestic violence which maybe a trigger. There is a mix of drama, family, friendship, romance, and music. You’ll become invested in getting to know the employees at The Inn at Hope Springs.
Thank you @ashleyfarleyauthor and @katerockbooktours for my ARC of Show Me The Way and for having me be part of your wonderful book tour.
🔍As always my reviews are my honest opinions and spoiler free!🔎
Presley has known that she was adopted her whole life when her mother passes away she discovers an address in her adoption file she impulsively heads to Hope Springs Virginia to find out about her birth parents. The Inn at Hope Springs Farm becomes an opportunity for her to be the event planner they need.
Everett is a bartender at the Inn who is avoiding his past at all cost. He’s a talented country singer who could’ve been a star instead he took off from his hometown and settled for the bartender life. They say your past always catches up with you, if Everett’s past catches up with him it could ruin the new life he’s started for himself.
It was fun getting to read about Stella and her staff again to see how the renovations of the farm property is coming along and how business is going. Tension between Naomi and Stella are still present. Jazz is everyone’s favorite kiddo the staff enjoys her company and they look out for her.
This story about multiple families, there is domestic violence which maybe a trigger. There is a mix of drama, family, friendship, romance, and music. You’ll become invested in getting to know the employees at The Inn at Hope Springs.
Thank you @ashleyfarleyauthor and @katerockbooktours for my ARC of Show Me The Way and for having me be part of your wonderful book tour.
🔍As always my reviews are my honest opinions and spoiler free!🔎
September 21, 2020
Show Me the Way is book 2 of 3 in Ashley Farley's new Hope Springs series!
Here we find ourselves following Presley Ingram as she tries to locate her birth mother in Hope Springs, Virginia. While she is there, she meets and falls in love with Everett Baldwin, the bartender at the Inn at Hope Springs Farms. We know he is hiding something, yet he and Presley seem perfect for each other! We just hope they will find a way to make it work and be together. He is a good son and takes good care of his mother in her time of need.
As Presley finally confronts her birth mother, there is some conflict there yet I do see hope for a good relationship between the two of them! Presley is working at the Inn now and seems to have a handle on being the event planner for Stella, the Inn's owner. She's embracing her new-found family members!
We also find ourselves STILL not liking Naomi, the mother of Stella's little half-sister Jazz! While she's been in AA, she is still not proving to be a worthy mother to Jazz or a worthy employee to Stella, who has had enough and just is waiting for evidence of SOMETHING so she can fire her - and hopefully gain custody of Jazz!
It felt wonderful to be back in Hope Springs to meet some new friends and catch up with the old!! I'm really looking forward to the third book since I'm a HUGE Christmas fan!
You can never go wrong with an Ashley Farley book - and a series is just a treat for us, her readers! Her books draw you in from the beginning and surprise you all the way through!
Here we find ourselves following Presley Ingram as she tries to locate her birth mother in Hope Springs, Virginia. While she is there, she meets and falls in love with Everett Baldwin, the bartender at the Inn at Hope Springs Farms. We know he is hiding something, yet he and Presley seem perfect for each other! We just hope they will find a way to make it work and be together. He is a good son and takes good care of his mother in her time of need.
As Presley finally confronts her birth mother, there is some conflict there yet I do see hope for a good relationship between the two of them! Presley is working at the Inn now and seems to have a handle on being the event planner for Stella, the Inn's owner. She's embracing her new-found family members!
We also find ourselves STILL not liking Naomi, the mother of Stella's little half-sister Jazz! While she's been in AA, she is still not proving to be a worthy mother to Jazz or a worthy employee to Stella, who has had enough and just is waiting for evidence of SOMETHING so she can fire her - and hopefully gain custody of Jazz!
It felt wonderful to be back in Hope Springs to meet some new friends and catch up with the old!! I'm really looking forward to the third book since I'm a HUGE Christmas fan!
You can never go wrong with an Ashley Farley book - and a series is just a treat for us, her readers! Her books draw you in from the beginning and surprise you all the way through!
September 27, 2020
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫: 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝗪𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲
Thank you to @katerockbooktours and @ashleyfarleyauthor for the #gifted copy and chance to host today's book tour stop for the 2nd installment of the Hope Springs Series
In this newest chapter, we return to Hope Springs, Virginia and the characters that we loved in book one including Stella, Cecily, Jazz and Katherine. We also pick up the storyline about one character we don't love, Naomi.
