The release date for the English version of 'Hope Was Here' by
Joan Bauer is Jun 2005. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Hope is unsure of what to anticipate when she and her aunt relocate to a tiny Wisconsin town to take over the neighborhood restaurant. However, they discover that the proprietor, G.T., isn't quite prepared to give up just yet; in fact, he's made the decision to challenge an unscrupulous candidate for mayor. Hope also becomes entangled in G.T.'s campaign, especially his future dreams, as she begins to establish herself in the cafe. After all, even optimism herself may need a little optimism to get through the hard times, as G.T. points out.
Joan Bauer at her finest, full of heart, charm, and good ol' fashioned fun.