The only reason I detracted a star was Jack's reason for marrying Lily at the story's beginning. He wouldn't say why he wanted to marry her, yet was adamant that the marriage take place. When he said his "reasons were his own," I felt that it was so bizarre that Lily was right to think he wasn't committed or serious. I can't imagine a woman accepting a proposal without some words of affection.
The beauty of this author's books is that both characters grow during the story, which produces a very satisfying result. Having been married 50+ years, I know marriage is a 1000 adjustments and compromises. A lack of communication is the easiest (and most likely) way to damage a relationship. Lily was more communicative (as most women are), but Jack was intelligent but closed. This makes for a difficult meeting of the minds.
As are all of M. A. Nichols' stories, this is a beautiful telling of a delightful story. Both main characters feel things deeply but struggle to communicate their innermost thoughts.
The beauty of this author's books is that both characters grow during the story, which produces a very satisfying result. Having been married 50+ years, I know marriage is a 1000 adjustments and compromises. A lack of communication is the easiest (and most likely) way to damage a relationship. Lily was more communicative (as most women are), but Jack was intelligent but closed. This makes for a difficult meeting of the minds.
As are all of M. A. Nichols' stories, this is a beautiful telling of a delightful story. Both main characters feel things deeply but struggle to communicate their innermost thoughts.
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