Depois de muito ouvir falar sobre Denise Hunter esse ano, enfim tive minha primeira experiência com suas histórias e já adianto que foi um bom começo, só não melhor, talvez, por ter pego a série, Riverbend Gap andando, ainda que eu tenha percebido de igual modo que, por cada livro focar em um casal diferente, possa ser lido fora de ordem sim, só que com spoilers dos anteriores.

Isso normalmente me desanimaria na trama, mas até que em Wildflower Falls a autora conseguiu fazer de tudo que as possíveis referências aos volumes anteriores me deixaram curiosa por conferi-los também depois. A história do Gavin em especial me chamou a atenção, mas, enfim, foco na de agora.

Nesse quarto volume, acompanhamos uma mocinha, Charlotte, dona de um rancho, buscando reacender o negócio da família com cavalos, o que foi uma feliz surpresa pra mim e gostei muito das passagens em meio aos equinos. Gunner, nosso mocinho, é um recém-chegado responsável por ajudar alguns cavalos um pouco problemáticos do rancho, e assim, na rotina de um mês, se segue uma dinâmica ora calma, ora mais intensa emocionalmente falando, com algumas descobertas recentes de Charlotte sobre sua família, ou, no caso, seu pai biológico. Esse plot em particular me deixou bem instigada na leitura e me fez torcer por ela em meio à busca por respostas, e mais legal ainda com o suporte do Gunner.

Esse drama familiar e a forma como ela reage à ele me fez apegar à protagonista e querer colocar ela num potinho em vários momentos. Porém, nem só de pontos positivos tive essa leitura, já que, mesmo gostando das interações entre o casal, ainda me vi distante do romance deles, por vezes focando mais nos outros momentos do que nos românticos. Mais para o final isso melhora um pouco, e junto com a interação à outros personagens secundários, consegui finalizar melhor a leitura.

Esperava um pouco mais? Não nego que sim. Mas como uma primeira vez lendo Denise Hunter, foi um bom ponto de partida, de toda forma. Senti falta, porém, de um toque mais presente e firme da fé, pelo o que ouvia de comentários da autora, espero encontrar mais disso em outros livros dela futuramente. Enfim, temos aqui um drama familiar envolvente e personagens carismáticos que, mesmo com uma ou outra ressalva, certamente indico a leitura!

First off, kudos to Denise Hunter for another Riverbend book! Such a heartwarming love story of two broken people who become whole as they fall in love.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Charlotte and Gunnar. Charlotte owns a horse ranch. Gunnar goes to work for her as the trainer. There is an instant attraction. Charlotte starts dating another man. When Gunnar sees her kissing him after their date he gets jealous. They each have their own issues but together they work them out and fall in love.

Charlotte Honeycutt and her adopted sister, have been left the struggling Stillwater Ranch, following the death of their mother. She also found an envelop with her name on it. Included were pictures of Gavin and Cooper Robinson as well as the name of her father, something her mother would never tell her while she was alive. Suddenly she has half-brothers and a father, but how was she to tell them and develop a relationship with them. Robinson Construction is the only construction company around, so when she plans to build a new barn on her property, she hires them with the hope of getting to know her brothers. At the same time, she is taking on difficult horses to board and train. She hires Gunner Dawson, a horse whisperer to work with her and train the horses. Charlotte and Gunner click from the start, but with Gunner afraid to start a serious relationship and Charlotte dealing with the ranch, trying to find her father, keeping secrets from the Robinsons and dealing with her sister wanting to work in a bakery, not on the ranch and angry at Charlotte for wanting to find a "new family", she isn't sure what she wants. Can Charlotte be welcomed into the Robinson family? Will she save the ranch? Will Charlotte and Gunner find love with one another?

I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, all sharing the romance and loves of the Robinson siblings. It is such a great family. I really enjoy Denise Hunter's books. They are clean, sweet romances, but not without their difficulties, personal growth and often forgiveness and reconciliation. I really liked Charlotte. She was a woman with a can-do attitude and is willing to work hard to keep the ranch running and in the family. She is very caring and wants to become part of a family, but now abandon her sister. Gunner is a swoon-worthy love interest. He is handsome, gentle, caring, compassionate and needs to realize that all relationships don't end badly. He has some baggage from his past that is very sad, but he needs to deal with it and move forward. This is a great book about family, forgiveness and new beginnings. It is a bit predictable, but in a good way and I enjoyed getting to the happily ever after. A great conclusion to the Riverbend series.

Horse rancher and breeder f I nds secrets that she is not sure if they needs to be exposed. This is a sweet and clean reluctant romance. I enjoyed the break that it afforded me. This is a quick non thinking book. Just an enjoyable read.

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Wildflower Falls is Denise Hunter's newest book in the Riverbend series. It is a great addition to a wonderful series and I enjoyed it as much as I have all the other Riverbend books. Wildflower Falls follows the development of the relationship between Charolette and Gunner. Charlotte runs a horse ranch and Gunner is a horse trainer- so it's a natural connection, which develops over a couple of months working side by side. The chemistry between them is palpable from the pages. Hunter has a wonderful ability of writing characters that truly feel like they're alive beside you. This is a story of healing, trust, romance,e and love. I would definitely recommend Wildflower Falls as well as the entire Riverbend series.

