“Sometimes we can let the curves life throws us mess with our internal guidance system. As your grandfather used to say, if you keep your eye on the horizon and focus on your destination, no storm can push you too far off course.”

Pelican Point is the fourth and final installment in Irene Hannon's Hope Harbor series. She continues her theme of forgiveness and second chances in Ben and Marci's story. Honestly, this one is probably my favorite of the series. I could relate, so easily, to how Marci felt as she tried to regain her bearings and learn to trust again after a toxic, abusive situation. I thought that they were perfect for each other and ideal to help each of them heal from their past situations. I love the Hope Harbor books and all of the quirky, unique residents. This book and series are so sweet, fun, and easy to read. It's such a sweet, charming town that I'd love to actually visit and live in.

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"Pelican Point" is a heartwarming novel by Irene Hannon that revolves around the lives of various characters in the fictional town of Hope Harbor. The book is part of the "Hope Harbor" series, but can be read as a standalone novel, as the story arc isn't too complicated.

The story follows the life of an ex-army officer named Steven Roark, who is struggling to come to terms with his past. He moves to Hope Harbor hoping to start afresh and finds solace in the peaceful surroundings of the town. However, fate has other plans for him when he comes across a mysterious woman named Holly Miller who seems to be in trouble.

As Steven tries to help Holly, he discovers that she is a single mother with a troubled past. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, and in the process, they develop a deep bond that transforms their lives forever.

Meanwhile, the town of Hope Harbor is preparing for an annual event called the "Waves of Grace" festival, which brings together the community and helps them heal from their past traumas. Through the festival, the residents of Hope Harbor learn to forgive, heal, and move on from their past mistakes.

Irene Hannon has done an excellent job of creating an engaging plot with well-developed characters that readers will find relatable. The story is filled with heartwarming moments and a few twists and turns that keep the readers on the edge of their seats.

What makes "Pelican Point" stand out is its theme of forgiveness and healing. Through the lives of the various characters, the author highlights the importance of letting go of the past and embracing a brighter future. This makes the book an inspiring read for anyone who is struggling to move on from a difficult past.

In conclusion, "Pelican Point" is an excellent book that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired. With its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and inspirational themes, it is a must-read for fans of the "Hope Harbor" series and anyone looking for a heartwarming story of forgiveness and healing.

This story was entertaining and held a thread of humor that made me chuckle more than once. There were hints of suspense that made it feel like the author’s suspense stories were leaking into her contemporary romances. I wasn’t completely opposed to that merging, but it did come as a surprise. It actually added something special and worked well for this particular storyline.

One of my favorite lines was found in chapter three: “It’s amazing how one caring touch can make a person feel less alone.” This line reminded me that hugs , high-fives, and heartfelt smiles are incredibly healing, for the mind if not also for the body. This line reminded me that mental health matters and makes a difference in physical health too.

Content: one expletive, one profanity, one sexual term, sensuality (many kisses, emphasis on longing for “much more”), alcohol (including “beer can chicken”)

Welcome back to Hope Harbor in today’s review of Pelican Point by Irene Hannon. This time we meet Marci Weber, the newspaper’s lead journalist. She’s lived in Hope Harbor long enough to feel safe from her past harms and to know the great neighbors, who watch out for each other. Until this army doctor, Ben Garrison comes to two to settle his grandfather’s estate. Ben is about to turn her quiet world upside down.



Ben Garrison is a former Army Doctor who has come to Hope Harbor to clean up his grandfather Skip’s estate and to sell the Pelican Point Lighthouse. Ben wants to forget the past of the military and get moving on to the new life he’s planned at a physician at a practice in Ohio. However, he meet Marci, who is a spunky, stubborn woman, who has caught his eye. She is determined to figure out a way to save the old landmark, much to his detriment. Marci wants to fight for the old lighthouse and Ben feels like it is an unwanted burden. Will Ben and Marci team together or will they sever ways?



In the novel, we also meet a lovely young couple, Rachel and Greg, who are Ben’s next door neighbors. Greg has been injured and the situation has strained their young marriage. With the help of Marci, Ben, and the Pelican Point Lighthouse, will Rachel and Greg mend their relationship or will it end in the trouble it is in now?



