An entertaining and well written romance. A good plot with fun characters. I highly recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

I can’t believe this is the END of Sweetwater Springs! I have totally fallen for Annie’s writing style in these last few books and will anxiously await whatever she decides to write next!

With lovable characters that pop up for cameos in many of the titles, and a charming town you can’t help but fall for this series has been so fun to read. Add PUPPIES on top of it, thanks to Chase being the town veterinarian and this one may have been one of my favorites in the series!

Chase and Sophie are the second chance romance that book readers dream of, with a great backstory and even better future. I loved reading their story of growth, connection and romance!

I loved how Sophie’s story came together as she dealt with the loss in her past, and how she overcame it, resulting in the heartwarming boutique she owns. A great cozy story that could be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend the entire series, this one got 4.5 stars from me!

I have a really big soft spot for sweet, small town romances and this one definitely delivers that. I've only read one other Sweetwater Springs book and while this will make you want to read more, you don't have to have read them to enjoy this book.

Reunited on Dragonfly Lane brings us Chase and Sophie, who are newly back in each other's lives. They were each other's first loves and while life has separated them, they've never truly let go of each other. Chase being back in Sweetwater Springs definitely makes both of them face their pasts and everything they've been holding back and hiding from.

This book was super sweet and had a really cute puppy involved and it was just all I wanted it to be.

Reunited on Dragonfly Lane by Annie Rains is another winner my personal opinion. I enjoy second chance romances, and this one certainly fit the bill in that category. Sophie has built a life for herself after a accident that changed her life in so many ways. Chase has moved back to town as the new vet, and their old romance is once again rekindled. I most definitely would recommend this book to others.

I received a ARC from NetGalley and they publisher but am under no obligation to leave a favorable review, all opinions expressed here are my own.

A sweet and slow moving, but totally engaging second chance romance.. Some tender moments that may cause a few tears to be shed. A pleasant, clean love story with the additional characters adding their stories to the mix and charm or angst. I look forward to reading more by this author.

Sophie Daniels has her hands full running her boutique and definitely had no plans to adopt a dog, especially not a puppy with a broken leg and lots of energy. But since she’s the one who tapped the pup with her car, she caves when the vet, Chase Lewis, asks her to foster him. Chase also happens to be the high school sweetheart she never quite got over so frequent contact with him seems risky for her heart too.

Chase has just returned to take over the veterinary clinic in his hometown so he can be closer to his young nephew. He loves the small-town life, but it means confronting the feelings he still has for Sophie. Since she needs his help with the puppy, Chase is hoping she’ll fall in love with them both.

This premise was so cute, and the second chance aspect was different here as it was the heroine who ended the previous relationship which seems rare. The first half of this really worked for me and the latter sadly didn’t. I kept rooting for Chase and wound up feeling like he deserved better from Sophie. He seemed to give more than she did, and she refused to meet him in the middle, pushing him away out of a misplaced fear. This made Sophie seem rather disingenuous to me as Chase had always been there for her and she was the one to push him away, but he never gave her a real reason to doubt him. I adored the small-town setting and Chase as a genuinely good guy hero struggling with painful emotions, but the actual romance here fizzled out for me and I didn’t really get it until the very end. This aspect wasn’t helped by the lack of steam, but the main issue was how Sophie seemed to blow issues out of proportion or create them from nothing, seeking to blame Chase for things that weren’t his fault. She insisted she wasn’t a victim despite her accident, but mannerisms she exhibited, like hiding her scars, even from Chase, said otherwise and undermined their relationship. This was a cute setting but for me not much happened and there were many cyclical arguments and repetitive inner monologues that had me struggling to stay interested and invested in the story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is the last book of a beloved series. It can be enjoyed on it's own but you really should go read the others. I really liked this book and I'm sad that the series is ending.