I didn't know Riverbend Gap needed a cherry on top of the town's stories until I read Wildflower Falls! While a standalone novel, this book plays into characters from Riverbend Gap. I loved getting to see the continuation of some of my favorite character's stories and seeing how they have all moved on in life since we last visited Riverbend. Both Gunner and Charlotte's backstory was moving and had me rooting for them individually and as a couple. Overall, this was the perfect addition to the Riverbend stories!

I have read the other books in this series and loved them, so writing this review leaves me a little torn. I liked it, and it was a good book - but going in with such high expectations l wanted to like this one more. Basically the main character is looking to connect with her father (and his family), and has to resort to some deception to get there….which I feel had the result of me not connecting with the main character as much as I would have liked.

Still, a decent story of family dynamics and connections, and finding your way place in the world.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley , all opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book. Was a bit unsure at the beginning but grew to love the characters. I always love reading books by Denise Hunter.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This a sweet and heartwarming story. It is a series but reads as a stand alone. Charlotte has inherited a ranch and her Mama's secrets. Now she is pursuit of a family she never knew she had. On top a possible romance budding with the new ranch hand Gunner. Can you say complicated? Fun, easy and beautiful escape.

"The Wildflower Falls" is the 4th book in the Riverbend Romance series. It originally featured the story of the three Robinson siblings. The author Denise Hunter has neatly tied in, this story, to them by introducing Charlotte Simpson, a ranch owner in thee same place, who has just discovered, after the death of her mother, that they are her biological half-siblings too. She is struggling hard to make the ranch a flourishing business again and has hired Gunner Dawson, a wandering vagabond, as a horse trainer to achieve that. Sparks fly between the two but still they are both reluctant to pursue it due to their previous traumatic life experiences.

Charlotte is also reluctant to tell the truth to the Robinsons without first knowing the lay of the land; and also, she must particularly wants to get to know her biological dad. Does Charlotte get the family she has always dreamed of? Do Gunner and Charlotte overcome their fear of attachment?

Most extended versions of great book series fall flat with the stories they tell or just don't strike the same cord with the reader as the main books of the series. But I am happy to say "Wildflower Falls" is a rare exception. The main characters don't feel forced nor do their life circumstances. Their struggles are real and it was gratifying to see how they power through those issues. Author Hunter is a gifted writer who manages to touch the heart and inspire he readers repeatedly and this book is no exception. It was particularly great to visit thus beautiful place again.

I had a great reading experience with this book and won't mind another loosely connected character reappearing in the series.

I have dreaded and avoided writing this review for a while now because I hate writing a bad review. I hate writing a bad review about an author I love. I love Denise Hunter, unfortunately I did not love this book.

I was not a fan of the characters and I really struggled to get through the book. The writing was not the quality that I was used to so it was difficult.

It took a really long time for the book to pick up which is not to the author's standards. The ending was good so if you don't wading through a very slow beginning you just might find it worthwhile.

I enjoyed getting to know the siblings in the Riverbend series in the first three books. I thought the series had come to an end so was pleasantly surprised when I found out that there was going to be a fourth book. I do believe that this one was my favorite in the series. I liked Charlotte and Gunner and enjoyed seeing how their story played out as well as getting updates on the couples from the other books in the series. Having lived for a time in western North Carolina, I absolutely loved the setting of the book as well.

Each of the books in the series could be read as a standalone, but I would definitely recommend reading the entire series in order to get to know all the members of the family.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for a copy of this book. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Denise Hunter never fails to disappoint. After reading (and loving) her initial three books in her Riverbend series. I was pleasantly surprised when she revealed that a fourth book was coming. I was so happy to see the characters again, it was like coming back to visit old friends.

Denise Hunter is a master at small town romance and the story flowed seamlessly and kept me waiting until the final end. It is full of heart, forgiveness, redemption—all the makings of a great story that will melt your heart.

I recommend this book for ages 13+ for some thematic elements.

This is the last book in Denise Hunter's Riverbend series and, by far, my favorite. I stayed up until one o'clock in the morning (that's very late for me) to finish this lovely book. Warning: have a box of tissues nearby—it's a tearjerker.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Heartfelt, poignant, and compulsively readable. I loved it.
Many thanks to Thomas Nelson and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Wildflower Falls is the 4th book in the Riverbend series. I had not read any of the previous books in the series but had no problems following along with the book. I found this to be a heartwarming read, greiving the death of her mother Charlotte finds some startling news and then begins the search for her father. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, and I am leaving my review my voluntarily.

So many good feels in this story, but it's not without its bumps in the road. Charlotte and Gunner each face their own past hurts and work to move forward into the future and all it holds. Fears and misgivings plague them but they work to overcome.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Wildflower Falls was a lovely feel good story that kept you turning the pages. I loved all the characters and would hope for more books in this series.

This series has been fantastic: heart, swoon, relationships (romantic and familial), hard work and fun, and a little intrigue. It seems like it's probably over...but there are two ladies I'd like to hear their stories, so I hope even though they're not Robinsons, their stories might be told.

Notes - some flashbacks to traumatic events (a fire), alcoholism