Hope in Sweetwater County
by Ciara Knight
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Pub Date 25 Mar 2019 | Archive Date 21 Aug 2019
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Description
Single mother, Ruth Barnes, has devoted most of her adult life to caring for her son who struggles with addiction. She is empty inside from the sorrows she’s faced and the realization that there is nothing left she can do for him now that he is twenty-one. When a charming, good looking, honest, and most of all clean and sober man, enters her life, will she be able to let go of her parental responsibilities to make room in her heart for a good man?
Craig Reid has failed at everything in life including marriage and children due to alcoholism. Now, ten years sober, he awakens to a drama-free, simplistic existence where he avoids anything that could thwart his sobriety, including a romantic relationship. When a beautiful woman-a muse-inspires him to paint for the first time in years, he finds himself questioning all his self-imposed rules.
Will their budding affection blossom into true love, or will the truth of addiction fester causing them both to lose hope?
Advance Praise
This is a story that hits on real topics and situations. It doesn’t sugar coat them, but brings them to the forefront. It was well written and provided an insight into the world of an addict. But it also gives us hope for our own HEA, no matter the situation. Strong story line with an emotional tugging of the heart strings.
~ Sassy Beta Reading and Reviews
Ms. Knight really can write with a lot of different situations and shows this in this story. You will laugh, smile, cry and wish something didn’t happen. There are relationship problems that we hope can be solved. It’s uplifting and yet series at the same time. I highly encourage you get this story and read it. You will not be able to put it down. I couldn’t and I started reading and couldn’t put it down as it drew me in right away and kept me riveted.
~Goodreads - Dorothy
I have read all of the books in the Sweetwater and Riverbend series and have loved them all. But this one is really hitting on a topic that is very prevalent in our society. It gives you a real good look at the growing problem of addiction. You get to see how easy it is to become an addict and how hard it is to stay clean once you kick the habit. This story shares the life of an addict and the struggles that they have to face each and every day. They rely on hope to take one day at a time, just like those who love them.
~Goodreads - Jan
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781939081865 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Deanne P, Reviewer
This is my first visit to Sweetwater County in the Sweetwater County series. Sweetwater County, Tennessee is a picturesque town where your neighbors are like family. This book is very intense and realistic. The majority of parents want the best for their children . Single mother, Ruth has sacrificed her life to raise her son, barely dating or having a social life. Her son is everything to her. When something affects her son's life so greatly that he hits rock bottom she feels like a failure until she realizes her adult son is responsible for his own life and helping him is enabling the behavior to continue instead of heal. A very realistic book with a sweet romance sprinkled into Ruth's life giving her just the right amount of comfort and support she needs. The title is fitting because Ruth finds hope in Sweetwater County.
March 25, 2019
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you. All opinions expressed are my own.
Andrea B, Reviewer
When I started reading, I didn't realise I would be so hooked. I read this book, without interruptions and without stepping away from my computer in one hit. The characters were welcoming and you felt you could relate to them all including their trials and tribulations. An amazing book, one I would definitely read again
Gwendalyn G A, Reviewer
Hope in Sweetwater County
Clara knight
Single mother Ruth feels like a failure. Coping with a drug dependence on. She pretty much has put her life on the back burner. You come to know Ruth, as she struggles with every day life and hardship in, Sweetwater County, Tennessee. A great small town read with likable characters that everyone can connect with.
A slow romance develops with Craig, a sober man . Who might be able to offer more than just love.. maybe Hope.
Marie J, Bookseller
A very good story that tackles issues that are in the forefront of todays headlines, addiction & sobriety.
Well described and likable characters added to the pleasure of reading this book.
I've not read this series before but will be sure to seek out other stories in it.
A very good and engaging read.
Mechthild R, Educator
There is Hope
"Hope in Sweetwater County" by US Today best-selling author Ciara Knight is the 11th volume of the sweet romance series that is taking place in a small town setting in Sweetwater County, Tennessee. Single mom Ruth Baxton has invested herself in raising her son Eric alone and struggled to deal with his addiction until she applies "tough love" and cuts him off. She hides the issues with her son when her relationship with Craig Reid deepens. He is also hiding things from Ruth, e.g., that he is a recovering alcoholic. Will the secrets and lies hinder the growth of their relationship? Will their friends from Sweetwater County be a help with their good meaning interventions or be a hindrance? Will Ruth find hope?
Although it is the 11th book of the series and some of the characters from previous books show up again (I have read the 1st and 2nd novel) this book can be read as a stand-alone. One does not have to read the previous novels in order to appreciate this story. Ciara Knight show that one can write realistic books without boosting them with extra-material affairs, sex, offensive language, ..., she presents, once again, a book with great characters. Furthermore, she does not shy away from challenging topics such as past failures and mistakes, PTSD, alcoholism, substance abuse, addiction, and recovery. I highly recommend this book to everyone who like clean and wholesome romances for relaxation.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Pascale M, Reviewer
Addict
-‘she knew that wasn’t going to be the last time he’d be begging her for help. That was if he survived tonight and the next day. Because each night he walked the streets as an addict was like playing Russian Roulette with an AR-16 and she felt like she’d just supplied him with the ammo.’-
Addiction ruins lives. No one knows that better than Ruth, whose son is an addict, and Craig, who is a recovering addict as well. There’s no way Ruth would ever want to allow someone else in her life with those kinds of problems, is there?
This is a great, realistic second chance at love, clean romance. Highly recommended.
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