Firefly Hollow (Firefly Hollow series Book 1)

But no, instead the romance between those two blossoms in the blink of an eye, and by the middle of the book, I was ready for the thing to end. We have two characters, extremely likeable, sweet and reasonable who start behaving as idiots. Because by that moment, the book was only about their romance. The shifter part was still extremely undeveloped, and Sarah who up until now had behaved in a logical manner, decides to act all drama queen. Maybe I'll finish it some other time, but at this moment I just don't have the patience for it. Too bad, because at the beginning of the story I thought I was reading a four star book.

View all 3 comments. I haven't read a lot of paranormal romances done in the way that T. Haddix does "Firefly Hollow" - but it was a rewarding read for me. The biggest critique I would give is that it took a while for this story to get going, but once it did, the payoff was worth it. I really enjoyed the focus on the developing relationship between Sarah and Owen and the familial focus alongside some difficult issues in the mix. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing where the next book goes. I'll admit I was charmed and enchanted by "Firefly Hollow", though it took a bit of a slow burn for me to really immerse in the experience.

This novel is set during the s and 60s, and if it were a little more evocative of that period, more immersive with the paranormal elements, and ironed out some problematic elements I probably would've given this a full five stars. The story depicts the relationship between a reclusive young man Owen and the girl Sarah and her family that lives next door to him. Owen is a shapeshifter with a troubled past and a rather complex history to him, with a family torn by his inherited abilities.

He lives on his own property and has rules about people trespassing there, for fear of them discovering his secrets. Sarah works as a librarian, has gone to college and is trying to care for her family after her own loss. She meets Owen in a rather awkward first encounter after he catches her trespassing on his property, but in truth, Owen already knows that Sarah's been on the property because he saved her life in the guise of a wolf when they were younger. The story ultimately shows the two falling in love with each other over time.

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I loved the slow burn of the romance, the bit humor, and the overarching rapport between them. I also loved the focus on their families and how the tough events in their lives shaped them. It gave a nice rounding to their characters and realism that I usually love in stories like this. There were a few caveats though - I'll admit that the beginning narrative where the two were kids took a little while to hook me completely because it was a slow burn to get to the meat of the narrative.

Also because I don't think the period was directly addressed apart from a few instances in cases, so it was difficult to picture some of the surroundings and variant social attitudes of the time and place. I followed the narrative well for quite some time, and then hit another block when I realized what the ultimate trial of Owen's relationship with Sarah would be when he didn't communicate with her for quite some time, due to his own issues and secrets as well as a misunderstanding.

This was a romantic read that will stay with me for a while and I usually love these kinds of stories with a careful eye to the histories, personalities of the characters alongside an eye to family and to the unfamiliar. I would certainly recommend "Firefly Hollow" to those who like developed characters and romances with a touch of paranormal. I thought it was well written, and I'm definitely looking forward to the next book. I recommend this to anyone who has nothing to do.

And maybe not even then. He really cares for Sarah and lets her have the independence she wants. I mean, what guy on this earth does that today? Oh, and did I mention that he likes reading, writing and drawing? Seriously, this guy makes my heart jump. Every time he did and said something sweet most of the time , I was like this: So I liked that Owen gradually let people in; how his uncle, aunt and cousins were patient with him, and how Sarah didn't give up on him when he made mistakes.

She lives in the moment and she never thinks about what could have been if certain things had not happened. No, she just accepts the present without questioning it, and I truly admire her attitude. I liked reading about them because they are really close to each other; they are always there to help if one of them has a problem.

I was going to give this book 5 stars, and I was really happy that I had finally found a book I was completely enjoying, but then certain things happened and I was a bit disappointed. The issues I had were two: And the other issue is that I felt all the drama was thrown at my face without warning; it felt like I was flying in the sky with all the romantic moments and suddenly BAM, I was hit by a big mountain of drama and I felt a bit overwhelmed because one thing happened after another. But aside from those negative facts, I loved this book and I ended it with a huge smile on my face.

