About the Book:

Is the sure thing worth risking for the possibility of maybe?Charla Winthrop, a savvy business woman seeking a permanent lifestyle change in small-town Ruby, learns that things aren’t always what they appear when she takes up residence in a house steeped in charm and a hint of mystery. Rumor has it that Sam Packard the town carpenter is her go-to guy for home remodeling, but can Charla convince him to help her—with no strings attached, of course? Alone far too long, Sam’s prayed that God would send him a wife and a mother for his daughters. However, the new Ruby resident is hardly what he imagined. A new place to call “home,” the possibility of what might be, and the answer to someone’s prayers unite this unlikely pair with the help of the town’s residents.Nestled in the Ozarks’ hills and hollows is Ruby, Missouri, a quaint, cozy town where “neighbor” is merely another word for “friend.” Ruby will charm and delight as will her quirky, lovable characters who will steal your heart, but hand it right back—with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Savor your new friends’ sorrows and successes in the community where offbeat is perfect and mishaps and mayhem never tasted so good.

• Series: Welcome to Ruby (Book 1)
  
• Paperback: 338 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink (December 11, 2018)

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Her-Hope-Discovered-Welcome-Ruby/dp/194395965X

My Thoughts:

Welcome to Ruby, Missouri! Her Hope Discovered is the debut novel of author Cynthia Herron, and it is a beautiful introduction. Her Hope Discovered is full of faith, love, and small-town charm. This contemporary romance will introduce you to some interesting and bigger-than-life characters, a place where people care about each other, and a home where the faith in a heavenly father makes the most extraordinary things happen.

Her Hope Discovered is a wonderful picture of God’s divine intervention in our lives. I do believe that God can and will lead our paths to intersect with people at just the right time. I do believe He answers prayers in ways we never expected, just because He can, and He loves to show His children that He loves them. I believe in divine appointments and God’s hand working in our everyday life, but elements of this story bordered on the paranormal which I found uncomfortable and odd.

I enjoyed how much the characters’ faith in God played a big part in the story. The spiritual elements were not subtle, and I enjoy that in a Christian novel. These characters are unforgettable, the town of Ruby is a place you’ll want to visit again and again.

I recommend this book for lovers of clean, faith-based romances.

About the Author:

Cynthia writes Heartfelt, Homespun Fiction from the beautiful Ozark Mountains. A hopeless romantic at heart, she enjoys penning stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. Her Hope Discovered, her début novel and the first in a three-book series, released December 2018 with Mountain Brook Ink.

“Cindy” has a degree in psychology and a background in social work. She is a member of ACFW, ACFW MozArks, and RWA. She’s also a 2017 ACFW Genesis Finalist, a 2016 ACFW Genesis (Double) Finalist, and a 2015 ACFW First Impressions Winner. Her work is represented by WordServe Literary.

Besides writing, Cindy enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has a fondness for gingerbread men, miniature teapots, and all things apple. She also adores a great cup of coffee and she never met a sticky note she didn’t like.

Please connect with Cindy at https://www.authorcynthiaherron.com