Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Terrific story. Amy is a war widow with two young boys. Her dream was to own her own bakery, which she has achieved. It doesn't matter that it consumes all her life outside of caring for her sons. However, she sometimes yearns for something more, even if she doesn't know what. That changes when a visitor arrives in town.
After an injury ended his career as an Air Force pararescue jumper, Noah isn't sure what to do with his life. He is doing a 50-state tour, looking for a place and a reason to put down roots. On his way to his last stop in Alaska, Noah stops in Coho Cove to visit his friend Jax (The Soldier's Refuge). He impulsively stops at the bakery, where he meets Amy. There is an instant connection.
I enjoyed watching Noah and Amy's relationship develop. The connection is there, but Amy is wary, not just for herself, but also worried her sons might get hurt if they get attached and Noah doesn't stick around. When Amy has a crisis at the bakery, Noah jumps in to help. This allows them to get to know each other. There are some great scenes of Noah and Amy together as their friendship grows and becomes more. There is a surprise connection between Noah and Amy's late husband that could have ended things before they got started, but honesty and compassion got them over that hurdle. I loved how sensitive each was to the other's difficult past. The ending was fantastic.
I loved the bakery scenes and seeing how happy Noah was when he was there. Not only was he with Amy, but it also brought back some of the few happy memories from his childhood. I also loved seeing Noah with Amy's sons. The scene at the fair was heartwarming, with Noah's joy at experiencing it with the boys.
After an injury ended his career as an Air Force pararescue jumper, Noah isn't sure what to do with his life. He is doing a 50-state tour, looking for a place and a reason to put down roots. On his way to his last stop in Alaska, Noah stops in Coho Cove to visit his friend Jax (The Soldier's Refuge). He impulsively stops at the bakery, where he meets Amy. There is an instant connection.
I enjoyed watching Noah and Amy's relationship develop. The connection is there, but Amy is wary, not just for herself, but also worried her sons might get hurt if they get attached and Noah doesn't stick around. When Amy has a crisis at the bakery, Noah jumps in to help. This allows them to get to know each other. There are some great scenes of Noah and Amy together as their friendship grows and becomes more. There is a surprise connection between Noah and Amy's late husband that could have ended things before they got started, but honesty and compassion got them over that hurdle. I loved how sensitive each was to the other's difficult past. The ending was fantastic.
I loved the bakery scenes and seeing how happy Noah was when he was there. Not only was he with Amy, but it also brought back some of the few happy memories from his childhood. I also loved seeing Noah with Amy's sons. The scene at the fair was heartwarming, with Noah's joy at experiencing it with the boys.
