Robyn Carr has written a sweet heartwarming story. I live the Sullivans Crossing Series. Each new book in the series is instantly my new favorite and The Country Guesthouse is no exception.. this story is going to give you all the emotional feels with a dose of easygoing humor. Dont miss one.

Great book about a small town romance. Hannah Russell is a successful sales manager with plans for a summer vacation in Colorado. Shortly before the vacation, her best friend dies and leaves Hannah her 5-year old son, Noah. Hannah decides to continue with the vacation (and now Noah) and this is their healing and bonding begins. They also befriend the caretaker of their vacation home who helps heal both of their hearts. There is some drama in the book but overall this is a heartwarming story about small town life in Colorado.

Hannah is a lovely heroine, who I had to admire for her dedication to Noah. Even though she didn’t ever expect to have to honor her pact with Erin, she doesn’t hesitate to act in spite of instant motherhood being a huge adjustment. She and Owen fit together well, and I felt like she’d finally found the right person for her. Owen is a sweet, kind, likable man who’s a gentle giant and definitely a beta hero. He’s a steady rock and confident enough to let Hannah make her own decisions in her own time, but sometimes, I wanted him to be just a bit more proactive in a relationship sense. While his tragic past did bring a few tears to my eyes, I couldn’t help feeling that it didn’t play into his characterization as much it should have. Noah is a cute kid and Romeo is adorable. In many ways, I felt like this book works better as a family drama/women’s fiction, because a lot of the story focuses on Hannah adjusting to life with Noah, then including Owen her life as well, along with their troubles with Victoria. I kind of felt like the romance between Hannah and Owen was a bit shortchanged. There isn't a great deal of internal angst, nor is there a lot of external conflict either. This is one of those easy-going, rainy-day reads that is nice and uncomplicated, but not one in which the stakes are particularly high. I enjoyed it for what it was, but I couldn’t help feeling like there could have been a little more meat to the story.

Another great installment in the Sullivans’s Crossing series. I enjoyed Hannah’s evolution in becoming a parent unexpectedly to her best friend’s child. I also liked to see Owen’s relationship with his ex-wife portrayed in such a positive light.

'm a big fan of Robyn Carr's books. I've been reading them for over 20 years, which is both a blessing and curse. The blessing is that I had the opportunity of reading all her books. The curse is that because I've read so many it is very difficult for me to wowed by a book. What happens is that I like them, and I liked this book.

The returning characters are appealing. It is always great to catch up on their lives, even if sometimes difficult to keep them straight.

The strength of this book is the theme of forming families something that Carr excels at writing. Hannah Russell did all the right things to help her young charge adapt to his change in circumstances. And I liked that Carr didn't sugarcoat how difficult it is for an individual to unexpectedly become a parent and the adjustment of the child. Not that she went into great depth but still the implied message was there -therapy and lots of reading are necessary.

The weakness of the story is the immediate attraction of the hero and heroine. The hero is in his forties or close to it, But he is able to quickly make a commitment when he has 20 year history of not doing so. The heroine has ended an unhealthy relationship and becomes a parent, but entering into a new relationship gives her pause for only a half a second. Some readers are more able to buy into the soulmate theme. I'm more of a skeptic than some.

Carr throws an unexpected twist at the end, incorporating a redemption theme into the story - a big favorite.

End result - a enjoyable read!

Sometimes a person just wants a story that tweaks the emotions, and this is it! It’s so sweet and the people are admirable. When you love the characters and want to jump in and start hugging, you’ve got a keeper. Robyn Carr has written another winning story.

This one gave me all of the feelings...from the main characters to the supporting ones. The little boy, the family that is created, the friends that are really family to the giant goofy dog. Loved it!

Hannah and Noah are a delightful team, and watching them grow together was so touching. They are recovering from tragedy at a lovely county home, that belong to photographer Owen, and his lovable dog Romeo. Hannah and Owen start their relationship with friendship, but as everyone heals it's easy to see that these characters are a family.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy!

I absolutely fell in love with the cast of characters in The County Guest house. Small town love stories are the most heart warming and this story is no different. It’s a story of loss, love and finding a forever home. This fairytale that comes to fruition, will make you cry and rejoice all in one sitting. While it’s part of series, it can be read as a stand alone novel. An enjoyable read. 4 stars.

