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What Hope Remembers (Misty Willow Book #3) Kindle Edition

by Johnnie Alexander (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 98 ratings
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When Amy Somers loses her job as a lobbyist, she moves to Misty Willow, well aware that she's crossing bridges she'd burned years before. With all the mistakes she's made and the uncaring things she's done--even to her own family--she can hardly believe that happiness will find her, especially when Gabe Kendall, her first crush and her first kiss, rides back into her life atop a buckskin mare.

A former Marine, Gabe is at loose ends after serving a prison sentence for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He sees beyond Amy's hard exterior to the girl he once knew and loved, and he longs to see her open her heart. Yet with his vision clouded by shame for his past and fears about the future, he finds it difficult to see the path ahead.

But the memory of that long-ago kiss just may have the power to reignite a romance that brings out the best in both of them.
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From the Back Cover

When you need a new beginning, sometimes the best place to start is home

When Amy Somers leaves her job as a lobbyist, she moves to Misty Willow, well aware that she's crossing bridges she'd burned years before. With all the mistakes she's made and the things she's done, she can hardly believe that happiness will find her--especially when Gabe Kendall, her first crush and her first kiss, rides back into her life atop a buckskin mare.

A former Marine, Gabe is at loose ends after serving a prison sentence for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He sees beyond Amy's hard exterior to the girl he once knew and loved, and he longs to see her open her heart. Yet with his vision clouded by shame for his past and fears about the future, it's difficult to see the path ahead.

But the memory of that long-ago kiss just may have the power to reignite a romance that brings out the best in both of them.


Praise for the Misty Willow series

"The town and its people feel like long-lost friends."--RT Book Reviews on Where She Belongs

"Impossible to put down."--Library Journal on Where She Belongs

"Fresh, flirty, and fast-paced."--Fresh Fiction on When Love Arrives


Johnnie Alexander is the award-winning author of Where Treasure Hides and Where She Belongs, as well as an accomplished essayist and poet. Her Misty Willow series was inspired by a 19th century house she lived in as a teen. Join her at www.johnnie-alexander.com to experience the love of random travel and the joy of treasured moments.

About the Author

Johnnie Alexander is the award-winning author of Where Treasure Hides and Where She Belongs. Johnnie is an accomplished essayist and poet whose work has appeared in the Guideposts anthology A Cup of Christmas Cheer. In addition to writing, she enjoys reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and taking road trips. She lives near Memphis, Tennessee.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MUANO2S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell (May 2, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4547 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0800726421
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 98 ratings

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Johnnie Alexander is a wannabe vagabond with a heart for making memories. Whether at home or on the road, she creates characters you want to meet and imagines stories you won't forget.

Her award-winning debut novel, Where Treasure Hides, is a CBA bestseller and has been translated into Dutch and Norwegian. She also writes contemporary romances, cozy mysteries, and historical novellas. The Mischief Thief is her first suspense novel.

Johnnie is on the executive boards of Serious Writer, Inc. and Mid-South Christian Writers Conference, co-hosts an online show called Writers Chat, and teaches at writers conferences and for Serious Writer Academy.

A fan of classic movies, stacks of books, and road trips, Johnnie shares a life of quiet adventure with Griff, her happy-go-lucky collie, and Rugby, her raccoon-treeing papillon.

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Bonnie H
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting Finish
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017
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What Hope Remembers is a fitting finish for Johnnie Alexander's trilogy Misty Willow Series. The Sullivans and Somers stories are completed as Amy Somers, struggling to overcome her eating disorder, finds a long lost love and a reason to get well. Johnnie creates real and likable characters in plausible situations. Not only did I love this book, but appreciated how she tied the three stories together showing that if you have faith in God and a caring family you can make it in this world.
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Sharilynn Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars It was sad to finish the three book series
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2017
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It was sad to finish the three book series. The main character, Amy. had a complete turn around from the character as described in the previous books. Johnnie Alexander has a way to hook you into the entire family I loved the entire series.
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Christy Jaye
4.0 out of 5 stars The Last Book in an Enjoyable Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
The third book in the Misty Willow series brought a befitting end to an enjoyable series. Amy and Gabe took full advantage of their second chance at love. I liked the way the previous two couples' lives were also continued.
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Fayro
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing story
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018
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Wonderful book. Couldn’t put it down. So interesting and exciting. Characters come to life. This is the first in a three book series they are all excellent. Great author. I give all three books a five star ratting
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R. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.6 stars: What Hope Remembers by Johnnie Alexander
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
Amy's trying to forget the vicious power plays she used to love, and Gabe's trying to start again after an unfair time in prison; when they meet again near where they first fell in love as teens, it starts them both down a path that's a little more hopeful.

