This is what I have come to expect from Ms Bretton, a sweet romance with loads of family drama to sort out. I generally enjoyed the story behind this sweet romance. There are many levels to delve into.This is more of a mature romance, not my typical fav. I like things with more action all around. Still a sweet single mom and a smexy fire-fighter single dad is a treat. There is much story here, so many wonderful supporting characters. While it is a romance there is a great deal of fiction in the story as well. It takes you on a slow ride through their lives.I listened to the audiobook narrated by LC Kane, who is great. I love her sweet even tone, it really fits the read. Great pace keeps the story moving along. I also like that she did not try to go too deep for the men. I enjoyed her energy throughout and the emotion she was able to convey. The only negative is that it gets breathy at times, I am not a fan of hearing the narrator take large breaths, but that is more of an editing thing. I will be looking for more of her work!Overall this was a sweet book that kept me entertained at work. I was not over the moon in love with it, but that had more to do with my mood than the storytelling. For fans of inter-generational stories, and mature couples in romance, this will be a great read. The story continues in the second book of the series, following the same leads. Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own. i have read a lot of 20th classics in the last few years such as v woolf and thomas wolfe. i think because i read such great writers, i can t accept some modern fiction. i read to the next to last chapter of this book and couldn t read the end. i was so disgusted with this writing that i made a statement by not reading the end. maybe, it s just me and i know many readers like barbara but i didn t.
What do You think about Shore Lights (2012)?
Fantastic story. Held me in it's grip from start to finish. Tugged at the heart strings for sure.
—Rita
I liked it. Feel good story, just what I needed, very likable characters.
—ALISON
