As always, Grace Greene never disappoints. An adorable, quick read with relatable characters that you feel you know.. I thoroughly enjoyed every page!

Karen Hart is dealing with unimaginable grief. Her father has unexpectedly died. He had brought her to live with him while she healed from an accident that killed her husband and unborn child. Then she discovers that her best friend, Victoria, may have been having a relationship with her husband before his death.
Left with the huge home and large property known as the Wildflower house, Karen is overwhelmed with loss, despair and loneliness.
Deciding to move forward with the repairs to the home, she envisions a retreat where artists can come to paint, sculpt or write. As the home begins to take shape, Karen’s heart also begins to heal. She begins to hope for a better life with an opportunity to move forward and perhaps even have a second chance at a meaningful relationship.
An excellent book by Grace Greene of loss, loneliness and eventually hope.
Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for an early copy of this book. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book and the comments are my honest opinion.

When I stumble upon a book that takes my breath away, I will read everything by the author and I will pass the books to reader friends to enjoy. "Wildflower Hope" is one of the books by Grace Greene that took my breath away. This book is about trauma and recovery and hope, learning to walk and live again after horrific accidents -- or natural disasters. We all wish to overcome challenges, to pick up the pieces of our shattered lives , to come back stronger like perennial wildflowers. #WildflowerHope #NetGalley--DT, NetGalley reader

This book is the second book in the series.
What a lovely book. Writing style was exquisite as was the first book
Nice to re engage with the characters again
A brilliant book

Wildflower Hope by Grace Greene is the second book in the Wildflower House series. The death of Kara Hart's father is still fresh. And she is trying to come to terms with the loss of her friends. She has taken on the restoration project her father started before his unexpected death. There are many reasons that l liked this book. The main character, Kara, the location and the storyline to name a few. I did not feel the emotional connect as I did in Wildflower Heart. In my opinion, too much time was given to Kara's introspection and relationship with her girlfriend. However, it was still a good book that I enjoyed and I would recommend.

This book was an emotional read, one that crept into my heart. After the death of her father, only a month earlier, Kara now has an old house to restore. It was her father's dream, this restoration, and now it is her's. As an only child whose mother left her when she was only 14 years of age, Kara already had enough baggage for a lifetime. In a tragic auto accident, her husband was killed and Kara was left with both external and internal injuries. Now, it is her task to bring to fruition the dream that was her father's. It is a journey of forgiveness, a journey of hope and love. Will this house help Kara heal and find the strength to have a life with less fears and pain? But most of all there were the wildflowers, its seeds blowing hither and yon, landing wherever they were, strong, vigorous and impervious to its surroundings. A field of lush colors, nature's resilient and hearty step-children, not to be taken for granted.

Grace Greene has written an amazingly wonderful book, the second in the series. Reading the first book of the series, I knew I wanted to continue the story. If there is a third, you will find me in a comfortable chair, reading it. This book is one I would highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of this book for my honest opinion.

Wildflower Hope is book two in the series and I jumped for joy when it became available because I loved book one so much! It can be a stand alone, but the first one, as with the second, was so beautifully written, you would miss out on a lovely heart touching story!
In book two we find Kara reeling from another loss and she has decided to keep her dad's big rambling house and make a retreat for artists. Lots of tears, laughter, friendships, love and discovery of secrets ensue!
I loved how this was a story about her, sometimes painful, self discovery of who she is and what she wants! Almost like a rebirth! The budding romance was so sweet to watch! Grace Greene 's writing is magic. I got involved from the first sentence and had problems tearing myself away from the book to do anything else! The descriptions of the surroundings were so real, I felt I were there. The characters were very likeable and I could identify with them.
The book earns a 5 from this grateful fan and I am in wait for the next story!

This is the second book in the Wildflower House series. It can be read as a standalone as well. I enjoyed this story as it's shows the real life emotions of grief, strength and resilience that Kara displaces. I was a little disappointed that the relationship between Kara and Seth didn't grow but who knows.....

Wildflower Hope takes up where Wildflower Heart left off, with Kara alone and trying to decide which path forward is right for her.

The loss of Kara's father was huge and she is left with an old home, lots of acreage, some mystery and much uncertainty. This story encompasses so many feelings that each page is a delight in one way or another. There is despair, anger and frustration sure, but there are greater parts hope, love, acceptance, finding oneself and learning to trust and take pride in your instincts and accomplishments. That is a huge amount of feelings in one book and the journey through and to each is incredibly satisfying.

Grace Greene has a talent for beautiful, lush descriptions that make me see the scenes in my mind's eye. For example, the fireplace screens. I want to see those! I could picture them and I so want to see if my imagining comes anywhere close to reality. I'd never even heard of such a thing until this book! I could picture the river and the carriage house clearly. That talent for descriptions makes Wildflower House a living breathing character of its own and one I can't wait to visit again.

I'd strongly recommend reading this series in order. You could follow along just fine if you started with Wildflower Hope, but you'd miss out on all the important stepping stones to this point in Kara's life. This series is for anyone who enjoys personal journeys of discovery, family sagas, and women's fiction. Take a chance and let Grace Greene and this beautiful series take possession of your heart and soul for a few days.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for allowing me an ARC at my request. All thoughts in this review are mine and freely given.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from NetGalley. All opinions are given freely and are completely my own.

Following the death of her father, Kara remains at the Wildflower House, trying to put the house back together, turn it into an artist retreat, and, in turn, put her own life back together. Yet, only when she addresses the tragedies and relationships in her past will she be able to move forward.

Overall, this was a beautiful story about love, loss, and personal growth. I did not read the first novel in the series, but found that despite that, this book stood on its own. The writing was lovely, the characters were well developed, and I just enjoyed reading this book.

