Lovely well written and easy to read novel. The location sounded idyllic and it’s a great way to draw your readers in. The cover is lovely. The plot was well thought out and enjoyable to read. Perfect for the coming summer months

I really enjoyed my first trip to Hope Harbor and can't wait to read the first four books in the series!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Driftwood Bay is heartwarming story of faith, hope and love.. This is book 5 in the series but can be read as a stand alone novel.
Hope Harbor is a small town on the beautiful Oregon Coast that several people have run to for a fresh start in life.
Jeannette Mason runs a tea room and lavender farm, she is running from tragic memories.
Logan West has moved to Hope Harbor with his 5 year old niece, Molly, after his brother and mother dies. They have a new puppy named Toby who stirs up a lot of trouble at their neighbor's lavender farm.
A refugee family has moved to Hope Harbor to start over after losing family members in Syria.
Irene Hannon tells stories of hope after tragedy by the way the town people come together to love and help others.
There is also a man named Charley who runs a food truck specializing in fish tacos and great advice. The town loves him and his two special seagull friends!
This is a great read. I thank NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

Driftwood Bay
By Irene Hannon
Dr. Logan West moves to the Oregon seaside hoping to find a slower pace. With a 5-year-old and new puppy, this proves to be a challenge. Unintentionally his next-door neighbor Jeannette Mason starts to make a place in their life and love begins to bloom.
I'm sorry to say this contemporary romance was not for me. I felt it predictable and boring. I could not get into the story, unfortunately.
I was provided a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion which is shared here.

I haven't read the first 4 books in this series so coming in new in this kept this book from being 5 stars. However, it was a well-written book for me and although it starts out really slow...like molasses slow, it kind of speeds up at 25 percent. I have always loved Irene Hannon's other books and found this to be a kind of different genre and I enjoyed that. I think that if you like/love this type of genre then give it a try.

Jeannette Mason likes her quiet and focuses on running her lavender farm and tea room. That peace and quiet is disrupted by a puppy who loves nothing more than to dig up her precious lavender plants. The puppy, owned by single father Dr. Logan West, is just trying to cope with life. When a Syrian refugee family moves to the quiet area, the community as a whole comes together to support their new neighbors.

Verdict: This is the fifth book in the Hope Harbor series. Having not read Irene Hannon before, I didn’t know what I was getting into. Finding it to be a somewhat slow read, I struggled to stay engaged. Although there were high points which were poignant and sweet, I was expecting a little more romance and instead got women’s literature. Fans of Susan May Warren, Collen Coble, and Diann Mills will enjoy this one.

I read the first two books in the Hope Harbor series, so I was excited to receive this ARC of the latest book in the series.

Driftwood Bay is a story with characters who are moving through the pain of loss and grief. Over the course of the book we see them each grappling with the effort to move their lives forward. Some are fleeing war-torn countries, others are fleeing memories, some are trying to build a new life thrust upon them. All of them lean on their faith to overcome and move forward in their own way. It's a feel-good story with depth and wise counsel. Hannon does a great job with her characters as she moves them through the emotions of their situation to a point where they are healed and whole again. I love this series and will go back to read the two I missed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Fleming H. Revell Company for an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I loved that this book included refugees! I work with refugee children as an ESL teacher so they hold a special place in my heart.

I also really enjoyed the romance in this book. I am also a sucker for cute kids in books.

There were quite a few parts of this book that I had figured out and/or anticipated so it moved a little slower for me, but overall I really enjoyed the story.

I liked the realistic character flaws a lot and the growth the characters had.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest opinion.

Unexpected romance is found in next-door neighbors. As Jeanette seeks to put her life back together after serious misfortunes, her new next-door neighbor, Dr. Logan, is trying to create a "new norm" for a life entrusted to him. As Jeanette and Logan seek to put their OWN lives back together, they have to decide whether or not it is worth adding romance to the confusion. Well-written book with unexpected twists and turns.

Driftwood Bay is book five in the Hope Harbor series by Irene Hannon.
Summary: Jeanette Mason is alone-and she wants to keep it that way. Her past tragedies have taught her that love isn’t a risk she intends to take again.
Jeanette’s new neighbor Dr. Logan West has his hands full. With the deaths of his brother and mother, he is now the new guardian to a five year old girl. A girl that he has no idea how to raise.
But when a family in need moves to town, will Jeanette and Logan be able to see past their own hurts and be able to help? And in the end, will it help them to heal as well?
My Thoughts: This is a well-written book. Even with all of the past tragedies the characters have endured, they each receive wise advice from others throughout the book, and do their best to reach out in spite of their circumstances.
I really liked how everything was so seamlessly woven together to create such a beautiful look at working through tragedy and realizing love is worth it after all.
I thought this was a wonderful read, and I enjoyed it. I am looking forward to reading the next one. I will also probably go back and read the other books as well.
It is definitely not necessary to have read the previous books in order to enjoy this book, but if they are anything like this one, I am sure they will be worth the read.
As always, I would like to thank Revell for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review. Thank you!

