The Perfect Hope

Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 3

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out - with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He’s surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except, apparently, Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro....

As the former manager of a D.C. hotel, Hope is used to excitement and glamour, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate the joys of small-town living. She’s where she wants to be - except for in her love life. Her only interaction with the opposite sex has been sparring with the infuriating Ryder, who always seems to get under her skin. Still, no one can deny the electricity that crackles between them…a spark that ignited with a New Year’s Eve kiss.

While the inn is running smoothly, thanks to Hope’s experience and unerring instincts, her big-city past is about to make an unwelcome - and embarrassing - appearance. Seeing Hope vulnerable stirs up Ryder’s emotions and makes him realize that while Hope may not be perfect, she just might be perfect for him…

©2012 Nora Roberts (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Family

These 3 stories of love and family are the way it should be. Thanks for letting me meet Claire, Avery, and Hope!

hope

narrator's repertoire of voices was amazing. his reading of Antietam and the entire chapter was stellar!

Brilliant Characters

I love the interaction of the characters. They have such unique different personalities, there is something enduring in all of. The way scenes play out a very real, the way brothers would act to each other, the way 2 people who are trying not to like each other bite and snear, but laced with humor. I found myself smiling many times during this book. I read it in paperback, and now when I working I pop in some head phones and listen and smile.

Recommended

An excellent ending to the series. I would say this was my favorite but I think it is more that this trilogy is a favorite overall. The historical backdrop and paranormal elements all added to the story.

This trilogy goes well with another favorite, The MacKades. I wistfully wish there had been at least a little tie-in between the two.

I haven't read much of Nora Roberts new stories over the past several years. I can see some of her style, at least for this genre, has changed somewhat. The story progression, choice of word and structure. Here, at least it seemed more formal and studied.

Best of the trilogy

The plot and twists and turns kept me engaged to the end. This is the best of the trilogy. Wish there was a fourth book in the series.

Humor and close proximity to my own childhood growing up with sibling talk.

Disliked not being able to discern various persons speaking without having to go back and listen again to the dialogue.

Performance not good

The story, as always, is a wonderful Nora Roberts tale. She is consistently a joy. Why are we settling for one voice on audible performances? This voice is a great man's voice. As a woman it is quite evident that what we need is two performers doing audible books. Is there some reason we aren't demanding this?

review

Good story. Atrocious, very offensive language. The author is a good writer. Surely she could avoid taking God's name in vain as that is an extremely offensive thing.

Loved this Trilogy!! ❤

Hard to stop listening! Well written - the details put you into their lives, into their homes and rooms. Mr. Andrews does a fantastic job of bringing everyone to life! All the way down to the pups!

perfect

perfect end to a perfect trilogy. I loved all 3 books & all the characters. as usual Nora Roberts delivers.