I absolutely love Robyn Carr's stories. She magically weaves a serious issue into a storyline and transports you into the lives of her characters. The Country Guesthouse is no exception. She begins the story with a retreat of businesspeople at a guesthouse that quickly goes awry and then takes the story in another surprising direction. If you are not already a fan of Robyn Carr, you will be after reading The Country Guesthouse. The Country Guesthouse is part of the Sullivan's Crossing series, so be sure and check out the rest of the series.

Hannah Russell visits Sullivan’s Crossing on a business trip that she can’t escape fast enough from but when her life is turned upside down, she returns to Sullivan’s Crossing for alittle R and R. Hannah remembers the great house but never expected the hunky owner, Owen, to be on the premises.

You see, Hannah’s engagement is broken, she gets custody of her best friend’s five-year-old son after her best friend dies unexpectedly and now, she must make decisions for not only herself but Noah.

Noah instantly connects to Owen’s great dane, Romeo. Through Romeo, Owen finds a way to connect with the gorgeous Hannah and Noah. Although, Noah and Hannah pull Owen’s own grief to the forefront, there are some things worth fighting for and Owen knows that is the case with both Hannah and Noah.

Robyn Carr delivers another heartfelt and riveting addition to Sullivan’s Crossing. Opening the pages of The Country Guesthouse is like coming home to friends and family and catching up on old times. Great characters, amazing new plot and the best fictional neighbors, friends and family anyone could ask for. Take a load off and check into Sullivan’s Crossing.

I received this copy of The Country Guesthouse from HARLEQUIN – Trade Publishing (U.S. & Canada) - MIRA. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Sweet story of love, healing, and family. Hannah is a busy sales exec for a medical equipment company. Her life is going as planned, with her wedding approaching rapidly, and her career on track for a promotion. Then she returns early from a less than satisfactory team-building exercise to find her fiancé in bed with her assistant. This is followed by the unexpected death of her best friend, leaving Hannah as the guardian of Erin's five-year-old son Noah. Determined to do the motherhood thing right, Hannah rents a house near Sullivan's Crossing, takes family leave from her job, and gives herself and Noah a chance to grieve their loss and get to know each other.

The house is owned by Owen, a brilliant photographer who rents his home while he travels. His most recent trip was canceled, leaving Owen at loose ends. Rather than cancel the rental, Owen stays in his studio, leaving the house to Hannah and Noah. He promises to keep out of their way, but his dog Romeo and Noah have other plans. Owen quickly finds himself drawn into Hannah and Noah's lives.

I loved the development of the relationship between Owen and Hannah. They are attracted to each other from the moment they met, but with only a two-week stay planned, neither is prepared to do anything about it. They attempt to bury the attraction and quickly form a satisfying friendship. I enjoyed seeing them get to know each other, from quiet morning coffee on the porch to outings with Noah. By the time the two weeks are up, both Owen and Hannah acknowledge that there is something special between them. Owen convinces Hannah that she and Noah should stay for the summer and see where it goes. Owen also shares the tragedy he experienced twelve years earlier that changed his life.

The romance between Owen and Hannah is a slow-burning one. I liked that they took their time to get to know each other. Owen is a sensitive man who excels at understanding other people's feelings. Both he and Hannah keep their lines of communication open, talking about issues before they become problems. I loved that Owen was there for Hannah, supporting her without taking over. I liked the way that he made his feelings clear, and his hopes for the future, without putting any pressure on Hannah. This enabled Hannah to regain trust in her feelings and her judgment.

Things aren't all rainbows and flowers though. Hannah became Noah's guardian because Erin was estranged from her family. Her mother was emotionally abusive and showed an undeniable preference for Erin's brother. Roger was physically and emotionally abusive, as well as an addict and criminal. Erin's will made it clear that her family was to have no contact with Noah. Hannah was shocked when Erin's mother, Victoria, challenged her for custody and was suspicious of her motives. Hannah's protective instincts were fierce and I liked seeing her inner strength revealed. Hannah's new friends rallied around her to help however they could. I especially liked Helen's methods, which were unconventional but effective. There was a twist to the resolution that I didn't see coming but really enjoyed.

Noah was adorable. I liked watching him bond with both Hannah and Owen. It was terrific to see that he and Hannah were able to talk about their grief at the same time they built their own relationship. He wasn't a perfect child, which was refreshing. His actions were realistic for his age, with the occasional meltdown and bits of stubbornness. I loved the way that he and Romeo bonded. It was so much fun to see the two of them together. Noah's explanations of Romeo's clumsiness to others were always amusing. I ached a bit for him when he talked about being different from other kids, and loved seeing the changes he experienced while at the lake.

