Longing for Home: Hope Springs by Sarah M. Eden -- Blog Tour

Longing for Home: Hope Springs

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Published: March 4th, 2014

ISBN13: 978-1-60907-810-2

Paperback: 413 pages

FTC FYI: Received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

All is not well in Wyoming. Katie Macauley gave up her life-long dream of returning to Ireland in order to make a home for herself in Hope Springs, but her future has never been so uncertain. The town is more divided than ever, with both the Irish and the Reds stealing property, burning buildings, and endangering lives.

Katie’s heart remains sharply divided between her love for playful Tavish and steady Joseph, a decision she feels ill-prepared to make. In the midst of the growing unrest, temperatures drop quickly, too quickly, and Irish nightmares of famine and cold resurface as the little Wyoming town struggles to beat the harsh winter.

Katie makes one sacrifice after another to keep the peace and help see her loved ones through the difficult days ahead, but will it be enough? Can the town make amends before their hatred consumes them all? And will Katie find the love she has been searching for as well as a home to call her own?

5 out of 5 stars. 

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My Review

Reading Hope Springs was like visiting old friends.  I was immediately taken back to Wyoming with Katie by Sarah's amazing story telling.  Right at the start, trouble is brewing in Hope Springs.  A friend is beaten close to death and all hope seems lost that the feud between the Red Road and the Irish will ever get better.  Katie takes it upon herself to help.  Even if it means going to Mr. Johnson at the mercantile store to beg for the "Irish" prices to be lowered.  

Katie's past is full of heart break and sorrow, as is much of her present.  I loved her example of endurance and trying to make the best of tough situations.   I love stories about the Irish.  It is in my blood as well, so I truly appreciate reading stories that have reminders of my heritage.  

As much as I loved Longing for Home, Hope Springs stole the show for me.  I laughed, I cried, and I finished reading very satisfied.  The ending is beautiful.  I know this book for a challenge for Sarah, not only mentally but physically.  Sarah is a pillar of strength for all she has endured this past year.  I think, however, it has only made her writing stronger.  

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Longing for Home by Sarah M. Eden -- Blog Tour/Event Info

Longing for Home

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Published: August 6th, 2013

ISBN13: 9781609074616

Paperback: 400 pages

FTC FYI: Received a paperback ARC in exchange for a honest review.

Goodreads Summary

Twenty-six-year-old Katie Macauley has placed all her hope in Hope Springs, a small town in the 1870 Wyoming Territory. But if she wants to return home to Ireland to make amends with her estranged family, she'll need to convince the influential Joseph Archer to hold true to his word and keep her on his payroll as his housekeeper despite her Irish roots. The town is caught in an ongoing feud between the Irish and the "Reds" the frontiersmen who would rather see all the Irish run out of town and the Irish immigrants who are fighting to make a home for themselves in the New World. 

When Joseph agrees to keep Katie on as his housekeeper, the feud erupts anew, and Katie becomes the reluctant figurehead for the Irish townsfolk. As the violence escalates throughout the town, Katie must choose between the two men who have been vying for her love, though only one might be able to restore hope to her heart.

My Review

I was thrilled to take part in this blog tour for Longing for Home.  I have long been a fan of Sarah's books and I knew I was in for a treat.  This book had everything.  Romance, love, humor, tears, disputes, and a heartbreaking past.  I loved how Sarah told the story through not only Katie's eyes, but with Tavish and Joseph too.  It was the perfect way to see each character properly, how they saw each other.  At first, I wasn't sure what I thought of Katie.  She was so hard on everyone, mostly herself.  But I enjoyed watching her demeanor soften, and for her to feel she belonged somewhere.  I thought Sarah told her story brilliantly and by the end, well I didn't want the story to end.  I also loved how Sarah brought Ireland to us.  The language was especially enjoyable and I could hear the accent as I read.  Another favorite was Tavish.  He is an instantly, likable character who tries to charm Katie, also while driving her crazy.

5 out of 5 stars.  Longing for Home is at the top of my list for my favorite reads of the year.

Sarah is having a launch party for this amazing book.  Here are the details:

Event Information

Date:   Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Time:   7:00 PM

Place:   The King’s English Bookshop 1511 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Event Details:

To celebrate the release of LONGING FOR HOME, we're throwing a party--Irish Style. Authentic food. A wonderful book. An Irish-themed door prize. And perhaps a touch of blarney. Come celebrate with us!

Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of Longing For Home from The King's English.

GET YOUR COPY NOW! Pre-order your signed copy of Longing For Home today, by either calling the store at 801-484-9100 or ordering online. Please specify if you will be attending the event and if you want your book personalized.

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ONE MORE THING

The digital books are on sale – yes, the e-books! We have Amazon.com specials running for August and September with titles under the “A Proper Romance” brand.

August Promo Pricing:

Longing for Home     $7.99

September Pricing:

Edenbrooke: $1.99
Blackmoore: $7.99