Annie Rains creates a heartwarming story for veterinarian Chase Lewis and boutique owner Sophie Daniels in the latest addition to the Sweetwater Springs series. Reunited on Dragonfly Lane is a well plotted, poignant second chance romance filled with captivating characters
Ten years ago, a climbing accident turned Sophie’s world upside down. Instead of going to college, she broke up with Chase, her high school boyfriend, and spent a year in rehab. Annie Rains has crafted a heroine who appears to be happy and content. In truth, Sophie has not forgiven herself for the decision she made while on the mountain. This mistake changes Sophie both physically and emotionally and in doing so makes her a flawed but, relatable character.
Chase moved back to Sweetwater Springs to support Trisha, his former sister- in -law and his nephew Petey. Chase’s brother was convicted of embezzlement and his family is suffering repercussions. He’s a dedicated vet who loves all outdoor sports; mountain bike riding, climbing, fishing. Loved that he has unresolved issues—with Sophie and his brother—and is not quite sure how to resolve them.
An injured Border collie puppy named Comet brings the couple together. The sexual chemistry between the couple sizzled which enabled the author to create a slow burn romance for Sophie and Chase. They have been given a valuable gift- the opportunity to build a relationship built on trust and forgiveness.
Reunited on Dragonfly Lane grabbed my heart from the first page because Sophie survived and made a difference in her community. Her journey was very emotional, inspirational and heartwarming. I loved that kindness and forgiveness were the key themes in this novel Sophie and Chase brought out the best in each other—this made this captivating novel a 5 star read!
If you are looking for a heartwarming small town romance filled with love, laughter and fabulous characters—pick up a copy of Annie Rains Reunited on Dragonfly Lane!
I have enjoyed every book in this series and will miss the characters, their stories and the close knit community. Sweetwater Springs is the type of series that can be reread and appreciated with each reading. Am looking forward to the authors next series—Somerset Lake!

Reunited on Dragonfly Lane is a wonderful second chance small town romance that you don't want to miss. This book just made me happy with great characters like Sophie and Chase and the always adorable Comet who brings them together. Events of the past could shatter their future if they don't find a way to deal with them. You'll want to go on this journey with them. I highly recommend it.

Reunited on Dragonfly Lane is the seventh - and last - book of the Sweetwater Springs series by Annie Rains. Does it stand alone? Perfectly, and I would know because this was the first one I've read. What is wrong with me?! 2020 was awful, and I could have made it a heck of a lot sweeter had I read the previous books! The pandemic and breast cancer followed by a bilateral mastectomy would have been a lot more pleasant with some visits to Sweetwater Springs, N.C.

Sophie Daniels owns the hottest boutique in the small town of Sweetwater Springs. When she hits an adorable little pup with her car and breaks its leg, veterinarian Chase Lewis comes to the rescue. Chase was Sophie's high school sweetheart who recently moved back to town to help his nephew. Years ago, when Chase made other plans with his friends, Sophie went climbing by herself and was seriously injured, stuck on the mountain with a crushed leg. That's when Sophie pushed him away and ended their romance. Now Chase convinces Sophie to foster puppy Comet until he's healed, and he'll help with Comet's care. Can the loveable furball bring these two back together?

This was a lovely second (third?) chance small-town romance. Sweetwater Springs sounds like the perfect place to live; what a shame it's fictional! Both Sophie and Chase were great characters, though I must admit I did like Chase more. Sophie had a popular boutique but she also had a "Fairy Godmother's Closet" in the back of her store, where she helped women from a local shelter with second-hand clothes for job interviews. She also took Comet in though she knew nothing about dogs. I did have an issue with Sophie telling Chase years ago that her accident was his fault, even though she told him so he'd go to college and she wouldn't be a burden on him. She really hurt him. I did enjoy their romance very much, but it was Chase's relationships with his family that I found most touching. His brother was in jail so he returned to his home town to help his former sister-in-law Trisha and nephew Petey. Though his brother Pete and Trisha were divorced, she was still Chase's family and he loved them dearly. Chase was trying to come to terms that Pete was a criminal and was in jail; it was that relationship that made me tear up. Of course, the star of the show was Comet...who can resist a cute puppy?!

There was also a short story at the end of the book, A Wedding on Lavender Hill. Short and sweet!

I received an ARC if this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Rains’s Sweetwater Springs series has been one of my favorites and I’m sad to see it end. Her characters make me want to keep coming to visit and this last installment is no exception. Perfect for fans of second chances and adorable puppies.

