Review: A great story filled with character you will love!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2013
Crossing Paths is the debut novel for Melanie Stinnett.  Melanie weaves us through the trials and tribulations of two best friends whose lives happen to be anything but boring! This is a 4.5 star read!June grew up in Texas with a sister and brother in a very loving home.  June's parents adored each other and were committed to raising a close knit family.  Her childhood was happy and by all accounts almost a real life Leave it to Beaver episode.Caroline's parents divorced when she was eight. Her parents picked up the pieces and life moved on. Caroline had a happy childhood but she was left with a no frills approach to dating."Have fun and do lots of things your mother would disapprove of."Caroline and June have been best friends since meeting their freshman year in college.  It was true bliss when they both took jobs in Houston and where able to remain in each other's life. June's grounded personality blends so well with Caroline's carefree spirit.When Caroline joins June's family for Sunday night dinner she meets June's brother Liam for the very first time.  Caroline and Liam have an instant electric attraction. Caroline dismisses the attraction until she bumps into Liam on her lunch hour and he asks her on a date.Due to the fact neither Caroline or Liam have never had a relationship last longer than one weekend, they decide to keep their dating a secret."I don't think I'll be able to keep my hands off of you at the table next weekend. Are you going to tell June we've been seeing each other?"While on a business trip to New Your City, June meets Cohen.  Cohen is an executive at the very company June is there to win over.  Cohen sees so much talent in June he signs up his company immediately and travels to Houston to oversee the transaction.  June and Cohen's relationship moves from a business only to a secretly dating.  Just as things start to heat up Cohen rushes back to Seattle.  Little does June know but Cohen is harboring some sad secrets.  Will June see Cohen again?  Can the overcome what awaits Cohen in Seattle?"You might not believe it, but I know you crossed my path that day for a reason. I wasn't sure what it was about you, but I had to get to know you. My life has been so hectic over the past few years. I haven't been in the market for a real relationship in a long time."Melanie does an amazing job giving us alternating points of view into the story. The twists and turns were an unexpected surprise.  You will fall in love with these characters!  Grab Melanie's debut novel!