A review by ljamison01
Crossroads of Love by Kris Abbott

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love second chances and I absolutely adore when it’s the deceased brother’s spouse. The book had me reeling. My two favorite tropes. Lena dated Gavin’s brother but they broke up. When Lena started attending the same college as Gavin, they met up, sparks flew and they were deep into it. However, Gavin’s father has told him that he cannot be with Lena because she belongs with his younger brother. So unfortunately Lena and Gavin have a miscommunication and they end their relationship. Years later Gavin returns home for his father’s funeral. Lena is now his sister in law although his brother has passed away. Lena is the Mayor of the town and mother to a teenager. Upon seeing each other those sparks are igniting once again. However, this time when Gavin tries to explain what his father had done, Lena doesn’t believe him and believes that he just didn’t love her enough. But, Gavin’s father left a surprise in his will that will cause lots of turmoil for all parties. I loved and enjoyed the angst in this book so much. The story really resolves around a lot of miscommunication (easily solved) but I didn’t care. I loved the characters and the spicy, dirty talk of Gavin and I’m eagerly awaiting book two in the Hick’s Creek series.