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mazza57's review
3.0
A very readable book with likeable characters but nothing out of the ordinary and some predictability
pennyriley's review
3.0
An absolutely predictable romance read during a 3.5 hour power cut, in bed, with a hot water bottle trying to keep warm. I knew that was what I would be getting and it was pretty well written with mainly somewhat believable characters all playing their parts as they would. This kind of book always strikes me as primarily a way to make money rather than literature. However if happy ending romances are what you like (and from time to time I really do) you will enjoy this.
takethyme's review
3.0
Jenny Romano had always had a carefree personality. In her thirties now, she had travelled worldwide as a photographer, succeeded in staying single and managed to keep the few people she loves handy but not too close. And then tragedy strikes and the tables are turned.
THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN is a story of the importance of family and relationships. It is chick-lit and women's fiction with a mild twist of a contemporary romance. At the drop of a hat, Jenny takes a break from her job when her sister Grace needed her. In the past her sibling was always there for her; she knew just what to say and how to help her gain perspective when things went wrong. "Now it was all up to Jenny..."
Even though she is an adult, Jenny still has some growing up to do. Used to coming and going on a whim, she now has responsibilities. Over a span of several weeks, she has attached herself to her nieces, been a support to her sister and has become someone important in Dr. Elliott Drake's life. He accepts her for who she is and that is very important to Jenny.
This is a story of broken dreams, hope, and learning to trust again. The characters are down-to-earth and, for the most part, sensible. The answers came a little too easy and the chemistry was not all that great. There was some interesting subject matter and, in short, it was a pleasant read but no keeper.
THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN is a story of the importance of family and relationships. It is chick-lit and women's fiction with a mild twist of a contemporary romance. At the drop of a hat, Jenny takes a break from her job when her sister Grace needed her. In the past her sibling was always there for her; she knew just what to say and how to help her gain perspective when things went wrong. "Now it was all up to Jenny..."
Even though she is an adult, Jenny still has some growing up to do. Used to coming and going on a whim, she now has responsibilities. Over a span of several weeks, she has attached herself to her nieces, been a support to her sister and has become someone important in Dr. Elliott Drake's life. He accepts her for who she is and that is very important to Jenny.
This is a story of broken dreams, hope, and learning to trust again. The characters are down-to-earth and, for the most part, sensible. The answers came a little too easy and the chemistry was not all that great. There was some interesting subject matter and, in short, it was a pleasant read but no keeper.
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