And I must admit my face was aching because I couldn't stop grinning while I was reading most of the book. View all 9 comments. I feel a little bad putting this my 'can't bear to finish' shelf, but it's not working for me. The writing is too slow, Sarah is too perfect, Kathy wasn't even that bad considering how even her parents didn't like her, Owen is annoying me with his whining, and so on. The writing, though painfully slow and dull for me, had some beautiful descriptive passages, but it wasn't anywhere near able to make up for the rest of it for me.

Here are a few examples of the slow writing: She was curious, avidly so, but she had resisted the urge to explore. She knew there would be consequences if she broke her parents' rule, and more importantly, they'd be disappointed in her. If nothing else, Sarah was a good girl.

As she thought about that, Kathy's words from early came back to haunt her. Let him have his buxom girls. At least I don't look like a milk cow, unlike someone I could name.

I liked that she could move past that boy, but the milk cow reference about Kathy annoyed me. She said a prayer for them the whole way. Sarah privately thought they'd been so eager to help because Randall had seen a free ride on his horizon, but she keep that thought to herself. More villainy from her sister, and once more I didn't get the why of it. What kind of free ride would her husband have gotten?! One of the first rules Shirley had explained to her had been to respect the privacy of the patrons who used the library. That included asking them out socially. I just thought this was stupid To her dismay, Sarah was diagnosed with strep throat and wasn't able to return to work until the following Tuesday.

When she clocked in that morning, she apologized profusely to Shirley and the library director. Both assured her that she wasn't in trouble, and that they understood. Sarah is an angel and Kathy is the devil After the part where Sarah was dismayed about missing work because she was really sick, I skipped ahead and read the end of the story.

It didn't make me want to know what I had missed. View all 31 comments. I didn't not like it but I didn't love it for sure. It was a bit too naive and sweet for my taste. I didn't really like how Owen went from this mysterious, crusty recluse at the age of 25 or so? Then to have some alpha characteristics pop out, well, I just didn't buy it.

The conflict between the MCs never seemed all that serious and the side conflict that happened in the gal's family seemed WAY too serious for the rest of the book. I mean there was some ser Yeah. I mean there was some serious shit going on that was really just brushed to the side. It was kinda nuts. Never got that vibe at all. Otherwise, there was really no other descriptives that lent themselves to placing you in a certain time period in history. Not nearly enough paranormal to even call it that.

I've recently learned the term "cozy mystery" and I think I would label this a "cozy romance," if that's a thing. Oh yeah, can I stop reading these immaculate virgin stories? It's beyond stupid and I just can't with the virgin, multiple orgasms, twu luuuuv. This lil sheltered girl from the holler knew about the Kama Sutra which did add a funny line to the story but still In the end, it wasn't a waste of time, it didn't offend and it wasn't poorly written but I'm not really interested enough in any of the characters or the storyline to continue with the series.

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A digital copy was provided via NG in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my thoughts in any way. Like a moth enchanted by the yellow-orange dancing swirls of a flame, the cover of this book hypnotized me. I have to say, it's very well done and absolutely gorgeous, and the blurb was interesting, too, so it's a no wonder that I instantly requested Firefly Hollow on Netgalley.

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I may love science fiction, post-apocalyptic, and dystopian stories, but like any girl, I'm a hopeless romantic at heart. Fortunately, Firefly Hollow does not disappoint, as the content is just as beautiful as the cover. The enchanting prose took me to an all new world. Haddix's writing has a way of immediately engaging and immersing the reader in the story from the very first page. Even though the pacing is slow, it doesn't feel dragging at all. It was such a delight to read all about Sarah's childhood — her finding a spot by a pool in a mountain where she can spend time by herself, her getting saved by a black and grey wolf from a deadly rattlesnake, etc.

I loved how you get to know the characters deeply and intimately, including their dreams, fears, and insecurities. I felt happy for Sarah when she was able to get a job, felt sad when she lost loved ones; I shared with Owen's sadness and frustrations during his early life, and also shared with his happiness when he found someone to live and die for. Even though these aren't our stories, Haddix made them personal to the reader nonetheless, which only proves how much of an effective writer she is, effortlessly making us fall in love with her characters despite all of their faults and worries.

