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Loading... The Next Season (novella)by Rachael Johns
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From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Daughters of the Bride comes a charming tale about the problem with secrets, the power of love and the unbreakable bond between sisters. Kelly Murphy's life as a tulip farmer is pretty routine, up at dawn, off to work, lather, rinse, repeat. But, everything changes one sun-washed summer with two dramatic homecomings: Griffith Burnett, Tulpen Crossing's prodigal son who's set his sights on Kelly, and her beautiful, wayward and, as far as Kelly is concerned, unwelcome sister. Tempted by Griffith, annoyed by Olivia, Kelly is overwhelmed by the secrets that were so easy to keep when she was alone. But, Olivia's return isn't as triumphant as she pretends. Her job has no future and, ever since her dad sent her away from the bad boy she loved, she has felt cut off from her past. She's determined to reclaim her man and her place in the family...whether her sister likes it or not. For ten years, she and Kelly have been strangers. Olivia will get by without her approval now. While Kelly and Olivia butt heads, their secrets tumble out in a big, hot mess, revealing some truths that will change everything they thought they knew. Can they forgive each other, and themselves, and redefine what it means to be sisters? Told with Mallery's trademark heart and humor, the Tulip Sisters are in for the most colorful summer of their lives... No library descriptions found. |
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The book opens as Zoe is down on her luck. She’s left a relationship and is coming home to Wildwood Point, the only place that has felt like home. Clearing her debts before she fled, she also doesn’t have enough money to fill the petrol tank of her beloved pink car. As she sits forlorn on the side of the road, a car pulls up and asks if she needs help. It’s Shaun, who she was madly in love with as a teenager until she broke his heart. Now that they’re both grown up, can the former lovers become friends and perhaps something more?
This book is pure Rachael Johns magic. I loved the interactions between Zoe and Shaun and how they became less wary as their friendship developed. As they fell in love, I liked how each of them took a small step back and how this was revealed in their actions. Their relationship was built on solid foundations and I felt it was something I could believe in. Even though the book is a novella, the friends to lovers scenario didn’t feel rushed. In fact, it was rather beautiful! I’m pleasantly surprised at how much was in this novella, it felt like a full length book to me.
The story also has numerous other plots running through it, all told with grace and humour. Zoe’s relationship with her foster mum felt very real and Shaun’s pain after his breakup was tangibly sad. I enjoyed seeing what Hannah (from The Kissing Season) was up to and the entrance of sexy chef Toby was the (chocolate) icing on the (chocolate) cake! I’d love to see him find love in Wildwood Point; I don’t think there would be a shortage of willing participants.
I’m hoping there will be another instalment of the ‘Season’ books next year – they make for a wonderful read!
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