Any Day Now: A Novel (Sullivan's Crossing)

Sierra moves to Colorado to be close to her brother and his wife. She finds work and friendship in their small town. She develops self confidence and faces old problems head on. Written in Robyn Carr's familiar style, establishing an array of friends and extended family that could appear in a future book in a series about Sullivan's Crossing.

Anything "Sullivan's Crossing" captures my attention! You will absolutely lose sleep wanting to read " just 1 more chapter" before you put your Kindle down!!!

Please send me last two " Chesapeake Shores" books so that I may complete the series, "Along Came Trouble" I have already paid for. Can't remember name of last one which I have not paid for. Then I would like to purchase "The Charleston Trilogy" as a series. Bottom line: "Keep them coming!"
Thanks,
Pat

The Charleston Trilogy

I love Robyn Carr's writings! Even tho they seem to run together sometimes, the stories are so genuine. The characters at Sullivan's crossing are down home caring people. Sully runs a camping site, enjoy the evening, sitting on the porch of the store, listening to the night sounds, the campers fires going, I felt as if I were right there. We have seen Maggie, Sullys daughter, find the love of her life, and Sierra found happiness, what next? will there be a continuation of this series? I hope so!

This is the second in the Sullivan's crossing series. You do not have to read the first book to read this. In the first few chapters its explained that the heroine in this book is the sister to the hero in the first Sullivan's book. Sienna has come to Sullivan's crossing at her brothers insistence. Sienna has just come from a rehab clinic in which she is dealing with being an Alcoholic. The novel is similar to the previous title in the sense it not only covers the main characters but it has sub characters stories. Sienna makes an effort to be on her own and tells her brother Cal she will not be staying with him and Maggie. She begins staying at a Hostel but eventually takes a cabin in Sully's home(Maggie the heroine from the previous book father). Sully runs a shop in which hikers and individuals with RV passes through the quaint town. I actually found myself loving this title more. In the first book to me it took awhile before any excitement or action took off. In this title right away we find out not only Sienna is an alcoholic but she has been holding a secret for so long that this was one of the reasons that pushed her to rehab. Two months into her new home she strikes up a friendship with the firefighter Conrad or Connie as he is called. She at first ward him off about not being interested in a relationship but one night after out walking the dogs she sprained her ankle and was rescued by Connie and so started the romance/relationship. We catch up with Maggie and Cal who are about to expect their first baby and we get to see their progression as married couple. We also meet up again with Tom and his family. As stated there is a sub-story Tom and Lola starting a friendship that seem like it would be more. As previously mention something in Sienna past is keeping her from going all in with Connie and its only matter of time it catches up with her and she has to deal with the consequences. Throughly enjoyed this novel would have love to know the truth behind Neely maybe this might be explain in another book of Sullivan's crossing. Was giving an ARC by netgalley.

Ever since the Virgin River series ended, I have been trying to find another series from this author that I could fall in love with just as much. I thought that this series would be it but sadly it was not. The location is great. It is what drew me to this book. Any mention of Colorado and I have to check the book out. I actually could see this series being one that I might like but the issue was that I had no interest in any of the characters or their stories. In turn, this caused the story to be slow reading. I kept trying to get into this book and thought that the beginning was just a slow start and it would get better but after getting a third of the way into the book, I struggled to find any interest in picking this book back up. Yet, I still hold hope that one day I will find that magic again with another series form this author.

Carr shares Sierra Jones’ story and introduces us to more locals, in particular, a hot Firefighter/EMT named Conrad, but folks call him “Connie.” Sierra is Cal’s younger sister. She’s trying to rebuild her life and has come to Colorado. I quickly connected with Sierra and admired her strength. We learn she is on the road to recovery both from addiction and a troubled past that has left her scarred. Not wanting to crowd the newlyweds, she checks into a hostel but soon finds herself in one of the cabins at Sully’s.