However, I do lament the fact that the paranormal elements were not as strong as the romance one. Owen is a shifter, you see. He turns into a deer and into a wolf when he is absolutely mentally unstable and full of unwanted emotions. I've always been interested in shapeshifters, especially after reading Written in Red , but its role here is very minimal at best It was only significant in a few short and early scenes, and then no more.

I also felt pretty bummed that after certain characters found out about his true nature, they were very accepting and didn't even question the authenticity, didn't get scared I mean, I would be afraid, at least at first! That shit is of the fourth dimension, man! For a huge chunk of the middle of the book, the paranormal side became almost nonexistent, and then it came back in the end for a few short pages, and then No drama out of it, no real astonishment, people just merely accepted it like it was nothing special and a common occurrence in daily life.

Now could you pass me the salt, please? Anyway, I'm well aware the romance was the central part of this book, but I felt that if the PR elements would be this little, then it would have been better if it weren't there in the first place.

It's like putting a large scar on a character's face, but the scar is just for decoration; it has really no significance or any value to the character, and for me, that's, well, bullshit. Of course, this is subjective I loved the story — the characters were well done, the sex scenes were very sensual and romantic not aggressive at all, very realistic portrayal — but the shapeshifting thing could have well been dropped and it wouldn't have affected the story either way.

Maybe that's just me, but I believe if something is not truly vital and it's just there merely for the heck of it, then it's best to get rid of the thing. There is no need to add something unnecessary. But overall, 4 stars to the beautiful, poetic writing and the character development of the two main characters. It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. View all 7 comments. En serio, lo termine hace unos minutos y ya no recuerdo nada. Y me molesto que los personajes se dan vuelta como una media, supuestamente Owen no deja entrar a nadie pero desde el very beginning ya estaba medio loquito de amor por Sarah.

There was a lot to like about this book. Unfortunately, this wasn't the book for me. For me, the characters were too nice. That seems a weird complaint to have, but it's one I've had with other books too. I just don't like reading about perfect, goody-goody people who are so considerate of each other. I guess it's better than the other end of the spectrum, bu There was a lot to like about this book. I guess it's better than the other end of the spectrum, but I find it incredibly boring.

I tend not to like books that are so heavily centered around the characters' romance. I do like romance, a lot, but I need there to be a suggestion of a plot, at least. The events in this book were just things that happened during the romance, giving them excuses to struggle, and the romance itself was the plot.

Since I didn't like romance, I couldn't get into the book. Lots of other people gave this more favorable reviews, so you might check it out anyway. This was super cheesy. Like, Nicholas Sparks cheesy. I did some serious eye rolling. I'm not gonna lie, I'm slightly ashamed of having given it 4 stars. Maybe I was in just the right mood, maybe I'm losing my edge.

There was a lot more going on besides a slow burn romance that oozed Velveeta. I loved the mother daughter relationship and the other family ties. I liked that the uber bitchy sister actually had hidden depths. The paranormal element wasn't actually a large part of the story. Total Ga This was super cheesy. As much as it pains me, I've got to be truthful and rate it on how much I enjoyed it. It should be a 3, but help me, it's a 4.

Look at these rave reviews and the book is free for Kindle atm. Napier High School, her head down. I have never heard of T. Haddix before but she totally has a new fangirl here, waiting first in line for any future releases. I cannot wait to read this book's sequel, Butterfly Lane , which, by the way, is yet another beautiful title. The story is about Owen, a handsome, yet troubled young man who leads a rather secluded life in the woods. He only makes his appearance in the small town every now and then to visit the library or run some errands.

