By Kelly Bridgewater
Disgraced eldest sister Claire
Summers has been living in exile as companion to a stern great-aunt in
Scotland. About to become homeless and longing to be reconciled with her
estranged family, Claire answers an advertisement from someone looking for a "respectable
female partner" in a Sidmouth boarding house. Is it a sign or another
reckless mistake? When she meets the handsome, secretive proprietor, she
wonders what he's hiding and if he's any more trustworthy than the nobleman who
betrayed her years ago. Even as she is drawn to him, she fears he will reject
her when he discovers her genteel façade hides a less-than-respectable past.
Meanwhile,
the Summers family learn their great-aunt has died and Claire has disappeared
without a word. The sisters rally together to find their lost sibling, but will
their unexpected reunion heal old wounds and rekindle their bonds . . . or
widen the divide?
Return to the picturesque Devonshire
coast as the Summers sisters navigate romance, second chances, and the enduring
strength of sisterhood in the face of adversity.
My
Thoughts:
The
Seaside Homecoming by Julie Klassen tells Claire's
story. Readers are introduced to the real reason that she was not mentioned in
a good light. Also, readers will become familiar with new characters that will
spark a new interest in the storyline. The family does come back into the
story, wanting to rekindle their relationship with Claire. The setting is
familiar and homely. The plot reminds me a little bit of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. A continuing story of a family
where the family means everything to them. There is a touch of romance and a
little bit of mystery to the hero's past, but it moved nicely. Not much action,
but a good novel for those who enjoy Regency novels. Right for the genre and
sweetly written. I enjoyed this story. There is a hint of an upcoming Christmas
novella with this setting and characters due out in September 2025, and I know
that I will want to read that story to catch up with this family. Overall, The Seaside Homecoming by Julie
Klassen is a delightful read with interesting, yet adorable characters.
I received a complimentary copy of The Seaside Homecoming by Julie Klassen
from Bethany House Publishers, but the opinions stated are all my own.
My
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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