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I have read everything that Grace Greene has written, and with each book I've watched her writing skills grow. With this second book in The Wildflower House series, she has hit it out of the park.

If I were a writer I might be able to write a review to properly relate how wonderful this book is. The writing was lyrical and the characters were real. It all read as something that could happen to anyone at any given time.

It is a beautiful book about grief, friendship, family and love.

Buy the first one and read it, and then jump right on to this one. I promise you won't be disappointed.

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“ No matter what, you endure. You get back up “
This is Kara , the owner of Wildflower house , a woman who has not had it easy. In this book, she is trying to get over the loss of her father and restart her own life. Kara has grown so much in this book. She needs to become her own person.

“When we get out of our own way, we naturally gravitate towards what we become “
When Kara can finally move forward, she may surprise herself!
I loved the first book in this series and I couldn’t wait for this book and Grace Greene did not disappoint!
I can’t wait to send what else life has in store for Kara !

I want to thank Grace Greene for the privilege of reading this ARC , and for allowing me to follow Kara in her journey !

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"What the brain knows and what the heart hopes for are often different."

Wildflower Hope.....I have just experienced another emotional and heart tugging journey in the life of the main character, Kara Hart. Kara has had so many tragedies take place in her life that she's struggling to make sense of it all. What is the way forward in her life after the loss of so much?

I love the theme of wildflowers in this series. They are resilient and able to overcome difficult conditions. They grow where they are planted and bloom in spite of adverse conditions. "Wildflowers are tough. They root in unlikely, often hostile environments, yet they manage to grow and bloom." This is the beautiful analogy Ms. Greene uses to take the reader on the continued story of Kara. I was drawn into this continuation of Kara's uncertainties and what is ahead for her in the restoration of the Wildflower House.

Kara must deal with some hard choices in the battle to move forward. There is so much hurt in her life not only from the loss of her father, to betrayal, to a feeling of loneliness, to an addiction she wasn't sure she could overcome. She must choose where and how she wants her life to move forward. I felt the difficult and hard fight she was facing. She is like Wildflower House....she has some renovations to make in her life to put it back together. Things that need to be repaired, things that need to be taken out and things that are still a perfect part of her. This is a beautifully written book that took me through the renewal and sometimes painful hurdles that are part of Kara's life.

This is a story about finding hope, the ability to be able to forgive, and to find the strength to have confidence in her abilities and talents. There are wonderful characters in this book who support Kara in this search for her new purpose. They have wonderful advice and help guide her to make her own decisions and choices. They help her emotionally to be the person she's created to be. They help her to let go of the past and to see a future. They help her realize that she has value and a purpose. She has talent and abilities that are gifts to share with others. This book is an emotional journey. It is a message that through life's hard tumbles and struggles, there is HOPE!

I love the way Ms. Greene drew me into the settings. I was seeing the landscapes, the renovations of the house and the carriage house. The grottos and forests were places I was in and smelling the flowers and fresh air. I was a part of this story emotionally and physically in the pages. It was a powerful and touching read.

I want to thank Ms. Greene for the honor of reading this ARC of her book. I loved every part of it. I am so looking forward to continuing the rebuilding of Wildflower House and Kara's life that she has ahead in the next book. This is a five star plus excellent read!

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This book was so good! The description of the house and outside grounds was so good! I wanted to go there and walk around! I’m eagerly awaiting the next book! Thanks to Netgalley for the early copy

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Kara Hart is at a crossroads in her life—grieving the loss of her father, rehabbing a house for use as a creative retreat, hoping for love, and trying to move past a betrayal by her friend Victoria. Grace Greene does an artful job taking us along on Kara’s journey, weaving in moments of her life, both past and present. Fans of the first book in the series will love jumping back into the comforting world of Cub Creek, but new readers won’t have any problem picking up the threads of the story. Reading a novel by Grace Greene is like being wrapped in a blanket of love and healing and Wildflower Hope delivers on all counts. Highly recommended!

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What a beautiful and charming book I enjoyed reading it so much that when the book came to its end I wanted to read it all over again immediately! It's a captivating book ... one that you won't be able to put down!
The story is beautiful and heartfelt... it's about forgiveness, second chances, and finding yourself again after loss and heartbreaks! I really enjoyed the way the author put a lot of detail into the story ... your can start to visualize how the author intended it to be seen and ... it feels like you stepped into the book and everything is just gorgeous!!!
The characters are fun and charming.. a small community (think mayberry and andy Griffith show) where everyone knows everyone and there's always someone willing to help out.. it makes you feel good inside .. you want to join them in their world so you can get to know them better, to have some fun and just hang out!!!!

The book really is fun and it's entertaining at times too! I love it and I DEFINITELY recommend it!

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A beautifully written addition to the Wildflower series as Kara continues to find out who she is and work on her dreams coming true. Beautiful Virginia landscape, a wonderful old house being renovated, along with a carriage house, and new and old relationships to heal and explore, all make this wonderful story come alive. Wildflower House is definitely a place I would love to go and know the people in Karas life. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

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This novel is a beautiful continuation of the rebirth of the Wildflower House and book two in the series.
Kara continues to see her dreams, steps forward and perseveres on the right path toward happiness.
Thanks to some genuine friends, she has begun to blossom, trust and love again.
I loved the characters, the descriptions of the house, flowers, gardens and all the little surprises along the way.
I was definitely engrossed in this book.
I felt like I was helping to take the wallpaper down and doing some landscaping too!

I will remember the lessons that are shared in this story. There are definitely many valuable examples and here is one:
""Maybe the biggest question wasn't about forgiveness itself but rather about who needed to forgive whom."

I cannot wait for the next part of Kara's and her Wildflower House Journey!
Excellent!!

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Book # 2 in this series was wonderful. I read it today. And loved it. Complex family relationships, complex friendship and complex love ! I look forward to the next book in the series.

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A beautiful story of learning to love and trust again. From the beginning, I was drawn into the story by the settings and the characters. I could picture the wildflowers in the grass and the home waiting for possibilities. Kara experiences change in ways that give hope and promise. Excellent story. I received a complimentary copy of this book. No review was required.

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Beautiful story of hope and healing!

Wildflower Hope is the second book in The Wildflower House series, I would highly suggest reading the books in order. There are such strong messages and feeling in all of the books it really will help bring light to each book individually.

Kara has suffered enough loss to last her a lifetime. However, she is hoping that The Wildflower House can bring her healing, help her overcome her fears and turn her dreams into a reality. With a little help and guidance from friends and loved ones, she just might get what she wants.

Grace Greene has crafted a beautiful masterpiece in Wildflower Hope. She will bring you through a roller coaster of emotions, obstacles and triumphs that will leave you in awe. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I most certainly would because it is amazing!

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Wildflower Hope is an amazing book that shows the transformation of Wildflower House and of Kara. I love the writing and the setting of this book. I hope there is another book in this series.

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In Wildflower Hope, Kara continues to renovate Wildflower House. I enjoyed catching up with all of Kara's friends and neighbors. As Kara completes room of the house, it is as she is healing herself as well. I love the descriptions in this book as I feel like I am in Wildflower House. This is a wonderful story of friendship, healing, and forgiveness. I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.

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Wildflower Hope is a captivating tale of family, friendship, forgiveness and a future full of possibilities.
As Wildflower House continues it’s renovations, Kara Hart is experiencing her own personal healing. It is not an easy path for Kara as she copes with grief and a depression that make her question her choices. As the story unfolds and the beauty of the house is restored, confidence blooms within Kara allowing her to take charge of her life, and her plans for Wildflower House take root.

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