ANY DAY NOW felt like coming home and visiting old friends. The heart of the story, however, was Sierra and it had me flipping the pages hoping for an HEA. As Sierra settles in she soon finds herself building ties within the community and her friendship blossoms with Sully. I adore Sully and the way he gets involved. Sierra finds work and for the first time cares for something. While Sierra isn’t ready to handle a relationship and doesn’t trust her own feelings, Conrad soon shows her there are good people out there. I loved getting Conrad’s back story. It was nice to have an honest to goodness good guy for a hero. Their developing relationship felt genuine and provided moments of humor and swoons.

Side threads included a developing romance between two single parents, a strange woman who lies, and updates on characters we have previously met. I loved seeing Maggie and Cal. We catch up with them as they work on renovating their barn.

The suspense thread offered some nail biting moments and a family reunion. It allowed Sierra to grow, become confident and faces down her fears. Carr did an excellent job with character development, bringing to light addiction and showing how woman become trapped. She seamlessly shed light on these darker subjects while delivering a feel-good romance.

Sierra Jones has come to Sullivan's Crossing in an attempt to hide out and leave her past troubles behind her. She is given the opportunity to re-connect with her older brother, Cal and meet his wife Maggie. She is hoping to get back on her feet while maintaining her sobriety. She quickly makes friends with those in town and becomes close friends with Sully (Maggie's father) who takes her under his wing and gives her good advice and guidance. She also meets the handsome Connie (Conrad) who is kind, brave and sensitive.

This book is the second in the Sullivan's Crossing series but works very well as a stand alone novel. What is nice about Robyn Carr's writing, in particular, her series is that she always brings in the characters from the previous books. The reader really gets a feel for the community and gets to see character development not only in the current book they are reading but in future books as well.

It was refreshing to see how Sierra was portrayed as brave and spunky while at the same time being vulnerable and tentative in approach to others. It was nice to see her come out of herself and begin to trust and confide in others. Until she ultimately was able to face her past with strength and integrity. I also liked how her relationship with both Sully and Conrad progressed. Sully became like a father figure to her while Conrad slowly became her love interest. I liked how both she and Conrad interacted and related to each other.

Carr's books feel authentic and real because her characters are "real" people in the sense that they are not billionaires falling in love with poor beautiful women. Her characters are firefighters, camp owners, bar owners, hair dressers, lawyers, etc. I believe that is why so many readers love her books. She writes about what the majority of people reading them can relate to:good hard working people who have flaws, who try hard, who struggle, who get back up when knocked down and form healthy relationships with others.

Like some of her books, there is more than one romance going on in her book. I only discussed one couple as they were the main couple in this book.

This book proved to be a fast read for me. Yes, it is a romance and the ending was somewhat predictable. Doesn't everyone find "true love" in this books. But what really worked in this book is the journey to falling in love. Carr also packs her books with various themes while makes her book more interesting and entertaining.

I always complain, in reference to romance books that: 1. They all want to get married in the end...and often the books end abruptly. I liked that she included an epilogue in this book. So many times I wish romance books would do this and Carr did.

Received from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions in this review are my own.

Robyn Carr has talent. She takes a small town in Colorado and turns it into a family. Sullivan’s Crossing is a place where people come to experience Colorado and never want to leave or at least I didn’t want to leave, EVER.

The storyline is wonderful. There is characters that are not perfect which makes them real. The issues they have are issues that many people deal with every day. The friendships they have are not perfect but they are the same friendships that I have with my friends. The families are supportive, open with their love, and accepting of each other. This may seem like it is too perfect but it wasn’t.

Sierra is a recovering alcoholic who has a secret in her past that she is trying to out run. She runs to Sullivan’s Crossing and her brother to keep a low profile. Yet, she meets Connie and everything she thought she wanted and needed changes. Connie, aka Conrad, shakes up her world making her feel things that she hasn’t felt in forever. There were times I felt like their relationship was one sided with Conrad providing a ton of support while Sierra was so focused on herself that she took it for granted but then I realized that most relationships have those bumps that are one sided and it will flip back and forth as to who is supporting who more as the relationship moves forward.

