When the Wind Chimes

by Mary Ting

[Kim Deister]

As soon as I heard about this book, I wanted to read it. For one thing, it is set in Kaua’i, a neighboring island. For another, it’s written by Mary Ting, and I would read the phone book if she wrote it!

When the Wind Chimes is a a beautifully sweet romance. Kaitlyn Summers has come to the island to spend the holidays with her sister and her nephew. What I love most about Kate as a character is that love and romance was the furthest thing from her mind. If anything, it was the last thing she wanted. Similarly, Lee, while not necessarily against the idea of finding love and romance, was rightfully wary of finding the real thing. That created a level of reluctance on both their parts that made the rest of the story that much more interesting.

That is one of the things I love so much about Mary Ting’s books, the character development. As a reader, I want to feel like I know a character, whether main or supporting. She does that for me. I felt Kate’s struggle, understood Lee’s. And Abby, my heart felt for her. Even the children, little ones, I loved them. Tyler and Bridget had their own stories, just like Abby, and I loved them both.

This is more than just Kate and Lee’s story. This is the story of five people, about trying to find their way through all of the things that life hands them. It was beautiful!

my recommendation: If you love romance with real people and deep feelings, this is a great read. I promise on “the unicorns, rainbows, and all the sparkling things.” Which is a sentiment you will understand upon reading this wonderful book!