Girls swoon over him but he doesn't seem to be too interested in them or relationships at all for that matter. Keeping secrets he cannot, under no circumstances, reveal to anyone else they would turn him into a well-guarded, lonesome man, who is unable to bond with anyone. Until he meets Sarah, that is. Meet Sarah Browning, a confident young woman and college graduate, who comes back to Hazard, Kentucky to support her family in times of need.

She takes a job at the local library, where one fine day she meets Owen. She's sort of interested in the good-looking guy. However, she only ever knew him as an odd loner, living on an extensive plot of land that Sarah never was allowed to trespass when she was younger, but which she secretly did anyway. She has a history of spending time at a beautiful magical pond on said land, whenever she felt sad or needed time to think about things. Now that she's back in her hometown, this becomes a habit again, only this time she gets caught by Owen.

What starts as a bit of an awkward, clumsy encounter soon turns into a romantic love story about two people finding strength in each other. As the blurb already mentions, this is a romance novel with paranormal elements. Lately, I am so fed up with anything paranormal that, at first, I was hesitant to read this book. Also, I am not exactly someone who enjoys romance, if romance is all the book has to offer. A plain love story, as turbulent as it might be, simply is not enough for me to enjoy a book. Thus, one could assume that the requirements for me liking Firefly Hollow were rather I absolutely loved the romance as well as the paranormal elements, which surely were there but not the omnipresent main subject of the story.

Instead, romance and paranormal elements were perfectly blended with each other, using just the right dosage of both. The result was an enthralling, mysterious read and an unputdownable book. The novel covers different facets of this historical era, such as shades of upcoming feminism while the general idea of women still was being in the home. Women began becoming independent and discovered their sexuality.

Also from a technical point of view the novel adhered to the time frame with people using typewriters for example. There were no such things as emails or cellphones so people had to write letters instead and sometimes wait for days to receive an answer. I found the world-building to be very consistent in that regard and felt like I was thrown back in time. Not only does the novel deal with romance and blooming feminism, the characters are also facing some really tragic events and have to deal with the loss of loved ones under shocking circumstances. It was terrible what happened to Sarah's sister and I felt for her, even though she was not portrayed as the most lovable character in the history of the world in general.

The characters overall seemed real to me, even though some of them stayed rather secondary. That was all right though, because the focus clearly was on the main characters and exploring their personalities in full depth. I could connect to them without a problem and cared about their well-being, laughed, cried and worried with them. However, I have a bit of a problem with Owen and his questionable behavior. I didn't like how he treated Sarah in the beginning, struggling with his inner turmoil that he likes her but at the same time just can't be with her Sarah accepted his apologies a bit too quickly in my opinion.

Because he's oh-so-good-looking and that makes it okay that he raged at her? Because it was her own fault, after all? I don't think so. Well, what then followed was, of course, a passionate love story including some rather explicit make-out sessions. While Owen clearly deeply cared for Sarah and claimed to love her, he often enough fell back into his old patterns of douchebaggery. Yes, he had a troubled past which made him insecure and all. And then write that pathetic letter of "apology" to her? A day has minutes, I think it was completely possible for him to spare five minutes to contact the one he supposedly loves, especially when he knew that Sarah is sitting at home worrying about him.

There were some more things that turned Owen into a really dubious person in my eyes. At one point he was honestly amazed about First off, eyes don't sparkle. Second, I have no idea how 'dumb' eyes differ from 'intelligent' eyes - after all they're just eyes and you just can't make assumptions about a person's intelligence by looking at their eyes. Third, is it seriously a surprise to him that a woman might be intellectually bright?

Then there was the scene where they eventually were about to have sex about time too! You're not a slave to your genitals, man. If a woman says no, you damn well stop no matter what kind of massive erection you have. All in all this would have been a 5 star read, if it wasn't for Owen's problematic behavior. Nonetheless, it was an enthralling, fascinating story and the magical writing style made me sink into this world quickly. I can't wait to read Butterfly Lane , to see how things evolve for Owen and Sarah and all the other characters, of course.

