Synopsis
Growing up, Liz Westmoreland dreamed of taking over her grandparents inn located in the small mountain town of Angels Creek only for it to be sold before she ever got the chance. While browsing the internet, she stumbles upon a listing for what looks to be the picturesque inn and it’s set to go to auction. Liz places a bid, and by a miracle, wins the auction. But when she gets there she finds the property in significant disrepair.
When Matt Hardy narrowly lost the inn and property that butted his land, he just hoped it wasn’t another city slicker coming to make matters worse after the previous owners gutted the place for an art gallery. But the minute he recognized the sweet, freckle-faced girl from his childhood and heard her plans to reopen the inn, he jumps at the chance to help his childhood crush restore a place where he made so many fond memories.
While working on repairs, Liz and Matt discover her grandmother’s collection of angels in one of the cabins. When the angels start mysteriously showing up all over the inn, she begins to look at them as reassurance—that restoring the inn is what she’s meant to do. But when an accident leaves Liz feeling like she made a mistake, will Matt—and the residents of Angels Creek—be able to show Liz that she’s found a home? And possibly true love as well?
Review
This clean, sweet romance was just the right book to read today. It didn’t hurt that there was a dog named Elvis that was just a sweetheart and fit right in with all of the characters and really completed the story. It is a little early to be reading a Christmas book since it is only September, but it was worth the read and I just flew through this book.
Liz lives in Charlotte but is looking for more in her life than her job (that she does well) and the hustle and bustle of a larger town. She has many fond memories of spending time in a small town in the mountains with her grandparents and her dream is to have a home similar to theirs to share with tourists and other potential guests. It is by chance that she receives a postcard and her grandparent’s home is up for auction. Fate? Most likely. Liz wins the home and what happens from then out is the crux of our story.
Small towns can be wonderful when it comes to helping each other out and making sure everyone has what they need. They can wreak havoc with the gossip that tends to run rampant, but sometimes that isn’t all bad. The town really pulls together in tough times and that is what Liz needs whether she knows it or not!
This story would not be complete without a male hero and in this book it is Matt. He has a lot going for him and thankfully he has a personal interest in Liz which really brings the story full circle. He remembers Liz from when she would be there as a child and was always in awe of her. Now they are both grown up and able to pursue a relationship…that is if Liz can get over her rules about dating co-workers (since Matt is the contractor helping her renovate the lodge) and being hurt in the past.
The story is smooth until near the end when a misunderstanding could ruin everything.
We give this 5 paws up!
About the Author
USA Today bestselling author NANCY NAIGLE whips up small-town love stories with a dash of suspense and a whole lot of heart. Now happily retired, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, and the occasional spa day with friends. A native of Virginia Beach, she currently calls North Carolina home.
