Seeds of Intention
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Product Details
Publisher: Hesse Creek Media
Release Date: August 11, 2017
Formats: Paperback, Ebook
ISBN: PB: 978-0997850420; EB: 978-0997850437
Trim: 5.5 x 8.5
Page Count: 312
A Hesse Creek Novel
Andrea Thome
Winner of a 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award
Is it more important to have roots, or wings?
Garrett Oliver has just settled into his job as heir apparent to one of the most renowned master gardeners in the country. After a difficult few years, he’s found a home and a renewed purpose at a famed resort in the secluded Smoky Mountains. The stars seem to be aligning for Garrett as he plans a future with his college sweetheart and envisions a simple life with her in the mountains of East Tennessee.
Willow Armstrong, fresh off a painful breakup, is coming home to Knoxville to care for her ailing father. She finds herself in the right place at the right time, landing a dream job alongside Garrett—as his boss. As they are thrown together by their work, an undeniable magnetism grows between them, despite the fact that Garrett is ready to start a future with someone else. Circumstances persist in drawing them closer, and an unexpected opportunity in Colorado prompts Willow and Garrett to wonder if a life together out west might be beyond anything either of them had dared to imagine.
About the Author
Andrea Thome is a former broadcast journalist and award-winning author, having covered both sports and news during her career. In her novels, Andrea explores some of her favorite travel destinations, from the foothills of the Smoky Mountains to the Colorado Rockies, painting rich backdrops that nearly become characters themselves. Thome lives in Chicago with her husband (retired Hall of Fame baseball player, Jim Thome) and their two children. She spends her spare time volunteering, traveling and pursuing her other passion, photography.
Visit the author’s website at andreathome.com
Reviews
“Seeds of Intention is a captivating, intricate love story with relatable, layered characters, well-drawn settings, and a satisfying ending. Andrea Thome is an excellent, graceful writer. Her characters are so real you’ll feel as though you’ve known them for years. Thome deftly builds the romantic tension and chemistry between Garrett and Willow, keeping readers engrossed until the end. A tasty treat for romance fans!” —NY Literary Magazine
“Seeds of Intention, Book 2 in the Hesse Creek series is just as lovely as Walland. A beautiful romance in a gorgeous setting. Thome knows how to paint a picture that makes readers feel like they are in the same room as her characters. Her male protagonists, Garrett and Wyatt are likable, kind characters, unlike the brooding moody men you often see in romance novels. Her female characters, Willow and India are strong and accomplished. From Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm to Aspen, this love story will keep you turning the pages quickly.” —Kristina Hickey, Librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library
“Thome’s followup to her well-received Walland takes readers on a gentle ride through a rustic Tennessee setting, perfect for cultivating romance as well as lush fields. Garrett and Willow’s relationship grows in a relatable fashion, with plenty of plot twists along the way. A cast of lovable if meddling friends are well drawn and highly endearing. The second book in the Hesse Creek series treats fans to new developments with old favorites, while also welcoming newcomers.” —RT Book Reviews
“Andrea Thome brings the glories of the intimate, nature-focused escape to the wonderful world of romance. Seeds of Intention is delightful escapist fare. This is one series that you are definitely going to want to own the physical copies of, because the covers are absolutely stunning.” —Kristen Kranz, Hypable
“Sweet romance lovers, this one is for YOU! Andrea Thome’s Seeds of Intention has just enough spice to create passion, just enough turmoil to add depth and reality and just enough true friendship to go around and leave you smiling!” —Dii, Tome Tender Book Blog
“The relationships throughout the book were inspiring. I loved the way everyone was there and supported each other. It was such a delight to read...I am really hoping there are more books to come!” —Susan, The Book Bag Blog