Lynette Carlisle
loves Wyldewood, the Nantucket estate that's been in her family for
generations. But in the twelve years since her mother's death, the
house has deteriorated and there is no money for repairs. Of the five
siblings, Lynette, the youngest, is the only one left at home to care
for the house and her father, who is showing signs of dementia.
Now Lynette's
nightmares are getting worse, and she needs help. She consults Nicholas
Cooper, the boy next door, who she had an adolescent crush on. He
recommends selling the house. Lynette hates the idea, but it may be
the only way. The catch is that according to her mother's will, the
siblings have to be in unanimous agreement to sell and that means
getting them all home.
Lynette is a
character under a great deal of stress. Not only are her father and
the house a concern, but the nightmares are terrifying. Although
she's quiet, her inner strength and faith are revealed as the story
progresses. Nick is also a character under a lot of strain. He's home
at his father's request, but they've never gotten along, and he hates
working at his father's bank. The added complication is his feeling
for Lynette.
The setting is
beautiful, and in spite of their problems, the Carlisles are a close
knit family. The dynamics will make you laugh, but they will also
make you cry. I recommend this book if you enjoy a family story laced
with romance.
I received this book
from Booklook Bloggers for this review.
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