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Texas Hope: A Small Town Second Chance Secret Baby Cowboy Meets City Girl Romance (Sweetgrass Springs Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Jean Brashear (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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"Jean Brashear is a writer of rare talent." ~Affaire de Coeur

The family he never knew he had. The man his mother once loved.

For Michael Cavanaugh’s entire life, his mother has kept a shocking secret: that she was married once before she married his father, and she gave birth to that man’s child. Stunned that the mother who’d loved him so would abandon a child and furious with his mother’s deceit, he sets out to find the older brother he has always wanted. Ian McLaren, the favorite son of Sweetgrass Springs, has a full plate: a wife he adores, a baby on the way, a ranch to run and a town that depends on him. When a stranger arrives in town with the staggering news that he and Ian share a mother—the woman he’ll never forgive for abandoning him and his dad—his world tilts off its axis.

Gordon McLaren has had years to regret the path he chose that parted him from the only woman he’s ever loved. Now he is torn between his longing to see her again and the anguish doing so would cause the son he’s worked so hard to protect all these years. Walking away from the child she cherished and the man she loved was far from easy for Sophia Bancroft McLaren Cavanaugh. Facing them again would be the single most terrifying step she’s undertaken since the day she left to save her sanity—and Gordon forbade her to return. Secrets divide the four of them, and the anguish of the past makes it impossible to hope they could ever overcome the years of heartache-- Until the threat of an even more unbearable loss gives them one last chance to unite.

From New York Times and USAToday bestselling Texas romance author Jean Brashear

"Jean Brashear's distinctive storytelling voice instantly draws in the reader. She writes with warmth and emotional truth. The depth of her understanding of human nature marks her as a writer to watch, a writer to read and a writer to enjoy."~#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

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Praise for Jean Brashear and the Texas Heroes romance series:

"Jean Brashear's distinctive storytelling voice instantly draws in the reader. She writes with warmth and emotional truth. The depth of her understanding of human nature marks her as a writer to watch, a writer to read and a writer to enjoy." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

"Jean Brashear's wholly original, funny and poignant novel has a heart as big as Texas. Told in a warm and intimate voice, it's like a road trip with your best friend. Don't miss it!" ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

"Jean Brashear tugs on your heartstrings and won't let go." ~New York Times bestselling author Julia London

"Jean Brashear has that "it" factor. She is an incredibly talented writer who can hit every note with enough clarity to bring the reader tears, laughter, or just, 'Oh, my, this is an amazing story.'" ~New York Times bestselling author Stella Cameron

"Jean Brashear is a writer of rare talent." ~Affaire de Coeur

"[A] top-notch romantic voice." ~Romantic Times

"Jean Brashear is a terrific discovery for me." ~The Romance Reader

"Like fine wine and dark chocolate...uniquely plotted stories and characters so real they could live right next door." ~Compuserve Romance Reviews

"This is a story for all romantics. Ms. Brashear has done what she does best, and makes her readers fall in love with two more wonderful characters." ~AOL

"Ms. Brashear has a fine knack for commingling full-bodied characters, a fast-moving storyline and just the right measure of passion." ~Romantic Times

About the Author

New York Times and USAToday bestselling Texas romance author of over 50 novels, including the popular TEXAS HEROES series, a five-time RITA finalist and RT BOOKReviews Career Achievement Award winner, Jean Brashear knows a lot about taking crazy chances. A lifelong avid reader, at the age of forty-five with no experience and no training, she decided to see if she could write a book. It was a wild leap that turned her whole life upside down, but she would tell you that though she's never been more terrified, she's never felt more exhilarated or more alive. She's an ardent proponent of not putting off your dreams until that elusive 'someday'-take that leap now.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015WPZEN0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 27, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5366 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1949970396
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A letter to Rod Stewart resulting in a Cinderella 16th birthday for her daughter might have been the first step on Texas romance author Jean Brashear’s path to being a New York Times and USAToday bestselling author whose stories are hailed as "feel-good romance at its finest."

Her quirky small towns are called “a special place for hearts that need healing” and all are evidence of Jean’s heartfelt belief that love is the most powerful force in the universe. Her stories reflect that bone-deep commitment to spreading her faith in the goodness inside us all.