Notes from September 2017:

Plot and Setting: 4 -- Teenage sweethearts meet again, though she claims she doesn't remember him; they both work to figure out how to leave their pasts behind and find a happier future; plus some shady dealings, sabotage, etc, that impact his aunt and the farm they both want to protect and revitalize. I liked most of the story, except the hints of a love triangle and the way Tess's pride keeps her from asking for help or seeking to innovate. And the timeline goes rather vague at the end.

Characters: 4.3 -- I appreciated that Amy is trying to make a big break from her former ambitions and lifestyle, and also that her eating disorder is an ongoing struggle that doesn't magically disappear. I enjoyed Gabe's concern that no one will want to hire, let alone befriend, someone who spent time in jail, and his subsequent delight to be proved wrong about that. Brett is severely overprotective, but means well. Tess's stubborn independence and secretiveness irked me, but she does love Gabe, and comes around to liking Amy. I loved that one of the 'bad guys' comes around. My favorite bits were Amy's interactions with Jonah.

Mechanics and Writing: 5 -- Skillful writing. Very few, very mild errors, which include compound word confusion and some awkward sentences. POV is all third person, mostly alternating between Gabe and Amy, but also Tess and a few scenes from Logan's POV.

Redeeming Value: 4.7 -- Violence comes into this story in the form of sabotage and arson, and allusions to Gabe's time in the Marines and in prison after being present at a violent crime. Though she's definitely changed, Amy's past was full of partying, manipulating, and sleeping around, mostly in the pursuit of power and influence. A good theme is letting go of feelings of guilt and shame about the past, forgiving yourself, and looking forward. It's implied that trusting and relying on God is helpful/necessary for this to happen, though that's not a major emphasis.

Personal Enjoyment: 5
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Kav
5.0 out of 5 stars An excruciatingly thrilling read that broke my heart in places.
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
Well, my heart is in a hundred knots tied so tight it hurts! I really didn't want to read Amy's story. Really, I didn't. But I love this series and the way Johnnie Alexander spins a tale so I took the plunge and got emotionally pummeled for my trouble. But it's all good -- pain means growth, both for heroines and readers.

So, this is the third book in the Misty Willow series, but each book reads as a standalone. Though fans of the series will be thrilled to meet up with AJ and Shelby and Brett and Dani (heroes and heroines from books one and two) in this final story.

I love homecoming stories -- the power to change that comes from embracing what you ran away from int he first place. Lots of scope for angsty plotlines which follow both Amy and Gabe to Misty Willow. She plays self-defeating mind games that keep her frozen in a dark place. He is burdened by a guilt that isn't his to bear. Two hurting souls, once young and innocent and on the verge of fledgling love. But a whole lot of living has happened in the past decade or so and it seems like they will never capture their lost love.

Sometimes I had to put this book down and practice deep breathing exercises to calm myself down before I could bring myself to face more of the harrowing journey that leads to Amy and Gabe's happily-ever-after. In fact, I will confess to sneaking a peek at the last page -- a very short but hope-filled epilogue -- just to convince myself to keep reading. Yes, I get that involved with my characters.

And if the romantical journey isn't enough to leave a reader gnashing her teeth and pulling out her hair, a villainous subplot nearly tipped me over the edge. I do so enjoy seething over a truly conniving bad guy...as long as he gets his comeuppance by the end.

An excruciatingly thrilling read that broke my heart in places.
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Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017
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Another great book by johnnie. Just like the previous two books I found I couldn't put it down. Thank you very much
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