Title: Dear Noah, The Conclusion (Book 5)
Author: Chrysteen Braun
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Book Blurb:
“Braun continues to skillfully weave love, loss and resilience into the conclusion of Annie Parker’s story. Book Five, Dear Noah: The Conclusion continues the story of friendship and new beginnings set in the quaint mountain town of Lake Arrowhead, California. Well done.” —Elizabeth Conte, award-winning author of Finding Jane and Chosen Mistress
“Having lived in Lake Arrowhead for many years, Chrysteen Braun’s books continually remind me of just how wonderful it is to live up here. It’s been fun figuring out places both real and fictional. Her storytelling skillfully blends relationships, rich characters and unexpected endings, all set in our delightful mountain towns.” —Angel Yap, Editor, Lake Arrowhead Mountain News
Now in her mid-eighties, Annie Parker reflects on a life shaped both by heartbreak and healing. Her journey began with a life-altering decision to start anew, dedicating herself to restoring a collection of 1920s-era cabins, each rich with its own story. Through this labor of love, she wove together the memories of her past with the promise of her future.
In Dear Noah, Annie revisits her passionate love affair with Noah Chambers, a relationship filled with joy and laughter, but overshadowed by an ominous prophecy from an Indian fortune teller. As their love story unfolds, the prophecy casts a long shadow, leaving Annie alone and mourning.
Seeking refuge from her sorrow, Annie moves to Prescott, Arizona, hoping for a new beginning near her mother. There, she meets Phillip, the charming owner of the local antique shop, who helps her navigate the complexities of love, loss, and second chances. Through the stories embedded in the cabins and her evolving relationships, Annie discovers that life still holds surprises and that healing is possible at any stage.
Dear Noah, The Conclusion is a tale of love, loss, and the rediscovery of hope in life’s later years. It offers a poignant exploration of resilience and the enduring strength of the human spirit, reminding readers that it’s never too late to embrace hope and love.
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My Review:
Annie loved Noah with all she had but their relationship soured after a foreboding prophecy from a fortune teller. Years later, she discovers love can bloom in her heart, if given a new chance. Dear Noah is a story of love’s timeless power no matter a person’s age. The descriptive and emotional narration makes Dear Noah a poignant and emotive read. The characters draw you in as the story unfolds. The writing by Chrysteen Braun makes readers feel like part of the story. Dear Noah is an unforgettable read.
Let’s talk about these characters. Annie is the main character and over the course of the series has become a dear friend to me. She’s in her 80s in this story and is reflecting on a past love. Reading from her viewpoint on life, love, and overcoming hardship is an emotional experience. I connected with her and reflected on my own life.
If you’re looking for a book to curl up to this winter (or any season), take my advice and grab Dear Noah. It’s an emotional read but soul satisfying.
My Rating: 5 stars
Buy it Now:
Paperback:
KDP Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647049083
Hardcover:
B&N Hardcover: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dear-noah-chrysteen-braun/1146555752?ean=9781647049096
eBook:
KDP eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN262MKL
Google Play eBook: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=GTgxEQAAQBAJ&pli=1
Author Biography:
Chrysteen Braun is a California native, born and raised in Long Beach.
The mountains, where she and her husband had a second home, were the inspiration for her first three books, The Guest Book Trilogy. These fictional restored cabins from the late 1920s all had their own stories to tell.
Her writing crosses genres of Women’s Fiction with relationships, and a little mystery and intrigue. She’s published articles about her field of interior design and remodeling, both for trade publications and her local newspaper.
She lives in Coto de Caza, with her husband Larry and two Siamese cats.
Contact her at chrysteenbraun@gmail.com, or www.chrysteenbraun.com
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Reviewed by: Nancy