Poppy

Hart Land Lakeside Inn #9

by Chris Keniston

Can fate-and firemen-do it again? When General Hart and his matchmaking cronies almost burn down the church, quiet bookkeeper Poppy Nelson's ordinary life is turned on its heels. With a mischievous puppy underfoot, a mysterious painting under wraps, and hidden secrets unraveling, will art restorer Dylan Powell swoop in to save more than the town's beloved artifacts.

"Chris Keniston gives us a world you'll never want to leave." Emily March, New York Times Bestselling Author of Eternity Springs series.

More on Hart Land Lakeside

Come and stay in one of the quaint and cozy cottages at Hart Land—but be warned, once you meet the family and delightful cast of characters, you may never want to leave.

Fiona Hart is the devoted matriarch. Elegant, wise, and arts patron, but despite all her efforts, she has yet to find her own artistic outlet. Lucy isn’t just a housekeeper, she’s part of the family. She also fancies herself a real life Dolly Levy, except she’s much better at cooking up trouble than the perfect match. Innkeeper and retired general Harold Hart believes in hard work, discipline, and whatever his beloved wife wants. Katie O’Leary runs the One Stop, makes the best Irish soda bread this side of the Blarney Stone, and no one is quite sure if it’s more than her baking that has the magic touch. Did we mention the Harts have nine granddaughters?

Having grown up spending summers together on the lake, the cousins are as close as sisters—closer. Each woman knows there’s no place like Hart Land. They can always count on their grandfather’s gruff, their grandmother’s sage advise, Lucy’s fresh baked cookies, Katie’s inspiration, the calming scent of fresh air—and each other.

Follow along with friends, family, neighbors, and guests as the Harts maneuver life’s curves, and just maybe find love along the way.

“You can’t go wrong with a Chris Keniston book!” RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author of the Haven Point series.

Look for more books in the Hart Land Lakeside Inn
Heather - book one
Lily - book two
Violet - book three
Iris - book four
Hyacinth - book five
Rose - book six
Callytrix - book seven
Zinnia - book eight
Poppy - book nine

Genres: Romance

ebook

First published November 27, 2020

About the author

A native New Yorker, Chris Keniston was on her way to Australia when she fell in love with North Texas. Little did she know the balmy seventy-degree October days would turn into fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk heat in August!

Twenty years later, she started scribbling short stories about her favorite TV shows, giving them lives more to her liking - and the elusive happy ending. Not long after, a dear friend dragged her to a local writers’ meeting. After winning multiple writing contests and making the finals in the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Golden Heart contest, she now spends her days, and nights, writing contemporary romantic fiction with lots of emotion, plenty of surprises, and, of course, the happily ever after.

Chris lives in suburban Dallas with her husband, two human children, and two canine children. Though she loves her puppies equally, she admits being especially attached to her German Shepherd rescue named Gunny. After all, even dogs deserve a happily ever after.

Die gebürtige New Yorkerin Chris Keniston war auf dem Weg nach Australien, als sie sich in Nord-Texas verliebte. Damals wusste sie noch nicht, dass die milden einundzwanzig Grad des Oktobers sich im August in eine Hitze verwandeln würden, in der man ein Ei auf dem Asphalt braten könnte. Zwanzig Jahre später verbringt sie ihre Tage und Nächte mit dem Schreiben von zeitgenössischen Liebesromanen mit viel Gefühl, einigen Überraschungen und natürlich mit Happy End.

Als stolze Mutter von zwei menschlichen Kindern lebt Chris mit ihrem Mann und ihren beiden Hundekindern in einem Vorort von Dallas. Obwohl sie ihre vierbeinigen Familienmitglieder gleichermaßen liebt, gibt sie zu, dass sie eine ganz besondere Bindung zu ihrem Deutschen Schäferhund Gunny aus dem Tierheim hat. Schließlich verdienen auch Hunde ein Happy End.

