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Autumn Skies

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This is the third book in the Bluebell series, which features 3 siblings who take over their parents’ dream of an inn after their death.

The first two books each centered on a sibling and how they find love at the inn. This book is about Grace, the youngest sister. Wyatt Jennings, whose father was once governor and owned the home where the inn is located, comes to the area to resolve an issue from his childhood. Grace is an adventure guide, and helps him find what he is searching for. Along the way their relationship deepens until an unexpected connection threatens their love.

I don’t do spoilers, so please read this lovely book and find out how their story ends. Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

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This is my first book by Denise and will not be my last. This is the end to a series but I was able to read it fine without knowing the other stories. The series is about three siblings after their parents are killed. Grace is the youngest and had the hardest time. She is very independent young woman now.
She has started her own business, an Outfitting Company for the many tourist that come to the area to bike, hike and boat on the lake. With her brother and sister, they have finished what their parents had plans to do. Remodel the Inn and get it up and running with a profit. Now they all have things they have put on hold for four years. Her brother Levi and his actress wife Mia plan to move to CA.
Her sister Molly and her writer husband Adam have plans to move to Italy and open an Inn there.
Grace hopes to find a place for her Outfitting company so she can keep busy with the loneliness she knows will come when her siblings are gone.
Grace has been fighting survivor's guilt for years from something that happen when she was only 7.
Wyatt Jennings is a secret service agent that was sent on a mandatory leave after being shot in the line of duty. The shooting opened old nightmares from a tragic event in his childhood.
He has come to Bluebell to try and put an end to the ghosts and quilt of his past.
When he sees that his family's old house has been turned in to an Inn he stops for a room.
Which is where is life is about to change like he never thought. This is where he meets Grace.
Both Grace and Wyatt feel a connection to each other. As they spend time together the attraction
grows between them. With both trying to find peace from the secrets of the past.
This is such a good book once you start reading it you just can't put it down. I read it in one setting .I just couldn't stop till the end. There is so much sadness, but joy too and the romance !! Oh, my any woman would like to meet a guy like Wyatt. These two have so much to find out about each other. I hope you get a copy and find out how it ends. The characters are great, the romance is off the wall (clean no big sex scenes). I loved it from start to finish.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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There is something about finally getting to read the book you have been waiting for. The third book in Ms. Hunter's Bluebell Inn Romance was that book for me. I have fallen in love with the three siblings Molly, Grace and Levi Bennett. I also could not wait to return to Bluebell Inn. If it were a real place, I would want to make a reservation. These and all of Denise Hunter's characters are so real you want them as your best friend. It was exciting to see how much Grace has matured in the four years time represented in these three books. If I were ever to have a “book boyfriend,” Wyatt Jennings meets all the criterion. He is smart, caring, good looking and well built. On top of that he is a secret agent. What more could you ask for. I loved this book and want to thank Thomas Nelson. I received a copy of this book from them through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Denise Hunter wraps up a wonderful series with this latest installment. This book features the youngest of the siblings, Grace. Grace experienced a lot of trauma and tragedy in her young life and it has molded her into a strong and independent young woman. I think this book presents how God can take the hardships and use them for good when we love Him and follow Him. The love story developed quickly, lacking any real tension and conflict. The issues they were dealing with seem to be resolved in one or two scenes. It suited the characters at the beginning of their courtship but makes me wonder if they will stay together.

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A tragic incident brings two unlikely people together. They just don’t know it, yet.
Grace Bennett is wanting to start venturing out on her own and start her own outdoor business since her two older siblings are getting ready to begin theirs. When a mysterious man named Wyatt Jennings shows up at Bluebell to do some research and ends up staying at Bluebell Inn, Grace jumps at the chance to help him out. As time goes on, memories from Wyatt’s past come to mind and soon he has to make a choice. Go back to his job, or stay in Bluebell with the girl he has grown to care for.
Autumn Skies is a great conclusion to the Bluebell Inn series and it will have you turning the pages until the end.