I enjoyed seeing various characters from earlier books. Even though I have only read the first book and this one, I never felt lost. There was enough information given to enlighten without bogging things down in recaps. It did whet my appetite to go back and read the others.

Hannah Russell is a successful sales manager living in Minneapolis. While her career is on track, her love life hasn’t been all that shiny and recently took a major nose dive. As she plans to take some time off and return to Colorado, the lovely site of her last business trip, one of her best friends dies suddenly, leaving 5-year son, Noah, in her care. Hannah decides to keep the planned trip intact so she and Noah can have a chance to bond and grieve. She’d booked the house owned by freelance photographer Owen Abrams who’d planned to be out of town but his plans changed and he’s not traveling but will stay in the attached barn.

I loved returning to Sullivan’s Crossing and it was the perfect place for Hannah and Noah to find respite. With its strong sense of community and natural beauty, it set the stage for both of them to heal and experience the outreach from the residents. Owen also had experienced a tragedy years ago and had never fully recovered from it. The relationship he created with Noah pulled some serious heartstrings, almost eclipsing his romance with Hannah but not really. And then there was his dog, Romeo, an adorable and lovable Great Dane who really was a scene stealer. This story has all of the elements that normally keeps me enthralled...and I was.

I chose to listen to this story because it’s narrated by Thèrése Plummer who is fabulous normally and in her performance here. She masters the young Noah while credibly delivering the male voices along with the others. She provided distinctive qualities for all the major characters, helping to define them beyond the pages. I’m committed to listening to the series here after.

I loved everything about this story. It wasn’t all sweetness and light as Hannah and Noah experience some real threats and challenges. It grabbed me from the start, wouldn’t let go and I finished it in a day. Carr is a master at writing compelling small town romance and she doesn’t miss here.

Hannah is a successful single woman when suddenly, her life turns upside down. Her best friend has just passed away, and now Hannah finds herself a mother to a five-year-old boy named Noah. Hannah and Noah need some time together, so she rents a house on a lake in Colorado, and they head off to try an heal from their devastating loss.
Owen is a photographer/writer with a big dog named Romeo who lives in Colorado in a house on the lake. He rents his house out most of the time as he prefers to live in his barn/studio when he isn’t traveling. He is still recovering from the loss of his own son years ago and when a cancelled trip leaves him still at home, he finds himself in the presence of a young woman and a little boy who have rented his house.
Hannah, Owen, Noah and Romeo soon become friends and find that they love being together. Hannah has a big decision to make, whether to take Noah back to the city or stay in Sullivan’s Crossing and take a chance on a new life for all of them.
I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down. The story was so touching and the characters though all suffering from loss, clearly show us that loss can also bring new life and hope for the future. The characters were brilliantly written, and I also loved getting to know past characters from the series through this story. I haven’t read the previous books, and though this book can be read as a stand a lone novel, I am going to go back and read them all. Thank you so much to Harlequin, Robyn Carr and NetGalley for an advanced copy to read and review. It was outstanding.

Robyn Carr was a new to my author a couple of years ago but once I picked up one of her books, I could immediately see why so many people enjoy her novels!

Picking this book up in the dead of winter was a little depressing though, because I could practically feel the sun on my skin with this glowing beach style read!

Even though the setting is in Colorado, it still reminded me of a fun read on a sunny summer day while I was passing some time at the beach, this is the sort of book that you want to pack with you on a lazy summer day. It has lots of romance and charm to draw readers in for sure!

Summary
A summer rental, a new beginning…

Hannah Russell’s carefully crafted plans for her life have been upended without warning. When her best friend died suddenly, Hannah became guardian to a five-year-old named Noah. With no experience at motherhood, she’s terrified she’s not up to the challenge. She and Noah need time to get to know each other, so she decides to rent a country house with stunning views on a lake in rural Colorado.

When they arrive at the house, they are greeted by the owner, a handsome man who promises to stay out of their way. But his clumsy Great Dane, Romeo, has other ideas and Noah immediately bonds with the lovable dog. As Hannah learns to become a mother, Owen Abrams, who is recovering from his own grief, can’t help but be drawn out of his solitude by his guests.

