RaeAnne Thayne Hope’s Crossings Series Volume One
Blackberry Summer
RaeAnne Thayne
Woodrose Mountain
RaeAnne Thayne
Sweet Laurel Falls
RaeAnne Thayne
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Title Page RaeAnne Thayne Hope’s Crossings Series Volume One Blackberry Summer RaeAnne Thayne Woodrose Mountain RaeAnne Thayne Sweet Laurel Falls RaeAnne Thayne www.mirabooks.co.uk
Blackberry Summer Blackberry Summer
Praise Praise for the novels of USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne “Mystery, romance, vivid characters and a wonderful story; really who could ask for more?” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A solid plot, realistic, compelling characters and strong tension make this story hard to put down.” —RT Book Reviews on A Cold Creek Baby (4 ½ stars) “A richly plotted story with characters that are easy to care about, this one is as emotional as it is funny. Keep some tissues handy.” —RT Book Reviews on A Cold Creek Holiday (4 ½ stars) “Sure to touch many hearts with its wonderfully sweet romance and exquisitely written characters.” —RT Book Reviews on The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle (4 ½ stars) “Well-developed characters, plus plenty of raw emotion—and humor— add up to one of the author’s finest books.” —RT Book Reviews on His Second-Chance Family (4 ½ stars, Top Pick) “A warm, wise story with emotionally complex and intriguing characters.” —RT Book Reviews on The Daddy Makeover (4 ½ stars)
Letter to Reader Dear Readers , More than twenty years ago, my husband and I bought our first home in a small rural Utah town. At the time, we were focused on the charm and potential of the old house itself, too young and naive to think much about the neighbors or the community we were joining. We made friends, had our first child, settled into small-town life. We didn’t truly realize the importance of community until after we had our second child, who was born with serious medical complications. Suddenly our neighbors and friends rallied around us with countless acts of kindness. Meals and lawn-mowing, a quick note of encouragement, a basket of home-baked treats. During our most difficult moments in the years since, our neighbors and friends have always stepped in to buoy us up. We have seen the very best of people and we have also learned that a few determined souls can lift and strengthen an entire community, causing ripple-effect kindnesses and bringing everyone together. That’s the message I hope readers take away from Blackberry Summer—that when we reach beyond ourselves, even just a tiny step outside our comfort zone, together we can change lives. All my best, RaeAnne
Dedication As always, to my wonderful husband and children, who fill my life with laughter and love. Special thanks to Nicole Jordan for a hundred different things, but mostly for believing in me.
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
CHAPTER NINETEEN
Woodrose Mountain
Back Cover Text
Dear Reader
Dedication
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
EPILOGUE
Sweet Laurel Falls
Back Cover Text
Dear Reader
Dedication
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
EPILOGUE
Copyright
Blackberry Summer
Praise for the novels of USA TODAY bestselling author
RaeAnne Thayne
“Mystery, romance, vivid characters and a
wonderful story; really who could ask for more?”
—Debbie Macomber,
#1 New York Times bestselling author
“A solid plot, realistic, compelling characters and
strong tension make this story hard to put down.”
—RT Book Reviews on A Cold Creek Baby
(4 ½ stars)
“A richly plotted story with characters
that are easy to care about, this one is as emotional
as it is funny. Keep some tissues handy.”
—RT Book Reviews on A Cold Creek Holiday
(4 ½ stars)
“Sure to touch many hearts with its wonderfully
sweet romance and exquisitely written characters.”
—RT Book Reviews on
The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle (4 ½ stars)
“Well-developed characters,
plus plenty of raw emotion—and humor—
add up to one of the author’s finest books.”
—RT Book Reviews on His Second-Chance Family
(4 ½ stars, Top Pick)
“A warm, wise story with
emotionally complex and intriguing characters.”
—RT Book Reviews on The Daddy Makeover
(4 ½ stars)
More than twenty years ago, my husband and I bought our first home in a small rural Utah town. At the time, we were focused on the charm and potential of the old house itself, too young and naive to think much about the neighbors or the community we were joining. We made friends, had our first child, settled into small-town life.
We didn’t truly realize the importance of community until after we had our second child, who was born with serious medical complications. Suddenly our neighbors and friends rallied around us with countless acts of kindness. Meals and lawn-mowing, a quick note of encouragement, a basket of home-baked treats. During our most difficult moments in the years since, our neighbors and friends have always stepped in to buoy us up.
We have seen the very best of people and we have also learned that a few determined souls can lift and strengthen an entire community, causing ripple-effect kindnesses and bringing everyone together. That’s the message I hope readers take away from Blackberry Summer—that when we reach beyond ourselves, even just a tiny step outside our comfort zone, together we can change lives.
All my best,
RaeAnne
As always, to my wonderful husband and children,
who fill my life with laughter and love.
Special thanks to Nicole Jordan for a hundred
different things, but mostly for believing in me.
“We are each of us angels with one wing. And we can only fly embracing each other.”
—Luciano de Crescenzo
LOUSY, STUPID HOROSCOPE.
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