Will Ben and Marci put their past experiences behind them and learn from the situations or will their experiences eat them alive. Well… you will have to find a copy and read it for yourself. :-)



I really enjoyed being back in Hope Harbor. Irene Hannon does a great job on the characters and makes the situations realistic. The only things that made me confused about the books was that there wasn’t much about faith in this edition of the series, and the situation near the end of the book made me feel upset. It was very overwhelming to me, because it was very close to situation I was going through at the time. Plus, there were some suggestive situations, but I didn’t think too much of it at the time. It just gave the book some drama and some realism.

Lastly, I want to thank the publisher for giving me a complementary copy to review the this book. It was a very good read and one I will add to my collection. I look forward to reading the next book in the Series.

I always enjoy Irene Hannon's work...this story is a pleasure to read. Lovable, real characters...A very believable story...A happy ending. Experience it yourself.

A wonderful, sweet romance that touches on real life scenarios that make you connect with the characters and make them come alive. You wont want to miss this one.

What a neat book. Two couples, two romances. One romance that needs to start for the first time, and one that needs rekindling. A red-haired, frightened hot-head and a calm, military doctor who clash over a local landmark, that Ben actually refers to as “Skip’s Folly.” I liked getting to see inside the lives of Ben and Marci and Greg and Rachel. How they handle conflict ultimately will decide if their relationships will make it or be broken forever.

The townspeople are great in their care for their own. My favorite person is Charley. the taco maker. He seems to be very smart and insightful into others’ needs, yet he is eccentric enough to talk to the seagulls. Maybe that is what makes him a non-threatening counselor of sorts.

Twists I didn’t anticipate turned the course of the story. But isn’t that true of real life?

This was the second romance I have read in this Hope Harbor series of Ms. Hannon’s, but I intend to rectify that. The town and the people are just too wonderful to leave before one must.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinions, which I am leaving voluntarily and for which I am solely responsible.

Our story takes place along the rugged shores of the Oregon coast in a little town nestled around a beloved lighthouse built in 1872. For long years it has been a light in the darkness, a hope to sailors lost in the fog and storms. Enter our characters Ben the military surgeon that's been serving his country on the front lines of battle, journeying to bid his grandfather a final farewell and Marci - transplanted to this town and passionate about this little town, it's historic landmark and the people in it.

Irene Hannon weaves a wonderful tale. You will almost taste the briny breezes, the story unfolds around you and makes you feel right at home in Hope Harbor.

3.5 stars
I really enjoyed most of the book, though I had mixed feeling about some of it. I'm not into heavy romance, so the constant kissing scenes got to be a few too many for me. I don't think it's wise to kiss without commitment and definitely not to have a secret rendezvous at the lady's house in the middle of the night and mention how easy it would be to "go too far." To me, that amount of romancey stuff ends up clogging up the action of a story!

I really liked the Greg/Rachel story alongside the main one. Honestly, I'd have liked more! There was so much material there, and it would have made a great addition to the series as its own full-length novel. There was a lot going on between them, and I felt like at times it really got summarized in the interest of time and space.

I absolutely loved the cover....how can you not?! Beautiful job from the design department.

As a fourth book in the series, I felt like it was still pretty good at standing alone. Some of the other characters are given brief appearances or mentions, but not many. Charley and the gulls I think are explained better in the first book, but that doesn't ultimately affect the story much; it should be fine to pick up this book without having read the others beforehand.

For faith, there's not a ton, other than the two town ministers and their friendly rivalry. The mentions of God and Scripture and prayer grow more numerous toward the end, but it was definitely aimed at a Christian audience rather than a secular one, because the more subtle Christianese terms wouldn't be understood by the general population, and the idea of "getting back to being friends with God" is an idea that wouldn't make a ton of sense to an unbeliever.

Also, the swearing really bothered me. Lord and Gee were used flippantly by believing characters and I don't think either term belongs in a Christian novel, especially one aimed at a Christian audience.

Thanks to the publisher for a free review copy. A positive review was not required.

This was the first book I have read by Irene Hannon. I have heard great things about her books and was really excited to read one. I did like the book and I really enjoyed reading it. It is not my favorite genre, but I had no trouble finishing this one. The book was well written and edited. Yes, I would recommend it to a friend and I would also read another.

Pelican Point by Irene Hannon is the next book in her Hope Harbor series. I love this series and was delighted to discover how much I loved this new book as well. This book tells the story of former Army doctor Ben who comes to Hope Harbor after the death of his grandfather only to discover that he has inherited a lighthouse. From the time he gets to Hope Harbor, he keeps running into Marci, the editor of the local paper. They initially clash but later discover they have more in common than they thought. This book is a well told love story, a sweet installment in this series. It is the perfect beach read and I highly recommend it, even if you have not yet read the other books in the series. You'll love it! I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher. These opinions are entirely my own.

