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    The Perfect Hope
    The Perfect Hope
    The Perfect Hope
    Audiobook (abridged)10 hours

    The Perfect Hope

    Written by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by MacLeod Andrews

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    About this audiobook

    Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out—with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He’s surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except, apparently, Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro…

    As the former manager of a D.C. hotel, Hope is used to excitement and glamour, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate the joys of small-town living. She’s where she wants to be—except for in her love life. Her only interaction with the opposite sex has been sparring with the infuriating Ryder, who always seems to get under her skin. Still, no one can deny the electricity that crackles between them…a spark that ignited with a New Year’s Eve kiss.

    While the inn is running smoothly, thanks to Hope’s experience and unerring instincts, her big-city past is about to make an unwelcome—and embarrassing—appearance. Seeing Hope vulnerable stirs up Ryder’s emotions and makes him realize that while Hope may not be perfect, she just might be perfect for him…

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateNov 6, 2012
    ISBN9781455807086
    The Perfect Hope
    Author

    Nora Roberts

    Nora Roberts is a bestselling author of more than 209 romance novels. She was the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. As of 2011, her novels had spent a combined 861 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List, including 176 weeks in the number-one spot. Over 280 million copies of her books are in print, including 12 million copies sold in 2005 alone.

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    • 3/5
      I liked this book better than the 1st and 2nd part of the series - it seemed to be less of a sales brochure. Still way below NR's usual standard, but at least it gives me hope the next series will be better.
      3-3,5 stars
    • 5/5
      “I love you. And I’m okay with it.” – Ryder MontgomeryI tend to always find immediately which male lead will be my TOP in a series - tend to, cause there are times I'm proven wrong. And while I do enjoy most stories, it's different when the characters speak to you in a very relatable and likeable level. Such was the case not only with Ryder, but Hope as well. Hope Beaumont was the innkeeper Justine Montgomery had hired for the inn her sons built in the series. She was the female version of Owen, the second son, and someone the eldest, Ryder, supposedly disliked at first glance. Pffft, yeah, right...Ryder and Hope were the most fitting couple of the series - not that I didn't expect them to be. Always fighting on small and trivial details, yet, when it came to the important stuff, they surprised even themselves with how well they complimented each other. He was her rock and she was the one refining his details. As the title suggests, PERFECT.I really adored the way they kept dancing around each other, and how natural it seemed when they finally got together. And while Ryder, as a typical male, had trouble understanding where to put his foot down and where to compromise, Hope was laid-back and methodical enough to gently coax him to the right direction - or be a little firmer when she needed to be. She was like his mother in a more OCD-kind-of-way, which was fine, because a man like Ryder would sure as hell be attracted to her type. (first-born sons usually do, it's the Oedipus Complex and all that...)And while, on one hand, we have Ryder and all his gruff manliness and sweet, out-of-the-blue moments, we have Hope on the other. A woman with a capital W. Hope wasn't girly. She was a grown-up female, who knew what she wanted in her life, knew her self-worth, and wasn't leading the guy on. She wasn't whiny. She wasn't bitchy. She was a dignified, proud, and self-assured woman, who didn't need constant compliments, didn't throw jealous fits, and didn't pressure the man into anything he didn't want. So, even though I swooned for Ryder - because that was totally expected, anyway - I think what made this book even better was Hope. Hands down one of the best female leads in contemporary romance, and seriously needed after certain failures of heroines from previous reading attempts.Now that I'm done with this series, I'm taking a small break from my beloved NR, though we all know I never stay away for too long...“I love you. And I’m okay with it, too.” – Hope Beaumont
    • 4/5
      Enjoyable book in the Boonsboro Inn series. You can tell that Roberts knows about running an Inn. I liked this book better than the second book in the trilogy but the first was my favorite. The women in the series seemed perhaps a little too perfect-- where did they get all that energy?
    • 4/5
      A good, solid ending to the series. Over all it lacked the oomph of some of her others, but I still really enjoyed it.
    • 5/5
      Each book in this trilogy got better and better.
    • 5/5
      After listening to the first book about Beckett and Claire, I couldn't wait to see gruff brother Ryder get his turn! It was everything I wanted it to be, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Man Night is still hilarious!
    • 4/5
      Same complaint about the graphic sex: the book is a perfect YA book, spoiled by descriptively detailed sex. No, it isn't porn by any means, but it takes it out of the suitability realm for non-sexually active young teens. Yet, the story line is perfect for them!I found this third book a bit predictable, though I was surprised by a couple of plot twists. No spoiler alerts here! One of my predictions came true, another did not. A couple of unexpected things happened. Enough for an extra half star.
    • 4/5
      This has been one of my favorite trilogies. I really like the Montgomery brothers and I'm sad to see the trilogy end. Yes, it's a simple love story, not much in the way of twists and turns but sometimes it's nice to read a love story that easily unfolds with no drama, or at least with a little. I liked that the story of Lizzy was wrapped up and I really liked how the story of Billy turned out. I was hooked into this trilogy from the first page of the first book. Thanks Nora for an enjoyable day of reading as I couldn't put this down and read this on a late night and a quiet Saturday.
    • 5/5
      I loved every book in this series though this book I had the hardest time putting down. I enjoyed seeing a different and somewhat romantic side to Rhyder. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance with a guy's point of view tossed in. Nora Roberts is an amazing writer and my only complaint is not being able to read more books in this series.
    • 5/5
      This was my favorite of all the Inn Boonsboro series!!! Loved the characters (Hope and Ryder are amazing). I could really relate, as have been an innkeeper for many large luxury historic inns, as well as have been consulting for bed and breakfast inns, and boutique hotels for over 25 yrs. I currently handle online marketing, SEO, and social media for an historic inn with 17 accommodations in West Palm Beach---each and every guest brings new and exciting stories and character.

