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Riverbend Gap (A Riverbend Romance Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Denise Hunter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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When off-duty deputy Cooper Robinson happens upon a car balanced on the edge of a cliff, he does everything he can think of to distract the distraught driver from her perilous situation—and the attraction is instantaneous. The problem? She’s his brother’s new girlfriend.

When Katelyn Loveland’s car veered off a winding Appalachian Mountain road, she thought she was done for. That is until Cooper Robinson, local sheriff’s deputy, came to her rescue. And though Katie narrowly escaped her brush with death, she still fell. Hard.

She wasn’t the only one. But soon Cooper learns that the woman he’s more attracted to than any he’s ever met is his brother’s new girlfriend—and therefore unquestionably off limits. Yet, despite their best efforts, Cooper and Katie can’t seem to avoid running into each other. Or ignore the undeniable chemistry between them.

As they grow closer, Katie shares secrets from her past and the real reason she moved to their small North Carolina town. She also wins over Cooper’s welcoming and bighearted family. But they don’t know that her feelings for Cooper keep growing—all while she’s dating his brother. Soon the stakes of their emotional connection become higher than either could have imagined.

Katie stands to lose the first family she’s ever had, and a scandal could doom Cooper’s campaign for sheriff. Suddenly they find themselves on the edge of another precipice—and they’re forced to make a decision that could change their lives forever.

Slow-burn contemporary romance
First in the Riverbend Romance Series
- Book 1: Riverbend Gap
- Book 2: Mulberry Hollow
- Book 3: Harvest Moon
Book length: 82,000 words
Includes discussion questions for book clubs

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	Book 1: Riverbend Gap	Book 2: Mulberry Hollow	Book 3: Harvest Moon	Book 4: Wildflower Falls

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Description	When an off-duty deputy happens upon a car balanced on the edge of a cliff, he does everything he can think of to distract the distraught driver from her perilous situation—and the attraction is instantaneous.	When a handsome handyman faces a medical emergency on the Appalachian trail, his sudden appearance in town challenges an ambitious doctor’s plan to remain single for the rest of her life.	When a tragedy leaves a divorced couple with guardianship of their friends’ little girl, and an old apple orchard, Laurel and Gavin drop everything for the sake of the child.	He’s here to train her horses, and then he’s moving on. She’s keeping her true identity a secret. But their spark complicates both of their plans.

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'Hunter delivers a touching story of how family dynamics and personal priorities shift when love takes precedence. Hunter's fans will love this. (Oct.)' -- Publishers Weekly

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Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Dancing with Fireflies and The Convenient Groom. She has won the Holt Medallion Award, the Reader's Choice Award, the Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are raising three boys.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08ZMBK6SV
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (October 19, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3186 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages

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- #2,504 in Women's Friendship Fiction

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Denise Hunter is the internationally-published bestselling author of more than forty novels, three of which have been adapted into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on the The 700 Club and been featured in Southern Living and Woman's World.

Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.

In 1996, inspired by the death of her grandfather, Denise began her first book, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her husband says he inspires all her romantic stories, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!

When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling, drinking chai lattes, hiking, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband raised three boys and are currently enjoying an empty nest and three beautiful grandchildren.

You can learn more about Denise through her website.

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Myra

Small Towns

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023

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Having lived in a small town in Western NC, several counties away from Madison, I loved how MS Hunter captures the reality of small town life in rural areas of the mountains. It makes the story very realistic, from family ties to community. Pulling together for the good of all.

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022

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Katelyn Loveland is looking to start over. Her friend from college, Avery Robinson, has asked her to become her nurse at the clinic. She has also set her up with her brother Gavin. An accident leaves her stranded in a tree off the road. Is this how her life ends? Luckily deputy Cooper Robinson was out riding on his bike. He sets everything in motion to rescue her. There were formal first names given. Cooper felt a connection to her that he has never felt before. Little did he know, the rug was going to be pulled out from under his feet. It seems Katie is his brother Gavin's girlfriend. How was he going to live and run for sheriff in this small community? No matter how they try to hide their feelings, the press finds out. There is a riff in the family and Katie is on the outs. She is moving back to where she came from, never completing the second part of her mission. The Robinson's are a forgiving family. Love the ending!

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New series

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021

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I have really enjoyed this new series. The town is great and all the characters are Interesting. I’m already bummed that I have to wait until spring for the next book. Invested in the secondary characters and excited to see what happens. As always clean romance with small town heart and charm.

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Sue

A trip to the mountains . . .

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021

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The first page will grab you in this new book (and series) by Denise Hunter. Riverbend Gap takes place in a mountain setting. The beautiful setting adds to the romance of this story. Katelyn Loveland was on her way to start a new life at a clinic run by a good friend when she is involved in an accident. Cooper Robinson comes to her rescue and they connect right away. All through the story their connection can't be denied. Unfortunately, she is already the girlfriend of Cooper's brother Gavin. The Robinson family welcomes her and it's a feeling of belonging that she has never known. She is also there to try to reconnect with her mother who abandoned her when she was very young. Each of the characters in this story have their own story to tell of heartache - and a hope for a better life. You come to believe in all of them and as the story goes along you're not sure how the author will bring about a happy ending. You will need to read it to find out! I highly recommend this book - and all of Denise Hunter's books!

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Wonderful series

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023

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I truly enjoyed the complexity of the characters. And enjoyed this series. Not sure if the author reads these reviews but I noticed a mistake on page 102 it should have been Cooper tying his shoes not Gavin. But still enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one.

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023

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You won't put it down. Another great book from Denise Hunter, Author. Easy read and short chapters are a bonus.

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Endearing characters!

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022

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Denise Hunter has increasingly become one of my go-to authors, and “Riverbend Gap” only continues to illustrate why!

Endearing characters grow and change throughout the book. Spiritual truths are imparted thoughtfully, and challenge me in my own faith walk. Relational dynamics make me consider the characters’ motives in new ways, and I often have to rethink what I would do in a similar situation!

And the fall setting…how can that go wrong? So perfect to read right as the leaves are changing and the autumnal equinox approaches.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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Jen R

New Denise Hunter series

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022

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I always look forward to the first book in new Denise Hunter series. Set in a similar setting as her last few series, the descriptions of the small towns and mountains and scenery are always an invitation to visit the locations. As for this first story about the Robinson family, I think this quote from Cooper really sums it up. "Sometimes family isn't the situation you're born into but the people who've chosen to love you along the way." This story is filled with the good parts of family, the bad parts and the loneliness of having none. I enjoyed the story and found it hard to put down.

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A family to call her own

Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2022

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Kate(Katie) came to town hoping to reconcile with her Mom but along the way found found an unexpected family who
was everything she wanted and had missed growing up. The characters and the story were a joy to read about.the author did the story great justice.love it all.

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