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teresajluvs2read's review
5.0
Moving On with Nick and Anna
Nick is a member of the Canadian Army who has lost the lower half of his leg while deployed in Afghanistan, he has returned to his hometown to recover and run his father's B & B. His hometown is a seaside town of Regina Beach and he's determined to prove to the Army that he can become deployed again even though he now wears a prosthetic. He is also helping out the water department in the town as well.
Anna has recently lost her fiance in a tragic fire accident just one week before their wedding and is a trauma nurse where she couldn't save him. She is tired of the looks of sympathy and condolences from friends and family and decides to move to the cottage her uncle has left her in Regina Beach. She doesn't want to dwell on being sad anymore and has recently decided to start up a new business making doll houses and furniture.
I really loved this book especially with the interaction between Anna and the townsfolk, her neighbors Herman and Margaret, her neighbors, how Anna gathers rocks from around town, her fear of dogs and how Nick's dog Molly eventually wins her over.
There is some confusion to how Murray who is Anna's uncle and was never married could leave Anna the cottage. But eventually its all worked out in the end but Anna who has fallen in love with Nick, can't love him if he stays a soldier.
The entire book is reminiscent of how towns used to be and how everyone looks out for each other. All in all a fantastic book.
Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.
Nick is a member of the Canadian Army who has lost the lower half of his leg while deployed in Afghanistan, he has returned to his hometown to recover and run his father's B & B. His hometown is a seaside town of Regina Beach and he's determined to prove to the Army that he can become deployed again even though he now wears a prosthetic. He is also helping out the water department in the town as well.
Anna has recently lost her fiance in a tragic fire accident just one week before their wedding and is a trauma nurse where she couldn't save him. She is tired of the looks of sympathy and condolences from friends and family and decides to move to the cottage her uncle has left her in Regina Beach. She doesn't want to dwell on being sad anymore and has recently decided to start up a new business making doll houses and furniture.
I really loved this book especially with the interaction between Anna and the townsfolk, her neighbors Herman and Margaret, her neighbors, how Anna gathers rocks from around town, her fear of dogs and how Nick's dog Molly eventually wins her over.
There is some confusion to how Murray who is Anna's uncle and was never married could leave Anna the cottage. But eventually its all worked out in the end but Anna who has fallen in love with Nick, can't love him if he stays a soldier.
The entire book is reminiscent of how towns used to be and how everyone looks out for each other. All in all a fantastic book.
Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.
emilyhei's review
4.0
Tired of the looks, whispers, sympathetic gaze of friends and strangers Anna needs a fresh start. A week before her wedding, her fiancee dies, Anna is still struggling with her own emotions without needing the constant reminder from others of how she is feeling, she knows what she feels better than anyone. On her first night in Regina Beach she meets Nick, a Sergeant in the Canadian Army who is home adjusting to his life as an amputee. There is an instant comfortable banter between the two which quickly grows to friends of sorts. With a small town gossip mill, friendly neighbors, and a chance to find happiness Anna begins finding her new path along the way.
I loved Anna's neighbors, they made me smile and I instantly felt transplanted into their lives. I felt for Anna, she has her good days and a few bad days. Nick was inspirational, I thought he was sweet and understanding. Will definitely pick up more from this author.
I loved Anna's neighbors, they made me smile and I instantly felt transplanted into their lives. I felt for Anna, she has her good days and a few bad days. Nick was inspirational, I thought he was sweet and understanding. Will definitely pick up more from this author.
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