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Hope Ignites (Hope, #2)
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Hope Ignites is the second story in the Hope series, and like the first one, it’s a winning combination of romance, small town charm, and characters that burrow into your heart. Hope Ignites centers on Logan, Luke’s (from the first book) oldest brother.
Logan has rented out a portion of his forty-five thousand acre cattle ranch to a movie shoot. Logan could care less about movies or stars and so when he runs into Desiree, the gorgeous Hollywood actress starring in the film, he doesn’t go out of his way to be welcoming. Still, he can’t deny the mutual attraction that simmers under the surface, but he has no intention of getting involved with a movie star. High maintenance is so not his style. Yet, Desiree surprises him with her friendly and straightforward personality. She doesn’t put on airs and seems to genuinely love the ranch and country life, but she’s only around for the movie shoot and then she’ll be gone.
Desiree is becoming more disillusioned with the movie business, and wants more from life that just moving from one movie location to the next. She wouldn’t mind cutting back on films, and finding a nice quite place away from Hollywood to settle down in. The small town of Hope seems to tick many boxes, and big time bonus, it has Logan the sexy-as-hell cowboy rancher! Win! She’s drawn to this taciturn man, and wouldn’t mind seeing what makes him tick:
She liked this man. He might be a little on the quiet side, but underneath? There was a fierce storm brewing in Logan McCormack. And she’d like to be in the middle of that when it burst.
I’m always attracted to small town romances they seem to have interesting secondary characters and an old fashioned, country setting that I wished I lived in. Hope Ignites fit the bill perfectly. Plus, most of the story takes place on a gorgeous cattle ranch, which is another one of my fantasy home locations. Of course, I always picture a smoking hot cowboy, like Logan, being part of this whole fantasy scenario! What?! Let a girl dream, already! I enjoyed the whole movie star aspect to the story and it was interesting to see how crazy Desiree’s life could be. Being involved with Logan and his normal life, with normal genuine people was just what Desiree needed.
Both Logan and Desiree were easy to love. They had a mature look on life and love, and this story was mostly free of frustrating non-communication issues. Desiree was an outgoing, straight talker, and not afraid to say exactly what she wants. I liked that she wasn’t into playing games and that quality was perfect for Logan.
Logan fit my dream cowboy/rancher type. Every time I think of a hot guy in cowboy boots and hat sitting atop a horse, I swoon a bit. He was moody, broody, and not much of a conversationalist, but the words he said held weight. He was a no BS kind of guy, not impressed by show or status, but also a guy who loved his brothers and his surrogate mother and father, Martha and Ben fiercely, and would do anything for the ones he cared about. While the romance was low on angst is was high in heat!
Des’s world exploded as soon as Logan’s mouth met hers. He wasn’t gentle. There was no finesse in this kiss, no artful, choreographed slow exploration. There was just a hungry passion of melding lips and searching tongues.
Desiree seems to be his perfect match but Logan, but old insecurities creep in from his side, and cause him to hold back. He doesn’t want to make the same mistake his father made by getting involved with a woman who hated ranch life, and became resentful later. She also wasn’t much of a mother and left without a second glance back when his father died, leaving emotional scars on all three of the boys.
The ending was a little rushed, but I loved how it turned out, and I know I see Logan and Desiree in the next book as secondary characters, so I can live with that. It was lovely to “see” Luke and Emma going strong, and lending support and friendship our couple. I can’t wait for the next book in the series, Hope Burns, which sounds a bit more angsty.
A copy was provided by Jove in exchanged for an honest review.
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Logan has rented out a portion of his forty-five thousand acre cattle ranch to a movie shoot. Logan could care less about movies or stars and so when he runs into Desiree, the gorgeous Hollywood actress starring in the film, he doesn’t go out of his way to be welcoming. Still, he can’t deny the mutual attraction that simmers under the surface, but he has no intention of getting involved with a movie star. High maintenance is so not his style. Yet, Desiree surprises him with her friendly and straightforward personality. She doesn’t put on airs and seems to genuinely love the ranch and country life, but she’s only around for the movie shoot and then she’ll be gone.
Desiree is becoming more disillusioned with the movie business, and wants more from life that just moving from one movie location to the next. She wouldn’t mind cutting back on films, and finding a nice quite place away from Hollywood to settle down in. The small town of Hope seems to tick many boxes, and big time bonus, it has Logan the sexy-as-hell cowboy rancher! Win! She’s drawn to this taciturn man, and wouldn’t mind seeing what makes him tick:
She liked this man. He might be a little on the quiet side, but underneath? There was a fierce storm brewing in Logan McCormack. And she’d like to be in the middle of that when it burst.
I’m always attracted to small town romances they seem to have interesting secondary characters and an old fashioned, country setting that I wished I lived in. Hope Ignites fit the bill perfectly. Plus, most of the story takes place on a gorgeous cattle ranch, which is another one of my fantasy home locations. Of course, I always picture a smoking hot cowboy, like Logan, being part of this whole fantasy scenario! What?! Let a girl dream, already! I enjoyed the whole movie star aspect to the story and it was interesting to see how crazy Desiree’s life could be. Being involved with Logan and his normal life, with normal genuine people was just what Desiree needed.
Both Logan and Desiree were easy to love. They had a mature look on life and love, and this story was mostly free of frustrating non-communication issues. Desiree was an outgoing, straight talker, and not afraid to say exactly what she wants. I liked that she wasn’t into playing games and that quality was perfect for Logan.
