Review: Good Book!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2013
Where The Heart Is (Ribbon Ridge) by Darcy Burke is a sweet, emotional holiday romance that is a great debut for her Ribbon Ridge series. The story introduces the Archer family, which at one time was very well known to the public for their sextuplet brood. The Archers are wealthy, down to earth and loving.  When Derek Sumner was orphaned, the Archer's accepted him as one of their own.  Now years later, he is a volunteer firefighter and the CFO of Archer Industries.Chloe English is a Ribbon Ridge newbie. She needed a new life, so she ended her relationship with her fiance, said goodbye to her smothering mother and left the city of Pittsburgh. After only being in town for a very short time, the house she is renting burns to the ground and she is left with practically nothing. Derek helps her out and a relationship evolves. Chloe helps Derek come to terms with his demons and they evoke on a promising future together.I enjoyed this holiday novella. I found it to be a slow-paced read, up until the last few chapters. Ms. Burke creates wonderful, realistic characters that are both interesting and engaging. Derek's sadness and distress, caused me to sob on more than one occasion. Overall, this is a solid, enlightening romance, perfect for the holiday season.