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Synopsis
Stuck in a dreary Boston winter, Annabelle Martin would like nothing more than to run away from her current life. She’s not even thirty years old, twice-divorced, and has just dodged a marriage proposal… from her ex-husband. When she’s offered her dream job as creative director at a cutting-edge graphic design studio in Phoenix, she jumps at the opportunity to start over.
When she arrives in the Valley of the Sun, Annabelle is instantly intrigued by her anonymous landlord. Based on the cranky, handwritten notes Nick Daire leaves her, she assumes he is an old, rich curmudgeon. Annabelle is shocked when she finally meets Nick and discovers that he’s her age and uses a wheelchair. Nick suffered from a stroke a year ago, and while there’s no physical reason for him not to recover, he is struggling to overcome the paralyzing fear that has kept him a prisoner in his own home.
Despite her promise to herself not to get involved, Annabelle finds herself irresistibly drawn to Nick. And soon she wonders if she and Nick might help each other find the courage to embrace life, happiness, and true love.
Thoughts
Jenn McKinlay answered my call for a sweet summer read. She became an auto-buy author for me after Paris Is Always a Good Idea, and this opposites-attract romance did not disappoint. Annabelle is a bit of a mess, but her story is engaging, full of wit, and just the right amount of steam. Pick this up if you’re in the mood for a cute summer romance with great banter and a bit of personal growth.
★★★★☆
☊ Listening to this story via audiobook was fantastic. Narrators Eileen Stevens and Andrew Eiden did a wonderful job.