I definitely recommend picking up your own copy of Any Day Now and falling in love with the characters of Sullivan’s Crossing.

Just prior to the final segment of this story, Jane Austen is quoted: "If a book is well written, I always find it too short." This aptly describes my feelings regarding this second installment of the Sullivan's Crossing series. I tried--twice--to put this book down. Couldn't do it. Sierra Jones, sister to Cal who's married to Maggie, and Connie, the fire fighter/paramedic she meets when she moves to Colorado to be closer to her big brother, were too compelling. Both their respective backstories made them realistic and complex, and oh so real. The descriptions of Sierra's troubles with alcohol and how she negotiates her AA sobriety rang true. So, too, was Cal's hurt from his ex-fiance's cheating on him and how it affected his approach to women. Other secondary characters also had the capacity to hold my interest, to make me want to get to know them better, too.

Then there's that man Sierra thinks she sees, the man who scarred her psyche, to say nothing of her body. Has he really followed her from Michigan, or is it just her imagination? Are her fears about becoming as mentally unhinged as her father real or will she be able to set them aside? Can her time with Connie, even if it's just talking, heal her and help her to learn to trust again?

Connie is the kind of a man any woman who's been hurt would want to get to know. His kindness is real, his caring is shown in small ways as well as the more obvious ones, during which he quietly reveals some of his volunteer search-and-rescue skills.

In ways I didn't expect, this tale exceeded my expectations, though Robyn Carr is one of my favorite authors for how she weaves the tiniest details into the structure of her stories such that they become instructive of real life, making me wish I, too, could go to Sullivan's Crossing, if only for a weekend camping trip.

Although I love Robyn Carr, I felt the beginning of this story was super slow. I had similar feelings overall to the first book in the series but this one wasn’t quite as slow as the first book. It is a lovely story and we get to meet even more people in the town around Sully’s place. I can never fault this author for her characters. They are always wonderful and quirky.

Sierra is a sympathetic character, mostly because she doesn’t shy away from her faults. And she doesn’t allow others to gloss over the not-so-great things she’s done in the past. Sometimes she’s even too hard on herself. Connie is a great hero which is quite evident when he tells Sierra that he’s not concerned about her past mistakes, that he’s concerned about who she is now and her past made her who she is. C’mon! How sweet is he?

I have to say, I love that we have a big, buff, firefighter with the name Connie. It really endeared him to me even more. The things he had gone through in terms of relationships really could have turned him into a jerk. To be fair, it seems he may have gone through such a phase for a short while before the beginning of this particular story. But he didn’t let it turn him bitter. And he was just so darn patient with Sierra, even without knowing the full story of what was holding her back.

Even with the slow start, I fell into this story pretty quickly. There were a few things left unresolved with other characters that I hope are addressed in later books. But it’s nothing that stops this story from having its own satisfying conclusion.

Reviewed by JoAnne
Book provided by Netgalley
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

Any Day Now was not at all what I was expecting. There were so many stories going on at once that intertwined seamlessly but there were also a few loose ends that I hope are resolved in the next book in the Sullivan’s Crossing series, The characters were complex and we learned about them a little at a time as their layers were drawn back. The story flowed smoothly and had a nice pace to it with some intrigue along with romance and love. Set in Sullivan’s Crossing,and the small towns of Timberlake and Leadville, Colorado, we learn about the campgrounds, the mountains and hiking trails along with the small towns surrounding Sullivan’s Crossing.

This is Sierra’s story but also the story of many whom become a part of her life – her brother Cal and his wife, Maggie, her love interest Conrad better known as Connie, Maggie’s dad, Sully, the townspeople and the dogs, Molly and Beau. Sierra is running away from Detroit after being in rehab and then a group home or safe house but it’s who and what led her there in the first place that is truly frightening. The recollections by Sierra as she reveals her encounters with and connection to Derek Cox gave me goosebumps and an uncomfortable feeling. She attends AA meetings and has a sponsor back where she ran from but needs someone nearby too. As she starts her new life and learns to open up to others we see how scared, hurt and lost she really is. One thing she does seem to have good control of is her sobriety which makes others around her proud. Having Molly at her side, even given the unusual manner in which she acquired her dog, often gives her the strength she needs. Having Connie as part of her life is good for her but also for him. The characters exes leave a lot to be desired!