I graciously received an advance e-copy from Netgalley for review. All opinions are my own.

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Autumn Skies is the third book in the Bluebell Inn series by Denise Hunter. Grace Bennett, along with her older brother and sister, runs the Bluebell Inn. She also is trying to start her own business. Wyatt Jennings checks in to try and resolve some issue from his past. It's not long before a relationship starts to emerge between the two. This is a sweet book with just a little bit of suspense. I enjoyed this book. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher Thomas Nelson for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Another great series from Denise Hunter. Bluebell Inn sits on a beautiful lake with a quaint little town around it. The Bennett siblings have restored their old family home into a lovely B&B. Grace is the youngest of the three siblings, and this is her story. I loved Grace, she was adventurous and engaging. Wyatt was a guest at the Inn, he was working through some past experiences and very swoon worthy. The story was full of great twists and turns, plenty of sweet budding romance scenes and experiences that built your faith and love in God. The series can be read in any order, but I highly recommend reading them in the order written. I received this book from the Publisher and Netgalley and this is my honest

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I loved all the books in this series but this one is my favorite. I loved Wyatt’s confidence and Grace’s personality. She’s comfy in her own skin. I loved how any time Grace talked to her sister about Wyatt he happened to be close by. It made me laugh.

Both Levi and Molly are prominent in this book. I appreciate their caring relationships with each other even if it sometimes gets out of hand. “Molly had one of the biggest imaginations known to mankind. She probably had Grace dead and buried under a pile of decaying leaves by now” (location 1059).

This is a series I’ll go back and read again from the beginning. I’d highly recommend it. Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Bluebell Inn Series:
Book 1: Lake Season
Book 2: Carolina Breeze
Book 3: Autumn Skies

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Survivor's guilt is a heavy burden. For Wyatt it has been a burden for years and is now effecting his job. When given a forced leave of absence he decides to return to the scene of the crime. When he arrives in town he meets Grace, one of the owners of the inn, that used to be his childhood summer home. Grace is also dealing with survivor's guilt. Neither knows of the burden each carries. When they become closer they uncover more than they could have imagined.
I enjoyed this book and the characters. Their interactions were sometimes humorous, some times tender. It was fun to read about the last sibling in this series.

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AUTUMN SKIES is the third and final book in this series and the best of the three. I admit to being on pins and needles, hoping the book would end the way I wanted it to.

Wyatt--oh, my word. I'm in love. Grace is a total sweetie, but one event was a bit contrived.

Denise Hunter is one off my favorite romance authors. Find out why with AUTUMN SKIES.

I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.

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I think this was my favorite of the Bluebell Inn series. Just when I think Denise Hunter can't top her last book she does. The quiet, secretive alpha male paired with the outgoing, adventurous female. These two were bound to fall for each other! A must read!

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Wyatt Jennings, secret service agent, has been injured in the line of duty. He has been given time off for his body and mind to heal. They see him as an up and coming agent and don't want him burned out. Grace Bennett works at the Bluebell Inn, that her brother and sister own together. Her dream is to open an outfitter company. Little did they know that when Wyatt walked into the Bluebell Inn, their lives were going to change. He appreciates her down to earth lifestyle. She is also the one to take him on guided tours/hikes in the area. He is looking for the spot of all his guilt and the hope of gaining closure. Grace has her own guilt that she is struggling with. Little did they know that they were both connected. Can they live with the knowledge and move on or will they be weary of each other. Life has a way of showing you all the possibilities with a little faith.

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This trilogy has completely trumped all of Ms. Hunter’s previous works, in my less than humble opinion. This final book might actually be the best of the three, actually. Wyatt is just so broody and yet Charming and likable, and Grace’s sunshine personality juxtaposes with her heartache perfectly. Then there’s their chemistry! The pacing was perfect, giving plenty of time for character and relationship development before the big reveal that ties past and present together so well. In all, I loved it and highly recommend.

I did receive a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, and all opinions are my own and freely given.

