This is a moving story with brilliant writing. This story is heartwarming and moving. I liked the characters. The setting was beautiful

I struggled with this one but not sure why. I enjoyed his other books but this was a tough ne for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher!

I really struggled to finish this book. Initially I was interested in the story line, but found the main character to be extremely frustrating. At points in the story it felt as if too much was trying to be fit into the few pages of the book, making some of the choices a bit jarring, confusing or out of place.

A Spanish Sunrise is a beautifully written tale about overcoming grief, embracing the true meaning of family, and resurrecting lost dreams. Walker takes a deep dive into grief’s many guises, yet manages to deliver a story that is both heartfelt and hopeful. A splendid cast of characters and settings that positively come to life on the page make this one of the most satisfying books I’ve read in a long time. Clear-eyed, thoughtful, and thoroughly charming, A Spanish Sunrise is the perfect escape!

This book was an interesting read. It isn't typical to come across a father and child dynamic after the loss of a mother, it is usually the other way around. The story does a good job at displaying the grief both the father and daughter are going through, however, there were times where I thought the father wasn't making the right choices for his daughter. The build up in the story was a bit slow, but it was still a poignant story about grief, family and healing.

First of all, I’ve read most of this author’s books & reviewed a few. To say that A Spanish Sunrise by Boo Walker was wonderful, is nothing but the truth. It is one of the best books I’ve read this year, definitely a shareable & book club book!
The characters are so real, warm-hearted, loving, & not a bit phony. Even a bit stubborn & selfish at times.
Baxter & Mia Shaw’s loss of the most important person in their lives is devastating & a real struggle to accept, like most people’s. Going to Spain & meeting their newly discovered family may be the unplanned miracle they need.
On the olive oil estate in Spain, Baxter & Mia are able to rediscover their hopes & dreams with the help of a loving family. After the crippling loss of their wife & mother, they find renewed strength to stand tall & enjoy their lives as she would have wanted them to.
I enjoyed this book as much, if not more than his other books. My heartfelt thanks to Boo Walker for this gift! I would give A Spanish Sunrise more than 5 stars if I could!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

DNF - I wanted to like this book but, I ultimately didn't jive with it. I'm sure (as is apparent with other reviews) that many readers will appreciate the story.

This was a very sweet, and tender story! The father and daughter struggling with the loss of their wife/mother and a chance at second chances and a new start. I really loved the character of the grandmother and how her story reflected on her very strong character. A book I would highly recommend!

Very atmospheric of Spain, this was an amazing story of new beginnings after a loss.
Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Um pai viúvo e sua filha.

Não é fácil lidar com a perda e ainda tentar "administrar" a perda de outra pessoa também, já que sua filha tem apenas oito anos de idade.

Adaptar-se à morte de sua esposa não foi fácil para Baxter Shaw - ou para sua filha de oito anos, Mia. Baxter abandonou seus sonhos para se concentrar em ser um pai solteiro, mas não é o suficiente: Mia está exibindo problemas comportamentais crescentes. E nenhum deles foi capaz de enfrentar o passado de frente... até que o passado os alcance .

É um drama profundo e reflexivo. Fiquei me perguntando como essa família vai conseguir se reerguer depois de uma perda. Não é fácil, não foi fácil.

Que leitura!!

A great read! I especially appreciated the father's deep love for his daughter, even as he wasn't sure what steps to take in helping them both navigate grief. The parts about life in Spain left me swooning (of course). A terrific fictional read.

Totally captivated by this book. Plot and characters drew me in from.the outset and kept me riveted. Three years after his wife died tragically, Baxter Shaw and his daughter, Mia, travel to Spain to meet the family of unknown family of his wife. Loved the Spanish setting and especially the character of Mia. Four and a half stars, rounding up.

I like the gender swap of the single parent being the father. I chose the book because I have been trying to read books set in other countries, and the idea of a setting in Spain interested me. I did only finish the book to see if I would be proven wrong in the direction I predicted. Sadly, that didn't happen. It wasn't a terribly memorable book, but it wasn't awful either.

I loved this book. It was cozy and reassuring. I loved the father-daughter relationship and all its quirks. Mia was a wonderful character and I wish I could spend more time with her. I liked that the story was told from Baxter’s point of view. His voice really elevated the book. His internal conflicts were entertaining, relatable, and realistic. I also enjoyed the twists and reveals. The dynamic between the characters also added to the complexity and richness of the plot. What has stuck with me is how realistic the book was in portraying the struggles of a single father. His worries were not glossed over or minimized. He worried about the little things and it made him even more relatable. I would love to read something as wonderful soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest views.

I enjoyed this book in the main although I found how the main character dealt with his wife's death a bit of a struggle but I guess it shows how people deal with grief. The descriptions of the Spanish countryside were vivid and made me want to go there.

An awesome read. A little girl traumatized by her mother's murder and a dad, doing his best but out of his depth with no real support structure. Enter an email about a password breach from a DNA testing website and suddenly things change, dramatically for Baxter and his daughter, Mia.
They not only gain a family, but a new country and new insights into grief.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book.

This is a beautiful heartwarming story of grief, growth, and finding ways to move forward in sad times. While grieving the loss of his wife he takes his daughter to a spanish village to connect with family they didn't even know they had. Here they find a way to begin healing and recapturing their dreams.

The Spanish Sunrise if my first read by Boo Walker. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline kept me interested in the outcome at the end. I will be happy to read some more books by Boo Walker as he has a nice writing style.

I can see how other people would like this book, but for me it ended up being just a little too Hallmarky for my liking. I also found Baxter to be a super frustrating character. He thinks the best way for him and his daughter to deal with his wife's death is to just completely avoid all mentions of her and act like she never existed? He's also the worst kind of American stereotype when they arrive in Spain, and yeah, I had trouble feeling any real sympathy for him.

I did like how the book addressed the differences in American and Spain work culture, and I did enjoy learning all the stuff about olive oil. I would have probably enjoyed just a book about Alma more, tbh.

Baxter is a widower struggling to raise his young daughter, Mia. She suffers from nightmares and gets in trouble at school. He works too much to compensate for his grief. Before his wife Sophia died, who was adopted, she submitted DNA in hopes of finding her birth mother.

When things seem at their worst, Baxter receives an email from a woman in Spain saying she is Sophia's mother. After a few exchanges, the woman invites Baxter and Mia to visit her in Spain. Thus begins a journey of healing, learning, and starting to live and love again.

This story was inspiring and full of hope. Many can relate to the loss that Baxter experienced and know how difficult it can be to function day to day. The language used to describe Spain, its landscape and its lifestyle, paint a vivid picture of calm.

Baxter and Mia emerge for the experience with a stronger relationship, a new family and a better understanding of how to live but still honor the memory of their loved one.