This new story focuses on a new character, Presley Ingram, who initially comes to town for a visit on a quest to find her biological mother and then decides to stay because she finds a job as an Event Planner at Hope Springs Farm. She quickly has chemistry with the bartender, Everett, but he seems to be hiding something that may keep them apart.
This second book has all the qualities that we loved in book one: a long list of strong female characters, a small town setting, family secrets, relational drama and some romance.
One heads-up for this book - it centers around several important controversial and traumatic themes including abortion, rape, placing a child for adoption, unplanned pregnancy, searching for a biological parent and meeting a biological parent for the first time. Depending on your personal experience with these topics, this book may trigger some strong reactions for you.
If you love a series because you want the story to continue, I encourage you to check out this newest series from Ashley Farley.
Thank you to @katerockbooktours and @ashleyfarleyauthor for the #gifted copy and chance to host today's book tour stop for the 2nd installment of the Hope Springs Series
In this newest chapter, we return to Hope Springs, Virginia and the characters that we loved in book one including Stella, Cecily, Jazz and Katherine. We also pick up the storyline about one character we don't love, Naomi.
This new story focuses on a new character, Presley Ingram, who initially comes to town for a visit on a quest to find her biological mother and then decides to stay because she finds a job as an Event Planner at Hope Springs Farm. She quickly has chemistry with the bartender, Everett, but he seems to be hiding something that may keep them apart.
This second book has all the qualities that we loved in book one: a long list of strong female characters, a small town setting, family secrets, relational drama and some romance.
One heads-up for this book - it centers around several important controversial and traumatic themes including abortion, rape, placing a child for adoption, unplanned pregnancy, searching for a biological parent and meeting a biological parent for the first time. Depending on your personal experience with these topics, this book may trigger some strong reactions for you.
If you love a series because you want the story to continue, I encourage you to check out this newest series from Ashley Farley.
September 11, 2020
This is book two in a new series from one of my favorite authors but I believe you can read it as a standalone as there is enough backstory included that you won't be lost. However, the characters are so intriguing I think you will want to read the first book, 'Dream Big Stella' very soon. We are promised a third installment of this series before the year ends so you will really want to be a part of the whole story of Hope Springs, Stella and the newly renovated and expanded Hope Springs Inn. The cover gives a great description of the storyline in this book. Not only do we have a few new characters introduced but they are integrated into Stella's life and ongoing challenges with her dreams for the Inn. All the characters are interesting and for the most part people you'd love to meet. The setting continues to be around the Inn and the picturesque town of Hope Springs ,Virginia. A place you'd love to visit. This book even included map of the Inn and it's out buildings and the town so you can 'travel' the paths along with the characters Sorry, no spoilers from me. Read the cover blurbs and dive into the series. It's quite enjoyable.
I received an Advanced reader copy of the book and was under no obligation to provide a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Many thanks to the author and publisher for allowing me to read this book.
I received an Advanced reader copy of the book and was under no obligation to provide a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Many thanks to the author and publisher for allowing me to read this book.
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September 7, 2020I loved Show Me the Way! There were all the characters introduced in Dream Big Stella! plus new characters to continue the plot. New character Presley comes to Hope Springs in search of her birth mother, and winds up getting a job as event planner at the Hope Springs Inn. Another new character, Everett, is the bartender at the inn and has some personal issues that he's trying to work out. Then there is the continued situation with Stella, Naomi, and Jazz, which comes to a head in this book. Ashley Farley's writing style makes you feel like you're right there with the characters, feeling their feelings and living the plot with them. If you liked Dream Big Stella!, I would definitely recommend that you continue the story with Show Me the Way. Although I loved the story, I wasn't ready for it to end yet. Now I can't wait for Mistletoe and Wedding Bells to be available! This series is definitely a big win for Ashley Farley, don't miss it!
October 16, 2020
Show Me the Way is the second book in the Hope Spring Series trilogy but can be read as a stand alone.
Along with the characters from the first book, we meet Presley and Everett. Presley knows she is adopted and has found out her birth mother lives in Hope Springs. She lands her dream job as the Hope Springs Farm event planner. Everett is the Hope Springs Farm bartender who falls for Presley. The only problem is the secrets he is hiding from his past. Will Presley find her birth mother? Will Evertt's past come back to haunt him? You will have to read Show Me the Way to find out.