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Autumn Skies
by Denise Hunter
Thomas Nelson--FICTION
You Like Them You Are Auto-Approved
Thomas Nelson
Romance
Pub Date 20 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 20 Nov 2020

This is the third book in the series and I think it was my favorite. My recommendation is to start at the beginning and read them one by one. I loved each book and am looking forward to more good books from Denise Hunter.
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction on another great ARC.
5 star

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The 3rd entry in the Bluebell Inn series is absolutely the best! This book features the youngest Bennett sibling—Grace—and a mysterious secret service agent named Wyatt. Wyatt is looking for some R&R and travels to Bluebell Inn—the scene of his worst nightmare. Hunter treats Grace and Wyatt with care, exploring their guilt at surviving a tragedy earlier in life. There is a good balance between romance and mystery/suspense as they get to know each other. You can read this as a stand-along, but to truly enjoy this one--read the other two novels first. As this series ended, the epilogue was a perfect close to the stories of Molly, Levi, and Grace. Five stars!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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The third in a series where I recommend starting at the beginning and read each book in a row.

Three siblings have finished the renovations of an inn in their hometown after their parents passed away quickly and tragically. Now running the inn, they have had a timeline as to when they would all move on to the next phases of their lives and it is coming up soon.

The youngest sibling, Grace, was still in school when they lost her parents, but now she is 21 and operating her own business out of the inn and is ready to be a full fledged adult out of the watching eye of her siblings.

Wyatt has moved to the small town to return to the scene of a crime and to confront the past in hopes that he can move into his future and the next phase of his career.

As in most romance books the ending is inevitable, but the journey is the story. I always appreciate a romance that throws in a twist and although I may have known it a little far ahead, it still made me gasp and I wanted to keep reading to find out how the characters would respond to the revelations.

I loved this trilogy and hope to see many more to come from Denise Hunter.

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This is the third book of the Bluebell In. Series, and is the story of the youngest of the three siblings that own and run the inn, Grace. We have seen Grace grow up over the past 2 novels, and now Grace is grown and while she is still working at the Bluebell Inn, she has also gotten her Outdoor Adventures company off the ground. Now that Grace is grown and the inn is running in the black, the siblings are looking to sell it and move on with their lives...or are they?

Wyatt is a few years older than Grace and is a Secret Service Agent taking some time off to recuperate, and heal from something that is haunting him from his past, that has to do with the area surrounding the Bluebell Inn.

This is a sweet romance that centers around 2 people healing from their pasts. I really liked both characters and the setting, and I liked to see the stories of the other 2 couples from the first 2 books wrapped up. This is a stand-alone book , so you need not have read the other 2.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Wyatt who is a Secret Service Agent comes to the Bluebell Inn to help him deal with with Mother’s murder that happened many years ago. Grace is one of the owners of the Bluebell Inn with her sister Molly and brother Levi. Grace helps Wyatt with trying to find the spot where the murder happened. This is a sweet romance. I really enjoyed it. This is part of series but can be read as a stand alone. I would recommend going back and reading Molly and Levi’s stories. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson - Fiction for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

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This was my favorite book of the series, no two books were alike. I really liked Grace's character. I love how Hunter tied them together at the end. It was a web you didn't even know you were in until you climbed out and looked over your shoulder.

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Loved being back in Bluebell! This was a fantastic conclusion to a wonderful series. I loved the setting of this series and all of the characters. I am sad to see the series end but look forward to whatever Denise Hunter has for us next.

Grace is the youngest of the Bennett siblings. She is strong and independent and knows what she wants in life. But she is struggling to get past the survivor's guilt that is causing her to have panic attacks.

Wyatt comes to the Bluebell Inn and is searching for answers to a tragedy that happened when he was a child. He and Grace are immediately drawn to each other, and she helps him find the answers he is looking for. But they find so much more.

The author added a bit of mystery to Grace and Wyatt's story that will keep you anxiously turning the page to find out what happens. I highly recommend this book and the entire series. You will not be disappointed!

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