Review: 4.5 Happy Stars!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 25, 2014
I am completely enamored with Katy Regnery’s writing!  Her ability to draw the reader into her world with a beautiful story and flawed but wonderful characters is unique.Katrin is done.  She no longer feels safe or happy in her small Montana town of Gardiner.  She was left at the altar by Wade, her high school boyfriend turned fiance.  Six months later she’s unable to move on as Wade insists on trying for another chance.  He’s gone too far, so with the help of her family she makes the move up north to a new home and job.Erik is also running away.  As the youngest son in the Lindstrom family he wants a different life than his father and brothers have as guides.  As a favor to his sister Jenny (from By Proxy) and friend Ingrid,  Erik agrees to take Katrin to her fresh start.  On the way to their individual new starts a connection is made, one that scares Erik, yet a connection he’s terrified to lose.I’m not sure how Jose and Gabriella fit in this story.  Her patois was frustrating, and secondary to the storyline.Their Sunday dinner/dates are fantastic.  Awkward, sweet with the zing of new love- a love that Erik is trying to deny.  The texting between them was so fun.  I wanted to shake Erik at several different points, so hard headed and scared.  His fear is so real, even crippling.  Yet when it matters he finally does step up. His eyes, once opened, are able to see what really happened, allowing him to forgive.Katrin’s strength is admirable.  Her refusal to settle, to go for the love and relationship she needs makes her a little bit of a bada$$.I adore the Swedish and Norwegian influences.  The traditions and family ties frame this sweet and tender romance.  Wonderful moments that will make up their unique love story.