Bittersweet

Bittersweet, but lovely. - Wendy Sparkes, Children's Author

The tone of the story is summed up in the title. Nevertheless it's a lovely, compelling sequel to Letter Perfect from Cathy Marie Hake that you won't want to miss. Laney McCain has been in love with Galen O'Sullivan for half of forever although he has never shown any interest in her except as his best friend's pesky little sister. Galen O'Sullivan can hardly believe it's taken him so long to wake up...Laney McCain has become a woman...(when did that happen?!)...& he's out to court her. However, things don't exactly go to plan when the Grubb family arrive & squat on his land. Galen chooses to allow them to stay & in exchange work around the house & farm. Despite this, his kindness is thrown back in his face, & his decision to let them stay becomes one he regrets. For Galen & Laney, the path to true love is truly bittersweet as they have to put aside their feelings for each other & instead reach out in love, kindness, gentleness & mercy to those who need it, even though they don't deserve it.