Intensely personal and nostalgic read!
This intensely personal, male/female POVs, women's fiction book is a modern nod to the famous Jane Austin's Persuasion novel. Two kids grow up together in a poor, yet, somewhat "tourist-y" town to the locals, and re-meet as college-age students & fall in friendship & love. Life happens though, and they become each other's "the path not taken." 10 years later, they're still wondering, "what if"?
"For fans of Penny Reid's Tennessee Winston series, Lara Cosio Ward's excellent rock romance series Playing with Love (please ignore the covers, the books are much deeper & more soulful than that!), and Gail Ward's thoughtful & reflective Jeep Tour, enjoy!" - Chick Lit Shop
I strongly liked the opening to this novel. It invoked a feel of a return to the Andy Griffith show days. The two characters' adult lives (reclusive artist & music software mogul) are both interesting & unique.
Like a good Jane Austin novel, you are rooting & dismaying at the utter nincompoop-yness of the characters - in modern terms, "Get it together, people!" 😉
My one caveat is the pacing is a little slow. But for those of you who enjoy a childhood sweetheart novel, hunky musicians turned billionaire moguls, &/or rustic delights, this book's for you!
For fans of Penny Reid's Tennessee Winston series, Lara Cosio Ward's excellent rock romance series Playing with Love (please ignore the covers, the books are much deeper & more soulful than that!), and Gail Ward's thoughtful & reflective Jeep Tour, enjoy!
I voluntarily reviewed a free ARC of this book to provide an honest review.
#4.5Stars.
Happy Reading! 😊❤📚
Chick Lit Shop 💖
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