I received a digital copy of "Firefly Hollow" via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. View all 8 comments. And if you are even remotely interested I highly recommend you get it. Thanks go to Jessica for the heads up. I want to live in this world. I feel like I've been saying this a lot lately My reading tastes have been all over the place the last couple of months, but you know what, I have found some fantastic books because I have gone so f UPDATE: My reading tastes have been all over the place the last couple of months, but you know what, I have found some fantastic books because I have gone so far out of my comfort zone.

This happens to be one of those books. I loved these characters. If I can't be her then I want to be friends with her because she is not just a book character. She is a fully developed interesting person. She felt so real to me and I loved her. The author set this book in the s which is a really complicated time. I love the simplicity, comfort, and stability and the 50s were where it was AT for style , but the 50s were not exactly the greatest in terms of choices for women which is super frustrating.

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Sarah could have easily been a walking stereotype of the time, but she isn't. Sarah is strong, independent, and smart She could have moped and brooded but instead she he gets a job she enjoys and stands up for herself. She acknowledges her responsibilities and circumstance but she doesn't let them make her bitter.

I totally have a crush on her. Then there is the love interest Their love story is one of the sweetest things I have ever read but it's this great slow burn that builds over the course of the entire story. Sarah and Owen have to overcome some tricky situations to find their way to their HEA. In fact, this book had some of the most heartbreaking moments that I have read in a long time. And the reactions of the characters seem so real and so thought out.

Seriously, great character development. Even the secondary characters have their relationships on display in this book. Sarah's brother is dating her best friend but he has been away fighting the war, Sarah's sister Sarah's mother shows such sweet vulnerability in her grief, GAH! I love them all. This would have easily been a five star read for me but there was one thing that bothered me The miscommunication that was easily avoided that creates drama in the relationship.

The conflict needed between them could have just as easily been caused by the other situation that was going on at the same time view spoiler [Owen wasn't there for Sarah when her family was attacked. They could have been in contact the whole time and there never would have been the whole does he or doesn't he thing but if he had remained with his uncle's family instead of going to Sarah she would have been just as hurt even while understanding that his commitment had to be to the man that helped raise him.

You go on the emotional journey and the ending is so satisfying that when I finished all I could do was happy sigh. I definitely plan on reading more in the series. Feb 11, Irene rated it really liked it. This first installment in the Firefly Hollow series begins in the s when Sarah Browning is a lonely high school student and a target for her older sister Kathy to pick on.

The Browning's property borders the Campbell's who live up on the mountain and are rarely seen. It is understood that one does not cross that border and trespass onto the Campbell's land. However Sarah is unable to resist and begins walking there regularly, which is the first time Owen ever lays eyes on her, though she doe This first installment in the Firefly Hollow series begins in the s when Sarah Browning is a lonely high school student and a target for her older sister Kathy to pick on.

However Sarah is unable to resist and begins walking there regularly, which is the first time Owen ever lays eyes on her, though she does not know it at the time. A few years later Sarah is called home from college where she is a year shy of graduating and becoming a teacher. A tragedy has befallen her family and again Sarah finds herself drawn to the Campbell's property. Gradually she and Owen find themselves falling in love, but circumstances seem to conspire to keep the young lovers apart and Owen's secrets may be too big to share.

This was a story not just of romance, but family relationships, and heartbreaking tragedy. I received a complimentary copy for review A slow-building romance with paranormal elements that takes place late s, early s Kentucky. While the story took awhile to get rolling, I didn't mind. The writing was lovely, the characters so sweet, and the aura of a quiet rural mountainside county rather refreshing.

The Kindle version is free so if you love love stories, I say go for it!. Despite his A slow-building romance with paranormal elements that takes place late s, early s Kentucky. Despite his animalistic nature, Owen is such a gentleman. He's sweet, respectful and protective yet not in the controlling stalker way. I found him adorable when he was so nervous she wouldn't like the books he reccomended to her. I cannot tell you how wonderful these two are! I really appreciated the emphasis on family as well. I don't come across many books with strong mother-daughter relationships often.

