Reviewer: Leah
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Summary:
Lydia wasn’t looking for love. Having just finalized a difficult divorce, she attended her best friend’s destination wedding with a simple plan: to reconnect with old friends and take a much needed break from the stresses of single parenthood. But life had more in store for her. In AUTUMN GETAWAY, Book One of the Seasons of Love series, Lydia connected with charming, sensitive Sam over that weekend, and took a chance on someone new. Then, in WINTER HOPES, Sam and Lydia explored the excitement of blossoming romance. Even though a long distance relationship isn’t easy, in each other they found renewed hope, both overcoming past losses to learn to trust and love again.
Now, in SPRING SHADOWS, Book Three of the series, author Jennifer Gracen brings Lydia and Sam one step closer to lasting happiness. But it isn’t all romance and roses. The realities of a long distance relationship held between Chicago and New York start to take a toll. Add in the complications posed by Sam’s overprotective brother, Lydia’s difficult ex-husband, and an unexpected tragedy, and it all threatens to tear them apart before they’ve even begun to truly be together.
Lydia and Sam must face their pasts and come to terms with old fears and insecurities. They need to focus on the things that really matter: true love, forgiveness, compassion, and fearless commitment—another leap of faith. Full of the sweetness and heartfelt emotion you’ve come to expect from the Seasons of Love, SPRING SHADOWS shows us the power of purposeful communication, understanding, and unrelenting self-awareness, proving that true, lasting love is possible when nurtured by healing and hope.
Review:
In Autumn Getaway, newly divorced, mother of a special needs child, Lydia Powell; decides to take a chance on the rich, graphic designer magnate, Sam Forrester.. In Winter Hopes, they continue to pursue a long- distance relationship, despite the many obstacles that stand in their way. Now in Spring Shadows we find Lydia and Sam planning on taking their relationship one step further, Sam’s moving from Chicago to New York. Unfortunately before the move can take place; secrets from the past rise up and threaten the relationship. Word of Sam’s infidelity and continued fights with his family leaves Lydia questioning what to do next. When tragedy strikes and a family member dies, will it bring the two closer together? Or drive them permanently apart?
Like Winter Hopes, Spring Shadows depends on the first two novels; but out of those two is the most dramatic and suspenseful. The author, Jennifer Gracen, creates a novel that is impossible to not devour at once as you are eager to discover what is to happen next and whether the couple will be able to overcome all odds. A fantastic and fast read that you are sure to love, just as much as the previous books. Once again, Gracen not only presents a story and characters all can relate to, but leaves us awaiting for what the next season will bring.
