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Book Description:
An instant family
Is a gift he never expected!
The tiny town of Swan Falls, Alaska, has everything engineer Emily Cooper needs—except a nanny for the holidays. But her Christmas wish could be granted in the most unexpected way! Grounded as he waits for corrective eye surgery, pilot Nick Bernardi needs a place to stay. And helping his best friend’s widow with her two kids is an easy yes. But it’s not long before the dedicated bachelor starts to feel more than he should…especially considering he’s moving far away to Hawaii. Could falling in love change his flight plan?
My Thoughts: Remarkable
I never know what to expect from an author who is new to me, but I always have high hopes. In this case, my high hopes were met and then some.
First off is the setting, which is a key factor in this story. Beth Carpenter's descriptive writing helped me picture and connect with Swan Falls and the people who live there, making the story feel real.
Second are the characters and their relationships. Emily's relationships with her children, mother-in-law, and Nick, as well as Nick's relationships with Emily, her children, and her mother-in-law, were key elements in Emily and Nick's story. I loved that Emily and Nick had shared a great relationship for so many years. It was solid and fit well into their new way of seeing each other, as did Nick's relationship with Lyla and Max. The progression, development, and pacing of their relationship were perfect. Nothing was rushed, which made it feel incredibly realistic and believable.
Emily and Nick's story is a heartfelt journey of love, second chances, and stepping outside one's comfort zone. Some of it almost brought me to tears, while other parts had me laughing out loud. The realism throughout these elements added an extra special touch, making this remarkable story one that should not be overlooked.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.
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About the Author: Beth Carpenter
Beth Carpenter's window view alternates between mountains in Alaska and canyon walls in Arizona. She believes that life is brighter in the company of a dog, that love and laughter are inseparable, and that there is no such thing as “too many books.
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