But life throws more challenges at this unlikely trio and they are tested in ways they never thought possible. All three will discover their strengths and, despite their differences, they will fight to become a family. And the people of Sullivan’s Crossing will rally around them to offer all of the support they need.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr delivers an emotional and triumphant novel about the fierce power of a mother’s love. (summary from Goodreads)

Review
With Robyn Carr’s Virgin Rivers series on Netflix being so popular, I think a lot of readers are looking for more books by this lovely author and they should definitely read the Sullivan’s Crossing series. This book could easily be read as a standalone even though it is part of a larger series. I had no problem hoping around in this series at all and enjoyed each of the characters and their stories.

The small town setting of this story was great. I thought it fit the characters and romance well and made me long for a quiet mountain retreat myself, for me it added a lot to the story. The main thing I loved about this one though was that each of the characters had some difficulties of their own to over come before they were able to fully commit to each other. There’s a little family drama mixed with a healthy dose of romance that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day coming up. Hannah and Owen’s romance isn’t easy but it works for me.

This was a quick read, as with most of Carr’s books. I made my way through it on a quiet afternoon and easily could have finished it in a day but I had to set it down a couple of times because life—but when I did go to pick it up again, I had no trouble jumping back in with the characters and plot. It was entertaining and a nice way to spend an afternoon. Carr always writes such enjoyable and believable romances, if you haven’t discovered her yet, you absolutely need to pick up one of her books and why not start with this one!

Book Info and Rating
Kindle Edition, 336 pages
Published January 7th 2020 by MIRA
ASIN B07RXC5Y6R
Free review copy provided by publisher, MIRA, in partnership with Little Bird Publicity in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and in no way influenced.
Rating: 4 stars
Genre: romance

As usual with Robyn Carr’s stories, The Country Guesthouse sucked me right in from the first chapter.

Hannah’s life is turned upside down in more ways than one when her best friend, Erin, dies unexpectedly and she’s named as the guardian to her five-year-old son, Noah. Erin and Hannah had been best friends since college, bonding over shared goals and horrible mothers. Of course, when Hannah agreed to take care of any of Erin’s future offspring should something happen, Hannah never dreamed she’d have to carry out that promise. She’s determined to cherish and raise Noah right, and to get better acquainted and smooth the transition Hannah takes them on a vacation to a secluded Colorado house. Little does she know that due to a scheduling mishap, the owner, Owen Abrams will be staying on the property as well, but this turns out to be the best thing for Hannah, Noah, and Owen.

Owen Abrams is no stranger to loss, and so Hannah and Noah’s situation tugs at his heart. His big Great Dane, Romeo, immediately breaks the ice and lifts Noah’s spirits, but it’s Owen’s help and friendship that truly make their vacation special. Days swimming and fishing in the lake and nights spent making dinner and relaxing on the porch make it so Hannah and Noah never want to leave. Hannah and Owen grow closer and closer making leaving a painful prospect. Never fear, love finds a way!

The situation was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and I was captivated from page one. As with real life, there were bumps in the road. There’s usually a little suspense and danger with Ms. Carr’s stories, and there’s a situation that definitely put me on edge and had me worrying for Noah’s safety, but Hannah and Noah had love, support, and protection from Owen, as well as many of the residents in Sullivan’s Crossing, most I’d met in the previous installments.

Characters from past stories pop in, but I think The Country Guesthouse can be read as a standalone since this is very much Hannah, Owen and Noah’s story. Sullivan’s Crossing has been a thoroughly enjoyable series, and I love digging into every new installment! Set in the Colorado mountains, where the Continental Divide Trail and the Colorado Trail intersect, Sullivan’s Crossing sounds like a beautiful small town, and I’ve grown to love the colorful characters.

I had an ARC e-copy of The Country Guesthouse, but I usually can’t resist buying an audio copy of Robyn Carr’s books because of Therese Plummer’s superb narration. I alternately listened and read, and loved the story!

I have enjoyed all of the books in Robyn Carr's Sullivan's Crossing series, but I think "The Country Guesthouse" may be my favorite one so far. It is a sweet story populated with well-developed, likeable characters, and despite the amount of tragedy in this book, the overall tone remained upbeat. I especially loved how the individual characters came together to create a family of their own choosing. I have always believed that family is what you make it; the people you love and who love you don't have to be limited to those related by blood. This story serves as an excellent demonstration of that idea.

