Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 3/14/2024 + 2104 more book reviews

After divorcing her cheating husband, Roberta Jewitt moves back to her hometown with her three daughters. She works as a traveling nurse to make a living and keep a roof over her family's heads. But Roberta quickly finds herself the source of gossip in this small town since a divorcee is considered a loose woman by many. Even her mother blames her for leaving her husband since no respectable woman would do such a thing.
Gabriel Farley is the carpenter who is fixing up Roberta's house. He is a widower with a daughter who has been befriended by Roberta's children. Gabriel and Roberta do not hit it off right away, but eventually he sees the way she is treated unfairly by her family and starts to grow closer to her.

This is a historical romance with very likeable characters. Roberta is a very independent woman who stands up for herself and her family. She is determined to do the best she can for her daughters. Gabriel is very quiet and laid-back. He is still grieving for his late wife and has kept the house just as she left it. These two characters bring out the best in each other as they develop a friendship that turns into more. My rating: 4 Stars.

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