After a boating accident takes her voice, Elyse d'Abreau leaves her home in Tobago to stay in an Oregon seaside town, where Christian Kane, a notorious playboy, challenges her to express herself and to overcome her fear of the sea.
This book was such a wonderful experience for me. From page one, I was captivated and in love with the writing. Ockler does such a wonderful job of painting Elyse's world and conveying her emotions. There were so many moments when I felt like I was right there with Elyse, right in that moment and I shared the entire experience with her. I also loved the characters. This book is filled with so many strong female characters, but they are strong without being in your face. They assert themselves, for the most part, subtly. From Lemon to Granna, Elyse had so many women who were there to lift her up and help her deal with her loss and find her way again. Then there are the Kane boys. Sebastian with his wide eyed curiosity and equally wide open heart was such a treat. And Christian. Christian turned out to be so much more than expected. He was complicated and as he helped Elyse find her way, he found his. This is a story of loss and healing and finding your voice. It's about accepting the support of people who are willing to help you get back up and move towards a new future. It's about following your plan B or C and that being ok.