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"Jean Brashear's distinctive storytelling voice instantly draws in the reader. She writes with warmth and emotional truth. The depth of her understanding of human nature marks her as a writer to watch, a writer to read and a writer to enjoy."~#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

"Ms. Brashear has a fine knack for commingling full-bodied characters, a fast-moving storyline and just the right measure of passion." ~Romantic Times

"Jean Brashear has that "it" factor. She is an incredibly talented writer who can hit every note with enough clarity to bring the reader tears, laughter, or just, 'Oh, my, this is an amazing story.'" ~New York Times bestselling author Stella Cameron

"Jean Brashear tugs on your heartstrings and won't let go." ~New York Times bestselling author Julia London

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Jeanblt
5.0 out of 5 stars Winderful!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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I can't give enough praise to this story, especially the last few chapters! Like life, the book is filled with a history of mistakes and regret but, thankfully, it is all overcome by the love of family, friends and a wonderfully supportive town!
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JigsawGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars The Importance of Family...
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019
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***UPDATE - Includes Audiobook review****

I both read and listened to this book. The narrator only enhances all the emotions you feel. It was a really good story, and Eric G. Dove makes you forget that HE is all of Sweetgrass Springs. The book was great, but the narration took me on a journey.

I will add my review of the book to this review.

I voluntarily listened to and reviewed the Audiobook provided by the author.

****Ebook review****
Wow! There was a lot going on in this story. It can be read as a standalone because the writer gives you a bit of background on each character and relationship. If you have read the Book Babes Trilogy, that will help even more.

This book takes you back to Sweetgrass Springs and you get to revisit most of the characters in town. There are so many secrets, hurt feelings, and pain for Michael, Ian, Sophia, Gordon, and Laken.

I liked the way Michael and Ian are portrayed as strong, independent, loving , and forgiving men. I guess you can put Ian's father Gordon in that same category.

The way the writer described Sophia's struggle with the decision she made was well done. Even if a person could never personally understand walking away from a child, what was going through Sophia's head clarified what SHE was going through and what SHE thought was best. The sad thing was that she didn't think much of herself.

Laken's struggle with who she was and what she wanted made an abrupt turn once she hit Sweetgrass Springs. She and Michael had great chemistry. They also had some rather harsh conversations. Actually, there were a number of very direct, difficult conversations in this book. But, overwhelmingly, there was the strong sense of love, loyalty, friendship and support that is in every Sweetgrass Springs book. Let's not forget the funny moments or the steamy moments either.

There was so much more that happened, you really need to read this one yourself.
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cg
4.0 out of 5 stars worth reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2015
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Overall it was a good book. The author does a good job developing her characters and making you care about what happens. You feel that you'd like to be part of the town. However, I never could warm up to Laken. In fact, I was rooting for Michael to end their relationship and find someone else. I still felt that way in the end. The author never was able to generate much sympathy for her and I feel that hurt the book. If you've read the previous books this is a good continuation of the series. If this is the first you've read of this author it is a stand alone but makes you want to go back and read the others.
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Ladee Aqua
5.0 out of 5 stars Texas Hope Is A Dream To Read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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Crying though I may be now, having just finished reading Texas Hope, my tears feel so good. Being part of Sweetgrass Springs again, the wonderful fictional town in Texas, is possible because Ms. Brashear makes it come alive, with people who feel like family. It is wonderful to revisit this remarkable place where, love, like the exploding population, is blooming and booming. If I were to list all the amazing characters from past stories that are carried over here, this would be way too long. But you'll love Jackson, Rissa, Mackey and Ruby, of course!

Texas Hope is a powerfully moving story that intertwines the lives of Gordon and Sophia McLaren, their son, Ian and Michael Cavanaugh, Ian's stepbrother, and Sophia's Mother. Written beautifully, with passion, humor, poignancy and substance, we experience the emotions of these individuals who are struggling to handle the repercussions from secrets kept thirty years earlier. The impact of these secrets have far reaching conseqences that impact many lives.

