At twenty-five, Beth
is on her own. She moved from Chicago to Portland to escape the
smothering presence of her mother. Finally, she’s able to make her
own life, have friends of her choosing, and enjoy her job as a music
teacher.
One of Beth’s
teacher friends invites her to dinner with her family and a family
friend, Sam. Sam is a mechanic, a tough guy that her mother would not
have approved of. Sam isn’t too excited about Beth either, a
well-brought-up girl who likes classical music. A serious car
accident changes everything. Sam and Beth talk while she recovers and
find common ground.
This is a warm
romance. The characters are people you can empathize with. Beth and
Sam don’t seem suited on the surface, but each brings something to
the relationship the other needs. Beth’s other friends, and
particularly Nicole’s son Owen, add a very human element to the
story. They’re the kind of people you’d like to know.
If you enjoy romance
with an outcome that makes you feel good, no outrageous sex, or kinky
living arrangements, this is a good book. The outcome is predictable,
but the fun is in getting to know the characters and see how they
arrive at a good resolution.
I received this book
from Penguin Random House for this review.
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