I read this book because somebody said it brought me to mind and my vanity took over. What a delightful find! I love boating and this book reminds me of the days my family spent sleeping on boats and traveling around the Great Lakes via water.
Like a really great all-day-sail, the book starts out
gently. Fascinating characters take shape and what looks like some sort of
cloud pops up on the horizon. Once you really get into the story, the clouds
darken and draw near, but land has slipped from sight. Then the plot kicks
into high gear and the conflict stirs up just enough worry to hold on tight,
gritting teeth, and trying not to imagine the boat bottomside-up. The novel’s
ending reminds me of a sweet cruise into harbor with the wind settling down and sun
setting into the water, reflecting orange light onto the ocean and into the
clouds above. The perfect ending to a perfect day.
Translation: a great story - especially if you like boats. Ms.
Fischer brings the town of Beaufort, SC to life with believable characters and
southern flair. And though I’m not a huge romance fan, I must admit I loved the
romantic progression of the story because of an extra special third wheel named
Jilly. Unique, sweet, and brave. Look out to starboard and snag your copy today!
Review by Jennifer Fromke
www.jenniferfromke.com
