Blue Ridge Sunrise

By: Denise Hunter

Narrated by: Julie Carr

Former free spirit Zoe Collins swore she'd never again set foot in Copper Creek or speak to the man who broke her heart. But return she must when she inherits a peach orchard nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

When Zoe returns home with her young daughter and boyfriend Kyle, she finds that she's the only person in town who doesn't expect her to give up the life she's established far away from Copper Creek. Everyone believes she was born to run the orchard, but how can she make it her home after so many years?

Cruz Huntley never quite got over his first love, Zoe Collins, the little sister of his best friend Brady. Not when she cheated on him during their "break," not when she took off to parts unknown with good-for-nothing Kyle Jenkins, and not even now—five years later.

As life-changing decisions and a history with Cruz hang over Zoe's head, tensions rise between her and Kyle. Even as she comes to terms with the shifting relationships in her life, Zoe still isn't sure if she can remain in Copper Creek with her new responsibilities . . . and her first love.

• Sweet contemporary romance
• Part of the Blue Ridge Romance series, but can be read in any order
  • Book 1: Blue Ridge Sunrise
  • Book 2: Honeysuckle Dreams
  • Book 3: On Magnolia Lane

Critic reviews

'Diverse characters, a Southern setting and electric chemistry will keep readers emotionally invested.'

'Hunter's latest is sure to please her fans, as well as readers seeking an immersive romance, well-drawn characters, and a satisfying ending. A good choice for admirers of Susan Anne Mason's Courage To Dream series.'

'This is an exceptional book by an inspirational author.'

Great book

This book is a good read, the narration is really good, I highly recamend this book

Nice story!

This was a nice story and the narrator made it come to life. I enjoyed listening to it.

Great story!

On the edge of my seat! Couldn’t wait to hear the next chapter. Ready for the next listen.

Happy Ever After

It's no surprise that the guy gets the girl in this cute story, but it lacked the one thing Denise Hunter does well...those awkward, sexual tension, full of attraction moments! Still a great read!

Audio narrator

Books narrated by Carr are difficult to judge. Her reading is a superficial news-telling void of the music of words. It is pushed along at a frantic pace as if to get it over with.