Review: Small town flavor romance
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 16, 2014
A Chance at Love is one of a series of Ferry Creek Novels. This attempt tells the story of Sullivan Chasen and Jess. Sullivan is a self-made billionaire businessman that grew up with a single father after his mother left them. He receives news that his father is dying but the man who raised him has been dead for ten years. After much soul-searching Sullivan heads off to Ferry Creek to find out about his biological father. Jess is the waitress in his father’s restaurant and has her own sad story to tell.I loved Ferry Creek. I can imagine visiting the town and staying for a while; maybe even putting down roots. There is a lot going on in this novel. Nearly every character introduced in the story, no matter how briefly, has a complicated history. Unfortunately, the result is that there is just too much going on for one novel. I realize James is setting up the next stories in the series, but I don’t think such an in-depth background was necessary. A little mystery can add depth to a story as well!James is a great storyteller. Obviously, she has lots of stories to tell. Unfortunately, she has fallen into the too familiar trap of telling the readers every aspect of the story instead of showing them. A good editor would not be amiss. James clearly has talent and lots of potential. I look forward to her growth as a writer in the next book of the series.I recommend this book for romance lovers looking for some small town flavor.*I received a free copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.*