Eliza was a sweetheart and could be quite funny. The secondary characters definitely did not fall flat. Even Sarah's sister, Kathy, was not just the bitch I assumed she was at the start. I was really surprised by how dark things turned for a while All in all, I really liked Firefly Hollow.

There's plenty of books in the series and I will be checking them out for sure! That isn't a complaint, I'm just mentioning it so that people know what they're getting when they pick up the story. As much as I'd classify this as paranormal romance because of the shapeshifters it actually reads more like one of those historical sagas that follows 3. As much as I'd classify this as paranormal romance because of the shapeshifters it actually reads more like one of those historical sagas that follows a family for several generations which was something I really liked about it.

The story has a lazy feel to it, it kind of meanders through the lives of the main characters and allows us to really get to know them both as we see them in their best and worst moments. It also places a lot of focus on the rural setting and I felt it captured the innocence of the time period really well. I think because of the way it is written it will appeal not just to paranormal fans but also to lovers of historical or contemporary romance.

Owen has spent years isolating himself from the community, he doesn't believe that he is worthy of love or that anyone would be able to accept him for who he really is so he pushes the outside world away and remains secluded on his family's land. I really loved Owen, he was so sweet and protective, not just of Sarah but also towards his family, and he knows how to write the most beautiful love letters! He is a shy man but when you break through his shell you'll find someone who is kind, polite and who has a lot of love to share.

There was a certain point in the story where I was annoyed at the way he treated Sarah, not because he was mean to her but because he didn't think about how things would look from her point of view and I was disappointed that she was such a low priority for him at that moment. I could understand how it happened but it did upset me a bit so I was pleased that when he realised his mistake he was man enough to admit it and to go out of his way to make things up to her. I found Sarah a really likeable heroine, she was smart and funny and she was determined to live life on her own terms.

She didn't want a man to look after her, she preferred to earn her own money and be able to stand on her own two feet. I liked the fact that she was so intelligent and that she wanted to learn and grow. I also enjoyed the relationship she had with her mother and some of the conversations the two of them had were hilarious. One thing I really appreciated was that even though she didn't get on particularly well with her sister Kathy they still stuck by each other when they really needed help.

There was a point where my heart absolutely broke for the whole family and I'm still shocked with the way certain events played out.

Another thing I really enjoyed though was Sarah's friendship with Gilly and the side romance between Gilly and Jack. As much as I enjoyed the slow pace of the book there were times when I found myself starting to get a little bored at the lack of action, the writing is beautifully descriptive but I did feel it could have been trimmed back a bit to make the story just a little faster paced. At times it felt that obstacles were being deliberately thrown in between Sarah and Owen and I'd have liked things to be a little easier on them.

I still enjoyed the story and will definitely be continuing the series in the future though. Firefly Hollow isn't your standard paranormal romance, the paranormal side of the story is subtle and this book is much more focused on the lives of Sarah and Owen and the love that slowly develops between them. I wanted to give this book a chance because I thought I've never really given this genre any attention lately.

Unfortunately, the paranormal element that this book alluded to was subtle. It was predominantly a romance novel highlighting the life in the Appalachians. This was also a - I guess you can call it a period piece since it took place in the fifties. Hardly anything ever happened aside from the culmination of a once burgeoning relationship between Owen and Sarah.

And even if I really enjoyed the easy and calm atmosphere of the novel, I still found myself waiting for something to speed up the pace.

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The shifting aspect to the book felt more like an after-thought or just an addendum. The plot didn't hinge on the secret that Owen was keeping but rather on whether Owen and Sarah could the sustain the storm of their fairly new relationship. I mentioned this was set in the fifties; but aside from the conservative, careful language the characters used, and the date that author have mentioned at the beginning of a couple of chapters, you wouldn't know it was set in that era. There was nothing distinct about the characters' wardrobes that would indicate the sign of the times.

I should mention though, that I had to Google a couple of items for fact-checking purposes: The best one was how condom, sponge and vinegar were used as contraception The beginning of their relationship actually reminded me of Belle and Beast. Sarah, the bookish beauty and Owen, the brash recluse who did all he can to intimidate anyone who trespass on his land And for a minute there, this gave me hope.