It’s always a bittersweet moment for me when a series comes to the final story, yet Reunited on Dragonfly Lane is also a bittersweet story, so perhaps it’s actually very fitting. We may be saying good-bye to Sweetwater Springs, but it will tie-in with the new series, Somerset Lake set to begin this spring. Perhaps we’ll get some cameos along the way, that would be a very special touch. Anyway.

There was a time when Chase and Sophie were inseparable, young love at its finest. Yet, that love didn’t survive one devastating event that left Sophie scarred both inside and out. It’s been a decade since an unwise decision, and an incorrect accusation broke this couple apart. But they’ll have to deal with each other soon since Chase is back in Sweetwater Springs and Sophie finds she needs the services of the local vet when she accidentally hits a puppy and he needs urgent care. She just didn’t expect that she’d be leaving Chase’s offices with a new dog companion or a makes housecalls vet, either. But, there ya go.

To be frank, I adored Chase, loved little Comet, but found it hard to warm up to Sophie. Oh, I know why but I was hoping by the ending I’d be liking her more than I did. Some personality traits just seem to get this reaction from me whether it’s real-life or fiction. But that didn’t take away from my enjoyment of Reunited on Dragonfly Lane. Sophie may not have been my favorite character yet there were parts to her that I wish we’d seen a bit more of, it might have changed how I reacted to her. I still loved the second chance this couple got to get love right this time when they are both more mature and can deal with what life brought them.

So, we say good-bye to Sweetwater Springs and anticipate the arrival of new stories, new residents, and lots of happily ever afters in Somerset Lake. Something I’m definitely looking forward to.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher, Forever via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Chase and Sophie used to be in love when they were both 18 years old. However, Sophie suffered a devastating injury while climbing and due to her tragedy, she drove Chase away. He went to college and then veterinary school. When Chase's brother is jailed, he moves back to Sweetwater Springs to be their for his sister-in-law and young nephew.

One day while driving Sophie hits a dog and hurries the dog to the only vet in town - Chase. Although quite concerned about the dog it does not take but a moment for Sophie and Chase to realize that the spark that died out years ago still burns just as hot.

While Chase is there for any sick or injured pet that comes his way, he is also there for his nephew. What is more is that the dog that he treated for Sophie still needs care, and Sophie just might be the best one to foster the animal. This helps to bring Sophie and Chase into contact quite a bit, giving the both of them ample opportunity to explore their growing feelings, thus giving their love a second chance.

Although Sophie and Chase may indeed want to be together once again, there are obstacles that are in the way. Will what they feel for one another again be enough to overcome these difficult obstacles? I enjoyed this touching book by Annie Rains and have also loved the previous books in this series. Sweetwater Springs and its residents are absolutely wonderful and it was nice to spend a few hours in this sweet story.

Many thanks to Forever and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

What a lovely end to the Sweetwater Springs series!

Sophie has settled into a predictable life as a boutique owner in Sweetwater Springs. She's particularly proud to provide clothing to the local women's shelter to help residents interview for jobs. Still, a part of her misses the adventurous life she had before she was injured in a rock climbing accident as a teen.

Chase has moved back home to Sweetwater Springs and taken over the local veterinary practice. He's still pining after Sophie, but she's made it clear that she's not open to rekindling their romance. But when she brings him an injured puppy, their lives become intertwined once. Can she open her heart and overcome her fears of being hurt?

Annie Rains has done it again with this sweet, charming romance. The small-town atmosphere, the strong family relationships, and the enduring friendships lure you in and reward you with a satisfying happily ever after. I especially loved how patient Sophie and Chase were with each other, supporting and encouraging each other without ever pushing the other person beyond their limits. It's nice to read about grown-up characters solving their problems in grown-up ways.

I can't wait for the next series to begin!

I received and read an advance copy of this book. This is my voluntary and unsolicited review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Over the past few years, Sweetwater Springs has become one of my favorite fictional small towns to visit. With each book in the series I read I feel like I come home for a visit with old friends and leave with new ones.

