Review: See the world and look for love
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2014
When their friend Janelle died, this group of women were in for a surprise at what she leaves for them.  Through a letter, Janelle challenges each of them to have an adventure, see the world and look for love.  She even provided them with a world map, push pins and a scarf to act as a blindfold when putting their pin in their destination.  This is a wonderful look at three of the women's journey towards love.The Empress of Ireland by Jennifer Conner - Laila Byrne is the first to pick her destination, but when she arrives in a small town in Ireland things seem to go wrong.  It's pouring rain, nobody answers the phone at the B&B; she's booked, and when she stops into The Empress of Ireland pub the waitress ignores her.  Being a chef who knows how a restaurant should be run, so she angrily confronts the owner.  She never suspected this meeting with Alasdair would change her life.~As a bonus, this story includes recipes for Irish Fish Stew and Soda Bread.Island Bride by Danica Winters - Amy Oliver, a wedding planner, is the next to take a trip.  She decides to make it a working vacation when her pin lands in New Zealand.  While staying at a small hotel while planning a wedding she's intrigued with Liam, the man operating the elevator.  They get to know each better and their feelings come to a head after they're involved in an accident together.Love is in the Air by Sharon Kleve - Sophie Grant's pin lands her in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  Since she owns a used bookstore, she reads up to prepare for a 3-day hiking trip.  But nothing could prepare her for meeting guide Jonas and his big dog Rex.  The weather doesn't cooperate, but Sophie leaves with some wonderful photos and memories, but without her heart.I really loved these stories and how they were connected.  There are also two more friends that haven't had adventures, so I'm looking forward to reading their stories, too.