Hope on Hope by Susan Gray

Thank you @hyggebooktours For letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Hope on Hope is a historical genre. I try not to read many historical genres because I find them challenging to get into, but honestly, Hope on Hope was a pleasure to read. Hope on Hope is book two in the series, but I haven’t read book one, and I don’t feel like I need to because book two is a standalone book, and I felt like I was not missing anything, but I will definitely go back and read book one. The story is set in France and in England during World War II and after. The story is about a family: Chantelle is a midwife in France with her issues, and Tom and Rachel have children called Darcy and Josh who live in England and have their things to deal with too. I absolutely adore the front cover. It’s gorgeous, and it makes me want to go there. I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters. They were all really lovely and heartwarming people, and I felt like I was part of their family while reading this book. I was blown away by the book from the start and was hooked, and it took me two days to read it. It’s a very gripping read, and I loved following Chantelle and Rachel's stories and going back and forth from France to England. I like that there were some twists and turns in the book, and I didn’t see them coming at all. This is a heartwarming read that is written exceptionally well, and you can tell Susan Gray has done her research in the book as well. Hope on Hope is definitely a must-read, and I’m so glad I got the opportunity to read it. Five stars Author Bio: Susan Gray writes uplifting character driven fiction, set in the twentieth century. She is intrigued by family secrets, mystery and romance so she endeavours to entwine these genres in her writing. Her books are set in northeast England, where she lives with her husband. She enjoys travelling, reading, puzzling and people watching. Her plots are inspired by life issues and how her characters handle the twists and turns which ensue. Writing a novel was an unfulfilled dream, until celebrating a significant birthday five years ago. To date she has penned eight books but only three are published. SPANISH HOUSE SECRETS was her debut novel and HOPE ON HOPE is the sequel to BLOSSOMING OF TRUTH. Book Blurb: Can hope become… a lifeline…a defining attitude…a powerful reality? In WW2 as her homeland France is occupied by enemy forces, Chantal receives a letter with a missing page – what wartime secret did her beloved Sam want to divulge? She is drawn into the French Resistance network and when the war ends, she embarks on her quest to trace her lost love. On the cusp of womanhood, Darcy is headstrong, impulsive and outspoken. It’s 1946 and reuniting with her aunt, Chantal, the two strong women form a tight bond. But soon conflicting opinions force a wedge in their relationship. Can secrets from the past and life altering circumstances refine Darcy’s attitudes? Sadness has blighted Henri’s young life, but a chance encounter heralds a brighter future. Moving to northeast England he begins a new career and finds romance – only for his hopes to be dashed with an unexpected discovery. From war-torn France to post war northeast England, engage in this romantic drama as Chantal, Darcy and Henri discover how the presence of hope can transform their lives. Number of Pages: 296 Book Links/Buy Links (Amazon, Goodreads etc.): www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1917329539 www.amazon.com/dp/1917329539 https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/42479