"Family drama at its best."
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted July 29, 2015
Romance Contemporary
Impressions can so often be misleading. Marriages,
families and lives built on rocky foundations and based
on lies are unhealthy at best and possibly explosive at
worst. REDEMPTION BAY is about learning the truth
concerning who you are -- the real you -- not the image you
project publicly. Raeanne Thayne likes to get to the core
of truth and in REDEMPTION BAY we watch her literally
peel away layers of lies and subterfuge. Sounds rather
like a spy novel than the heartwarming story about self-
awareness and, of course, love. Yet love is indeed the signature prize
in any Raeanne Thayne book and this one is no
exception. REDEMPTION BAY is the second in the Lake Haven series that
began with a resounding bang with Angel Cove. This reader
had already developed strong interest in this small town
and waited anxiously for the next installment. Small towns, small minds, big hearts and dreams, and
unfortunately life altering lies. Some lies just happen
and if no one gets hurt then it's better to let sleeping
dogs lay. But then there are those that have been deeply
buried -- or have they. These are the ones that can reap
the most havoc once uncovered. The town of Lake Haven is still reeling from the closure
of its largest employer -- a boat making plant. Even after
several years there are still residual problems. When
MacKenzie Shaw becomes mayor, she finds herself
continually fighting an uphill battle to keep her beloved
little town alive and dare she hope prosperous. Of course
she dreams of rebuilding the financial health which would
add much needed funds to the town shrinking coffers. But
MacKenzie isn't only bombarded with structural and budget
challenges. Her community lost jobs and opportunities. According to MacKenzie and many of Lake Haven folks, Ben
Kilpatrick is to blame for the steady decline of their
town. His return to town confuses many and brings their anger to the surface.
MacKenzie has a long
relationship with Ben's family and even she can't quite welcome him back home.
But
the burning question is why he returned after a lengthy
absence; the man who single handedly dealt a death knell
to his own hometown. MacKenzie and Ben are forced to examine these motives.
He uses logic in his decision making. She is the
voice of reason. Put those two attributes together you
should come up with a way to get beyond the past. Ben's return to Lake Haven is going to be a surprising
eye opening experience. Dealing with the animosity of the
town's folk is just the tip of the iceberg. The only warm
place for Ben seems to be in the company of his
oftentimes hostile neighbor MacKenzie. Ah, family drama: love it. And all Raeanne Thayne fans
will too. REDEMPTION BAY is about coming face-to-face
with your past. It takes courage and love. The
characters have it in
spades and you can't help getting firmly enmeshed in
their problems. This is a great series and keeps getting
better. Since there is still lots of summer left --
REDEMPTION BAY would be the perfect read at the shore.
SUMMARY
New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings you
back to Haven Point—a place made for second chances… McKenzie Shaw would do anything for her hometown of Haven
Point. It may be small, but it's never let her down…unlike
gorgeous, infuriating Ben Kilpatrick. He was her childhood
hero until he closed his family's factory, leaving the
town's economy in shambles. Now his tech firm is considering
opening a local facility. For Haven Point's sake, McKenzie
has to grit her teeth and play nice. What could a town filled with painful memories ever offer
Ben? Yet seeing the town through the eyes of McKenzie—its
fiery young mayor—he suddenly has his answer. If only he can
resolve the animosity crackling between them, Ben may have
found the place where he can build ties and find healing…a
place where love arrives when it's least expected.
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