By Kelly Bridgewater
Emma Holland is almost finished
with the renovation of The Brown Bear Lodge nestled just off the Pacific Coast
101 Highway in picturesque Justin Harbor, Oregon. Being a business owner in a
small town isn’t easy, but Emma’s got more than enough determination—not to
mention an excellent eye for interior design. There’s only one problem. One of
her first guests of the season is someone she hoped she’d never see again.
As a famous landscape photographer, Connor Pearson has traveled far and wide following his dreams at the cost of losing his first love. Now, back in Justin Harbor, Connor is looking for more than just a place to stay. He’s looking for himself.
As Emma and Connor rediscover their lost friendship and seek to find common ground in the present, Connor feels the tug of his small town roots. Is it possible that a man who’s traveled the world could find his home where his dreams began? Can Emma come to terms with the fact that self-reliance isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? Will their bonds from the past weather the storms of the present?
As Easy as Riding a Bike will introduce you to the salty air and calming waters of Justin Harbor, the first novella in a series featuring small town women business owners.
As a famous landscape photographer, Connor Pearson has traveled far and wide following his dreams at the cost of losing his first love. Now, back in Justin Harbor, Connor is looking for more than just a place to stay. He’s looking for himself.
As Emma and Connor rediscover their lost friendship and seek to find common ground in the present, Connor feels the tug of his small town roots. Is it possible that a man who’s traveled the world could find his home where his dreams began? Can Emma come to terms with the fact that self-reliance isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? Will their bonds from the past weather the storms of the present?
As Easy as Riding a Bike will introduce you to the salty air and calming waters of Justin Harbor, the first novella in a series featuring small town women business owners.
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| From Bell Renshaw |
My Thoughts:
Bell Renshaw has created another novella set in a small
town. "As Easy as Riding a Bike" occurs on the Oregon coast. In a
made-up town called Justin Harbor. As soon as Conner and Emma meet in the first
chapter, memories and sparks fly off the page. They have dated before, so there
is a history to this couple. My favorite parts of the story is Renshaw's
writing. I love how she brings the settings and the internal dialogues to
light. She really dives deep into her character and allows me to see and follow
their train of thought. I love how she brings the Oregon coast to me,
especially someone who has never been past Missouri, so the west is still
uncovered for me. The romance, to be honest, has been done before. I have read
this plot of romance before. It was predictable. I knew the ending before
Renshaw reached it. One thing that bothered me about the plot is Emma's
flashback to show why she is afraid to ride a bike. Renshaw took us the edge
and started to show the story, but then she didn't finish it. I'm used to
seeing more when it is as important as the
moment was to Emma.
Overall, "As Easy as Riding a Bike" by Bell
Renshaw is a captivating tale of a lost love and the misunderstandings that
have occurred. The setting is beautiful, and watching their love move on was
interesting to watch. Fans of Melissa Tagg and Courtney Walsh should, in my
humble opinion, pick up this novella and spend a little time at Justin Harbor.
I received a complimentary copy of "As Easy as Riding a
Bike" by Bell Renshaw, but the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
4 out of 5 stars
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