Sour Grapes and Sweet Tea

by Jane W. Rankin

When Sarah's husband of twenty-seven years announces that he's leaving her for his chiropractor, Sarah calls on her eclectic gang of horse-riding friends to help plot her next steps, before news of the breakup travles faster than kudzu through their town in northeastern North Carolina. Much to her two daughters' chagrin, Sarah decides to sell her old home and buys a fixer-upper, but no amount of hard work can bring clarity to her unsettled life. On the suggestion of her best friend, Sarah finds a therapist to help her quiet her fears about living on her own, address her issues of abandonment, and renew her sense of self-worth. When Sarah meets a seemingly perfect man at an equestrian competition, she questions her ability to trust someone again--and whether she even wants to. Already balancing career, house, horse, friends, and family--is there room in her new life for a man? And will ghosts from both their pasts threaten their new romance? Through the encouragement and help of her dear friends, Sarah begins to explore this new relationship, as well as the one she has with herself.

380 pages, Paperback

Published June 7, 2019

Reviews

[Kim Henage]

My granddaughter loves this. Big, bright colors and it's a fun little story.

[Jennifer Armel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read, I hope there is sequel because I want to know more about Sarah's life.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Sour Grapes and Sweet Tea. This story has a winding path with a variety of emotions. Sarah, the main character, has her husband leave her for another woman (his chiropractor) after 27 years of marriage. This story lovingly covers her journey of her emotions, fears, and her reliance upon her horse(s) and eclectic horse loving best friends that have supported each other over many years and experiences. I loved that this story provides a positive outlook for seeking therapist help to address the tough issues that Sarah had of her own fears of living and adjusting to being on her own after so many years. When Sarah meets Nick and then has to explore her new fears and insecurities on whether she is ready for a new relationship, Sarah's friends, family, and therapist help her to work through the obstacles and jumps - like she would in a horse event. I found that the pace of the book varies - with an intriguing up and down in the middle when a man from Sarah's past shows up unexpectedly. I would definitely recommend this book, it is an enjoyable and upbeat (or should I say Sweet Tea read), but it is also a book that I would recommend to any friend seeking to find themselves after a dose of sour grapes.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 2 year old grandson will love this book! Jaden loves elephants and the moon and loves to point at bees and say ouch. I won my copy in a giveawa here on Goodreads. Thank you so much!