      I especially loved the tie in with the Montgomery brothers, renovations, historic romance, design, ghosts, book stores, restaurants, and quaint towns---this series is unique especially since Nora Roberts actually owns this inn. I so look forward to visiting the town and the setting as each of the characters were so real (and Montgomery men so yummy)! Look forward to hearing more from these characters and their talented mother, Justine - in this quaint town. Outstanding series!
    • 4/5
      Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out--with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He's surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist him. Except apparently Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn Boonsboro (summary from ISBN 1101612231).Ryder and Hope's story features more sexual tension than the other two in the series since Ryder is so unsociable, making it all the more interesting. The ghost, Elizabeth, plays a bigger role in this entry in the series and the reader finally discovers her story and why she haunts the Inn. Perfect Hope is the perfect end to the series.
    • 3/5
      This trilogy was a bit boring because I find her contemporary romance "too contemporary." I understand the setting is based off the real bed-and-breakfast that she owns, but spare me the details. I didn't need a complete catalog of the retro sink fixtures and 500 thread-count Egyptian cotton bed sheets in the inn. I love Nora Roberts' writing style, but this book was interrupted by other books I wanted to read. This wasn't her best trilogy, but it wasn't her worst. (Flowers trilogy, cough cough) Anyway, I'm going to read her J.D. Robb for now and enjoy her nom de plume.
    • 4/5
      I liked it, but the Chesapeake Bay series is still my favorite. This one was a little too pat, without enough conflict. Nora is still the queen of the modern, readable romance, though!
    • 3/5
      Another trilogy done.

      As with the others you can tell who the 3 couples will be at the end but I still enjoy reading / hearing about them.

      I felt the ending of this was a little rushed. I would of liked Avery's not to be opening at the end, or not hearing about the wedding of Hope and Ryder.
      If each book is about a couple I think the couple should start and get married in their book and the next book be about the second comple with sprinkles of the first and third couples being thrown in.

