jjares reviewed on 3/13/2015 + 3301 more book reviews

This is my favorite book so far this year; it was interesting, unusual and a meaty story. Brandon Calhoun, town banker and father of a pretty teen daughter, takes the town teacher, Harriet Smith, to task for her younger brothers interest in his daughter.

Thirty year-old spinster Harriet refuses to back down to Brandon Calhoun and lets him know that she isnt too impressed with the willful Miss Jenny Calhoun. Brandon tries to buy Wills abiding by Brandons wishes by offering to pay for his university education. Harriet refuses for Will.

We soon find that Will and Jenny are in love and going to have a baby. They also run away to get married. Harriet and Brandon are both horrified by this turn of events. They rush to stop the wedding but have a serious accident on the way.

When Brandon refuses to accept his son-in-law, Jenny moves in with Harriet and Will. If that weren't enough, Brandon is involved with one of his least satisfying tasks at his bank having to foreclose on two brothers who frittered away the money lent to them.

Brandon and Harriet are multi-dimensional and fascinating. Will and Jenny are much more mature than their ages indicate. This story really was appealing; the twists added so much to the caliber of the story.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details