There’s just something about being able to pick up a sweet romance and just lose yourself for a few hours. That’s why I love being able to review books for you.
Today I am excited to bring a new release that offers a different twist to the main characters, one that truly shows the strength in women. A story of two sisters who struggle to connect and reconnect while finding what is most important in life. Continue on for my full review.
The Path to Sunshine Cove by RaeAnne Thayne
Publisher : Hqn; Original ed. edition (March 30, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-1335916365
ABOUT:
She knows what’s best for everyone but herself…
With a past like hers, Jessica Clayton feels safer in a life spent on the road. She’s made a career out of helping others downsize—because she’s learned the hard way that the less “stuff,” the better, a policy she applies equally to her relationships. But a new client is taking Jess back to Cape Sanctuary, a town she once called home…and that her little sister, Rachel, still does. The years apart haven’t made a dent in the guilt Jess still carries after a handgun took the lives of both their parents and changed everything between them.
While Jess couldn’t wait to put the miles between her and Cape Sanctuary, Rachel put down roots, content for the world—and her sister—to think she has a picture-perfect life. But with the demands of her youngest child’s disability, Rachel’s marriage has begun to fray at the seams. She needs her sister now more than ever, yet she’s learned from painful experience that Jessica doesn’t do family, and she shouldn’t count on her now.
Against her judgment, Jess finds herself becoming attached—to her sister and her family, even to her client’s interfering son, Nate—and it’s time to put everything on the line. Does she continue running from her painful past, or stay put and make room for the love and joy that come along with it?
The Path to Sunshine Cove by RaeAnne Thayne Review
The story is a unique look at the effects of finding your place in the world while trying to heal yourself from the effects of a poor upbringing. This author pulls out all of the stops when it comes to bringing in the emotion and creating the perfect essence of building those family ties.
I swore that I had read a book by Thayne before. After all, she has published a massive amount of books. However, this is the first one as far as I can tell. This story is such a treat. I was enamored by her descriptions of the perfect home and town. I so just want to pack up and move there!
Her characters are strong and likeable and you can see yourself in so many of the situations! And Nate? OMG What an awesome balance for Jess in both strength and compassion. I loved the slow burn that builds along with the careful development of the family connection from his family.
Thayne has crafted a delightful yet compassionate story full of family trials and tribulations, small town character, and sweet love, all tied up in a bow. She gets under your skin with her emotional storytelling that cracks your heart just a bit. Such a great find in this story! Definitely reading her again!
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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