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The Sea Glass Cottage by RaeAnne Thayne
4.0

Family-centric, I found this to be more women's fiction than romance - romance was present but didn't seem to be the premise despite being touted under the romance category. I was not surprised as I am not a stranger to Thayne's work but thought it worth mentioning for anyone looking for pure romance. It's there, it's just a bit secondary to the greater tale, in my opinion, although very sweetly done!

This storyline was appealing with a large emphasis on healing. The overall storyline arc has obvious elements that will not surprise the reader in the least and it was a bit slow to start - not boring, but we were over 60% through before we got to the "good stuff." Slow-paced but not yawn-inducing - a meander or stroll, not a full out run - and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that for a relaxing, uplifting read.

It was enjoyable and easy-paced although the ending felt a little cramped. Overall, I loved the book - it evoked emotion and held my interest. Ultimately, it's a definitively sweet, feel-good work of fiction.

My thanks to the publisher for the complimentary copy via NetGalley. Thoughts expressed are my own.