Review

Emily Lockwood is adjusting to life after her failed marriage. She has a grown daughter whom she loves and her relationship with her ex-husband is good until he shows up at her door delivering news that her mother is selling their family home, and he wants to buy it. To make matters worse, her mother enlisted the help of the woman her husband had an affair with and her mother has decided to tour the country with Emily’s aunt in a Winnebago. Talk about a crazy day.

The day gets even more bizarre when Ben Landry is hired to do the renovations that are needed to sell the family home. Seeing Ben again sends Emily into a state of panic. The two have a history that complicates Emily’s nice and easy life. The secrets she’s held dear are threatened now that Ben Landry is back, and while Emily wants to run away… She can’t help but put herself right in Ben’s path.

I’ve never heard of Ms. Lovelace before. This is a good story that is well written, and the plot is thought out. The history between Ben and Emily is shown through a series of flashbacks from Emily. Each time, Emily is in a catatonic state and her family is worried about her. I’m not sure if I would have gone that route but the author is creative for exploring this unconventional plot.

This is not just a story of reuniting love, but a story of family and forgiveness. Ms. Lovelace weaves a powerful tale of redemption and family bonds. The family’s strength is shown as they deal with the mother’s decision to sell her home and Emily’s secret that is ultimately exposed. I’m not sure if I understand Emily’s reasoning for hiding the truth so long. In all honesty, it seems a bit silly.

The characters are delightfully warm, real and entertaining. Humor and wit is laced into the dialogue. I love when Aunt Bernie arrives in Big Blue (the Winnebago) with her sense of humor. Overall, this is a great story about starting over.