Review: A Sweet Story of Bonding and Healing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2013
Real estate agent Julia Henderson owns a duplex house she renovated, living in one side and renting out the other to widower Sam Baxter and his young daughter, Brinn.Brinn is a tragic case; just over a year earlier she was in a car accident with her mother and aunt where the two women died right in front of her. The little girl has not uttered a word since the accident. Her father dotes on Brinn and lives in hope of hearing her speak again.Little did Julia and Sam know how another, more recent, car accident involving elderly widower Henry Thompson and his dog Jasper, would soon affect all of their lives.I will admit that I am a sucker for pet stories. This short story held my interest and had enough layers and development to draw me in and have me rooting for not just the dog and little girl, but also for the old man, Julia, and Sam. I'm wondering if there will be other stories, or possibly a novel, coming in the future featuring Julia, Sam, and Brinn, oh yes, and Jasper, and their evolving relationship. I wouldn't mind re-visiting Lilac Creek.If you enjoy dogs, drama, and feel-good, happy endings and have a free evening ahead of you, this story would be a good use of a couple of hours. Recommended.