Sea Rose Lane by Irene Hannon is a book to love and recommend with enthusiasm. One noteworthy aspect of Irene’s novel is her cast of multi-generational characters. You warm up to her characters immediately and root for them through all their ups and downs. The center stage love story involves the main characters BJ Stevens and Eric Nash. They are realistic characters, smart, and mature. They are looking to center their future lives on what’s most important for long term happiness and peace of mind. Previously they have chased fame and fortune only to have these paths end in disappointment. How do our main characters meet? In a car crash. Eric glances at his cell phone for a minute and misses the abrupt stop BJ made with her pick-up truck to avoid a dog. As the rest of the story unfolds, their hearts collide. Their first acrimonious meeting is a forgotten memory. They get to know each other through volunteer work. They proceed with caution at first. Each knowing that Eric’s stay in Hope Harbor may not be permanent. At the story’s end, BJ and Eric choose to build a life together in Hope Harbor and make a life-time commitment.
In Sea Rose Lane, the senior characters long for finding purpose and companionship. John Nash, a widower, renovates the family home into the Seabird Inn B & B. He will cook for the guests, treat them to great hospitality, and find a vibrant life after the death of his beloved wife. Eleanor, the most senior character, is a widow limited by arthritis to a walker. The plot developments that answer her needs for companionship and purpose are heart-warming. The series is called Hope Harbor and Eleanor’s story is proof that hope abounds.
Between the pages, Irene Hannon also shines a light on the challenges surrounding immigrants. Their struggles to overcome prejudice and their constant anxiety surrounding having the right paperwork to keep employment and secure housing in the US.
This book was on my TBR shelf. It’s book #2 in the series and I’m ready to jump into Pelican Point, Book #4
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