The Gist- from amazon.com:
Life is anything
but perfect for Hallie Hartley, a young physical therapist who has given up
nearly everything—even her love life—for her beautiful blonde stepsister,
Shelly. Though Shelly’s acting career has never taken off, she has certainly
perfected the crocodile tears to get what she wants—which all too often means
Hallie’s boyfriends. When Hallie arrives home early from work one fateful day,
she makes two startling discoveries that will turn her life upside down: Not
only has a mysterious relative left Hallie a house on Nantucket, but Shelly has
been trying to steal it. Desperate to put her troubles behind her, Hallie
impulsively flies to Nantucket.
New
trouble, however, has already settled into Hallie’s guest room in the form of
her newest client. Hallie is told that wealthy, young James Taggert has injured
his leg in a skiing accident. Assuming that the devastatingly handsome man has
led a charmed life, Hallie is surprised by Jamie at every turn throughout his
recovery. His attentions draw her out of her shell—but he has a dark secret,
and is tormented by nightmares that only her presence can keep at bay. She
suspects there’s more to his injury than he’s letting on.
On
this gorgeous island rich in history, magic is everywhere, even in Hallie’s own
backyard. As Jamie’s relatives arrive for a wedding gala, something wonderfully
unusual is in the air. There’s an aura of romance—enhanced by a pair of
matchmaking ghosts and a colorful island legend. In their own little corner of
the world, Jamie and Hallie unravel the timeless secrets of their own hearts,
and a very special story of True Love destined to last forever after.
What I Thought:
Pick up this book
– no seriously... PICK UP THIS BOOK.
Jude Devereaux has created a wonderful story full of perfect
descriptions and beautiful love! I
was hooked by the first chapter, and had a very hard time convincing myself to
do anything but continue this story.
This is the perfect example of a feel-good romantic novel.
Hallie and Jamie
are likeable from the beginning.
Although a lot of characters in romantic fiction have insecurities these
characters came across as totally relatable and real. The Taggerts and the Montgomerys (the families that these
stories center around) are described so wonderfully that one has to convince
herself that they are really just made up- not people you actually know!
The plot flows
effortlessly and smoothly bringing the reader through Hallie and Jamie’s
journey. The settings and the food
are described beautifully, and even the ghosts (don’t get scared off) are
actually woven into a beautiful sub-story that I, surprisingly, did not even
mind.
This is the third
book in the Nantucket Brides Trilogy, but it reads perfectly by itself. I had not yet read the first two books
in this series, but I have already bought them upon completion of this story,
and cannot to learn more about the Montgomery-Taggert clan! If you are looking for a novel that
will sweep you away and surround you in a love story, this book is for
you! Jude Devereaux has done it
again, this novel was exactly what I hoped it would be! Ever After is available now!
