The style of this story reminded me of Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series. Four friends, dealing with the angst we face in real life. The first is nearly the victim of date rape until a big, burly biker rescues her; the second, has a strong marriage, an unplanned fourth pregnancy, and is facing foreclosure on their home; the third, single career woman whose life is all she wants until she's diagnosed with breast cancer... again; and lastly, a woman whose husband adores her but she's not feeling very loved (foreplay consists of, "You awake?") when she runs into an old boyfriend oozing charm.This heartwarming story reminds us all that we can't judge people by appearances; that we should never be too proud to admit when we need help; that love and laughter really can be the best medicine; and if we want better relationships, we have to change bad behavior, stop tolerating bad treatment, never stop trying to communicate, and never, never, never do anything to destroy trust.
If you're going through tough times or know someone who is, consider the money you'll spend for this book as an investment in encouragement (buy it so you can pass it on).
A Summer in Sonoma
, while also set in Northern California, is not related to the Virgin River series. Brand new characters, brand new place. That's good news 'cause there is so much going on there is no space for back story.
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