It is the 1960s and Anna's daughter, Lauren, is confused, broken-hearted, and pregnant. The difficult situation seems to bring out the worst in the selfish girl. When Lauren chooses to stay with her manipulative Grandma Eunice, Anna worries her daughter will never become a mature adult and the relationship between Lauren, Anna and Eunice becomes even more strained. However, when she hits the lowest point in her life, Lauren returns to her mother, the river, and the Inn and Shining Waters. As time passes, Lauren, now a mother to her own defiant teenager, faces a new crisis, one that puts the entire family at risk.
This is book two in a series. To understand the complex relationships it helps to read the first book, but it is not necessary. I enjoyed reading more about the three generations of women in this series. I am amazed at Anna's strength of character and appalled at the behavior of Eunice and Lauren. As the story progresses we learn what contributed to their behavior. The Inn At Shining Waters is a place I would love to visit. I look forward to the final book in the series.
In her professional life, Melody has worn many hats: from pre-school teacher to political activist to senior editor. Currently, she writes full-time, and freelances from her home. She has two grown sons and lives in Sisters, Oregon with her husband, Chris, and Audrey, her yellow lab. They enjoy skiing, hiking, and biking in the beautiful Cascade Mountains.
Thank you to Glass Road Publications and Leann Hamby for this review copy.
3 comments:
I read the first book, and wonder why I didn't get on board for the tour for the second.... now I have to add this one to my wish list.
I'll have to check this series out. It sounds great and that sure is a beautiful cover on this one.
I think I have a couple of her books on my Kindle...sounds good to me. I really like this type of book!
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