Sometimes it takes a new beginningCaroline Carruthers married young to a much-older man. Now that he’s gone, she’s lost…until she dares to chase a dream all on her own. Moving to Redemption, Texas, is chapter one in Caroline’s new life story. Opening a bookstore is the next. Finding love is the last thing on her mind as she settles into this new place called home. But when she meets a handsome, soulful man who’s also starting over, all bets are off.
to reach a happily-ever-after
Jackson McBride came to Redemption looking only to find himself, not someone to love. Ever since his marriage ended, he’s been bitter. Sure, he used to believe in love—he even has the old song lyrics to prove it—but the Jackson of today is all business. That is, until a beautiful young widow who’s moved to town inspires a change of heart. Could it be that the myth of Redemption’s healing magic is true…and Jackson and Caroline can find a second chance at a happy ending after all?
AMAZON 3 STARS
Both main characters were good ones. People that you begin to care for and want a good outcome for. It was interesting that the very first time Caroline and Jackson met, she was married. Now that was something I wasn't expecting. Coming to Redemption does stir the seemingly dead music in Jackson's soul and it seems like Caroline has also stirred that up as well. I guess you could say from the very beginning she was like his muse.
There is really good world building and very descriptive painting of Redemption. For me, the only problem was that at times it felt like a bit too much history and description. It began to feel like a travel log at times. It slowed the story down for me. I was interested in more things happening with the people especially the main characters.
Jackson is working with two other family members. Boone and Tucker are his cousins and they are all in when it comes to make this new venture succeed. Celeste Blessing was another wonderful character who pulls a lot of threads together. She's 70 years old plus. She helped different people meet who otherwise might not have. She's considered kind and extremely wise by most people. She also almost scares people with some of the accurate wisdom's that come out of her mouth for the future that people will need. If only Angelica would listen to some of that wisdom. Angelica is Celeste's cousin and she isn't mean but she is a bit flaky. And the two of them are often butting heads especially when it comes to running the new inn.
Maisy Baldwin is another person who is secondary to the story. Caroline and Maisy are developing a new friendship though.
If you really want to see a unusual woman you will get to see that in Jackson's ex-wife Sharon. She is also known as the singing sensation Coco.
There is a twist or two towards the end of the book with a good Epilogue. All in all, I have to say that the book was an okay read, with the potential to be more. A little less about their surroundings and a more action with the actual characters of the story. I missed the depth that it could have had.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
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