I just finished The Drifter by Christine Lennon. This was an advanced copy that I received from William Morrow. The book is set to come out in a couple of weeks. I'm a little mixed on my feelings about my book. I was really hooked on it from the beginning and enjoyed the characters and the story development. Something happened in the middle that made it all see a bit tedious though. I started to wonder how the relationship between the main character and her husband was even working out with the way that she was handling life. She was on a very destructive path that really didn't seem to let up for 20 years. The character was obviously changed by this major event that happened in her life and she just couldn't seem to let it go. In holding on to this tragedy she could not seem to live her life. I did however like that the book came around in the end to give a little closure. I really liked the way that it ended and that things worked out but it seemed like it took a long time to get there.
Driftwood Bay by Irene Hannon is a sweet and inspirational story. This is part of the Hope Harbor series but is the first one that I have read. I feel that this makes a good stand alone book but found myself becoming curious about the side characters in the story and would love to read the others in the series. Jeannette has created a new life for herself in the town of Hope Harbor. She owns a lavender farm and tea shop and spends most of her time alone. Her quiet world is shaken up when Logan moves in next door. Not only does he have a little girl, but also a trouble making dog that force their worlds to collide. Alongside the story of Jeannette and Logan is a beautiful and heartbreaking story of a family that has escaped persecution in Syria. Everyone in the story has their own heartbreak, but they all come together to create a new life and new relationships. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books from Irene Hannon.
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