As Annie Rains has done with each book in this series, Reunited on Dragonfly Lane features a likeable main couple readers will find it easy to cheer for. High school sweethearts who were in love but too young to handle the strain of a life-threatening accident, Chase and Sophie went their separate ways when they were eighteen. Now, ten years later, Chase has returned to town and they're both dealing with the fact that those feelings they thought had been left behind in their teens are, in fact, ready to flare to life once again. But each of them has unresolved emotional baggage to overcome for this second chance at love to succeed. Their journey is poignant and heartfelt, with forgiveness and acceptance at its core. I was with them every step of the way.

Sophie and Chase are both fully developed characters with layers, flaws, and relatable obstacles to overcome. The yearning between them is palpable but I appreciate the fact that Rains takes her time with them this second time around, allowing them to slowly rebuild their foundation of friendship and trust before taking their emotions deeper. She also surrounds them with a supportive cast of secondary characters, enhancing the community feel of the story. I especially enjoyed Sophie's best friend Trisha and Trisha's young son, Petey (Chase's former sister-in-law and nephew) who have key roles in this book. I'm hoping Rains has plans for them in her next series. Creating a sense of community is something this author does well. But while her ensemble cast gives fans of the series a "welcome home" feeling with every new book, she crafts each story in such a way that a reader is able to begin with any of the seven books in the series without feeling lost or confused.

If you enjoy sweet, small-town, contemporary romance with relatable characters, heart-tugging, emotional depth, satisfying sexual chemistry (without on-page sex), and a feel-good happy ending, I enthusiastically recommend Reunited on Dragonfly Lane, along with the rest of the books in the Sweetwater Springs series. I'm sad to bid farewell to Sweetwater Springs but I'm already looking forward to whatever Annie Rains has planned for readers next.

4.5 Stars
*ARC received for fair and unbiased review

This book has so much going for it. The storyline had a complexity to it that really kept me involved. Both of the main characters had things they were dealing with aside from the issues of their past relationship. The result of a traumatic accident from when they were previously involved had driven a huge wedge between them, whether it was based on true feelings or not. Chase and Sophie have a lot to overcome if they are going to be a couple again.
The puppy in the book added so much to the story. He was a lightness that changed what could have been tons of darkness, plus Sophie's changing from a total non-dog person to taking him in showed her ability to change and adapt. I loved that. I also loved Chase, but who wouldn't love a veterinarian determined to win back his first love?
A wonderful book! The bonus story made it even better!

Reunited on Dragonfly Lane by Annie Rains is such a sweet romance. I absolutely loved this story and series. I loved the visits to Sweetwater Springs.i wish it wasn’t the final book of the series. What is more romantic than a veterinarian and a boutique owner. Read the story you will love it.

Annie Rains takes us back home to Sweetwater Springs!

Sophie Daniels suffered a tragic accident in her youth and her life changed. She now owns a boutique and enjoys her job and her friends in this small town. When she runs into her old high school flame Chase, things in her life begin to change even more. She soon finds herself with a foster puppy and the promise from Chase that he will help her every step of the way.

Chase Lewis is back home to be closer to his nephew and sister-in-law. He took over a veterinarian clinic and loves his life. When he runs into Sophie, he wants to rekindle that old high school flame and make up for past mistakes. Maybe convincing her to take on a foster puppy is just the thing that will bring them closer together.

I loved this sweet romantic story by Annie Rains. The small town with lovable characters just warmed my heart. The characters are so beautifully written and it just draws you into the story. This is a fabulous series and I can not wait for the next book. Thank you so much to the author Annie Rains, Forever Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse. Lynn