Like all of Ashley Farley's books, I read this book in a day. The characters are realistic and you cannot help to feel like they are your friends. Show me the way deals with alcoholism, rape, adoption, and family. Thank you to @ashleyfarleyauthor @katerockbooktours and @leisuretimebooks for a copy of this book.
Along with the characters from the first book, we meet Presley and Everett. Presley knows she is adopted and has found out her birth mother lives in Hope Springs. She lands her dream job as the Hope Springs Farm event planner. Everett is the Hope Springs Farm bartender who falls for Presley. The only problem is the secrets he is hiding from his past. Will Presley find her birth mother? Will Evertt's past come back to haunt him? You will have to read Show Me the Way to find out.
Like all of Ashley Farley's books, I read this book in a day. The characters are realistic and you cannot help to feel like they are your friends. Show me the way deals with alcoholism, rape, adoption, and family. Thank you to @ashleyfarleyauthor @katerockbooktours and @leisuretimebooks for a copy of this book.
January 23, 2024
Really enjoyed book 2 of the series, it was great to continue Stella’s story but also to have Presley introduced. The story mainly focused on Presley in this book and again it was a wonderful story.
Presley is looking for new direction in her life after losing her mum, she travels to hope springs after finding an address in her adoption folder after her mothers death and decides to follow the lead. When there she ends up staying at the Jamerson inn and meats a few of the characters including Everett the bar tender. After helping over the weekend she’s there she makes the decision to accept stella’s job offer to become the event planner and moves to the town.
I loved the story of Presley and Everett and thought they were really good for each other. I’m looking forward to moving onto book 3 and hope that sooner or later book four will arrive on audible. Another grate read and like the first one I could not put it down.
Presley is looking for new direction in her life after losing her mum, she travels to hope springs after finding an address in her adoption folder after her mothers death and decides to follow the lead. When there she ends up staying at the Jamerson inn and meats a few of the characters including Everett the bar tender. After helping over the weekend she’s there she makes the decision to accept stella’s job offer to become the event planner and moves to the town.
I loved the story of Presley and Everett and thought they were really good for each other. I’m looking forward to moving onto book 3 and hope that sooner or later book four will arrive on audible. Another grate read and like the first one I could not put it down.
September 14, 2020
Show Me the Way by Ashley Farley
I am in love with the writings of Ashley Farley. Show Me the Way is Book 2 in the Hope Springs Series and thank goodness not the last.
Presley, Everett, Stella – the three main characters. Each chapter rotates between the three of them so we can understand what is happening from their three different viewpoints. I love this style. Presley is determined to find out who her birth mother is but nothing goes the way she expects. Everett is not who he seems to be but he definitely becomes the main man for Presley. Or does he? In the middle of all of this Stella is trying to make a life for herself. All three of them need life to show them the way.
If you have not read anything by Ashley Farley do not start with this book. You must start with Book One in the series – Dream Big, Stella!
09.14.2020
I am in love with the writings of Ashley Farley. Show Me the Way is Book 2 in the Hope Springs Series and thank goodness not the last.
Presley, Everett, Stella – the three main characters. Each chapter rotates between the three of them so we can understand what is happening from their three different viewpoints. I love this style. Presley is determined to find out who her birth mother is but nothing goes the way she expects. Everett is not who he seems to be but he definitely becomes the main man for Presley. Or does he? In the middle of all of this Stella is trying to make a life for herself. All three of them need life to show them the way.
If you have not read anything by Ashley Farley do not start with this book. You must start with Book One in the series – Dream Big, Stella!
09.14.2020
September 30, 2020
Show Me the Way by Ashley Farley is the second book in her Hope Springs Series. I had fun returning to Hope Springs and the characters I’ve met there. This is very well written has well developed and likable characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. Even though this is the second book in this series it can very well be read as a standalone. I do recommend that you read book one Dream Big Stella you will not be disappointed. Ms. has written a wonderful story which drew me right in, making me forget everything else and did not let me go until I turned the last page. I did not want to put this book down and read well past my bedtime. I can't wait for Mistletoe and Wedding Bells the third book in this series to be available! This is such a great series and I don’t want it to end. Thank you, Ashley Farley, for this wonderful story and series please keep your books coming.
