A Romantic Times Top Pick Less than an hour before her wedding, Lindsey Briggs calls off the ceremony, leaving her family home in Maine to pursue her dream of being a singer-songwriter in Nashville. There she meets country music legend Ben McBride. Through that chance meeting, she discovers the depth of Ben's relationship with her family as well as secrets from her past. A remarkable family tale is revealed for Lindsey, who learns the importance of pursuing her heart and about the power and endurance of love.
I picked this one up in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame gift shop in February. I knew it wouldn't be challenging literature, but it worked for that first piece of light reading that I like for my opening summer read. I liked the references to specific places in Nashville that I became familiar with when I visited. And of course I have to connect to a story about a songwriter following her dream. On the down side, the love stories were cheesy and predictable. The flashback love story felt akin to Bridges of Madison County, which I abhored. *eyeroll*
AMAZING! I absolutely couldn't put it down! I discovered it on a trip to Nashville and with a good review from Amy Grant, how could I not read it? The development of the characters and the weaving of generations makes it a very interesting book. This book caused a great lack of sleep, and a few tears. I wish I could read it over and over not knowing what is going to happen. I can't say enough about this book.
I was not impressed with this book. The writing styles of the two authors were very different and I could tell immediately when the other author took over. The Nashville story was a simple overview that I didn't invest myself into. It almost felt like an advertisement for landmarks in Nashville. However, the love story of Ben & Lily in Maine was a smoother read and more engaging.