Review of "Just Let Go" by Courtney Walsh

I was eagerly waiting for this book to come out, and I was definitely not disappointed. Besides being a great story, this novel shares a valuable lesson about how one can grow in forgiveness - even when the person who harmed you isn't even sorry.

Perfectionist Quinn Collins has just become the proud owner of the local floral shop (that her estranged mother used to own). She's sure that making it a success combined with winning a big floral design competition will be the key to finally winning her mom's approval - or even acknowledgement  - once and for all. The shop needs renovating, which leads her to connect with....

….Olympic Skier Grady Benson. Grady thinks he is just passing through the quaint town of Harbor Pointe for some food, but when he gets into a fight (one of many in his life) part of the consequences include community service, to be served right there in Harbor Pointe. This presents a huge problem for Grady: he has been in a pretty rough patch but is determined to make it on this years' Olympic team. By the time he is done in Harbor Pointe, there will only be one race left. And if he can't win there and make his comeback, then who is he really?

Both Quinn and Grady are hurting deeply, albeit in different ways. They are complete opposites, yet complement each other beautifully. If they can just get past some misunderstandings and take a chance ("let go")...will they make something beautiful together?

I was provided a free copy of this book by Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.