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Written on Apr 29, 2017
Caroline fled Peachtree Bluff and headed back to her roots of New York. She had a plan and until a week ago the perfect life. Very pregnant with her second child, she is shocked when her husband James announces he is in love with someone else. A someone else who just happens to be a successful young model. Unable to deal, she packs her bags and heads home. I wasn't sure of Caroline at first, she values things that don't hold as much meaning to me, but as Harvey peeled back her layers she exposed a delightfully strong, level-headed woman I could relate to.
Ansley is a strong woman who lost her husband during 9-11 and I couldn't help but admire her strength. I loved learning her history as she shared her marriage, her relationship with Jack and the children. The more Harvey shared the more I felt for and respected her. I loved the feud she has with the next door neighbor and her dealings with the community. The book offered a sense of community and welcomes readers with open arms.
We get to know the other sisters, but this was Caroline's story. Sloane the middle child is married to a serviceman who is deployed. With her two children in tow, she heads home at Caroline's urging. On the outside, Caroline seems like this perfectly calm military, mini-van, yoga pants loving, homeschooling Mom. But is it all an act? Emerson is a free-spirited actress whose career drives her. I am anxious to learn more about both of them.
SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF PERFECT delivers a compelling southern tale filled with secrets, love, and family all wrapped into a charming tale with humor and heart. Harvey captures the complexities of siblings, marriage, and family beautifully. I slipped into the tale and was completely at home. I loved the southern charm, the beachside setting and Ansley's secrets. THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM will share Sloane's story and continue Ansley's. I cannot wait!! This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer