This
is a slow moving and methodical novel.
Bethany
lost her husband over two years ago. She has moved back to her
hometown, to the home she inherited from her in-laws. It is full of
ceramic creations from her mother-in-law, plus her own collections of
knick knacks. Pushing 50, romance is the last thing on her mind.
Pete
and Bethany were once an item. Now Pete has taken over his father's
plumbing business and is bringing it to the point of success. He
can't believe it when he sees Bethany back in town. He's a committed
bachelor but something stirs inside him when he thinks of her.
The
most exciting event in Bloomfield's future is a festival proposed by
Bethany's mother. Bloomfield needs just a few more residents for that
magic number of 10,000 – needed to get into the Best Small Towns
of America book. It is hoped the festival will draw people to the
town.
Various
quirky characters come together to make the festival a reality.
Bethany is encouraged to give up some of her knick knacks for
festival prizes. Giving up her prized possessions is something she
struggles to do.
There
you have it. A rather calm story line. There is no heart stopping
action or suspense. This is a good novel for those who like a gentle
novel and don't mind the plot tension that does appear being repeated
several times.
Debby
Mayne has published more than 25 books and novellas, 400 short
stories and articles, and devotions for women. She has worked as
managing editor of a national health magazine, a product information
writer for a TV retailer, a creative writing instructor,and a copy
editor and proofreader for several book publishers. Find out more at
http://www.debbymayne.com/.
B&H
Books, 320 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of this review.
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