Review: REVIEW - Blame it on the Brontes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2013
5 out of 5 for this reader folks!Seriously, just when I think I have read her best, I am once again floored.  Blame it on the Brontes by Becky Lower is a contemporary romance and a story of 3 sisters who have to find their way back to each other and find their ultimate happiness.  I was a little apprehensive to read this as Becky Lower in my mind is a historical romance author (one who has become a fave) so there is that risk that maybe her talent won't be as prominent or enjoyable in the "yes I enjoy contemporary but it's not my fave genre".  Well no worries here .. SHE BLEW MY SOCKS OFF!I have to admit, I didn't get through this book without Kleenex and Becky hit every happy nerve I have when I really enjoy a story.  I laughed, I cried, I got mad, annoyed, steamed up in that happy womanly way ;) and ultimately was satisfied setting down a well rounded read.  In her acknowledgements, Becky makes reference to her publisher about winning a small battle ensuring this was a single book and not a trilogy and I have to say I think she was dead on with this.  It was the split of the story that added that finesse and truthfully if each sister got her own book it would of been way too drawn out.  Good decision with that Becky Lower.Okay so we taken to Maine in a tourist like town called Puffin Bay.  Here you find the seafood boaters, close town tourist businesses and a strong sense of community.  Right away we are thrown into the story and learn that sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronson have recently lost their beloved mother.  Charlotte who is the oldest and lived with her mother has reluctantly welcomed home her somewhat estranged sisters for the funeral.  Trying to get through this event without fighting seems to take much effort however, and while the town's infamous gossip of the Bronson sisters stressed relationship once again flourishes, deceased mama dearest will have the last laugh by deciding to part this world with the wisest of wishes.  During the reading of her will, it is discovered that their mother had put aside a good chunk of change and if the girls wish to inherit it, they need to live under the same roof for one year time.  Horrified by the thought, all reluctantly agree and within the next 90 days decide to prepare.Through highlighted sections of a continuing story, each sister receives her spotlight.  It is discovered that Charlotte and Anne do little else but tolerate one another while Emily play referee.  A huge issue that has hung over them for 18 years comes forth revealing secrets and hurt that is so raw it's a wonder that these girls find their way back to each other.  Throw in their ideal men who come with their own issues and struggles and you can almost picture Mama Bronson in heaven shaking her head and chuckling at her brilliant idea.  These three come together in ways that define family.  They eagerly open their minds and come up with a family business that keeps them all focused and working together as a team.  Slowly, they begin to once again open their hearts to one another and their find their "better halfs" in the process.  Wounds begin to heal and a true family forms.On the shorter side with just over 200 pages, this was a beautiful read.  I think to anyone who has a strong sense of family and/or can relate to family struggles, this is an ideal choice!  I am however a self professed Becky Lower fan, so I say you should try it just because this author is crazy talented with words.  LOLHAPPY READING! :)