Under the Same Umbrella

by Meredith Kennon

After her mother's death and at her request, thirty-six year old Londoner, Carrie Townsend, travels to America to meet a stranger, Janet Larson, her mother's long-distance friend of many years. Travel-weary and broken-hearted, Carrie knows only that she is to learn things from Janet that her mother, Rachel, could not bear to tell her herself. She has always known that she was born on Long Island in 1969 to an unwed mother, but until now had never thought to question her mother's connection to Janet and the history that they shared. This meeting is not easy for Janet either who has learned over time to put her past tragedies to rest and live peacefully in the present. Neither Carrie nor Janet can foresee that their future happiness hinges on their connection to each other and the past. In the safety of the small town of Settler's Grove, Carrie finds comfort for her grief, balm for her guilt, companionship in the form of a six year old boy, and finally romance when she least expects it.

402 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2008

Reviews

[Kari · Rating 4 out of 5]

mostly lovely

I enjoyed the story and the characters…loved Aunt Trudy!
Romance #1 was unexpected and poignant.
I know in a novel one needs to keep it “”tight” but a slower build up on #2 would have sat better. Even if a year might have been skipped…blah blah, then a funeral and crying and comforting…

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a very pleasant sweet story, just the kind I choose to read at bedtime. No violence, no crime, just every day people living life.

[Catherine Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Very exciting, romantic,tragic yet clean touching writing! I this is the 2nd book if this author I've read to date. Can't wait for the next! Thank you!

[LeahRivka63 · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a sweet moving book. If you like happy endings with rich characters, this is the book for you.

[Jo Notary]

450p After her mother 19s death and at her request, thirty-six year old Londoner, Carrie Townsend, travels to America to meet a stranger, Janet Larson, her mother 19s long-distance friend of many years. Travel-weary and broken-hearted, Carrie knows only that she is to learn things from Janet that her mother, Rachel, could not bear to tell her herself. Carrie has always known that she was born on Long Island in 1969 to an unwed mother, but until now had never thought to question her mother 19s connection to Janet and the history that they shared. This meeting is not easy for Janet either who has learned over time to put her past tragedies to rest and live peacefully in the present. Neither Carrie nor Janet can foresee that their future happiness hinges on their connection to each other and the past. In the safety of the small town of Settler 19s Grove, South Dakota, Carrie finds comfort for her grief, balm for her guilt, companionship in the form of a six year old boy, and finally romance when she least expects it. Under the Same Umbrella is a gentle romance that will pull at your heart-strings again and again.

[Momruns5]

One of my best friends books!!!!! She did a fabulous job. Really a cute story. I really like the title, very appropriate.

[Elaine Hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story

Thoroughly enjoyed this sweet story and look forward to reading more from this author. She can really weave the characters into a very pleasing read.