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She knows what's best for everyone but herself...With a past like hers, Jessica Clayton feels safer in a life spent on the road. She's made a career out of helping others downsize--because she's learned the hard way that the less "stuff," the better, a policy she applies equally to her relationships. But a new client is taking Jess back to Cape Sanctuary, a town she once called home...and that her little sister, Rachel, still does. The years apart haven't made a dent in the guilt Jess still carries after a handgun took the lives of both their parents and changed everything between them.While Jess couldn't wait to put the miles between her and Cape Sanctuary, Rachel put down roots, content for the world--and her sister--to think she has a picture-perfect life. But with the demands of her youngest child's disability, Rachel's marriage has begun to fray at the seams. She needs her sister now more than ever, yet she's learned from painful experience that Jessica doesn't do family, and she shouldn't count on her now.Against her judgment, Jess finds herself becoming attached--to her sister and her family, even to her client's interfering son, Nate--and it's time to put everything on the line. Does she continue running from her painful past, or stay put and make room for the love and joy that come along with it?
Publication Year: 2021
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Another heartfelt story from RaeAnne Thayne. She takes such care with her characters and really, from my experiences in real life, got so many things right. It’s so appreciated when an author does their homework.
The friendship that develops between Jessica and Nate is really sweet, while also somehow holding onto a ton of heat. Because of their situations and the short amount of time Jess will be in town, neither of them feels they should act on their attraction. So, all those pent up emotions really have no outlet. As the reader, I could feel their frustration while understanding their decisions.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of romance. That is my go-to genre. I was surprised to find myself almost more drawn to Rachel’s parts in this story. The haggard mom who only wants to give her kids and husband everything while slowly deteriorating. Not wanting to ask for help but drowning. Rachel and her thoughts and feelings regarding things happening around her are so well written. I ached for her and wanted to force her to open up her eyes to all that she could have instead of looking at what wasn’t right.
There are some definite time/continuity issues in this story. They don’t impact the story in any way other than throwing off the flow when they happen. And, as I’ve said before, I’m a stickler for those things so tend to notice things like this when maybe they are barely a blip to other people.
This is really a beautiful story about so many different relationships, yet it never feels crowded.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
You can find an excerpt from this story on my blog, All In Good Time.
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