This story has everything we love about Irene Hannon’s books: Great setting; interesting and compelling characters; intriguing storyline with a touch of suspense. And as always, the romance between the main characters is captivating. Once you begin reading this, you won’t want to put it down. An excellent addition to the series. Always a pleasure to read one of her books. A sweet, clean romance with no bad language,

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Love the stories from Hope Harbor and Pelican Point is an wonderful addition. All the books are stand alone but it interesting how the characters weave in and out. This book starts out with Ben Garrison sitting in his attorney’s office learning he had been given a lighthouse on Oregon’s coast from his grandfather’s estate. Ben is a doctor whose plans are to start a new job in other state once he settled his grandfather’s affairs. When Ben rescues a cat in a tree on his first night there he meets Marci Weber and it doesn’t go well. Thus begins a story of Ben needing to sell the lighthouse and Marci working with group to save it. You enjoy the banter and forth and see them work through the problems as their relationship grows. A good read that you find yourself feeling like you know this people and don’t want to see it end.

When Ben Garrison inherits a lighthouse from his grandfather, his life is turned upside down. Until he can sell the building, he is stuck in Hope Harbor. When he meets Marci Weber, the local newspaper reporter, he is at once irritated and intrigued by her, especially when she makes it her goal to prevent him from selling the lighthouse at all costs.

Pelican Point is the fourth book in the Hope Harbor Series by Irene Hannon. It can be read as a standalone, although there are a few ongoing mysteries that readers might want to keep up on by reading the whole series. The short section at the end of this book is one of them.

I really enjoyed this sweet romance. As a romance, it was predictable what the end would be - the couple getting together - but I found it enjoyable still. Marci and Ben were interesting characters who livened things up even as they argued and plotted. Their first meeting was especially funny!

I also enjoyed some of the subplots of the story. There was a younger couple whose story occupied a short section of this book. The way that Ben and Marci interacted with and encouraged this couple added to their character development and made the book more interesting.

I enjoyed this book and recommend it to fans of clean, contemporary romance.

I received a complementary copy of this book. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for sharing them.

Another heartwarming addition to the Hope Harbor series.

Dr. Ben Garrison returns to Hope Harbor to settle his grandfather's estate only to discover he has inherited the town's landmark lighthouse. Ben can't believe that his grandfather would buy the lighthouse and never mention it to him. Ben wants nothing more than to find a new buyer, and leave town. However, it's not going to be as simple as he planned. The local newspaper editor, Marci Weber is heading up a campaign to save the lighthouse. Although Ben and Marci clash on many differences concerning the lighthouse, they can't deny their growing feelings toward each other. Can they compromise on the town's landmark, and even possibly consider a future together?

The Hope Harbor series is great contemporary romance in a beautiful setting. It gives the great feel of small town where everyone knows each other, and they are always willing to come together in someone's time of need.

