Reviewed by Danielle

TITLE: Brokenhearted
SERIES: Hope Cove #1
AUTHOR: Cate Ashwood
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 210 Pages
BLURB: Oliver Parrish has been alone in the world since he was born. So when Sheriff Owen “Mack” Macklin shows up on his doorstep to deliver the news that Oliver’s sister has died, he’s beyond surprised. Still, Oliver returns with Mack to Hope Cove, Maine, hoping to get to know the sister he never knew he had. As he tries to snap these new elements into his solitary life, he’s not sure how they might fit.

His life is shaken up further as he falls in love with the irresistible town of Hope Cove, and with Mack, its equally irresistible sheriff. But when he receives devastating news about his sister’s cause of death, Oliver doesn’t know whether to stay and fight for love and a good life, or cut his losses and run

REVIEW:

The first word that comes to mind is adorable…what an adorable story! But that’s not quite accurate or sufficient enough.

What an adorable, very real , very emotional yet astonishing in it’s simplicity story this is. That would cover most bases I think 🙂

From the moment you start reading you get drawn in. You find you want to see things happen.

As a reader you need things to happen. I noticed myself going from the table to the couch without even looking up from my kindle.

This story starts out with a quick introduction to Oliver and the life he’s leading. During the story you get more peeks into that. The ultimate fact is that Oliver is alone. He works and lives a very private life and loves to cook. When he finds Mack on his doorstep his life turns into a rollercoaster, against his will at times.

Through the eyes of an adorable Puppy named Riley, we learn more about Oliver and his way of life.

The other main character in this story, Mack, is the social opposite of Oliver. He’s the town sheriff  “ Hope Cove” and is very well liked. He’s very familiar with the town and the people who live there. He is also the former best friend of Oliver’s deceased sister Maggie.

She, and her death, are reason why Oliver came with Mack to Hope Cove.

Mack searched for Oliver to bring him to the town his sister lived and loved to introduce him to her life, her bakery and to show him her diaries. With the help of Maggies belongings, Oliver indeed finds a connection to her, to Hope Cove but also a connection to Mack.

Hesitant at first, they move towards each other and when they finally allow themselves to act on their feelings, the sparks fly freely. A beautiful, tender yet hot connection is made.

Then something from the past and related to Maggie’s death threatens their newfound bond, to the point that Oliver feels he perhaps should leave the comfort of the arms and love of Mack and the town he grew to love. His friend and newly made business partner the only connection to Hope Cove.

When Oliver finally makes a decision and takes control over his own life again, fate has it’s own way of interfering.

Finding Mack and Oliver is an outstanding HEA.

This story touches you, pushes you in and connects you to the people of the Town. Author Cate Ashwood has a way of making you connect with the characters, her easy way of writing feels comfortable and nice.

After Keeping Sweets I had high expectations for this new novel and I will definitely keep reading her stories.

For now I’m patiently waiting for the next book in this series, wondering if that perhaps will be about Hayden or about deputy sheriff Declan…….

Danielle rates it –

BUY LINKS: Dreamspinner Press

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