Author Marissa Thompson has had writer’s block since her husband died almost two years earlier. Her three closest friends are a comfort. Despite this, things are getting urgent as her career hangs by a thread, and repairs on her historic home mount up. Prodded by desperation, Marissa heads to Wilmington, North Carolina for a Civil War research trip. She hopes for inspiration but receives support from a surprising source: a feisty character from her last novel. Jarrod Lambert has already lost his wife. He’s always been close with his only daughter, a college student, but she seems to be slipping further away from him. He can't lose her, too. In an effort to reconnect with her, he makes an impulsive trip to see her in Wilmington. Through an accident, Marissa and Jarrod meet and discover common ground. Will it be enough to overcome the obstacles standing between them?
Kyle Hunter is the author of thirteen novels of inspirational romance and women’s fiction. Her relatable characters will become like close friends you’ll cheer for and learn from as you join them on their journeys. Story settings range from Europe to small-town America. As characters face challenges, the insights they gain are always relevant.
Kyle spent thirteen years in France, and she’s intrigued by faraway places. Currently, she lives in North Carolina where she writes fiction, non-fiction (under the pen name K. B. Oliver), and the travel blog OliversFrance.com. She also teaches French to adults.
I loved this book and cannot wait to gobble up the second book in this fabulous series. Women's Fiction at its best, and not only that, but the author weaves a remarkable tale about an older woman. Gen Xers and Boomers yearn for stories beyond the twenty something romance. Also, second chances abound even in a later chapter of life as Ms. Hunter delightfully reveals.
In addition, her creative spark immerses you into the world of North Carolina as the protagonist, a widowed author, explores the history of Raleigh and bumps into potential love.
If you want a touch of southern charm mixed with romance and a middle-aged woman's journey, you must read this book. You'll be enchanted.