Hurricane Season is the first I’ve ready by Lauren K. Denton.
This story revolves around two sisters, Jenna and her older sister, Betsy. They share a loving, but strained relationship.
Jenna, a free spirited single mother, is trying to support two little daughters on a barista’s paycheck. When an opportunity to follow her dream as a photographer basically drops in her lap, she grabs it. However, she must leave her children with her older sister, Betsy while to follow this opportunity. I know this move was to better herself, but at times, I found this character selfish, especially when Jeanna extended her stay at the retreat.
Betsy loves her life as a farmer’s wife. The only thing that's missing is children of her own. She takes her nieces in, though she has doubts of her ability to take care of two small children. Her fears of becoming too invested in her nieces is strong at first, but the little girls broke through that wall in no time. I really liked this character, and my heart went out to her.
Ty, Betsy’s husband, was by far my favorite character, despite the story focusing more on the sisters. He’s a man of few words. However, he doesn’t shy away from speaking his mind when the situation calls for it. Ty is hard-working, kind, and loving man. Though his marriage with Betsy is filled with love, they’ve lost the carefree intimacy they once shared ever since Betsy miscarried their child. I love how he handles this with understanding. His soft-spoken, yet strong personality endeared me to this man.
This charming story captivated me, and though at times I was frustrated with Jenna, I ended up loving all the characters.
4 Stars
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Net Galley. All opinions are my own.
I read this book and really enjoyed it. Like you - I liked Ty the best. ;)
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