*** 3 stars
I liked this book, though not nearly as much as some fellow book clubbers. I do have a soft spot for these cozy romances with picturesque and quaint settings. I was a little troubled by the characterizations of some of the people. It seemed they were assigned certain traits based upon a plot need more than by consistency. I felt the depiction of the cruel ex-fiancé was particularly ham-handed. His cruelty was so overt that I found it hard it believe Julia, even as troubled and vulnerable as she was, would have stayed as long as she did. It was also hard to believe someone so successful could have such an obviously sadistic streak. I think what I'm saying is he was one-dimensional. I had a hard time picturing this character as a rich business man and a favored son. I think that could have been handled better; we could have seen his other side and the cruelty could have been more covert.
I did like the female characters and most everyone in Golden, although, again, I'm not sure they were as fleshed out as they could have been. As much as I loved Aunt Lydia, she really was a bit over the top. The whole hippy-dippy thing (Psychic Nights) didn't work particularly well. But there was lots to really enjoy about this book. It was fun and sweet; I did like the new romance with Dale (although his character was a bit much, too. Gentleman farmer (?) and high powered attorney? okay then). I'll probably give another book by this author a try; easy read.
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