relzreviewz.com Autumn Skies by Denise Hunter

Synopsis:~

When a mysterious man turns up at Grace’s family-run inn, it’s instant attraction. But she’s already got a lot on her plate: running the Bluebell Inn, getting Blue Ridge Outfitters off the ground, and coping with a childhood event she’d thought was long past.

A gunshot wound has resurrected the past for secret service agent Wyatt Jennings, and a mandatory leave of absence lands him in Bluebell, North Carolina. There he must try and come to grips with the crisis that altered his life forever.

Grace needs experience for her new outfitters business, so when Wyatt needs a mountain guide, she’s more than happy to step up to the plate. As their journey progresses, Grace soon has an elusive Wyatt opening up, and Wyatt is unwittingly drawn to Grace’s fresh outlook and sense of humor.

There’s no doubt the two have formed a special bond, but will Wyatt’s secrets bring Grace’s world crashing down? Or will those secrets end up healing them both?

Necee’s take:~

“A blush and a vehement denial.” Molly was studying her face. “Very interesting. I gotta get a load of this guy. I’ve never seen you react like this to someone you’ve barely met.”

In this beautiful conclusion to Denise Hunter’s latest series, Autumn Skies is a story of letting go of the past, finding healing, and the hope of a future filled with love. Grace, as the youngest sibling, is ready to break out of her shell. She wrestles with survivor’s guilt from an incident in her childhood, causing her to struggle with her place in the world. As Wyatt returns to Bluebell to grapple with his own inner demons, their friendship develops.

Oh, how I loved their adventures together from the wilderness to the dance floor. As they fell for each other, their journey of healing intertwined in a way that was beautiful, heart wrenching at times, and inspiring. Their chemistry leapt right off the pages, too. Wyatt has a charm that drew my heart right in for Grace, who always seems caught unaware that he is there. This leads to some humorous and yet embarrassing moments for her that had me rooting for her.

I really enjoyed seeing her family’s involvement with the Bluebell Inn, too. I found this book could easily be read as a standalone or as a series. Though the thread of faith is very light in this story, I found it was still rich with insight and how God can work all things together for good. If you have a fondness for romance and stories that conquer the odds, I think you’ll be delighted in Denise Hunter’s latest release from the Bluebell Inn series.

“You don’t have to do anything to prove your value. You’re worthy just as you are—just as God made you. I know you know that already. Just wanted you to hear it from someone else.”

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 35 books, three of which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader’s Choice Award, The Carol Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn’t orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband raised 3 boys and are now enjoying an empty nest.