Review: a brilliant intro to Emerald Springs
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 4, 2014
Tillery painted the world surrounding Emerald Springs in vivid color.  She brought everything to life for her reader, allowing them entry into this world.  She developed the hectic pace of business life in LA just as thoroughly as the more laid back, yet still hectic, life of small town farming.  The contrast was shocking.  And did I ever learn a lot about tea while reading this novel.  It was nice to see a contemporary romance that had so much substance behind it.I was quite pleased at the end when the female lead had her ‘revelation.’  Yes she’d had a bad lot in life but it made her much more palatable when she realised that it was still possible for some things to be her fault.  Of course, the male lead was just as block headed at time, letting his temper get the best of him.  It definitely added an element of understanding to the novel.  I also quite enjoyed the supporting cast.  Tillery really makes sure that we get introduced to the characters we’ll come to know better throughout the rest of the series.  Each has their own unique place in the story, and in the town as a whole.Overall, this was a very enjoyable read.  Tillery has me hooked on Emerald Springs and I’ll definitely be back for more.Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.