"In Where the Grass Grows Blue, Hope Gibbs examines Penny Crenshaw’s journey to pick up the pieces and begin again after divorce. But this mother of three sons soon learns that if she wants to move forward, she’ll have to first go back to the start. Readers will enjoy this fast-paced southern story about second chances, lifelong friendships, and the healing power of forgiveness." 

"Where The Grass Grows Blue hit me in all the right places. Young lovers separated by a misunderstanding reunite twenty years later, only to discover that although their love never faded, their choices are insurmountable. Or are they? 

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Gibbs skillfully weaves the dark side of life with the beauty of a love that has only grown stronger over time. Keep an eye on this author – she is one to watch!”

"Where the Grass Grows Blue is the most authentic and endearing book I’ve read in ages. Penny’s difficult and heartbreaking rural background in Kentucky (the Bluegrass state) and her high society life in Atlanta could not be more different. But when she can’t hide from her past anymore, her life comes full circle.

I think Penny is my new fictional best friend. There were times I wanted to read quickly to see how everything unfolds, but this story is to be savored. Don’t rush this Southern gem."

"Hope Gibbs drops the reader into a colorful, southern, small-town setting where Penny Crenshaw—a divorced mother with a tumultuous childhood—is desperate to outrun her past. 

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Where The Grass Grows Blue is one woman's story of perseverance despite her painful past. A story of small-town living and second chances, romance and resilience, friendship and forgiveness. 

One you’ll think of long after you turn the last page."

"Where The Grass Grows Blue is an evocative story-with a southern flair-about going back to the place that brought so much pain for a second chance at love and redefining oneself.

This is one you'll fall in love with."

"Hope Gibbs' debut, Where the Grass Grows Blue, is worthy of taking its place among true Southern fiction novels where the banter is witty and the women are true steel magnolias.

It’s a delightful, engaging story about following your heart.”

 “Where the Grass Grows Blue was a page-turner from the beginning. The author’s writing was like paint on a canvas, creating a vibrant picture of life in Kentucky, so much so that I was easily transported there. Moreover, through flashbacks and introspection, Penny’s character development was flawless, and I was invested in all her relationships. If you’re craving an immersive storyline, this book provides the perfect escape!"

"Where the Grass Grows Blue is as refreshing as a glass of sweet tea served on the front porch during a heatwave.

Deeply-drawn characters, relatable circumstances, and romance are deftly blended with the culture and ambiance fans of Southern women’s fiction love."

"Readers will rally behind Penny as she discovers that tugging at the roots of a difficult past is the only way to see a better future bloom. Falling down and standing back up, reinventing yourself, and getting a much deserved second chance at love—Where the Grass Grows Blue is in equal parts a gut-wrenching and hopeful story set against an artfully painted Southern backdrop.” 

"If you love beautiful family sagas and seeing all sides of someone’s life, you most likely will fall in love with this book."

Five Stars.

“This is an emotional roller-coaster of women’s fiction/romance with exceptionally crafted characters. I love Penny and Bradley’s second chance romance. Penny is discovering sometimes you just cannot outrun your past; you must return and face it head on to move forward. Penny’s journey is written intertwined with exquisitely descriptive small town Southern cuisine, gardening, church, supportive relatives and friends to interfering gossiping busybodies. This is a story and characters that I will be thinking about for quite some time. I highly recommend this wonderful story!”

FIVE STAR REVIEW. 

"The setting is so perfectly depicted for us, with the author creating an all-immersive experience that completely transports the reader to the South. A heart-rending, poignant and evocative novel, it’s really one to savor and enjoy. An impressive debut for an author that I really look forward to reading more from."

"I absolutely adored this book. Very reminiscent of the writing style of Susan Mallery, and the heart of Susan Wiggs, but the humor of Dorothea Benton Frank, this book takes you directly into the small town heartland of Kentucky."

"Where the Grass Grows Blue by Hope Gibbs is the perfect southern women’s fiction romance book."

"It is a Southern, Women’s Fiction, Romance all rolled into one. The townspeople in Camden were a hoot. Bradley was swoon-worthy. I really enjoyed this story and loved how it all ended. I recommend this one and am really looking forward to seeing what Hope Gibbs comes up with next." Carla Loves to Read

"Author Hope Gibbs infuses Penny’s story with such vivid descriptions it’s like we are kneeling in the flowerbeds pulling weeds with her. Where the Grass Grows Blue is a triumphant story of both love and loss as a woman confronts her painful past. Where the Grass Grows Blue stays with you long after the last page. To have a second chance at love, especially when it’s your first love, defies all the odds and opens the door to new possibilities."