5 of 5 Stars
Abby and Rory are two hurting people from simple backgrounds. The description of Rory’s hardscrabble upbringing pulled at my heartstrings, but the thing that stood out most was his memories of simple joys, ice cream on a summer evening with his family. It was a reminder that these are the things children remember from their childhood. Abby is working hard to make her way in the world as a young adult. No spoilers, but at a point early in the story, she had a big decision to make. I was rooting hard for her, and I wanted her to stand up for herself. The plot is good, but the characters make this story shine. Oh, how I loved Rory’s brother Olly! I love catching up with characters from earlier books set in Redford’s Crossing and already have a couple of ideas who might be featured in the next installment. If you haven’t made a trip yet to this charming small town, pack your bags now!