![Hope's Design (The Daughters of Riverton Book 2) by [Kinzer, Dawn]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51y7XeNTljL.jpg)
Let's start with the book summary:
Inspirational Historical Romance Novel
In 1904, Hope Andrews, an aspiring fashion designer, struggles with leaving New York City. But with no job, her parents leaving the country, and an abusive ex-fiancé refusing to accept their broken engagement, Hope doesn’t have much choice but to give in to her parents’ wishes that she move far away and live with her cousin indefinitely.
Talented Benjamin Greene can’t deny his passion for painting, but guilt over a painful incident in his past keeps him from sharing his gift. Instead, he devotes much of his days to helping his younger sibling rebuild a farm inherited from a great-uncle. Only his brother is aware that Ben spends his spare time in a studio on their property.
In the small rural town of Riverton, Wisconsin, Hope and Ben can’t help but be thrown together. But as feelings for each other deepen, tension thickens over how talent should be used. Their mutual passion for art brings them together, but will it also drive them apart?
BOOK CLUB MEMBERS: You’ll find 20+ questions included for discussion and reflection.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Hope’s Design was written as a stand-alone novel, but some readers may appreciate parts of the story even more if having read Sarah’s Smile, Book 1 in The Daughters of Riverton series.
In 1904, Hope Andrews, an aspiring fashion designer, struggles with leaving New York City. But with no job, her parents leaving the country, and an abusive ex-fiancé refusing to accept their broken engagement, Hope doesn’t have much choice but to give in to her parents’ wishes that she move far away and live with her cousin indefinitely.
Talented Benjamin Greene can’t deny his passion for painting, but guilt over a painful incident in his past keeps him from sharing his gift. Instead, he devotes much of his days to helping his younger sibling rebuild a farm inherited from a great-uncle. Only his brother is aware that Ben spends his spare time in a studio on their property.
In the small rural town of Riverton, Wisconsin, Hope and Ben can’t help but be thrown together. But as feelings for each other deepen, tension thickens over how talent should be used. Their mutual passion for art brings them together, but will it also drive them apart?
BOOK CLUB MEMBERS: You’ll find 20+ questions included for discussion and reflection.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Hope’s Design was written as a stand-alone novel, but some readers may appreciate parts of the story even more if having read Sarah’s Smile, Book 1 in The Daughters of Riverton series.
And now for my review:
Another GREAT read!! Book 2 in the series was a great
continuation of the story from book 1, but could definitely stand alone. The author has a way of making you want to
come and sit with the characters over a cup of tea and talk about life. There is a sense of longing to be part of a
town that she paints in the book. There
are real life situations in the book that are penned through in a way that's
realistic and enjoyable. This is a book
that once started, you never want to put down until you’re finished and it has
left me longing for the next one in the series.
Being who God created you to be is a theme and I thought well played out
by each person. There's a sense of joy
in seeing them embrace this truth.
I would highly recommend this book and this author. I received a copy of the book from the author
for my honest review.
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