The descriptions of the lands and views along with Cal and Maggie’s home being renovated from a barn, the businesses and the people were vivid and made me feel that I was there. The mishaps that Sierra gets into and the support she receives from others was eyeopening. There are heartwarming and heartfelt moments between the characters but some heartbreaking ones too. How her new “friend” Neely fits in is never truly explained but I know there’s got to be a dark side there. There are family and friends, secrets, truths revealed, work, kindness, helpfulness, homes, traditions being made, anger, hurt, sadness, tears, evil, family dynamics, crimes, happiness, laughter, loving and love. There are several happily ever afters and closure along with hints for what might be involved in the next book in the series.

Carr is a fairly new to me author since A Summer in Sonoma is the only other book I’ve read by her and that was three years ago! At that time I said I had missed her books along the way but hoped to rectify it. Unfortunately, I hadn’t in all that time. I hope to do better now since both books received five star ratings from me and Any Day Now is the second book in the Sullivan’s Crossing series. I plan to read the first book, What We Find, and hope there are many more books in the series. I’m glad that I reconnected with Carr and enjoyed this book as much as her first one that I read.

Sienna has come to Sullivan's Crossing after alcohol rehab. Her brother lives there and she wants to be near family while she gets her life back on the right track after years of bad choices. As part of AA she is trying to make amends to people she hurt in the past. She also has a secret that pushed her to go to rehab and finally admit she had a problem with alcohol.

This is the second book in the Sullivan's Crossing series but could be read on its own. This is primarily Sienna's story but characters from the first book are a big part of this story. There are several sub plots about other characters. I loved reading this book and hated to see it end. There is a character in the book that I am hoping to see in another future novel. We need to know her story. I hope the author takes us back to Sullivan's Crossing in a future book. I would give this book 4 1/2 stars. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Sierra Jones is on the run and Sullivan’s Crossing looks like a good place for a stop over. Her brother Cal and his new wife Maggie are expecting their first child and she could use the time to talk with him. She has some money, but she is going to need a place to work and a place to stay. Maggie’s dad, Sully, quickly offers her one of the cabins and some work to do during March, which is the prep month for the cabins and campgrounds. Sierra has no intentions of love until she meets the local paramedic, Connie. He is handsome and built like a rock. But she has a past that she wants to keep closed. Can she be safe in Sullivan’s Crossing? Or will she have to keep running?

Another love story set in Colorado is never a bad thing. And this one had quite a bit of suspense and mystery to it. The layers keep pulling back on Cal’s family, especially his siblings. It makes me wonder if the future installments will be based on the other two siblings. It’s been fun to meet his family and learn more about them. This book was not as difficult to follow on the viewpoint transitions as the first book. However, there was still some sex scenes and language. I still recommend this book for mature readers.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Sierra Jones has come to Sullivan's Crossing in an attempt to hide out and leave her past troubles behind her. She is given the opportunity to re-connect with her older brother, Cal and meet his wife Maggie. She is hoping to get back on her feet while maintaining her sobriety. She quickly makes friends with those in town and becomes close friends with Sully (Maggie's father) who takes her under his wing and gives her good advice and guidance. She also meets the handsome Connie (Conrad) who is kind, brave and sensitive.

This book is the second in the Sullivan's Crossing series but works very well as a stand alone novel. What is nice about Robyn Carr's writing, in particular, her series is that she always brings in the characters from the previous books. The reader really gets a feel for the community and gets to see character development not only in the current book they are reading but in future books as well.

