Review: I laughed. I cried. I loved this book.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2014
Every once in a while a book comes along that just gets everything right in an almost unexplainable way. This is one of those times.I'm not even sure where to begin there was so much that I loved about this book. While the focus was on Trent and Maddie the secondary characters grabbed my attention almost just as often. I sort of developed a crush on Maddie's brother Parker and can't help but hope that maybe there is a companion novel in the works, or maybe even plans for a series that will feature each of the Mason brothers? *crosses fingers*I loved Ruby and her interfering ways, Hunter and his aggressively religious rants, Gina and her caffeine induced crazy, grumpy Sherriff Joe and even nearly comatose Aunt Linda. Each of them lent an important peice to the story and helped create a clear portrait of Wendell Springs.Trent and Maddie's story was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Most importantly it was completely believable. Trent's transformation from guilt-ridden & bitter to thoughtful & selfless was sweet and very swoonworthy. Maddie's artistic and unique personality was fun and her love for family and the town was perfect.This was so much more than a love story though. It was a story of second chances, family, community, forgiveness and acceptance.I cried, I laughed and I was disappointed that it had to end. I'm still holding out hope there is more to come for the Mason's in the future. Until then I do see myself reading this one again and again.*I receive an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review