Thanksgiving Blessing (The Promise Glen #6) by Marta Perry
Publication Date: October 24th 2023 by Berkley & Tantor Audio
Pages: 272
Source: Publisher & Library audio
Rating: ★★★½
My
Thoughts:
Nate inherits the property next to Becca’s and they get off
on the wrong foot when he proposes to buy her farmstand and she has no intention
of selling. Of course, there’s a romance brewing that neither wants to acknowledge.
Both are grieving the death of their mates, and Nate’s also struggling to raise
his younger teenage brother. They end up helping each other, growing close along
the way.
I enjoyed seeing Becca and Nate’s feelings grow, and each
helping each other without taking over. Becca needed that with her mother’s
doubts over her handling the orchard on her own and Nate needed to realize he
could do a good job with his brother. Nate’s doubts over letting love back in
and his ability to care for his brother were a bit repetitive, and I wished the
romance was developed more instead of one minute they’re reluctant friends/neighbors
and then they’re together. I did enjoy the added bits of mystery and suspense surrounding
fires and destruction in their town. The story was easy going and heartwarming
with supportive family, friends and community.
I alternately read and listened to Thanksgiving Blessing. Lauren Pedersen did a wonderful job narrating. I listened at my usual 1.5x normal speed.
3.5 Stars
Book Description:
When Promise Glen is struck by a vandalism spree around the Thanksgiving holiday, a community’s values—and two weathered hearts—are put to the test.
As a widow with two-year-old twins and a struggling orchard, Rebecca King’s dreams of expanding her business seem near impossible. To make matters worse, a troublesome string of destructive acts around Promise Glen threatens her roadside fruit and vegetable stand, forcing Rebecca to accept the help of her condescending new neighbor, Nathan Mueller.
Nathan didn’t intend to offend Rebecca with his offer to share the stand, especially since he’s a widower and single parent himself. He admires Rebecca’s strength and kindness in the face of adversity. If only they hadn’t started off on the wrong foot…
Despite their best efforts to shield their hearts, working side by side through the busy harvest plants the seeds of a budding friendship. But when the vandalism spreading through Promise Glen escalates to arson and rumors blaze through the town, they’ll have to learn to rely on each other more than ever. As Thanksgiving approaches, Rebecca and Nathan are forced to reconcile with their own grief, forgive what can’t be changed, and come to truly understand the core values of the love and gratitude.