It was refreshing to see how Sierra was portrayed as brave and spunky while at the same time being vulnerable and tentative in approach to others. It was nice to see her come out of herself and begin to trust and confide in others. Until she ultimately was able to face her past with strength and integrity. I also liked how her relationship with both Sully and Conrad progressed. Sully became like a father figure to her while Conrad slowly became her love interest. I liked how both she and Conrad interacted and related to each other.

Carr's books feel authentic and real because her characters are "real" people in the sense that they are not billionaires falling in love with poor beautiful women. Her characters are firefighters, camp owners, bar owners, hair dressers, lawyers, etc. I believe that is why so many readers love her books. She writes about what the majority of people reading them can relate to:good hard working people who have flaws, who try hard, who struggle, who get back up when knocked down and form healthy relationships with others.

Like some of her books, there is more than one romance going on in her book. I only discussed one couple as they were the main couple in this book.

This book proved to be a fast read for me. Yes, it is a romance and the ending was somewhat predictable. Doesn't everyone find "true love" in this books. But what really worked in this book is the journey to falling in love. Carr also packs her books with various themes while makes her book more interesting and entertaining.

I always complain, in reference to romance books that: 1. They all want to get married in the end...and often the books end abruptly. I liked that she included an epilogue in this book. So many times I wish romance books would do this and Carr did.

Received from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions in this review are my own.

Robyn Carr has talent. She takes a small town in Colorado and turns it into a family. Sullivan’s Crossing is a place where people come to experience Colorado and never want to leave or at least I didn’t want to leave, EVER.

The storyline is wonderful. There is characters that are not perfect which makes them real. The issues they have are issues that many people deal with every day. The friendships they have are not perfect but they are the same friendships that I have with my friends. The families are supportive, open with their love, and accepting of each other. This may seem like it is too perfect but it wasn’t.

Sierra is a recovering alcoholic who has a secret in her past that she is trying to out run. She runs to Sullivan’s Crossing and her brother to keep a low profile. Yet, she meets Connie and everything she thought she wanted and needed changes. Connie, aka Conrad, shakes up her world making her feel things that she hasn’t felt in forever. There were times I felt like their relationship was one sided with Conrad providing a ton of support while Sierra was so focused on herself that she took it for granted but then I realized that most relationships have those bumps that are one sided and it will flip back and forth as to who is supporting who more as the relationship moves forward.

I definitely recommend picking up your own copy of Any Day Now and falling in love with the characters of Sullivan’s Crossing.

Just prior to the final segment of this story, Jane Austen is quoted: "If a book is well written, I always find it too short." This aptly describes my feelings regarding this second installment of the Sullivan's Crossing series. I tried--twice--to put this book down. Couldn't do it. Sierra Jones, sister to Cal who's married to Maggie, and Connie, the fire fighter/paramedic she meets when she moves to Colorado to be closer to her big brother, were too compelling. Both their respective backstories made them realistic and complex, and oh so real. The descriptions of Sierra's troubles with alcohol and how she negotiates her AA sobriety rang true. So, too, was Cal's hurt from his ex-fiance's cheating on him and how it affected his approach to women. Other secondary characters also had the capacity to hold my interest, to make me want to get to know them better, too.

Then there's that man Sierra thinks she sees, the man who scarred her psyche, to say nothing of her body. Has he really followed her from Michigan, or is it just her imagination? Are her fears about becoming as mentally unhinged as her father real or will she be able to set them aside? Can her time with Connie, even if it's just talking, heal her and help her to learn to trust again?

Connie is the kind of a man any woman who's been hurt would want to get to know. His kindness is real, his caring is shown in small ways as well as the more obvious ones, during which he quietly reveals some of his volunteer search-and-rescue skills.

In ways I didn't expect, this tale exceeded my expectations, though Robyn Carr is one of my favorite authors for how she weaves the tiniest details into the structure of her stories such that they become instructive of real life, making me wish I, too, could go to Sullivan's Crossing, if only for a weekend camping trip.

