Where Promises Remain is the final book in the Orchard House Bed & Breakfast series by Heidi Chiavaroli. I’ve loved this entire series and was so excited to see Hannah Martin get her own story! She is the rock of the March-family-inspired Martins, and I’ve always loved her generous and loving heart. The fact that it’s finally her turn to find her second chance after having been the one to dig her heels in and work for her dreams while being a source of stability, strength, and wisdom for her children left me giddy and cheering Kevin in his pursuit of her.
I absolutely loved their more mature romance. Having already lived and loved, it was beautiful to watch them fall for each other with the passion and confidence of people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to reach for it. There are plenty of swoon-worthy moments in their romance, trust me!!
Can I just say that I hope to have such a loving and forgiving heart like Hannah? Wow. She blew me away with how quickly she could identify thoughts or actions that went against her faith and immediately take them to God. She was so much stronger by recognizing her weaknesses and leaning on her true strength, her Savior. I was deeply inspired by her raw and honest faith journey in this story.
If you haven’t had a chance to read The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast series yet, please do! Start from the beginning as it reads the best from start to finish. Fans of Louisa May Alcott, her story Little Women, and the quirky but loveable March family will want to walk through the ups and downs of the Martins and their author-inspired bed & breakfast.
I was given a copy of this book with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )

"One only had the preciousness of each sunrise to build their legacy."

I didn't realize how much I've missed Heidi Chiavaroli's lyrical voice until I started reading. This is book 7 of the series but can be read as a stand-alone; I have not read the previous books but didn't feel lost. The author does a great job of integrating the history of the Martin family from the past six books into this new plot to make it all seamless. Within the grounds of a beautiful bed and breakfast located in the picturesque Camden, Maine, path to true and lasting forgiveness, hard work of acceptance, and gift of belonging are discovered and shared. It's a heart-warming story that makes me want to go back and read the entire series.

I loved Hannah's generous, compassionate, honest first person voice sharing her motherly wisdom and joys of falling in love again. Kevin's down-to-earth and practical personality fit Hannah well and his dedication to his nephew made him a great hero. Hannah and Kevin's faith journeys dove deep and were thought-provoking. And Hannah's large family was such a pleasure to get to know.

If you've never read Heidi Chiavaroli's contemporary series, it's time you picked up these books. I received the book from the publisher via JustRead Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own. ( )

MY FAVORITE OF THE SERIES!

I have enjoyed The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast Series, and Book #7 is my favorite. Author Heidi Chiavaroli has taken readers on a beautiful journey with the Martin family throughout this series. In this book, she showcases the character of Hannah Martin, mother of five children, owner, and operator of the B&B, wonderful grandmother, loved mother-in-law, cherished friend, and respected business owner.

Hannah is on the verge of being an empty nester as her youngest daughter’s Wedding is weeks away. She finds herself taking stock of her life – her life now vs. where she thought her life would be at this point. She has little time to dwell on things as two life-changing things happen. New neighbor Kevin moves next door, and he immediately grabs her attention in ways different from her husband. She is excited but guards her heart. Next, a young woman appears, claiming to be the illegitimate daughter of her late husband. Chiavaroli then shows readers Hannah’s actual depth. This book is loaded with family drama, fun, redemption, forgiveness, and a great deal of love. ( )