Reviewer: Leah
Autumn Getaway by Jennifer Gracen, is about a newly divorced mother, Lydia Powell, trying to leave her worries and cares behind as she spends a weekend celebrating her friend’s second wedding. Having gone through a horrible divorce, and needing a break from her beloved toddler, the last thing Lydia expects is to find herself falling for Sam Forrester. Rich, graphic designer magnate, Sam Forrester thought he would never love again after his girlfriend and true love died. That is until he meets Lydia. She’s unlike anyone he’s ever met, and even though there are emotional and physical boundaries impeding their relationship, he sets out to win her heart.
This is cute story about getting over a past love and moving on with your life. Lydia is an adorable character as you truly connect to her love for her child, her compassion for her friends, hurt over her divorce, and hope of a new future. Sam is truly a chivalrous knight; never trying to push, but attempting to show Lydia that there still are nice guys out there.
I give this book a four out of five stars as it was a cute wedding story that presented fun and interesting characters. However, my only problem with the story was that it was a bit too cheesy, as the characters “fall in love” within only a few days. Otherwise it was a very good novel, and I recommend it for fans of modern-day romance.