Although I love Robyn Carr, I felt the beginning of this story was super slow. I had similar feelings overall to the first book in the series but this one wasn’t quite as slow as the first book. It is a lovely story and we get to meet even more people in the town around Sully’s place. I can never fault this author for her characters. They are always wonderful and quirky.

Sierra is a sympathetic character, mostly because she doesn’t shy away from her faults. And she doesn’t allow others to gloss over the not-so-great things she’s done in the past. Sometimes she’s even too hard on herself. Connie is a great hero which is quite evident when he tells Sierra that he’s not concerned about her past mistakes, that he’s concerned about who she is now and her past made her who she is. C’mon! How sweet is he?

I have to say, I love that we have a big, buff, firefighter with the name Connie. It really endeared him to me even more. The things he had gone through in terms of relationships really could have turned him into a jerk. To be fair, it seems he may have gone through such a phase for a short while before the beginning of this particular story. But he didn’t let it turn him bitter. And he was just so darn patient with Sierra, even without knowing the full story of what was holding her back.

Even with the slow start, I fell into this story pretty quickly. There were a few things left unresolved with other characters that I hope are addressed in later books. But it’s nothing that stops this story from having its own satisfying conclusion.

Reviewed by JoAnne
Book provided by Netgalley
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

Any Day Now was not at all what I was expecting. There were so many stories going on at once that intertwined seamlessly but there were also a few loose ends that I hope are resolved in the next book in the Sullivan’s Crossing series, The characters were complex and we learned about them a little at a time as their layers were drawn back. The story flowed smoothly and had a nice pace to it with some intrigue along with romance and love. Set in Sullivan’s Crossing,and the small towns of Timberlake and Leadville, Colorado, we learn about the campgrounds, the mountains and hiking trails along with the small towns surrounding Sullivan’s Crossing.

This is Sierra’s story but also the story of many whom become a part of her life – her brother Cal and his wife, Maggie, her love interest Conrad better known as Connie, Maggie’s dad, Sully, the townspeople and the dogs, Molly and Beau. Sierra is running away from Detroit after being in rehab and then a group home or safe house but it’s who and what led her there in the first place that is truly frightening. The recollections by Sierra as she reveals her encounters with and connection to Derek Cox gave me goosebumps and an uncomfortable feeling. She attends AA meetings and has a sponsor back where she ran from but needs someone nearby too. As she starts her new life and learns to open up to others we see how scared, hurt and lost she really is. One thing she does seem to have good control of is her sobriety which makes others around her proud. Having Molly at her side, even given the unusual manner in which she acquired her dog, often gives her the strength she needs. Having Connie as part of her life is good for her but also for him. The characters exes leave a lot to be desired!

The descriptions of the lands and views along with Cal and Maggie’s home being renovated from a barn, the businesses and the people were vivid and made me feel that I was there. The mishaps that Sierra gets into and the support she receives from others was eyeopening. There are heartwarming and heartfelt moments between the characters but some heartbreaking ones too. How her new “friend” Neely fits in is never truly explained but I know there’s got to be a dark side there. There are family and friends, secrets, truths revealed, work, kindness, helpfulness, homes, traditions being made, anger, hurt, sadness, tears, evil, family dynamics, crimes, happiness, laughter, loving and love. There are several happily ever afters and closure along with hints for what might be involved in the next book in the series.

Carr is a fairly new to me author since A Summer in Sonoma is the only other book I’ve read by her and that was three years ago! At that time I said I had missed her books along the way but hoped to rectify it. Unfortunately, I hadn’t in all that time. I hope to do better now since both books received five star ratings from me and Any Day Now is the second book in the Sullivan’s Crossing series. I plan to read the first book, What We Find, and hope there are many more books in the series. I’m glad that I reconnected with Carr and enjoyed this book as much as her first one that I read.

Sienna has come to Sullivan's Crossing after alcohol rehab. Her brother lives there and she wants to be near family while she gets her life back on the right track after years of bad choices. As part of AA she is trying to make amends to people she hurt in the past. She also has a secret that pushed her to go to rehab and finally admit she had a problem with alcohol.

