Touching Stars (Shenandoah Album)

Emilie Richards always has great characters and a great story. Gayle Fortman has accepted her ex-husband at her Inn after he is severely injured during a a stint as a journalist. Eric doesn't really know their sons. Her hope is that he will forge a relationship with them.

According to a short biographical sketch on the inside back cover of the paperback I was reading, Emilie Richards' novels feature "complex characterization and in-depth explorations of social issues, a result of her training and experience as a family counselor." This is very evident in this novel, which has good characterizations and a thoughtful, if unusual plot. In her story, Richards describes a family who has been broken by divorce for a dozen years. After the ex-husband almost loses his life, he is invited back to the family's home to rest, recuperate and get to know his sons, of whom he has seen very little over the past years. The novel focuses on their summer together, not leaving much doubt in the reader's mind as to what will show more happen in the end. The story is well-told and realistic I suppose, but nevertheless a sad commentary on what divorce can do to our families in this day and age. I would personally wish it had ended differently. show less

I really enjoyed this third book in the series. A woman who has been divorced for years allows her ex to recover from a serious injury in her home/bed & breakfast. Her sons are getting older and need to renew thier relationship with their dad. A middle-aged woman takes stock of her life and decides how she wants to spend the rest of it.

I loved this book! It was definitely hard to put down! I could really imagine being at her Inn also!!