When I chose to read this book, I thought it would be something entirely different. There is so much that this book could have been, but it wasn't. It is very definitely a rom-com with elements of chick-lit. There were parts that were just so unnecessary.
My favorite character was three year old Sofia, whose very favorite thing is whatever she happens to be doing at the time. She is a patron of the The House on Sunshine Corner's day care run by Abby. Her uncle Carter was Abby's high school sweetheart, but they went their separate ways after high school. Neither had any successful relationships since then. Carter has come back to town to help his sister, Becca, after she's broken her ankle. His job was such that it allowed him to work remotely. Throughout the book, Carter's theme has been overcoming his father's low opinion of him and his chosen work. Abby's theme is her desire for a large family and her desires and Carter's are at odds but the physical attraction they share is worthy of a few fireworks.
While I believe there needs to be physical attraction between couples, there has to be so much more to base a relationship, and the disparate ideas and ideals Abby and Carter have must be overcome to make this a relationship that will work. For the plot of this book, neither are trying to work in that direction.
Phoebe Mills wove a tale that could have been more entertaining without some of the superfluous stuff she included. The swearing did not add anything to the story and did not create a desire to continue reading for me. Two Stars.
Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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