This is the second book in the Sullivan's Crossing series but could be read on its own. This is primarily Sienna's story but characters from the first book are a big part of this story. There are several sub plots about other characters. I loved reading this book and hated to see it end. There is a character in the book that I am hoping to see in another future novel. We need to know her story. I hope the author takes us back to Sullivan's Crossing in a future book. I would give this book 4 1/2 stars. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

What a great experience reading Any Day Now was! I enjoyed it immensely while it held my interest and it captivated my mind. I got to know the characters in-depth, in a special way that still mesmerizes me.
Sierra Jones was a complex character, her life had been nothing but easy, yet she managed to hold a positive attitude. Through recovery and treatment, she had found herself, her strong soul and mind. She finally had a balance and peace in her thoughts, she had found her place, her people, her destiny. And I felt like I was right there with her, while she was learning, living, loving, and growing to be the best version of herself. I felt challenged and encouraged by her courage, spirit, and bravery she showed through the journey. There are some triggers in the story about rape and violence towards women, and while raw and real experiences to Sierra, the incidents are dealt with tender hands without unnecessary details.
I admired the connection she made with such different kinds of people in town, and how she learned that her instincts were not that off after all when it came to people around her. Some of the town folks are introduced better than others, there is even a secondary romance budding on the side that takes fragile roots.
Conrad Boyle was the perfect mate for Sierra. With his open mind, patience, affection, and attention he slowly but surely won her trust, her confidence, and friendship. By always being there for her, always willing to support her, listen to her, and wait for her when needed, he proved to Sierra that there was a new chance with life, the kind of chance she never dreamed of having again.
Despite the slow tempo, or maybe because of it, Any Day Now was a true journey of finding yourself, learning to trust yourself again, starting new, and what all it entails. After everything Sierra had gone through with her life, making friends wasn't easy, not to mention something more than that. Yet she found her way, her own way, to make it happen, to built a new foundation, to be able to start from the scratch new again, with the wisdom of the past guiding to a better life, for the smoother, quieter waters. And while going through this journey to find herself, she doesn't only challenge the characters in the story grow, mature, and see their life in a new light, the story challenged me as a reader to rise to the occasion and widen my horizons. I loved watching her thrive and flourish, through the storms and temptations, and danger she faced.
Any Day Now is an adventure of the mind and I recommend you to take it!
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side

Finally, the second installment in Robyn Carr’s Sullivan’s Crossing series! This novel does have a romance plot but it was Sierra’s journey of sobriety and need to finally lay down roots, build relationships and a home, that rang true for me and struck an emotional chord. Robyn Carr builds great family relationships and Sierra’s relationship with her brother Cal strengthened and grew into a relationship that all readers would want to have with their siblings.

Connie, Sierra’s love interest, had a previous relationship that ended poorly but didn’t spoil him for love. He knew almost immediately that there was something special about Sierra, and truly, Sierra doled out her issues to him a little at a time, which enabled him to see her strengths instead of those problems overshadowing her uniqueness. He was a rock, telling her that nothing she told him would scare him away. Who wouldn’t love that?

The added plot of a possible stalker gave this novel a sense of urgency that sped up the slow pace of the relationship stories. I enjoyed the psychological thriller, but more so because it helped bring Sierra together with her brother and gave him the chance to stand by her and be that older brother that she needed to have in her youth.

This series is becoming one of my favorites of Robyn Carr’s. Sullivan’s Crossing sounds like it’s an ideal place to “come to Jesus” with the difficulties of life and find love, but even more importantly to find yourself. I may need to take a trip!

Originally posted on The Book Nympho

Sierra Jones has had a pretty troubled life and is now ready to pursue a more productive path. She decides to visit her brother, Cal, in Sullivan's Crossing and what began as a short stopover turns out to be an indefinite stay.

