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A review by jonetta
Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles
4.0
Quick summary
Law student Amelia Ann Hollins, youngest sister of country music star Rye Crenshaw, is determined to get Clayton Chandler to acknowledge they have chemistry and need to start acting on it. Trouble is, Rye's his best friend and his boss (Clayton is his deputy manager). She's coming on strong and he's doing a great job of keeping her at arm's length.
One more thing...
Amelia Ann's got a few secrets. No one knows that she was the tabloid leak who disclosed Rye's payoff to sister Tammy's abusive ex-husband. And, she's volunteering at a legal services clinic in a rough area of Nashville.
What works about this story
Though Amelia Ann comes across as a traditional Southern belle, she's also a young woman of substance. She's decided to make domestic abuse her focus and is determined to make her own way. The spotlight on this issue is daunting, presented in a meaningful, if not distressing manner. It elevated this story to a completely higher level.
The romance is not without its issues, given Clayton's relationship with Rye and that he's seven years older. He also brings his own set of baggage but Amelia Ann is tenacious.
The bottom line
As with all of Ava's stories, family is a major element. She effectively combines romance with substantive issues and leaves you in a wonderful place. The characters are always layered and more complicated than they seem on the surface. This book continues that tradition even more powerfully. Loved it.
Law student Amelia Ann Hollins, youngest sister of country music star Rye Crenshaw, is determined to get Clayton Chandler to acknowledge they have chemistry and need to start acting on it. Trouble is, Rye's his best friend and his boss (Clayton is his deputy manager). She's coming on strong and he's doing a great job of keeping her at arm's length.
One more thing...
Amelia Ann's got a few secrets. No one knows that she was the tabloid leak who disclosed Rye's payoff to sister Tammy's abusive ex-husband. And, she's volunteering at a legal services clinic in a rough area of Nashville.
What works about this story
Though Amelia Ann comes across as a traditional Southern belle, she's also a young woman of substance. She's decided to make domestic abuse her focus and is determined to make her own way. The spotlight on this issue is daunting, presented in a meaningful, if not distressing manner. It elevated this story to a completely higher level.
The romance is not without its issues, given Clayton's relationship with Rye and that he's seven years older. He also brings his own set of baggage but Amelia Ann is tenacious.
The bottom line
As with all of Ava's stories, family is a major element. She effectively combines romance with substantive issues and leaves you in a wonderful place. The characters are always layered and more complicated than they seem on the surface. This book continues that tradition even more powerfully. Loved it.