I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one. I mean I was excited to visit Jewell Cove again and I liked seeing the couple from the previous book (The House on Blackberry Hill) and Rick just seemed so sad but such a good guy underneath. The problem was Jess. She was SO judgmental. I mean alcoholism and depression are not things to be treated lightly but she seemed just so angry at Rick that it was hard to like her in the beginning. That is until I heard her back story and until she let herself get to know Rick just a little bit more and started to relax. Then I fell in love with the couple and the town all over again. Rick has had so many hard knocks and yet is still stumbling to his feet and watching Jess be there for him and then he be there for her was just really lovely. This is a sweet and poignant romance with a couple I really found myself liking and rooting for.

This was a good addition to the Jewell Cove Series. I really liked the characters of Rick and Jess, although I thought she was too judgmental of him at times. The storyline kept my interest and I really enjoyed the Jewell Cove setting.