Thursday, January 28, 2021

Review of "Bookshop by the Sea" by Denise Hunter

In this standalone novel, 25 year old Sophie Lawson has plans to begin the next phase of her life. She has long been the very patient caretaker of her family; however, with her mom recently passed away, her twin brother starting a grownup job, and their younger sister almost married, it's finally her turn to pursue her dream....opening a bookstore in a beautiful seaside town.

Business owner and extreme sports enthusiast Aiden Maddox and Sophie go way back...all the way to high school. Unfortunately, Sophie still hasn't exactly forgiven him (OR forgotten him), since he left her to pursue HIS dreams. He's back in town for her sister's wedding but when a hurricane hits his flight is cancelled. Due to a series of events, he winds up staying a little longer than expected and helps Sophie navigate a series of unexpected challenges...but will his apologies and staying power make a difference this time?

Exploring several themes including first love, forgiveness, and healthy boundaries, this is ultimately a sweet romantic story in a lovely setting. I usually enjoy Denise Hunter's books and this one is included on that list!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. 

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