A second chance romance that had all the feels. Chase and Sophie were high school sweethearts, but she pushed him away when she got injured right before they were supposed to go to college. When he moves back to town, she does everything she can to avoid him, but when she hits a dog that runs out in front of her car, he is there to help her. As the town vet, he promises to help the dog and get him back home. Unfortunately, the dog's owner is an old lady and she decides to give the dog away. Sophie becomes a foster parent to the dog and Chase agrees to help her take care of the dog.
There are so many emotions in this book. You can sense how much they still love each other, he doesn't hide his feelings, but she tries to be just friends with him. The attraction and chemistry are wonderful, but Sophie has some deep seated issues that she has to overcome in order to be happy with Chase. Chase also has some issues he has to deal with, and not anything to do with Sophie. His brother, who he used to look up to, is in prison and he can't seem to forgive him or talk to him.
In order to find happiness, they will both have to take a leap into forgiveness, acceptance, trust and love. I have loved every book in this series and can't wait for more. Chase was swoon worthy, but also had to work on himself, which made him more realistic. Sophie was a strong willed woman, but she viewed things she couldn't change as a weakness and had to learn that she could still do the things she loved, just in a different way. Watching them fall in love with each other again, even though I don't think they ever truly fell out of love, was wonderful.
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REUNITED ON DRAGONFLY LANE is the seventh instalment in Annie Rains’ contemporary, adult SWEETWATER SPRINGS romance series. This is veterinarian Dr. Chase Lewis, and boutique owner Sophie Daniels’ story line. REUNITED ON DRAGONFLY LANE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.


Told from dual third person perspectives (Sophie and Chase) REUNITED ON DRAGONFLY LANE follows the rekindling romance between former high school sweethearts veterinarian Dr. Chase Lewis, and boutique owner Sophie Daniels. Years earlier, at the age of eighteen, Chase and Sophie had planned a weekend mountain climbing but Chase backed out, and Sophie found herself in months of rehab following an accident that left our heroine clinging to life. Fast forward to present day wherein Chase, now the town’s new veterinarian, has returned home, and is hoping for a second chance with the woman he still loves but Sophie Daniels struggles with memories of the past, and continues to blame our hero for what happened years before. An injured puppy will bring our couple together but issues of trust and the battle to forgive will find Sophie and Chase at odds, once again. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Sophie and Chase, and the potential fall-out as a favor for a friend places our couple in a position that threatens their continuing issues of trust.


The relationship between Sophie and Chase is one of second chances. Former high school sweethearts torn apart by the immaturity of love, and Sophie’s inability to move on from the past. Chase was not to blame for the accident suffered by our story line hero but Sophie’s need to blame someone made Chase the perfect target for her misplaced anger and shame. There are no $ex scenes; the kissing is chaste; the romance is implied.


There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Chase’s sister-in-law Trisha, and her son Petey, both of whom are struggling in the wake of Chase’s brother’s white collar crimes; Chase’s new clinic assistant Nadine, and Comet, who is the perfect foil for a rekindling romance.


REUNITED ON DRAGONFLY LANE is a story of family and friendships, second chances and love. The premise is sweet and heart warming; the romance is chaste; the characters are animated and flirty.


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A WEDDING ON LAVENDER HILL


Event planner Claire Donovan loves giving clients the wedding of their dreams but that gets tricky when she has to work with the man who recently broke her heart-Bo Matthews. As the son of the groom and owner of the perfect venue in Sweetwater Springs, Bo will be impossible to avoid.But can Claire be this close to her sexy ex without falling for his charms all over again?

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A WEDDING ON LAVENDER HILL is a bonus novelette found in Annie Rains’ REUNITED ON DRAGONFLY LANE focusing on event planner Claire Donovan and architect Bo Matthews.


Told from dual third person perspectives (Claire and Bo) A WEDDING ON LAVENDER HILL follows the quick turnaround of a wedding that should have taken months to plan. With only three days notice, events planner Claire Donovan has been tasked with pulling together the wedding of Bo Matthew’s father Pearson Matthews to his much younger bride Rebecca Long but Rebecca is struggling in the final weeks of her pregnancy and Pearson has sent his son Bo to help Claire with the wedding arrangements. Months earlier, Claire and Bo spent an evening together but in the aftermath Bo left town without looking back. Fast forward to present day wherein Claire continues to struggle with the rejection of the man with whom she would fall in love.


A WEDDING ON LAVENDER HILL is a story of second chances, of a sorts. There had been no official relationship development, only a few hours spent in one another’s company following the wedding of Bo’s ex to his best friend, but our heroine took Bo’s disappearance personally, and struggles to forgive and forget.


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