This was a lovely story with a full cast of characters to care about. Two widows with the same last name live in the same home and are best friends. TThis was a lovely story with a full cast of characters to care about. Two widows with the same last name live in the same home and are best friends. There’s humor, and a bit of romance for each of them.
Major Matthew Southam is a traumatized soldier who returns home after 10 years to find selfish relatives helping themselves to his inheritance. Part of that inheritance is a derelict estate, and he hunkers down there with his loyal friend as they try to make the place livable again.
Major has horrible PTSD and drinks heavily to cope. I thought his battle with alcoholism was realistic. He cut down gradually, to avoid getting sick, and he had relapses.
Despite an unpleasant first and second meeting, Charlotte (one of the young widows) and the Major eventually develop a mutual respect and even friendship. I really enjoyed how the neighbors in this small town took care of each another. Slowly, the Major and Charlotte begin to rely upon one another, and maybe start to have stronger feelings.
* This is a clean read. There is some talk of desire, and the successful gentlemanly effort to tamp down those feelings. There’s anticipation of wedding nights, but nothing on page beyond kissing.
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This was a lovely story with a full cast of characters to care about. Two widows with the same last name live in the same home and are best friends. There’s humor, and a bit of romance for each of them.
Major Matthew Southam is a traumatized soldier who returns home after 10 years to find selfish relatives helping themselves to his inheritance. Part of that inheritance is a derelict estate, and he hunkers down there with his loyal friend as they try to make the place livable again.
Major has horrible PTSD and drinks heavily to cope. I thought his battle with alcoholism was realistic. He cut down gradually, to avoid getting sick, and he had relapses.
Despite an unpleasant first and second meeting, Charlotte (one of the young widows) and the Major eventually develop a mutual respect and even friendship. I really enjoyed how the neighbors in this small town took care of each another. Slowly, the Major and Charlotte begin to rely upon one another, and maybe start to have stronger feelings.
* This is a clean read. There is some talk of desire, and the successful gentlemanly effort to tamp down those feelings. There’s anticipation of wedding nights, but nothing on page beyond kissing....more
Since I only finished half the book, I’m not leaving a star rating. Yes, the ML’s French accent & voice acting was bad, but the story itself is kind oSince I only finished half the book, I’m not leaving a star rating. Yes, the ML’s French accent & voice acting was bad, but the story itself is kind of boring. ...more
Squee! Yes, you heard that right. This was such a feel-good story! It was lovely to see Darcy & Elizabeth becoming friends & partners, despite an enorSquee! Yes, you heard that right. This was such a feel-good story! It was lovely to see Darcy & Elizabeth becoming friends & partners, despite an enormous obstacle.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by the excellent Stevie Zimmerman....more
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