Another in the Hope Harbor series. It was great to see Charlie back with his famous fish tacos and words of wisdom. Also, Floyd and Gladys, the seagulls! But...if this is your first read in the series, no worries. You'll love it and this one doesn't make you feel like you're missing half the story. It's great as a stand alone.
Irene Hannon makes Hope Harbor sound like such a wonderful place that the reader will wish to visit.
Jeannette Mason has moved to Hope Harbor a little seaside town to start over fresh, and away from all that was familiar to her, following devastating losses. She has made promises to herself to never allow herself to become attached to anyone. She has a lavender farm and a tea room where she hosts teas. So far, things are going just as she planned...until...she gets a new neighbor. Make that two, three new neighbors if you count the dog that keeps uprooting her plants.
Due to devastating losses in his own family, Dr. Logan West is now raising his young niece. He moved to Hope Harbor thinking smaller town and quieter living would be just what his niece needs. Why not add a rumbustious puppy to the new life? Logan hopes a puppy will help pull his niece out of her shell. She is quiet and withdrawn much of the time.
As luck would have it, it's due to the puppy's shenanigans in Jeannette's gardens that brings her to Logan's front door with dug up plants in hand. A multitude of circumstances (I don't believe in coincidences) keep bringing their paths together. The child latches onto Jeannette and responds to her in ways she doesn't with her uncle.
As Jeannette feels an attraction to Logan, she continues to remind herself of her vows to herself to have no attachments. No attachments means no loss of those whom you care deeply for.
Very nice story with a happy ending for all. Who could ask for more?
I was given a free ecopy of this to read by the publisher, Revell and Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Chaos described Logan West's new house. There is food everywhere and the beagle ,Toby,had gotten into the trash.He had hoped for a peaceful seaside home in hope harbour.He has a five year old named Molly. Dr Logan West's is use to taking care of patients not being a single dad.Jeanette,Logan's neighbor,is tending to her garden when Toby comes and destroys it. Her business 'Bayview lavender farm"has only been open a few years.Jeanettes house lead to the dunes and the ocean.At first I wasn't sure about the Syrian refugee family but I fell in love with them. They were attacked in Syria for being Christian.I love stories about small seaside towns.I didn't like the sound of the town favorite fish tacos but the lavender short bread cookies sounded good.

In Ms. Hannon’s latest Hope Harbor novel, readers will meet Jeannette and Logan. Jeannette has a comfortable life where she can stay in her own little world. She has friends, but she is careful to not get too close to anyone. After building her life in Hope Harbor after an apparent tragedy, she encounters her new neighbor, Logan. Logan is the newest resident in Hope Harbor where he will be taking over the medical practice there. He has an adorable niece who he is raising. His role as parent is new for both Logan and Molly. This book has many life lessons that we can learn from. One of the main issues is how to handle losing someone you love and how to move forward. The secondary characters and their perspectives are great additions to this book. I have loved reading this series so far! Charley is one of my favorites! He always seems to know what to say and is always in the right place at the right time. I highly recommend Ms. Hannon’s books and do not believe you will be disappointed! I love these novels and her romantic suspense novels as well.
***I was given a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. This is my honest opinion. Even though I received this copy free, I have purchased her books before.

Jeannette Mason is the owner of a lavender tea shop. She lives in a quiet existence, until she gets new neighbors. Dr Logan West a destructive dog and a lonely little girl are complications that Jeanette isn't looking for. Logan is looking for a fresh start, and Jeannette is looking for a peaceful and quiet life. When the town pitches in to help a family escaping a war torn Syria, Logan and Jeannette are drawn to each other. Are they both to set in there ways to bend, or can helping others help them see what they are missing. This was a sweet book. It shows what can happen when you least expect it.

The Hope Harbor series is one of my favorites. I love traveling back to this beautiful seaside town to visit with the folks who pop up in each book; particularly the taco stand owner, Charley. I love his wisdom and his two seagull friends—Floyd and Gladys. Jeannette's lavender farm and tea room invited me to relax as I read her story. Molly, little girl in Logan's life, is a sweetheart. The story of the Syrian family broke my heart, but I loved the hope they found in new friends and God. Driftwood Bay is a beautiful story filled with love and joy, sorrow and hope. Irene Hannon writes from the heart. This is a great summer read or curl up with a blanket while the spring rains fall. Visit hope Harbor—relax, read, enjoy. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This story is one that takes you to a small community where people help others, encourage them and along the way find healing. It’s hard to say which character I liked the most because each one had depth, needs and wanting a place to belong.

The author gives us a story of several people who each need healing from their past while letting go of fears. I could relate to Jeannette because I too like to stay isolated. She has a wonderful tea room where the community comes for special treats and an atmosphere of friendship. It is hard for her to open up and give friendship but I have a feeling her new neighbor will become important in her life.

