Peaceful Pines

By: Crystal Harper

Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, Greg Tremblay

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Love finds you when you find yourself.

Summer Phillips is ready for a fresh start. When her Manhattan yoga studio fails, she heads back to her hometown. The Pines is an idyllic tourist destination in Vermont, but Summer longs for more in her life than small-town festivals and working for her dentist father. She’s welcomed with open arms, but soon discovers things have changed since she left.

Jake Moretti is recovering from the death of his close friend, who willed him everything he owned, including the hardware store. He’s lived there a year, but doesn’t quite feel like he fits in with the locals.

Summer begins to build her life back with the help of her friends and family. She takes over teaching yoga classes at the local rec center, which reignites her passion. Even though they’re each seeing different people, Jake becomes an attraction Summer can’t ignore, and she finds herself drawn to his warmth and charm.

When an old friend comes visiting with a once in a lifetime opportunity, Summer must make a choice about where she truly belongs in life. Does she follow her dreams in business or in love? Can she have it all, or will people get hurt along the way?

Peaceful Pines is the heartwarming first book in The Pines Series by an up-and-coming star in the genre, Crystal Harper.

©2018 Crystal Harper (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

loved it

I loved everything about this book. it has love, loss, and happiness. The story line was perfect, as was the narration. I can't wait to see what else this author has in store for me to read.

cute heartwarming story

I enjoyed this story. Down and out city girl moves home. back to her childhood home. meets a local guy.
The heroine was weak in my opinion. She didnt want her H.S bf but couldn't tell him no. She floundered on her self pity way to much. woes is me. The move to Boston was a big deal but Author didnt show or give us her letting Trina down..
The narrators were amazing.

cute

Simple, beautiful love story. I was surprised at how mild thos romance was considering it is narrated by Maxine Mitchell but it was a solid 4 stars all around.

A Sweet Romance Worth Your Time

This story is a really sweet romance about two people finding themselves and each other along the way. The story is very well written and the characters nicely developed. There is some steam but it's kept clean. I enjoyed listening to this book from beginning to the end. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, curious who it'll be about. The narration is spot on and Maxine Mitchell and Greg Tremblay helped to bring the story to life. Their character voices were excellent, the emotions felt real and they read at a nice pace. I would recommend this story to my romance friends. Definitely worth your time to listen to!

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

EXCELLENT Love Story!

This audiobook was wonderful. I can't say enough good words about it. But I can say it was narrated pretty well and you won't be disappointed with it at all. A definite MUST ADD to any list or bookself!

so sweet, hope 4 a movie soon?

I can totally see this book as a movie, a picturesque town, very small, tightly-knitted community, coffee shop moments, ... I did listen through Audible ...what great characters and it just made u all warm and cozy. If you have never taken a yoga class this will for sure make u want to. So calming. peaceful and serene. The stress is gone. great cover. I look forward to more from Crystal ... and newbie author to me ... must read. LOVED THIS listen/read. so awesome!! must listen if you so prefer. love, love, loved it!! ( ;

Sweet Story, Great Narration

This was my first Crystal Harper's book. This is the first book in The Pines Series. I loved this sweet love story. No angst, no cheating, no drama. Summer and Jake's story is perfect. The narration was well done. I enjoyed my listening. I received this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily written this review.

Such a sweet listen

This was a simple and sweet boy meets girl love story. There were no real angsty moments (thank goodness!) and no mean girls waiting in the wings to make mischief. Just two people looking for that next thing and finding each other in the process. We got a glimpse of the Peaceful Pines inhabitants and all the special. This nearly six-hour book was an absolute treasure.

The duo narration ratcheted up the special as well. It made the different POV's that were the chapters just that more engrossing.

Book two is complete and I'm on my way back to Peaceful Pines.

Take time to rediscover yourself

Summer Phillips is facing the reality that her Manhattan yoga studio has failed and she has to return to her family home in Vermont. Summer is almost 30 yo and is back living with her parents, working part time at her dad’s dental office and volunteering at a yoga studio. She’s attracted to the broody owner of the hardware store but her high school ex keeps getting in the way.
Jake Moretti inherited the hardware store when his best friend died. He lives a quiet life never expecting a forever relationship. He’s attracted to Summer but she’s in a relationship...or is she? Will Jake and Summer rediscover themselves and each other before it’s too late? Sweet story with a bit of angst, halloween and holiday fun and family.

A Sweet, Engaging Story

This book was engaging from the beginning. I felt instantly connected to Summer and her desires to figure out her life. While the storyline did feel a bit “romance cliche” at times, I still cared about the characters. The side characters were developed enough that I even found myself caring about them too. The narrators were both wonderful! I will definitely be continuing with this series now.

This book was given in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!