What an emotional journey.
It all began with the characters.
Little Judy stole my heart despite sometimes sounding older than six. Her plight was easy to connect with and empathize over. Adele was harder to love, but her growth was, perhaps, the most noteworthy. She did grow on me, carving out space in my reader heart for herself. Troy was lovely in how he adored his little girl. That parent’s love he displayed and the lessons he taught his daughter were worth reading this book. These characters were messy with raw hearts and feelings, yet they learned so much about life and love and hope. Somehow they wriggled their way into my happy place and left me wanting more of their story.
This novel is very dialogue driven, which can be quite exhausting at times. However, the banter was great, and the pace kept moving at a jaunty speed. I took a couple breaks between chapters to catch my breath (even though I wasn’t the one doing all the talking!), and that helped me further enjoy and savor this tale. The plot was delicious, and I particularly adored that beach scene. Oh, to find courage in such a way! Truly delightful.
Perfection was not the name of the game with this book, which I liked. We humans aren't perfect but striving for improvement. The only disappointing thing was the expletive that was used twice. Other than that, it was an enjoyable tale of emotion, love, and hope… and a bit of adventure… that I’ll probably read again at some point. Plus, the cover is quite stunning, don’t you think?
Giveaway!
Prize One: THE LADY OF THE VINEYARD and FLOWERS IN HER HEART in paperback & a cool FLOWER NECKLACE.
Prize Two: THE LADY OF THE VINEYARD in paperback & FLOWERS IN HER HEART and FROM NOW ’TIL FOREVER in ebook
About the book:
The Lady of the Vineyard
Is it too late for Adele to return to her daughter’s life?
When her ex-husband reappears in her life determined to
spend more time with their child, Adele Collier allows him to take Judy to
France for the summer. As the summer goes by, an internal battle rages in
Adele’s heart. Can she give up her glamorous lifestyle to win her daughter’s
heart?
Six-year-old Judy is more than happy to trade Adele’s
neglect for her father’s adoring care. She loves his vineyard and wishes she
could stay there forever, but someday she must return to England. Can Judy
trust her mother again?
“A
great story about love, emotional turmoil, and the desire to set things right.”
~Long and Short Reviews
“A
whimsically beautiful and heartwarming story.” ~Faith L. Potts, author of Dandelion Dust
There are more books in this series!
About the author:
Kellyn
Roth, Author: insightful fiction, unhesitating truth
Kellyn Roth is a
Christian & historical author from North-Eastern Oregon. Kell is a ranch
girl, homeschool graduate, proud sister of four, proud auntie of five, and
owner of two goofy border collies, two presumptuous cats, and a very active
betta fish. Check out her website, kellynrothauthor.com, for more info.
Author Website: http://kellynrothauthor.com/
Blog: http://kellynroth.blog/
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