Autumn Skies: Book Review

Title:  Autumn Skies
My Rating: 4.5     
Genre:  Christian Fiction
Author: Denise Hunter
Format: Paperback*
Publication Date: October 20, 2020

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Autumn Skies Book Blurb

From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes the third and final novel in the Bluebell Inn series!

When a mysterious man turns up at Grace’s family-run inn, it’s instant attraction. But she’s already got a lot on her plate: running the Bluebell Inn, getting Blue Ridge Outfitters off the ground, and coping with a childhood event she’d thought was long past.

A gunshot wound has resurrected the past for secret service agent Wyatt Jennings, and a mandatory leave of absence lands him in Bluebell, North Carolina. There he must try and come to grips with the crisis that altered his life forever.

Grace needs experience for her new outfitters business, so when Wyatt needs a mountain guide, she’s more than happy to step up to the plate. As their journey progresses, Grace soon has an elusive Wyatt opening up, and Wyatt is unwittingly drawn to Grace’s fresh outlook and sense of humor.

There’s no doubt the two have formed a special bond, but will Wyatt’s secrets bring Grace’s world crashing down? Or will those secrets end up healing them both?

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 Autumn Skies REVIEW

As a quick reminder, here is my rating structure:

• 1 star: Did not finish
• 2 Stars: Finished but I do not recommend
• 3 Stars: Liked but could use some improvements
• 4 Stars: Loved this book!
• 5 Stars: Rare. The unput-down-able, binge read obsession.

My star ratings are also based also genre based. I compare all books with books of the same genre. While I would love to believe that my love of books in general transcends all bias, there are genres I prefer over others.

I’m human.

Example: If I read a mystery novel and think it deserves a 5-star rating, then I have compared it to other mystery books, and determined it to be one of my absolute favorites. The unputdownable mystery.

This will hopefully keep me from comparing Outlander, a personal obsession of mine, with the experience of reading The Hate You Give. Both 5 star books for me, but completely and totally different. I couldn’t even try to rate them against each other, so I don’t. Makes my life easier. 

My Thoughts on Autumn Skies…

As per usual, Denise Hunter tells quite a story. The plot and the romance balanced nicely without one overwhelming the other. Sometimes with a romance, the love story can obscure the events and plot of the book, but Denise Hunter is great at bringing these two elements together seamlessly.

I especially loved how honest everyone stayed with each other and themselves. There were many points along the way where I was certain Grace and Wyatt were going to separate because one or the other didn’t tell the truth.

This is one of my biggest pet peeves. If the entire conflict of a book can be solved by one person simply explaining an incident or by being truthful, it’s hard for me to like the book. I need more realistic issues.

In Autumn Skies, Denise Hunter layers on the conflicts and keeps her characters honest, making the drama and the resolution feel more genuine. In this way, Grace and Wyatt become much more relatable even though their personal situations wouldn’t be to the average person.

Autumn Skies is a quick read because the book will keep you interested and the writing is so smooth. Can be read as a standalone, but now I want to read the first two books in the series.

Perfect setting and a great fall read. Christian Fiction fans will enjoy this one.

*Special thanks to Denise Hunter, Thomas Nelson, and TLC Book Tours for providing a copy of Autumn Skies in exchange for an honest review.