reviewsbyerin | "Bookshop by the Sea" by Denise Hunter

Sophie Lawson has sacrificed all her dearest dreams for her family, but now that her mother has passed away and her siblings are own their own, she's ready to work on her own dreams. But she didn't count on the obstacles that are popping up, and especially not the one named Aiden, her former boyfriend who is suddenly back on the scene.

I wanted to like this book because it seemed like I would have a lot in common with the main character, but the situation and emotions Sophie was experiencing didn't ring true to me. Both she and Aiden were not in realistic life places for only being 25 years old. The plot was also predictable and the resolution way too easy. I know many people love Denise Hunter so I will give her a try again sometime.

On the other hand, this was an easy read and went well on my road trip. My favorite scenes involved the Piper's Cove community coming together. Small towns can be the best!