      Always enjoy books with dogs have a part - I will miss DA.
    • 5/5
      This is a wonderful series. I enjoyed it very much.
    • 3/5
      This trilogy wasn't up to Nora Roberts' usual quality. It was good, but not nearly as well done as other trilogies I've enjoyed. The first book was the best, but you could see where it was going. Many of the scenes and descriptions were repetitive. 
    • 3/5
      The third book of the Inn Boonsboro trilogy seemed a bit long to me, as Ryder and Hope's story was drawn out as the characters also tried to solve the mystery of their resident ghost, Lizzie. That story was brought to a nice conclusion as well, bits of historical detail included.
    • 2/5
      This was very typical Nora Roberts (which I usually enjoy a lot), but the first third of the book in particular was just such an obvious add for the actual bed and breakfast that Roberts owns that it left a bad taste for me. Other than that, it was fine if somewhat of a retread - probably my favorite subplot was the return of the cheating jerk and his unhappy wife.
    • 5/5
      The Perfect Hope by Nora RobertsHope Beaumont runs the Innsboro and when her ex boyfriend Jonathan comes back into town trying to get her to take him back she claims she's Ryder's girl now.Love the magic in this Inn and how they solve the mysteries behind the ghost. Love catching up with the other members of the town, so close knit..She missed the other females when she moved in a year ago, they had all lived in town now they had their own relationships and they moved out of town but ran their stores daily.Ryder Montgomery is one of the brothers who are contractors. When the ghost Lizzie locks them into a room and the only way to get out is to kiss, they do. When she tells her girlfriends about it I couldn't help but laugh out loud, for quite some time...Love how they solve the mystery and the way things move forward...
    • 4/5
      This book is the last installment of Roberts' Inn Boonsboro trilogy.We read about the love story between the last unmarried Montgomery brother, Ryder. He is infatuated with the innkeeper, Hope. The feeling is mutual on her part as well.Hope is very familiar with the hotel business. Her former employer comes to Boonsbobo to sway her to come back to their hotel. Hope also investigates on the internet about the residing ghost, Lizzy. Between the three Montgomery brothers and Hopes' friends', they learn more about Lizzy and her boyfriend who fought in the Civil War.I always enjoy Roberts' book and this one does not disppoint. It is a very easy read and a fast pace as well.
    • 4/5
      Ryder Montgomery isn't interested in settling down, especially not with a spoiled snooty city girl like Hope Beaumont. Hope appreciates the fine picture Ryder makes in his tool belt, but dislikes his attitude. She has no intention of falling for the last available Montgomery, but the Inn ghost is about to take a hand.Rounds out the trilogy nicely.
    • 4/5
      If you know anything about this kind of book you know that there will be a relationship between the two flagged characters, the only question is the path to the relationship the two have to take. Ryder Montgomery is a taciturn, hard-working man who is trying very hard to resist his attraction to Hope Beaumont, he's made some assumptions about her and he is reluctant to admit that he might be wrong.Hope is still trying to work out what happened with her last boyfriend. She thought he had loved her but all he wanted from her was to be his mistress. She's attracted to Ryder but he just doesn't seem to be as attracted as she is.And the ghost gets involved and her story solved.It's light-hearted, light reading and I enjoyed it.
    • 5/5
      An awesome end to this trilogy! I really liked these characters, the inn, and the story of the ghost, Lizzy. I was emotionally involved with these people and am truly sorry that this is only a trilogy. Nice wrap to the series.
    • 4/5
      I give these books 4 stars because they are the books I so look forward to their publication and reading! They are the guarantee of feel good vacation, or snowy day read. Nora Roberts can be as repetitive as she wants, she always delivers with her wit and descriptive nature of landscapes and just all around make you feel nice writing. Sometimes this is just where you want to go with a good book.
    • 5/5
      The final episode in the Inn Boonsboror Trilogy brings the series to a great end. This trilogy is one of the best I have read during the last few years! I thoroughly enjoyed knowing that the three friends were successful in building good lives with the three brothers. Nora Roberts has done it again.....great series!! I only wish she had made the tirlogy a true series so I would have more Inn Boonsboro books to read.
    • 4/5
      Last in the Inn Boonsboro trilogy. Nora Roberts is such a guilty pleasure and this series does not disappoint. Loved all of them. Sometimes I wish life could be like a Nora Roberts book. Actually, I wish that a lot.