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Reviews

[Becky Claxon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the last granddaughter, Poppy, the general tries to find a good young man to marry. It is so funny how all his military friends decide which granddaughter is best for each one’s grandson. Dylan restores art and when the church needs some restoration at the 200 year old church, Dylan is called. It works out so nice since Poppy works in the church office. It was funny how Cindy got Poppy to watch an over rambunctious puppy until she can get adopted. The puppy brought some funny times to the group. It was nice how much Poppy and Dylan got along and had so much in common. There is also a small mystery that is found in the church that needs to be solved. I have loved this series and will miss it. I strongly encourage you to read the book. I was given a copy of the book and voluntarily wrote a review.

[Debbie Borthwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its sad knowing with all the general's granddaughters finding their HEA, that this series is over. But wow, it ended with a bang! I loved reading this book, and loved that there was a couple, Adam & Meg, from the Farraday Country in the story as well as Brooklyn from the Aloha series. This story had lots of humour and tons of love. I was gifted an ARC and I'm volunteering my honest opinion. I recommend this book, I actually recommend the whole series.

[MK · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was sad to see this series end. Ms. Keniston had me in love with this series ever since I read Heather. It’s filled with so much heart, family values and so much more, plus recipes at the end of the books. So buy the books!!!... Poppy Book #9 was a fun book with so much love and affection within.

You see all of General Harold Hart granddaughters are spoken for expect Poppy, and he must somehow make sure she meets someone. That’s when He and his military friends get together and talk about how to make it happen. The plan doesn’t go exactly the right way, but it works in there favor. Well it all depends on how you look at it.

Dylan is surprised to get so many calls in one day to go to Lawford to help restore the church after the fire they had. So it seems he’s off to check things out.
What he doesn’t accept is Poppy Nelson. They work side by side since she’s in charge of things at the church. Soon she’s got a high energy puppy that she’s watching, and it’s wreaking havoc.
It’s plenty entraining and so many more things happen.

To be released November 27th, 2020.

I highly recommend this book, and the ones before it.

I accepted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and all thoughts are my own.

[Marti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poppy by Chris Keniston is the ninth book in a series called Hart Land. The series is based on the small town of Lawford (in NH) with the General (Harold Hart) and his wife, Fiona. They have nine single granddaughters who one by one will find their own love. Lucy the housekeeper is bound and determined to be matching them all up, but she is an accident waiting to happen. The General and Fiona run a small hospitality business with cabins, with their house full of people and laughter.

Poppy is the church secretary and is in the midst of her family. By accident, the church has a fire and needs an expert to come and help save the paintings that were damaged. The expert, Dylan came from Texas to help restore the work. Of course, Dylan and Poppy hit it off. There are a couple of mysteries and puppies and the people of the town all helping out.

I am sorry this book is the last of the Hart Land series. I have loved the magicalness of the towns and the people. I was thrilled that a couple Faradays showed up and I loved the puppies! This series is sweet and fun and just makes your heart happier. Poppy by Chris Keniston is a fun, flirty read!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poppy: Hart Land Book 9 is by Chris Keniston. This is the last of the books on Hart Land. The four grandfathers who were all in the military and who all want their grandchildren married had one of General Hart’s granddaughter’s left to get married off- Poppy. They knew they wanted Poppy and General Powell’s grandson, Dylan, would be perfect for each other. However, to get them to meet was going to be difficult. The men were in the pastor’s office in the old Lanford Mountain Community Church. The church was almost 200 years old. One of their cigars dropped into the waste basket and started a fire. They had to get it out before it burned the church down. What a mess they made. There was water everywhere and so much damage was done to the murals. Could they be fixed?
Grandfather hart knew just who to call. Dylan Powell was an art restorer. He would be perfect. It would get to help him because she worked for the pastor. However, would just working together help?

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poppy is the last flower in the Hart bouquet of blossoms.
Dylan is an art restorer.
Poppy works at the 200 year old church in Lawford, which is home to several murals and paintings.
Fire damage to the interior of the church prompts Dylan to visit Hart Mountain to clean up and restore the fire damaged art work.
Called upon to babysit a mischievous puppy, who is making her own selection of family.
All this amongst the flower cousins and locals we’ve come to know in HartLand. It’s a great finale to the HartLand tale, until the girls start having great-grand children for the General & Miss Fiona. Then I’m hoping for Round 2!!