The female lead character, Hannah, was carrying a fair amount of emotional baggage due to two failed engagements, but I admired how she stepped up to care for her best friend's young son, Noah, when he needed her the most. The relationship Hannah and Noah developed was adorable, and I really appreciated that she tried to keep memories of his birth mother alive for him while still establishing her own place in his life. Noah was a great kid, and surprisingly adaptable given the circumstances. He seemed to thrive under Hannah's care.

Owen, the male lead character, had suffered more than his fair share of tragedy years earlier, but I loved that he managed to find comfort in his photography career and heal enough to make a place in his heart for Hannah and Noah. I also thought it was really sweet that Owen and his ex-wife were still in touch and managed to maintain such a cordial, caring relationship. It seemed like they still loved each other, just in a different way from when they were married. In a way, they acted like siblings and really seemed to want what was best for each other.

In addition, I enjoyed the mystery of what was going on with Noah's grandmother and her motivation for trying to establish a relationship with him. It was great to spend time with some of the characters from earlier books in the series too, particularly Sully and Helen. They were so kind and welcoming when Hannah and Noah came to stay in Timberlake, eventually becoming something like surrogate grandparents.

Hopefully this is not the last we will see of these characters! I can't wait to see what happens next in Sullivan's Crossing.

*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

This 5th book in this series was my absolute favorite book. It pulled me in like when I was reading the Virgin River series. I am loving the characters more and more with each book and the addition of Noah, Hannah and Owen along with the big clumsy but loveable Romeo were such great characters.

The story begins with Hannah going to a beautiful home with her team for a team building exercise. Hannah feels as thought she gets nothing out of this team building and leaves. As she is heading out, she stops at Sully's and befriends him.

After Hannah returns home, her friend passes away, willing her son to Hannah.

This is the story of Hannah's new life as she adjusts to raising a small boy and how she finds her HEA.

5 stars

It has been my experience that bosses who LOVE sending their staff on lots of “team building” retreats have other bad habits. Especially the ones who send the “team” but not themselves. Hannah’s boss seems to be the exception that proves the rule – lucky for her!

In the end, the only important thing about that team-building retreat is its location. Because it’s held in photographer Owen Abrams’ beautiful house across the lake from Sullivan’s Crossing. And as much as Hannah hates the retreat, she adores the house. Her escape by way of Sully’s general store only sweetens the deal and makes her long to return.

So she does, after two crises that would make anyone need to schedule a getaway from at least parts of the real.

Hannah returns home early from that retreat to find her about-to-be-ex fiance banging Hannah’s assistant in not just their house – that Hannah pays for – but their bed. She tosses them both out on their asses, him from her life and her from her job.

But that’s not the real crisis. In the end it’s just a blip on the radar. (He’s a blip, too.) Hannah’s best friend for nearly two decades, through college and beyond, dies suddenly of complications from pneumonia. Leaving Hannah as the grieving and scared but willing instant mother of her BFF’s 5 year old son.

So Hannah and Noah “escape” for two weeks in Sullivan’s Crossing. Hannah has rented Owen’s house while Owen is supposed to be on a photo shoot in Vietnam. But the shoot has been cancelled and Hannah needs the escape too badly to take a raincheck on the Airbnb rental.

She and Owen both expect to not see much of each other while she and Noah are there. Owen expects to live in his studio, as he often does when his plans fall through but the Airbnb doesn’t.

Instead, Owen’s dog Romeo and Noah bond instantaneously – and so do Owen and Hannah.

The surprising friendship blossoms rapidly, not just between the boy and the dog – or even the one between the two love-scarred adults. In two short weeks they are well on their way to being a family – even if none of them had the remotest thought such a thing could happen.

Extending Hannah’s vacation into an entire summer only makes it clearer that this family is meant to be – and meant to be in Sullivan’s Crossing. But every paradise has its own particular snake – and Sullivan’s Crossing is no different.

But Hannah is. She’s determined to make the best life possible for Noah, no matter what ugliness from his birth mother’s past tries to take it away. With the entire town of Sullivan’s Crossing standing squarely behind her.

Escape Rating B+: Sullivan’s Crossing and the nearby town of Timberlake just seem like a great place to live. Also a nice place to visit, as Hannah discovers during her escape from that disastrous team-building retreat.