October 7, 2020
I received this free book for honest review.
5 stars ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
What a beautiful wonderful amazing read.
This novel will keep you thinking and guessing. When you think you right, well let me just say that you might be wrong. This had me all over the place. My heart beatting so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. I highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. It will surprise you in every way.
What a great read! This had me hooked from the beginning. The sitting, theme, and the Characters had me pulled in. Everything was well put together and it was just perfect. This novel did just that to me.
Highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. Its so good!
Can't wait for her next book.
5 stars ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
What a beautiful wonderful amazing read.
This novel will keep you thinking and guessing. When you think you right, well let me just say that you might be wrong. This had me all over the place. My heart beatting so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. I highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. It will surprise you in every way.
What a great read! This had me hooked from the beginning. The sitting, theme, and the Characters had me pulled in. Everything was well put together and it was just perfect. This novel did just that to me.
Highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. Its so good!
Can't wait for her next book.
September 25, 2020
Show Me the Way is the amazing second book in Ashley Farley’s Hope Springs series. I highly recommend reading DreamBig,Stella first. This second book picks up after the inn is open and in need of some customers to keep the doors open. Stella hires a new event planner, Presley, to bring people in. Presley comes to town for more than just her dream job. Is her brith mom going to welcome her into town? Does Presley settle in to town with a dream job and the love of her life? Everett, the bartender with a secret past is hiding out in Hope Springs.
I love the characters in this series and I am so glad Ashley keeps Stella, Jazz, Jack and the others’ stories still going in the series. You will get drawn in and want to go visit Hope Springs Farm!
September 29, 2020
This is the second book in The Hope Springs Series. In this story we meet Presley Ingram, a woman wondering about her birth family. Presley travels to Hope Springs after seeing an address in her late mother’s adoption files. Presley lands her dream job working as an event planner at The Hope Springs Farm. She meets Everett Baldwin, a handsome bartender who may be hiding something. Will Presley find her birth mother? Will Everett’s secrets be revealed?
I enjoyed meeting these new characters! This story had the same things I loved about the first story; small town charm, strong female characters, family drama and secrets. It was so fun catching up with old characters and meeting the new ones. I really enjoyed this novel and can’t wait to see how the story wraps up in book three!
I enjoyed meeting these new characters! This story had the same things I loved about the first story; small town charm, strong female characters, family drama and secrets. It was so fun catching up with old characters and meeting the new ones. I really enjoyed this novel and can’t wait to see how the story wraps up in book three!
September 29, 2020
Ashley Farley takes us back to The Inn at Hope Springs Farm in SHOW ME THE WAY...book two in her Hope Springs Series. This time we have the pleasure of getting to know Presley Ingram and Everett Baldwin.
Presley has always known that she was adopted but when her mom passes away she finds a folder with information about it that includes an envelope with an address. This leads her to Virginia where she stays at Stella's Inn which leads to several things happening that were totally unexpected.
Everett has been in Hope Springs for six weeks and is working at the Inn as the bartender. When he meets Presley, there's an immediate connection. But he's running away from something and she's only there for a short while. Presley ends up staying in Hope Springs to help Stella with an event that could help the Inn and this leads to them getting to know each other better.
Will they be able to work through things as their secrets are revealed. Will the Inn be able to generate enough business to stay open? It's wonderful to catch up with everyone from Dream Big, Stella and get to know the new characters that have become family. I highly recommend SHOW ME THE WAY!
Thank you Ashley Farley and Bookfunnel for this advanced copy. This is my opinion.
Presley has always known that she was adopted but when her mom passes away she finds a folder with information about it that includes an envelope with an address. This leads her to Virginia where she stays at Stella's Inn which leads to several things happening that were totally unexpected.
Everett has been in Hope Springs for six weeks and is working at the Inn as the bartender. When he meets Presley, there's an immediate connection. But he's running away from something and she's only there for a short while. Presley ends up staying in Hope Springs to help Stella with an event that could help the Inn and this leads to them getting to know each other better.
Will they be able to work through things as their secrets are revealed. Will the Inn be able to generate enough business to stay open? It's wonderful to catch up with everyone from Dream Big, Stella and get to know the new characters that have become family. I highly recommend SHOW ME THE WAY!
Thank you Ashley Farley and Bookfunnel for this advanced copy. This is my opinion.
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