Logan has his hands full with raising a niece he hardly knows, starting a new job and trying to control an energetic puppy. His niece is hurting from being moved from one place to another. Molly needs stability, friends and love. Most of all she needs to know that she is important. Logan is a very caring person and really goes out of his way to make Molly feel at home. Losing family is hard on the little girl and I cried as I wanted to give her a big hug.

The other characters in the book are from Syria. They have come to Driftwood Bay to start over after a tragedy in their country. The significance of them in the story is powerful as Jeannette will be asked by God to come out of her comfort zone to help this family in a unique way. I loved how the author threaded each character into a story that touched on faith, hope and reaching out to others. The story is well written with a lesson for each of us to be His hands and feet. The community comes together to help a family in need and in the process helps others in the community to let go of fear and trust God.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Librarything Early Reader program giveaway and Revell Publishing . The review is my own opinion

With this series now into the fifth book, you would ask what makes me keep coming back? For the most part there isn’t anything new in Hope Harbor, Oregon. To be honest, it’s starting to feel a little stale. The same back drop and scenerio’s are familiar and typical. What is significant is the depth at which the author plays out the characters, & the way they interact. They are so good, individually and as a group, that you could almost peel away the town and the secondary players and you’d still have a highly emotive and well written storyline. Of course each of them have experienced an intense array of loss and hardship. They are united in their grief - yet - they don’t connect that way.

I received a complimentary eARC from Netgalley. This is my honest review.

The newest installment in the Hope Harbor series brings the best romance yet with characters readers will quickly fall in love with and want to cheer on to the happiest of endings.

Hope Harbor seems to attract the right people at just the right time in their life. When Jeannette Mason needs a new start after losing everyone she has every loved, she retreats to Hope Harbor to start a new life with no intention of getting close to anyone. She feels that if she cuts herself off from everyone, she will keep herself from getting hurt again. Her plan works fine until Dr. Logan West shows up in town with his niece. He never thought he would become a father before he got married, but when his brother died overseas and his mom passes away, he becomes the sole guardian of a little girl he comes to love dearly. Both Jeannette and Logan find themselves in the middle of the town;s effort to help a Syrian family that has fled persecution and come to Hope Harbor. In the midst of helping others, Logan and Jeanette find what they least expected, love for those around them.

I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed Driftwood Bay. I have always enjoyed Irene Hannon’s writing but am usually not as interested in romance as I prefer a little more action. For some reason, this story resonated with me. I’m not sure if it was the interaction between Logan and Jeannette or the interaction between Logan and his niece. There was something about the way he did all he could to help an innocent child thrown into his life when he least expects it. There is love in his heart that he must let out to take care of her and even let anyone else in. Jeannette has a hard time trusting anyone and it isn’t until near the end that we find out her story and why she likes to keep everyone at arm’s length. I wish that would have been introduced a little sooner, so I could have felt more connected to her without wondering why she refuses to let anyone get close. Other than that, I thought the story flowed great and the characters were written in a way that really made me want to see them succeed. I loved the way Hannon wrote in the Syrian family, I would like to see them develop more in the next book. I love how each book in the series feels like a brand-new start and doesn’t have to be read with the others in the series to be enjoyable. I recommend this to fans of Hannon and those that enjoy a good romantic read.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed with are my own.

I just love returning to Hope Harbor! This installment focuses on Jeannette, a woman who runs a lavender farm and tea room, her new neighbors Logan and his niece Molly, and a Syrian refugee family recently relocated to Hope Harbor.

I especially loved Jeanette's story. After a devastating loss, she decides life will be easier if she doesn't let anyone in. But when Logan and Molly move in next door, Jeannette can't help but be drawn to the handsome doctor and his grieving young niece. Then she becomes an English tutor for the Syrian refugee family that just moved to Hope Harbor, and it becomes harder and harder to keep herself walled off.

Jeannette's journey to opening her heart again was really touching ... and, at times, heartbreaking. Hannon wrote a truly beautiful story!

Driftwood Bay is a sweet, gentle small-town romance, perfect for fans of the Mitford or Cedar Cove novels. 4-1/2 stars.

Note: While Driftwood Bay is part of the Hope Harbor series, each book stands alone. Some characters carry through the series (like Charley the taco guy and the delightful clergymen Father Murphy and Reverend Baker), and main characters from previous books often pop up again, but each book works as an entry point to the series.

Well! What a moving book this turned out to be. I won’t spoil the story by telling you why, just know that it is well worth your reading. It is always a pleasure to visit Hope Harbor & catch up with familiar characters, but this time especially so as one of the new families is very topical. I appreciated learning about Syrian refugees arriving in a new country & community, as we were seeing it from their point of view. A timely reminder of just how much they are leaving behind, & a chance to ‘put ourselves in their shoes’ - at least a little. Plenty of food for thought, here... Another warmly recommended book from Irene Hannon.