Just when I thought all of the emotions had been touched in Wildflower Heart Grace Greene really turns it on with Wildflower Hope! Kara has to learn how to live her life without her father. While dealing with the emotions of loss she also has to learn to survive without the crutch of medicine designed to help but has the power to harm. Exploring new friendships and discovering her own strengths as she redefines the Wildflower House is a wonderful story of life continuing to roll on. At the end of this book I was silently cheering and begging for more!

This is the second book in the Wildflower House series (I do hope there will be a third book..) Kara Hart is recovering from so many losses – her mother, her husband and now her father. Despite her feelings of inadequacy, she discovers her strength and resiliency and compassion as she renovates the house she comes to think of as Wildflower House. As a wounded individual, she rises above it all to grow into the person she is meant to be.

Grace Greene is an artist and photographer, as well as a wonderful novelist, and it shows through her writing – I could SEE the house, the gardens, the creek, the carriage house. I would love to visit the Wildflower House but since it is a fictional location, I will have to be satisfied with re-reading both books in the series.

I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley for which I am grateful. The opinion is totally my own.

If there's ever a story that serves as a reminder that with time, love and good friends one can always find purpose in healing, then it's this one. You cannot help but own Kara's struggles, fears, insecurities and hopes as she renovates an old Victorian mansion whilst grieving her parents and husband.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC, this is such a heartfelt read.

With her unique flair for depicting the Virginia countryside she loves, Grace Greene expands the story of Kara Hart’s journey to rebuild her life after a series of terrible losses. The remarkable cast of characters will delight, and the plot will keep the reader guessing about family ties and hidden dreams until the very end. If you are looking for an unforgettable tale about second chances and the true meaning of family, look no further than Wildflower Hope.

Wildflower Hope is the second book in author Grace Greene’s new Wildflower House series. This book picks up right where Wildflower Heart left off and also fills you in on the backstory. In this portion, Kara Hart suffers yet another loss, the sudden death of her father. When something like this happens after already suffering from so much pain and loss, most people would just give up, but due to Kara’s strength and resilience, she instead finds a reason for living. This is a story of forgiveness and learning to find your way after life’s many tragedies. I loved the setting, the descriptions of the big house as it went through renovation, and it’s surrounding property with all the gardens, sitting areas and running creek. And the characters were all wonderful people that I would love to have as neighbors. I’d like to thank NetGalley for allowing me to read this and express my opinion. I’m really looking forward to seeing where Kara Hart’s future is going to take her!

I started by re-reading Wildflower Heart ... because that's what good stories are for :)
Wildflower Hope was everything I expected it to be!
Life has not been kind to Kara but her resilience helps her overcome and flourish.
I really loved where her love life is going and I can hardly wait to read what happens next.
I truly wished this place was real. I'm no artist but I would love to spends a few days at the retreat she is creating (and maybe meet for real not only Kara but also Hannah, another beloved character from Grace's books).

Wildflower Hope is an excellent sequel. I loved following Kara into this book. She has had many tragedies, now her father is suddenly dead. Read along as she turns his dream into hers..can she open herself up to a relationship and new friends....
Must read although reccommend Wildflower heart first.
Hope this keeps going into a series of more than two.
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Wildflower Hope tells the story of a young woman’s journey through grief, finding forgiveness and peace in order to move on with her life. Kara’s vision for the house her father bought just before he died begin to come to fruition—as the house through its repairs and renovations, so does Kara’s heart. This is the second book in the Wildflower Hope series, and although the author does a great job providing readers back story, I encourage you to read the first book, Wildflower Heart before reading this novel.

Kara and her father had big plans for Wildflower House, the large Victorian house that he purchased in Virginia. When he died, she was unsure if she could go on with his plans so she plans to make the house into a artist's retreat. There's a lot of renovation that needs to be done and as the house takes on a new life, so does Kara. She realizes that she has friends all over the small town area and that she has friends in her past who are willing to regain their friendships. I really enjoyed reading about Wildflower House and Kara again and hope that we see them in future books - I'm not ready to say goodbye for good.

"Wildflowers are tough. They root in unlikely, often hostile environments, yet they manage to grow and bloom." This quote not only refers to flowers but also to people's lives. You can find happiness no matter where you are.

I read this book for Netgalley and because I enjoy reading books by Grace Greene.

Kara Hart suffered overwhelming heartache when she lost her mother and husband, and her father’s sudden death might be the blow that breaks her—unless she turns her grief into purpose. She’ll finish renovating his Victorian mansion in rural Virginia, but with her own twist. She’ll turn the old house into a creative retreat for artists and writers.

Kara has never tackled a project this big alone, and she’s not ready to open her heart to others for help. But the locals open their hearts to her—including two who have the potential to be more than friends. She tells herself she doesn’t need romance or distractions, but maybe that’s exactly what she needs. When her former best friend reenters Kara’s life, it could be the distraction that finally destroys her—or heals her.

The tragedies in Kara’s life have damaged her self-confidence, but she presses forward, gradually lowering her protective walls and allowing others in little by little. Will bringing Wildflower House back to life and freeing her own creative spirit also allow her to open her heart to hope and happiness—and maybe even love?

I really wished I had read the first book in this series, but there is an advantage to having read it as a stand-alone book and it can be read without having read the first.
I enjoyed meeting Kara and finding out the secrets from her families past. Kara is not a confidant person and starting new ventures has never been something she has done before.

Maddie sounds adorable! I truly felt for her. She so clearly needed love and security in her life after so many changes. Despite not having children of her own I saw Kara as a perfect parent figure for her.

There is a lot of emotion in this book, I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the first book and the third when it comes out.