One of the things I love about this type of small-town women’s fiction/contemporary romance is just how terrific these tiny towns are. Timberlake seems to have just enough of everything to make it a great place to live. And it’s within a half day drive of Denver – at least in good weather.

Hannah brings Noah to Sullivan’s Crossing because they need to get away from the location of their recent grief – even though the grief itself comes along with them. In Owen Abrams’ house they are not confronted with every single memory every single minute. They need this chance to bond as well as this respite to heal.

One of the things that makes this story special is the way that the town rallies around them when trouble comes calling. As it inevitably does. The past may be reaching out to grab them, but everyone in town stands ready, willing and able to help them beat it back.

That the nature of the trouble is not dissimilar to previous events in the series doesn’t mean that this time around isn’t just as heartwarming. The nature of the place just seems to bring it out of everyone who stays. (And this story stands alone, but the series is simply lovely, starting with What We Find. Just saying…)

The romance between Hannah and Owen feels like it happens just a bit too quickly, especially in a situation where Hannah is in the throes of re-figuring out her entire life. Owen’s response makes more sense – he’s been carrying his baggage for over a decade and Hannah and Noah are the catalyst that finally allows him to let some of it go.

But she’s just picked hers up, along with picking up Noah and working out their new life together. She’s grief-stricken at her friend’s death, she’s scared about being an instant mother, and she’s grateful for Noah’s presence in her life. But adding a romance feels like something that she would either shy away from or would be a bit co-dependent. Possibly both.

Which doesn’t mean that the romance between Owen and Hannah isn’t sweet, because it certainly is.

The blast from the past is frightening in a very real way. One thing that was very well done was the way that the reader initially thinks the problems will be coming from Hannah’s ex-fiance. That turns out to be a bit of easily resolved misdirection. The true threat is also carefully hidden. We know that Noah’s bio-family have never been part of his life, we think we know why, then we discover that the situation is both not quite what we thought but even more dangerous than we expected.

And the dog is a delight. Owen’s big, clumsy, adorable Great Dane, Romeo, steals hearts at every turn. Romeo and his person find their Juliet in Hannah – without the messy ending of his namesake.

I always adore visiting Sullivan’s Crossing, and my trip to The Country Guesthouse was no exception. I hope my next visit will be soon!

The Country Guesthouse introduces us to Hannah, we meet her out near Sullivan's Crossing escaping from a corporate team building event that just isn't to her style. However the place beside the lake where it takes place is gorgeous and she tucks that away in her mind. It happens to belong to Owen Abrams, a photographer who travels a lot and rents his place out.

Hannah's world is turned upside down when she finds herself the guardian of the totally grief stricken but totally adorable five year old Noah. Hannah's friend has died and she has left Hannah to be Noah's mother. Adusting to each other takes time and Hannah takes leave from work and decides to take a two week break out at the very same lake in the very same house the team building took place.

Only... Owen has had his next trip cancelled on him and he is going to be staying out in his studio. The best think out is that he has this Great Dane - Romeo and Romeo loves just about everybody, hence his name! And so the story develops, with some hiccups of course. We meet up again with some of the other inhabitants of Sullivan's Crossing and the town and for this story Helen just can't keep her nose out of things.

I loved this addition to the series, well when there is a child and a dog that are both so adorable there is a high chance that with excellent writing and plotting and wonderful characters this kind of book is going to be a big success with this reader. I was so disappointed to see the end speeding up to meet me!

I especially loved the quotes at the beginning of each chapter and the cover of the book is just so beautiful. Friendship, family, and big community spirit with genuine care for others made it a winner for me.

*** I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ***

I really enjoyed this book. This is the first time I have read anything by Robyn Carr and I found that I really like her writing style. The Country Guesthouse is the story of a woman (Hannah) suddenly finding herself a mother of a 5 year old boy (Noah) after her dear friend passes away. It details their trials as they try to find a new normal and become a family. A handsome landlord comes into play (Owen) and the attraction is immediate. And I mustn't forget Owen's clumsy and endearing Great Dane, Romeo!

This is a story of love, family, betrayal, manipulation, healing, and grieving.

Two things I that did bother me about the book: (1) the book should have a different title, this title just doesn't seem appropriate to me; and (2) Noah and Owen are too similar of names when reading, I kept finding myself mixing them up and having to reread passages.

Overall, I loved this novel and look forward to reading more of Robyn Carr's books in the future. I would recommend this book to all my reading buddies!