*I received an ARC of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

He inherited a WHAT? When Dr. Ben Garrison returns to Hope Harbor following the death of his grandfather, he expects to be overwhelmed by memories of his much-loved Skip. Instead, one of the first things he learns is that part of his inheritance includes the Pelican Point lighthouse, a crumbling, decrepit landmark that, by all appearances, should have fallen into the ocean long ago. His hopes for settling the estate quickly and efficiently go completely out the window, when the local newspaper editor, Marci Weber, takes issue with selling it to an outside developer who has plans to bulldoze it and build a monstrous mansion on the site.
Ben’s future seems set. Once he settles Skip’s estate, he’s moving to Ohio to join a friend’s orthopedic practice. As he unpacks the house, memories assail him of spending summers crabbing on his granddad’s boat. Newly released from service at the front lines, Ben craves peace and stability. He gets that in Hope Harbor, but he knows it’s a temporary thing. His future is in Ohio, but, the longer he stays, the more invested he becomes in the drive to Save the Light. He also finds himself intrigued by Marci. They started off with her calling the cops on him. Their second meeting devolved to a shouting match. What is it about her that tugs at his heart, and makes him consider a different path?
Marci Weber is a “newcomer” to Hope Harbor, and she loves her adopted home town. When the stranger (Ben) knocks on her door at 10:30 PM, she has no qualms about calling the cops on him. Granted, she feels pretty silly when she learns she called the police out to deal with the hometown hero, grandson of one of her favorite people, who was only there to try to rescue her neighbor’s cat. When she learns that Ben has an offer on the lighthouse property, but that the offer does not include saving the light, she goes ballistic. Can she and Ben work out a compromise that gives the town time to come up with funding? More important, can they even work together, given the way they strike sparks off one another?
I have LOVED the Hope Harbor books by Irene Hannon! There’s enough continuity of characters to keep me invested in the town, and enough stories to tell that touch my heart. While Pelican Point focuses most of its attention on Ben and Marci, there is also a significant part of the book devoted to injured veteran Greg and his wife, Rachel, who are next-door neighbors to Ben. Their story is every bit as poignant and compelling as that of the main characters. I also loved seeing Charley (who I am convinced is one of God’s angels), his friends the seagulls, Fred and Irene, plus many characters from the earlier novels make another appearance in this one.
As far as I’m concerned, you can’t go wrong picking up an Irene Hannon book. Whether she’s writing contemporary romance, or romantic suspense, her work ALWAYS shines. While Pelican Point is the fourth book in the series, it could be read as a stand-alone, but since the other three are just as good, why would you want to? Ms. Hannon is a must-read for me. If you’ve not read her before, now is a great time to start. I’m pretty sure you’ll be as hooked as I am!

Irene Hannon takes readers back to the lovely Hope Harbor in Pelican Point. While I love Hannon's writing and adore her characterization skills, this isn't my favorite of her Hope Harbor series thus far. It honestly seemed like a rewrite of Sea Rose Lane: local boy comes home for a quick trip... meets a girl... falls in love... must decide if he wants to stay forever. There was very little suspense, and everything just fell into place a little too predictably this time. I did, however, enjoy this story's sub-plot immensely. I'm still a devoted fan, and will continue to look forward to more Hope Harbor installments even though this one missed the mark a bit.

Pelican Point by Irene Hannon is the first Hope Harbor book that I have read but I plan on reading the first three books in this series. It also has characters from Hannon's other series, so it makes you want to go back and read them all. After Ben Garrison leaves the army to start his career as a doctor he travels to Pelican Point to receive an inheritance. He did not expect to inherit an old lighthouse. So he plans to sell it. Marci, who is the local newspaper owner/editor doesn't want that to happen. So the conflict begins and romance too. Great characters and story.

I received this book from NetGalley/Revell and all opinions are my own.

Pelican Point – A Hope Harbor Novel by Irene Hannon – Encouraging and Hope-Filled

When I find an author whose writing I like, I want to read everything that they’ve written and Irene Hannon is one of those authors. That’s why I was excited at the opportunity to read her newest book Pelican Point, A Hope Harbor Novel.

One of the things I like best about Irene’s writing are the characters who seem like kind and caring people. Ben is at a transition in his life. He’s was an orthopedic surgeon with the military but is getting back to the civilian life. His grandfather Skip’s death changed his plans and he has to stay in Pelican Point for a few weeks to deal with Skip’s financial affairs, which included the purchase of a lighthouse that is in a state of disrepair. His unexpected meeting with Marci, who seem quite irrational, didn’t go so well despite his good intentions. After that incident, he just wants to wrap things up and get on to the new life he’s planned.

Not only are the main characters interesting and likable people, so are the secondary characters who help flesh out the town. I especially like Charley (and his tacos) and was encouraged to see Greg and Rachel grow and change in the face of challenging circumstances. The characters seem very real. The beautiful scenery in Pelican Point is described in such a way that the reader can imagine what the place looks like.

Irene writes in a way that gives you hope. The Christian faith is a part of some of her character’s lives. At times the dialogue is thought provoking and insightful and I highlight it because I want to read it again.

I really liked the storyline and characters and wish this town actually existed because I would love to go there. Instead, I get to enjoy it through the imagination and excellent writing of Irene Hannon. If you want to read a story that will encourage your faith, be sure to read Pelican Point. Reading Irene’s Hope Harbor series is like going home to a comfortable welcoming place.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Revell Publishing for the opportunity to read Pelican Point by Irene Hannon. I was under no obligation to give a favorable review.

Irene Hannon always delivers good characters, great plot lines, in books I'm not afraid to put in our church library. The Hope Harbor series is perfect for our church library. The characters are well developed and even though its a series, the books can be read independently.