This was a very compelling story as we followed Sierra's journey to sustained sobriety. I learned so much about the realities experienced by those recovering from addictions, things we take for granted but are serious triggers for the addict. She was a pretty woman with a not so attractive history and her honesty about it all was admirable. I liked her caution about her developing relationship with firefighter and paramedic Conrad (Connie) Boyle, despite his wonderful personality and full court press to hurry things along.

The secondary storyline involving a more mature couple was also interesting, addressing the issues faced by single parents trying to provide for their families and have time for meaningful relationships. It was beautifully written.

The strong sense of community is an important element in this series and it resonated loudly in this story. There's also a suspense aspect I really enjoyed, adding even more tension and conflict to an already complex set of issues. I really enjoyed this book, especially the nail biting climax as Sierra's past returns in a terrible way. I'm looking forward to the return to Sullivan's Crossing.

(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)

Robyn Carr is a mastermind when it comes to creating realistic, touching stories. Any Day Now is no exception as readers are introduced to a young woman who suffered a traumatic experience, but comes out on the other side stronger than ever. This is an inspiring romance for readers of Mariah Stewart and RaeAnne Thayne!

Sierra Jones, the baby sister of Cal Jones from the previous Sullivan's Crossing novel, What We Find, has finally made the move to Colorado. She's struggling with her dark past but is determined to recover and remain positive about her future. What she doesn't expect to find is that Sullivan's Crossing is just what she needs to heal her soul. The air, the view and the people, especially a certain hunky firefighter, convince her that it is possible to have it all.

I enjoyed Any Day Now for so many reasons, but the foremost is because of how real the characters are. Even the secondary characters like Tom Canaday and Lola, who get a little romantic page time, have a story that reflects the situation of single parents. The writing is vivid and humorous. When it comes to writing the scenes that are more intense and dark in nature, Carr follows up with lighter interactions and the antics of the cutest puppy in literature!

Sierra is a well rounded character with a big heart and even bigger future. I love that she isn't perfect and hasn't always made the right choices, but still pushes toward redemption and happiness. The Sullivan's Crossing series will surely continue in the same vein and I'm excited to see whose story is next.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*

A fun jaunt into a world of second chances looking for that elusive happily-ever-after! A great cast of characters gather round to support a lost soul who wants to change her life for the better. There is happiness and joy, sadness and pain and most of all, hope and love surrounding the plot. I enjoyed my trip to Sullivan's Crossing and would love to visit again!

Sierra Jones spent too many years just getting by and making excuses for why life was the way it was before she came to make big changes for the better ... and mainly by happenstance. She's not sure where life is going to take her going forward, but she knows she's going to go into it steadier and stronger than ever before. Her first stop is a visit to Colorado to visit her big brother Cal and his new wife Maggie. She's just planning on passing through, but after a warm welcome from the newlyweds and hitting it off with Maggie's dad Sully who runs The Crossing campground, she decides to stick around for awhile. Setting down roots seems to be a work in progress as she starts to collect a few friends, inherit a wayward pup and baby step her way into a possible relationship with a hunky man. Just when she starts to let her guard down, her past rears it's ugly head and threatens to crumble her very existence once again!

Robyn Carr amazed me with Any Day Now, the second book in her Sullivan’s Crossing series. In addition to coming to Sullivan’s Crossing to visit with her big brother, Cal, and his wife, Maggie, Sierra Jones came to make peace with her troubled past and find a path for the future. Independent Sierra soon bonds with Maggie’s dad, Sully, finally finding the father figure she always wanted. When her past catches up with her, it's a special man and an adorable puppy who give her the strength to face the truth and fight for a brighter future. While in Sullivan's Crossing, Sierra learns to cherish not only the family you are given but also the family you choose.

Once again Robyn Carr has written a winner. I loved the way Robyn Carr took the reader along Sierra’s journey to find peace with her past and figure out her future. Through that journey, Sierra and the wonderful people she surrounded herself with faced their challenges with humor, strength, and love. I highly recommend this book to all readers as I struggled to put this book down.