Review: A Sweet Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 6, 2013
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.This was a lovely and charming romantic read. Sam and Jenny seem so different a city mouse and country mouse scenario. But from the first time they meet there are sparks. The premise of the story is based on a little known (and how often used??) law in Montana that allows a person to stand in as a proxy for wedding ceremonies where one or both of the parties are not available. In this case both are serving in the military.Jenny was a smart and strong young woman who has lived a fairly sheltered life. She is comfortable but stuck in her home town of Gardiner. Everyone knows everyone and ALL of their business. After her mom fell ill and died Jenny didn't feel as if she could leave her brothers and father. Even though she had made a life elsewhere she did what she thought was right and stayed.Sam is a big city guy. He lives in and loves Chicago. But he is also feeling stuck. The fast paced life and glitz are wearing thin. When he meets Jenny he never expects to make a connection. But he does.Sam and Jenny are so sweet together! He realizes quickly her level of experience is nowhere near his own, and meets her where she is. And while the steam factor stays low- it is there. No crazy out of character sex scenes. They move at a tender heartfelt pace.But the weekend quickly ends. Sam extends his time in Gardiner, but going back to Chicago is inevitable. Both of them have to decide where they can compromise. And if giving this fledgling love a chance will be what is best for both of them.I loved Jenny's brothers, so protective and honest. And Sam's family is also fantastic - especially his mom. She helps him realize that home is where your heart is, and family and love trump everything.