From the setting in a small town in Michigan, to the realistically flawed, but engaging characters, this book drew me in quickly and wouldn’t let go. Author Courtney Walsh has penned a sweet story of determination, redemption, forgiveness, and trust that is brimming with hope.
Although Grady took a while to grow on me, I was drawn to Quinn
easily and was rooting for her to heal and be successful. Walsh is talented at
bringing her characters to life, and I enjoyed seeing Grady and Quinn deal with
their individual pasts and let go of the hurts and pain. I loved the cast of
secondary characters and their small-town friendliness. The cover of this book
alone would have made me grab it and read, but the story within the pages is
even more charming and refreshing. I would recommend this book to anyone who
enjoys clean contemporary romance.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher.
All opinions are my own.
BACK COVER BLURB:
For Quinn Collins, buying the flower shop in downtown Harbor
Pointe fulfills a childhood dream, but also gives her the chance to stick it to
her mom, who owned the store before skipping town twenty years ago and never
looking back. Completing much-needed renovations, however, while also competing
for a prestigious flower competition with her mother as the head judge, soon
has Quinn in over her head. Not that she’d ever ask for help.
Luckily, she may not need to. Quinn’s father and his meddling friends find the perfect solution in notorious Olympic skier Grady Benson, who had only planned on passing through the old-fashioned lakeside town. But when a heated confrontation leads to property damage, helping Quinn as a community-service sentence seems like the quickest way out—and the best way to avoid more negative press.
Quinn finds Grady reckless and entitled; he thinks she’s uptight and too regimented. Yet as the two begin to hammer and saw, Quinn sees glimpses of the vulnerability behind the bravado, and Grady learns from her passion and determination, qualities he seems to have lost along the way. But when a well-intentioned omission has devastating consequences, Grady finds himself cast out of town—and Quinn’s life—possibly forever. Forced to face the hurt holding her back, Quinn must finally let go or risk missing out on the adventure of a lifetime.
Luckily, she may not need to. Quinn’s father and his meddling friends find the perfect solution in notorious Olympic skier Grady Benson, who had only planned on passing through the old-fashioned lakeside town. But when a heated confrontation leads to property damage, helping Quinn as a community-service sentence seems like the quickest way out—and the best way to avoid more negative press.
Quinn finds Grady reckless and entitled; he thinks she’s uptight and too regimented. Yet as the two begin to hammer and saw, Quinn sees glimpses of the vulnerability behind the bravado, and Grady learns from her passion and determination, qualities he seems to have lost along the way. But when a well-intentioned omission has devastating consequences, Grady finds himself cast out of town—and Quinn’s life—possibly forever. Forced to face the hurt holding her back, Quinn must finally let go or risk missing out on the adventure of a lifetime.
I love this cover and the premise of this story. Thanks for sharing it with us, Winnie!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debra! It's a great book!
ReplyDeleteAnd we're glad to have such great reviewers~ THANK YOU!
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