A sophisticated, rich guy. A small-town girl. One massive snowstorm that sparks a life-changing encounter.
The time Darren spent with Sarah in Tennessee was brief and unforgettable. Their lifestyles were worlds apart. His is private jets and board rooms. While her focus is on family and daunting responsibilities.
Yet their fates intertwined in a way neither could predict.
Years later, they meet in California and find their attraction is stronger than ever. But is it enough? Responsible for her disabled sister, Sara is resolutely independent and wary of relationships. Deceived and betrayed in his past, Darren is jaded and cynical towards women.
Torn by their individual convictions, their tumultuous relationship is rocky from the start. As secrets that affect them both are revealed, their love seems doomed. Can they break down the walls they’ve built around their hearts in hopes of finding true happiness?
“An entertaining opposites-attract love story.” -Kirkus Review on Redemption
Plot/Idea: 7 out of 10
Originality: 10 out of 10
Prose: 8 out of 10
Character/Execution: 10 out of 10
Overall: 8.75 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: The storyline is entertaining and will feel familiar to genre fans. The initial meeting between Sara and Darren is a stretch, but the story quickly moves beyond the implausibility of that moment to deliver a well-rounded, appealing romance.
Prose: Price is a skilled writer, able to balance dialogue, description, and action well—all of which keep the story moving ahead at a steady pace.
Originality: Although the romance genre can be predictable, Price is able to differentiate this work from others through masterful characterization, setting, and circumstances.
Character/Execution: Price crafts likable and refreshing characters, particularly with central protagonists Sara and Darren. Readers will root for their happy ending, despite their missteps.
Date Submitted: May 15, 2023
