In the second book (or technically 2.5, because there is also a novella prequel btw) from the Restoring Heritage series, we continue with Luke's sister Libby Kingsley who has just moved to Heritage. She is looking for several things: to be closer to Luke, his wife Hannah, and their new baby, to take a job as the town's librarian, and to hopefully find some peace. When she meets "Mr. Mean Hot Neighbor" Austin, he is in the middle of a family crisis and is also dealing with some serious unforgiveness and resentment issues. Libby is navigating her fears from a major trauma and her propensity towards anxiety. Additionally, she's trying to figure out if Austin is worth the challenge, because he basically picks a fight with her at almost every opportunity.
I found their dynamic very interesting. This is not your typical happily ever after story, and it illustrates some of the challenges one might find when beginning a relationship with people who have issues to work through. It was refreshing to see "real life stuff" not be sugarcoated, because it felt honest without being too dark.
I love the slightly wacky things that happen in this town....the way people care about and show up for others....the community that has been created in the town of Heritage. None of it feels forced or contrived - and it is always a great sign when I want to move there. :)
So here's my 27 cents: YES I recommend this book. FOR SURE, please start with the prequel....then Book 1....then, this great next step in the series. I can't wait to find out what happens next!!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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