I thought that the romance would be full of fireworks at least. Sadly, that didn't happen as well. He has the ability to shift into a wolf and a deer. But due to the gentility of his manners, my guess is, the deer was the dominant animal. Romance readers would definitely enjoy the tranquil dynamics between Owen and Sarah. But if paranormal romance is more your thing, this might not satisfy. It's been over 4 months since I've started this book and even though I really planned to finish it, it is taking me ages to only just read a few pages once I sit down to read it and I don't feel like reading this book until the rest of the year just to get to the finish line.

I've been so excited to finally read Firefly Hollow because I've heard such great things about it but what I've read is quite disappointing. Maybe it's a case of being let down because of having too high expectations, I don't know, but it's really frustrating to look forward to reading a book and then once you are reading it, you are trying really hard to see what everyone else is loving about it but you just don't see it. Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate Firefly Hollow. It's just that the characters fell completely flat for me and I didn't particularly care about neither the story nor what would happen to the characters.

So I didn't have strong feelings of any kind for the book, just felt really "meh" about it. Even though Firefly Hollow didn't do it for me because the characters and story fell flat for me, many other readers loved this one and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to paranormal romance lovers. An eArc was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Mar 14, Pamela AllHoney rated it really liked it Shelves: The first book in the Firefly Hollow series by T. Teenager Sarah Browning wanders over to the forbidden Campbell property and finds solace near a stream. It was and she overheard her sister plotting against her regarding a boy.

Then over the years she finds herself coming back frequently. Owen Campbell watches the girl and protects her through the years, until Sarah leaves for the university. But Owen has a secret and cannot reveal himself to Sarah. The plot of this novel is also set in Appalachia, just like the first novel of the series and continues to depict the elements of the paranormal romance between the main characters of the novel.

Typically, this novel shows the life story of the members of the Campbell family from a different generation and this legacy continues in the other novels of the series as well. The members of the Campbell family who are described in this novel include the husband and wife pair of John Campbell and Zanny Franks Campbell. In the opening sequence of the plot of the novel, Zanny Franks Campbell is introduced as walking in on her husband while he is in his bed with another woman. Zanny Franks Campbell was aware of the fact that there was something wrong in her relationship with John Campbell since a very long time, but she did not have the courage to find out what it was as she feared about getting separated from John.

And now, as the ugly truth has come out in front of her, she is not sure whether to believe the protestations of innocence by her husband John Campbell, even though she feels like believing him and giving him a second chance. Also, John becomes ashamed of himself for his hurting act and tries to explain the situation to her. He believes that the situation in which she walked in was not what she is thinking it to be and tries very hard to convince her that he still wants to have her as her beloved wife.

But, Zanny Campbell is not willing to listen to him. She seems to be very well aware of the fact that John has not been fully honest with her in relation to the intimate problems that they were facing. Zanny Campbell tells him that until he becomes fully honest with her again, the wounds of the broken relationship between them are not going to heal. As both of them seem to be hurting in their own ways, they do not seem to be able to find a common ground on which they can get their things sorted. With the days passing by, this struggle continues to grow, which makes Zanny Campbell feel that she does not have the ability to fight anymore.

She appears to be adamant on her stand that unless John comes to her with full honesty and tell her what he has been hiding till now, she is not going to move forward with their relationship. Also, she is not willing to take the risk until he promises that he will not hurt her again in the future.

Just like the first novel of the series, this novel too became very much popular and motivated author Haddix to write the further novels of the series. All the other novels of the series also depict the tales of the Campbell family members from generation to generation. If you see one missing just send me an e-mail below. Our author of the month is Canadian author Opal Carew who writes erotic romance novels. Opal has written over novels with multiple book series such as the Dirty Talk series and the Abducted series. Firefly Hollow Books In Order. The author recommends that you read Kathy prior to Butterfly Lane.

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