The beauty of Texas Hope is its wealth of complex and intriguing personalities. They will not soon be forgotten. If you want to do something nice for yourself, and enjoy a happy ending, don't miss out on this book!
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Renee MacGregor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great romantic tearjerker!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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I really enjoyed this book!! It definitely is a romantic tearjerker!
We are back in the town of Sweetwater where we find Scarlett in the later stages of her pregnancy driving both Ian and Ruby crazy with worry. Then we are introduced to Michael who has come to Sweetwater to find a brother that he just found out that he has. His brother is Ian , the son of Gordon and Sophia. Sophia left both Gordon and Ian when Ian was just a small child. As the story is unfolding , we find out why Sophia left and also see Michael struggling to befriend his newfound brother. In addition to this storyline, we are introduced to Laken the girl that Michael is in love with and trying to win over. The unfolding relationship between Gordon and his ex wife Sophia is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Each character has a difficult time reconciling themselves to unexpected revelations and changing relationship dynamics. The characters are all so likable you can't help but wish for everyone's happy ending and again want to move to Sweetwater!
I thoroughly enjoyed this new book in the series even as it brought me to tears on several occasions!
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Candy G
5.0 out of 5 stars Number 8 officially but 7 for me in this series.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020
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I have no idea why the 7th book in the series did not take place in Sweetgrass but since that is the whole charm of these books I decided to skip it and after reading reviews I feel that was the best choice for me. I am moving on to finish the series and enjoying them all for the most part, what I didn't like at times was the same event in several books being told the same exact way in each book, it's like ok let's just copy and paste this scene again. Overall I do think the writing has been good and I love each character but why throw some random people in some random location into the series, just to try to somehow tie it together with one character that has a connection. I can't wait to start on #9 but actually #8 for me.
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Rainbowdragon86
5.0 out of 5 stars Eine neue Wendung in der Sweetgrass Familie
Reviewed in Germany on August 8, 2017
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Michael Cavanaugh erfährt durch Zufall das seine Mutter vor der Ehe mit seinem Vater schon einmal verheiratet war und er einen großen Bruder hat von dem er nichts wusste. Ian der Ehemann von Scarlett ist Michael' s Bruder.
Durch die neuen Informationen wird das Leben aller auf den Kopf gestellt.
Und Gordon McLaren und seine Exfrau Sophia Bancroft McLaren Cavenaugh bekommen vielleicht eine neue Chance.
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Tornado 1
5.0 out of 5 stars I need more Kleenex
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2016
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Will this author stop making me cry already. A beautifully written story of romance of love won and lost and reclaimed . Many give their hearts easily many have their hearts broken but when a heart is ready to open up to the possibility of hope then all it takes is a second chance. Gripping drama and moving beyond words. I was sobbing. Go Sweetgrass you work some phenomenal magic.
As a midwife I felt every bit of the drama and the accuracy of the scenes in the hospital. Well Done
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elizabeth rainbird
5.0 out of 5 stars Texas Hope =No 16 Sweetgrass Springs story by Jean Brashear
Reviewed in Australia on October 2, 2015
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this is another beautiful story written by a very talented writer.It is the story of Michael and Laken. Michael a vet recently found out that he had a half
brother that he wanted to meet so he went to Sweetgrass Springs in Texas where Ian had lived all his life on a farm with his father.
his mother having abandoned him as a child. Michael fell in love with Sweetgrass Springs and all it's inhabitants but to try and convince Laken
who was a lawyer and a city girl to move was a challenge
The whole story unfolds and keeps the reader's interest from start to finish.
I highly recommend this book and if you haven't read the rest of the series- please do you will love all the stories
Elizabeth
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jd66
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2017
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Another great book from the town of Sweetgrass. Ms Brashear had me crying their was such emotion in this book it was awesome. Can't wait for Tanks book now
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Down Under Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on September 16, 2018
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Was keen to get to this story after the book babes. The author did not disappoint. I love that this series for me draws you in as if you are right there in the thick of Sweetgrass. Also love that the author ventures out of the main characters and lets you know what others are up too.
Narration was awesome as always. This narrator sells you Sweetgrass.
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