(I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review).
(Whiskey Creek: Book Four)
Written by Brenda Novak
Genre: contemporary romance
Wow! Novak has been steadily bringing emotions and tough issues to Whiskey Creek since the second book, When Snow Falls. Again with her newest novel we are hit with difficult issues and left wondering what would we do if we were in that situation. I really love this series and would highly recommend this to any of Jodi Picoult, Robyn Carr, Susan Wiggs or Barbara Delinsky fans.
Addie returns home to care for her ailing grandmother who raised her while her mother chased men. Addie has not returned since she graduated from high school as she has has a secret that could tear the town apart. Being back has put her in danger as there are some who are afraid she willl spill her secrets. Noah, the mayor's son and her old crush knows someone is keeping Addie from feeling safe in Whiskey Creek and he will do anything to keep her safe. Noah is also trying to figure whether his old friend Baxter is in love with him and how he will let him down without ruining their friendship.
I love that Novak takes the genre of contemporary romance and is not afraid to bring real issues to her characters. While you have the excitement of boy and girl meeting and the journey of them falling in love you also have the real problems you sometimes don't see this genre. Homosexuality and gang rape are two issues that the characters are faced with. Instead of putting a damper on the romance for me it brings out the contemporary issues and makes the romance more realistic.
I highly recommend this series from start to present book...I cannot wait for the next one.
love,
kris
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