Logan fit my dream cowboy/rancher type. Every time I think of a hot guy in cowboy boots and hat sitting atop a horse, I swoon a bit. He was moody, broody, and not much of a conversationalist, but the words he said held weight. He was a no BS kind of guy, not impressed by show or status, but also a guy who loved his brothers and his surrogate mother and father, Martha and Ben fiercely, and would do anything for the ones he cared about. While the romance was low on angst is was high in heat!
Des’s world exploded as soon as Logan’s mouth met hers. He wasn’t gentle. There was no finesse in this kiss, no artful, choreographed slow exploration. There was just a hungry passion of melding lips and searching tongues.
Desiree seems to be his perfect match but Logan, but old insecurities creep in from his side, and cause him to hold back. He doesn’t want to make the same mistake his father made by getting involved with a woman who hated ranch life, and became resentful later. She also wasn’t much of a mother and left without a second glance back when his father died, leaving emotional scars on all three of the boys.
The ending was a little rushed, but I loved how it turned out, and I know I see Logan and Desiree in the next book as secondary characters, so I can live with that. It was lovely to “see” Luke and Emma going strong, and lending support and friendship our couple. I can’t wait for the next book in the series, Hope Burns, which sounds a bit more angsty.
A copy was provided by Jove in exchanged for an honest review.
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Reading Progress
March 4, 2014
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March 4, 2014
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March 4, 2014
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March 5, 2014
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"She leaned against the front of his truck, grabbed the beer from his hand, took a long swallow, and handed it back to him. "Thanks."
"I don't recall offering it to you."
She turned to her side. "You're not very friendly, are you, Logan?"
"I try not to be."
"Yeah? And why's that?"
"It keeps people away."--Lol!"
"I don't recall offering it to you."
She turned to her side. "You're not very friendly, are you, Logan?"
"I try not to be."
"Yeah? And why's that?"
"It keeps people away."--Lol!"
March 6, 2014
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21.0%
"She liked this man. He might be a little on the quiet side, but underneath? There was a fierce storm brewing in Logan McCormack. And she'd like to be in the middle of that when it burst."
March 7, 2014
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44.0%
"Des figured he must have PMS-penis malfunction syndrome. Because he was acting like a dick-Lol! Sadly, most men suffer this ailment from time to time."
March 8, 2014
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Finished Reading
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Blender wrote: "Great review, can't wait to read this one!"
Thanks! I'm really loving this series, Blender! :)
Thanks! I'm really loving this series, Blender! :)
Laura wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel! Gotta love the hot cowboys! :)"
Thank you, Laura! I know, it's like a rule, right? :)
Thank you, Laura! I know, it's like a rule, right? :)
So this series is about small town romances? The setting seems to have this "laid-back" vibe to it that I love. Thanks for sharing, Rachel! :)
Bethany wrote: "Great review, Rachel! I can't wait to read it. :)"
Thank you, Bethany! I think you'll love Logan and Des! Can't wait to see what you think. :)
Thank you, Bethany! I think you'll love Logan and Des! Can't wait to see what you think. :)
Baba ♥♥♥ Tyler, Marcus, Dean, Tate, Dan, Ty & Hunter wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel!"
Thank you, Baba! :)
Thank you, Baba! :)
Henrietta wrote: "So this series is about small town romances? The setting seems to have this "laid-back" vibe to it that I love. Thanks for sharing, Rachel! :)"
Yes, I do love a small town romance. The stories are usually so charming and sweet! This one has a bit of sizzle, too, Henrietta! :)
Yes, I do love a small town romance. The stories are usually so charming and sweet! This one has a bit of sizzle, too, Henrietta! :)
Awesome review Rachel. I have being wondering about Jaci Burton's book. Are they as addicting as KA? I need a new author to read as I have just about finished all KA's book.
Nic wrote: "Awesome review Rachel. I have being wondering about Jaci Burton's book. Are they as addicting as KA? I need a new author to read as I have just about finished all KA's book."
Thanks, Nic! They're fun, and definitely sweet, but I don't have that same special love that I do for KA. Now I want to read another KA book! :)
Thanks, Nic! They're fun, and definitely sweet, but I don't have that same special love that I do for KA. Now I want to read another KA book! :)
COWBOYS!!!!!!! YES YES YES! I've had my eye on this series for a while now, and after your review I can't wait to start it asap. Logan and Des sound like wonderful characters. And NO non-communication issues! That's what I like to hear! lol ;p Glad you enjoyed this. Awesome review, Rachel! :)
MåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-» wrote: "COWBOYS!!!!!!! YES YES YES! I've had my eye on this series for a while now, and after your review I can't wait to start it asap. Logan and Des sound like wonderful characters. And NO non-communicat..."
Thank you, Maida! We did discuss our love of cowboys recently. Lol! Hope you like it :)
Thank you, Maida! We did discuss our love of cowboys recently. Lol! Hope you like it :)
Vilda wrote: "Great review, Rachel! Glad you liked it :D And I like that cover, lol"
I know! Jaci Burton really does have the best covers! *drools* And thanks! :)
I know! Jaci Burton really does have the best covers! *drools* And thanks! :)
♥Rachel♥ wrote: "Nic wrote: "Awesome review Rachel. I have being wondering about Jaci Burton's book. Are they as addicting as KA? I need a new author to read as I have just about finished all KA's book."
Thanks..."
Damn. I am trying to find another other like KA that I can get addicted too!
Thanks..."
Damn. I am trying to find another other like KA that I can get addicted too!