Good morning, readers.
I have a really good, quick read for you today.
Lauren Juniper and Nathan
Brickner were once inseparable. Summers by the creek, winters sledding, and
dandelion wishes made from childhood dreams. He wanted to chase the world. She
chose the gentle allure of the town that had always known her.
Eight years ago, Nathan left Dogwood Creek chasing after adventure. Lauren stayed behind, building a life rooted in her vintage flower shop. Suddenly, he’s back—no longer the boy who once brought her dandelions to wish on, but a successful bridge engineer leading the town’s project to replace the old stone bridge that has always been the heart of their community.
To the town, it’s progress.
To Lauren, it’s personal.
Her grandparents got engaged on that bridge!
As she fights to keep the charm the bridge has always had, she finds herself face-to-face with the man who broke her heart—and still knows exactly how to make it skip a beat. Nathan sees safety and innovation. Lauren sees memory and meaning. But somewhere in the clash of old and new, the spark between them flickers to life once more.
Like dandelion wishes caught on the wind, can they gather the scattered seeds of love and rebuild the trust they lost, or are some hearts too withered to open again?
I really enjoyed this book, and not because I know the author personally.
The story is well- crafted. Lauren and Nathan have very similar personalities. At the core they both had the same dream, Nathan just didn't realize it at eighteen. All he could see was getting out of their small town, building a life with prestige and fancy cars. What he failed to realize was he could lose the most important part of his life by walking away from Lauren to pursue those 'things'.
Lauren, on the other hand, is happy in her home town, the memories, friends and the life she grew up in. Well, as happy as she can be when Nathan walks away. She can't put all the blame on Nathan. In a sense she walked away from them, too by not replying to his efforts to contact her.
If you're looking for a quick read, a sweet Christian romance, then you have it in Dandelion Serenade. Lori Soard has crafted a beautiful story you will want to read.
Dandelion Serenade is Book 4 in the 5-Book Dogwood Creek Matchmakers series.
Book 1 - Chasing Snowflakes - Lori Soard
Book 2 - An Early Spring - JoAnn Durgin
Book 3 - Love In Bloom - Lisa Prysock
Book 4 - Coming Soon!
I'm giving Dandelion Serenade ...