[J Stryker · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Poppy” is the perfect book for the season. Poppy is a sweetie that works in a church and Dylan comes to repair the artwork damaged after a fire. At least that is what they think. If you follow the series, you know that the General and his buddies are always up to no good and love matching people up. This story is a warm hearted ending to the Hart family series. I enjoyed them all and this is a wonderful way to end. You will be reunited with the family and the pets and find new ones along the way. Definitely recommend “Poppy.”

[Irene S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poppy is retired general Harold Hart’s last unmarried granddaughter. The general wants to match her with one of his former military buddies’ grandsons. I received a free copy of this ebook from the author. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This is the last book in a delightful series. There is a sweet love story, amusing moments, a rambunctious puppy, a found masterpiece, an interesting church yard sale, and fun family gatherings. There is a light sweet romance and a fitting end to the series.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved this series from the beginning and I'm so sad to see it end, but I can't wait to see what Chris Keniston has in store for her readers next. 

Poppy is the pastor's assistant and loves the organization of managing his office. When a fire causes damage to the church building and some of the art an art restoration specialist is called in to help. A very unexpected discovery among the art will lead to Poppy and Dylan trying to solve a century old mystery.

I received an ARC and voluntarily offer this review.

[Sharon Tipton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story in this Hart Land series . Poppy Nelson is the youngest grandaughter of nine girls. Each having their own story and each named for a flower. Poppy is the last to get married so her grandfather and his military friend set her up to met a grandson ,Dylan Powell, a restoration specialist. Poppy works at the church as a secretary. I received an ARC of this book and I highly recommend reading this book.

[Robin D. Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chris-Help

Loved the recipes But I would like to print to send to friends. My mother had an Apple kuchen recipe made with yeast but much more complicated. My brother wants yours but I can't figure how to print? Guess ill just copy the old fashion way. Boy are we spoiled. Love your books all of them!

[Kathy McQueen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last granddaughter finds her match and another family’s adventure ends. Like the Farradays, the Harts feel like family and while you are sad for the relationship to end you have truly enjoyed the journey. Well done Chris, well done!

[Hazel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book. This is another amazing book from Chris, it lures you in from the first page with an exciting story with ups and downs along the way. I could not put it down. Perfect for everyone who loves an amazing Romance story

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Good Chris Keniston Series Finishes

This was a really enjoyable, easy-to-read series. Nice, likable characters populated the series all the way. All of the stories also took place outside the bedroom doors which was actually a nice change. A true feel-good series.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poppy and Dylan are targeted by their grandfather's as a perfect match. Sweet romance as well as a mystery, and secrets revealed. Loved catching up with the rest of the family. Adorable ending.

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Likeable characters and a satisfying story. Lots of plot twists and it’s a wonderful conclusion to the series.

[Gordon Mcgavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed the last book in this series. 9 granddaughters happily married and most of them living nearby. What more could Grandparents want.

[DONNA DESILVA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great family Series

Pull up a comfortable chair and plan to read the whole Hart Land series. Settle in for this warm family. It makes you want to join them.

[Angie Peay · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can't go wrong with this series. I love Chris Keniston's Hart Land series so much. There's always family, friends and romance that makes you feel all warm inside!

[SOM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect ending for nine granddaughters.

[Jeanie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poppy, the final book in Chris Keniston's Hart Land maintains the standard of awesome and sweet romance. Those familiar with the series will be pleased with the wrap up of this series and will especially enjoy a couple of the guests we get to spend time with. The whole series is delightful and it ends with just the right touch. The big question we have been asking is answered and Lily..., well you will have to see for yourself.

[Coral Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poppy is Harold Hart's final granddaughter not married, and he and his military friends try to finds a easy to connect her with Dylan. A fun story with a rambunctious puppy and a mystery art piece.