Contemporary Romance Book Review: Restoring Fairhaven

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About the Book

Book: Restoring Fairhaven: Merriweather Island 

Series: Independence Islands, Book 6 

Author: Carolyn Miller 

Genre: Contemporary Romance 

Publisher: Celebrate Lit Publishing 

Release Date: December 8, 2020

Click here to purchase a copy of this book.

Publisher's Book Description

"Love hurts, or so the songs say, so who wants it?

Taking on her ailing father’s gardening business on Merriweather Island, Samantha Green only wants to escape her ex and to make her father proud.

But Sam gets more than she bargained for when Greener Gardens accepts the job of restoring the gardens of a reclusive writer, Max Fairhaven, whose historical novels about romance and unrequited love litter bookstore shelves and movie marquees all over the world.

Max much prefers the fictional world to the real, and the gardening girl’s interruptions means he’s driven from his writing cave far too often for his liking.

How’s he supposed to craft stories with her distracting him all the time?

Things change when he learns something of Sam’s family challenges, and his admiration slowly kindles. With his secretary’s goading, he’s forced to confront the past, while facing the fact that he needs to change in order to avoid a lonely future.

Gentle pruning and a whole lot of banter forges a friendship between this not-so-Southern belle landscaper and the half-British author. But is their budding attraction enough to grow into a flourishing happily-ever-after?

Restoring Fairhaven is the final “Merriweather book,” but don’t forget to embark on a tour of the next island in this series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. "

 

My Review

Restoring Fairhaven: Merriweather Island, by Carolyn Miller, is the sixth book in the multi-author Independence Islands series. An adept writer, Ms. Miller is undeniably skilled at creating charming stories that are truly enjoyable. Restoring Fairhaven is a special novel that features a satisfying combination of witty humor, authentic emotion, and sweet romance.  

Set on a small Atlantic island off the coast of Georgia, this novel offers a contemporary story of friendship, faith, and new beginnings. With well-developed characters who are authentic and relatable, this novel is memorable and engaging. As they face heartache, fear, and uncertainty, these characters turn to their faith and make space for God’s grace and provision to nurture healing and wholeness. Page after page, this book offers an entertaining story that is relevant and full of hope.  

Restoring Fairhaven is a genuinely appealing novel that is compelling and uplifting. Thoughtful and well-written, it is a great addition to a wonderful series and a real pleasure to read. I gladly recommend it.  

*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher/author. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.

 

About the Author: Carolyn Miller

"Carolyn Miller lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, and is the author of the nine books in the Regency Brides historical romance series, as well as writing contemporary novels.  
 
Her favourite authors are classics like Jane Austen (of course!), Georgette Heyer, and Agatha Christie, but she also enjoys contemporary authors like Susan May Warren and Becky Wade. 
 
Her stories combine humor and wit, yet also deal with real issues, such as dealing with forgiveness, the nature of really loving versus 'true love', and other challenges we all face at different times." --Biography from Carolyn Miller's author page on Amazon.com.

Click here to visit Carolyn Miller's website. 

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