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Steeple Hill (2009), 214 pages
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Five years ago, Abby Franklin thought she'd marry Donovan Woodward. But her first love walked out of her life. Now he's back in town, with his motherless godchild, Ariane, in tow. Avoiding him is essential--and impossible. Because Donovan has rejoined the family business, Weddings by Woodwards...where Abby works as a jewelry designer. Then Abby meets Ariane, and something about the silent young girl draws Abby in. In spite of herself, Abby finds herself opening up her heart...to Ariane and Donovan.
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2009-06
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LibraryThing member JenniferRobb
I didn't catch the plot holes that another reviewer mentioned while I was reading, but I do see them now. Donovan's history during the time between graduation and coming home is thinly sketched.
I guessed early on who had lied to Donovan about Abby.
There's a bit of discussion about fear and anxiety
There's also a contrast between Donovan's family and Abby's family. Donovan's family probably wasn't thrilled with his running off to Europe after graduation or with his no-commitment lifestyle but they supported his decisions and accepted him back into the fold and the business when he returns--even giving him quite a bit of responsibility. Abby's parents always hoped she'd follow them into the sciences. Abby's father seems more accepting of her career choice to go into jewelry design--at least now--though we're not given much insight into how he was prior to his disease. Abby and her mother seem to have long had a contentious relationship where Abby feels nothing she does is good enough. Even in the face of Abby's success, her mother still isn't very accepting of Abby's career choice.
The plot point about the two falling in love again (or realizing that their feelings toward each other hadn't changed) but thinking the other person only wanted friendship is fairly over-used in this genre. I much preferred the romance between Art and Winnie in this book (They may have their own entry in the series that I haven't yet read which might prove me wrong.)
I guessed early on who had lied to Donovan about Abby.
There's a bit of discussion about fear and anxiety
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related to several characters in the novel, and how fear and anxiety can affect behaviors. There's also a contrast between Donovan's family and Abby's family. Donovan's family probably wasn't thrilled with his running off to Europe after graduation or with his no-commitment lifestyle but they supported his decisions and accepted him back into the fold and the business when he returns--even giving him quite a bit of responsibility. Abby's parents always hoped she'd follow them into the sciences. Abby's father seems more accepting of her career choice to go into jewelry design--at least now--though we're not given much insight into how he was prior to his disease. Abby and her mother seem to have long had a contentious relationship where Abby feels nothing she does is good enough. Even in the face of Abby's success, her mother still isn't very accepting of Abby's career choice.
The plot point about the two falling in love again (or realizing that their feelings toward each other hadn't changed) but thinking the other person only wanted friendship is fairly over-used in this genre. I much preferred the romance between Art and Winnie in this book (They may have their own entry in the series that I haven't yet read which might prove me wrong.)
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214