Carole J. (PianoLady357) reviewed Reason to Breathe (Chandler Sisters, Bk 1) on + 157 more book reviews
Reason to Breathe is a wonderfully crafted story, one that leaves you feeling good after the last page is turned. It felt like coming home in a way, because the setting is that of Langhorne, Missouri, same as the previous Chicory Inn series. Contemporary romance/women's fiction is my favorite genre and Deborah Raney does it exceedingly well.
One thing I liked about this story and others by Raney is that life isn't always happy, and we see fictional characters exploring real issues in an uplifting way. The story is kicked off when the Chandler sisters â Phee, Joanna, and Britt â discover that their father is acting totally out of character after the death of their mother three months previously. Phee seems to have the most difficult time â and had I learned that my father was moving some distance away, with plans of remarrying a nurse he met during hospice care, I would experience great difficulty also. I know that people deal with grief in many different ways, but I didn't care for Phee's father for a long time and hope we see his character grow through the series.
This is mainly the story of Phee and Quinn, who works for her father and unwittingly finds himself thrust in the middle of a rough situation. I liked the sweet chemistry between them and that there's no arguing, but rather, their friendship has to steadily progress through the overcoming of several obstacles â such as age difference and trust issues. Spiritual themes are gently woven throughout, reminding us of God's timing in all situations and that He often places people in our lives exactly when we need them.
I enjoyed Reason to Breathe so very much and eagerly anticipate coming back to these characters in future series books. Recommended.
I received a copy of this book through JustRead Tours. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
One thing I liked about this story and others by Raney is that life isn't always happy, and we see fictional characters exploring real issues in an uplifting way. The story is kicked off when the Chandler sisters â Phee, Joanna, and Britt â discover that their father is acting totally out of character after the death of their mother three months previously. Phee seems to have the most difficult time â and had I learned that my father was moving some distance away, with plans of remarrying a nurse he met during hospice care, I would experience great difficulty also. I know that people deal with grief in many different ways, but I didn't care for Phee's father for a long time and hope we see his character grow through the series.
This is mainly the story of Phee and Quinn, who works for her father and unwittingly finds himself thrust in the middle of a rough situation. I liked the sweet chemistry between them and that there's no arguing, but rather, their friendship has to steadily progress through the overcoming of several obstacles â such as age difference and trust issues. Spiritual themes are gently woven throughout, reminding us of God's timing in all situations and that He often places people in our lives exactly when we need them.
I enjoyed Reason to Breathe so very much and eagerly anticipate coming back to these characters in future series books. Recommended.
I received a copy of this book through JustRead Tours. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
