Sisters Sheena, Darcy and Regan lead separate lives around
Boston and NYC; Sheena married, the other two have careers.
All that changes when their late uncle's will brings a
surprise. Uncle Gavin Sullivan was not popular with all of
the family. The ladies certainly didn't know he was going
to leave them a run-down hotel in the Florida Keys.
FINDING ME tells how the sisters break away from their
normal world to fulfil the strict conditions. They need to
run the hotel for a year and then they stand to inherit the
rest of Gavin's estate... whatever that might be. Sheena
Sullivan Morelli has a husband and teen kids, who do not
want to be abandoned for a year. Her own father has decided
to move west with his new partner. Only now does Sheena
realise that her dad was jealous that Gavin and her mom
were friends. Finding out what she can achieve is going to
be a large part of Sheena's learning-packed year.
Of course, it wouldn't be much of a story if the hotel
wasn't out of date and shabby. Regan has suffered with
dyslexia and doesn't like office jobs. She's keen to
make a
go of the premises. Darcy is an IT specialist who will have
to start from scratch, build a website and booking system.
Sheena fortunately has experience with her husband's small
business, and she knows how quickly refurbishment can eat
up money. They are on a tight budget. However, the sisters
don't always see eye to eye.
As a business owner myself I enjoyed the twists and turns
of the challenge, enhanced by the beautiful sparkling sea
and white sands every time the ladies manage to slip away
to the nearby beach. The single two discover some friendly
local men, but Florida can be dangerous. The deceased Uncle
Gavin had been an interesting character, something of a
philanthropist and adventurer, keen to dive for gold
treasure -- hence his Florida base -- and a good friend to
those in genuine need. Rather than a shadowy figure in the
past, the author makes this man come to life through those
who knew him. The tale continues in the 'Salty Key Inn'
series.
I enjoyed every page of this women's fiction tale, a real
adventure for modern women with responsibilities. The
message is about grabbing opportunities, following
unexpected paths and supporting those around you. Judith
Keim must have had a great time creating her hotel in need
of love, populating it with characters, family tensions and
dramas. FINDING ME is worth reading in one go and passing
on to your best friend. Then you could chat about the
contents for weeks.
Sheena Sullivan Morelli and her sisters, Darcy and Regan,
receive the unexpected news that their Uncle Gavin Sullivan,
the black sheep of the family, has left them a hotel on the
Gulf coast of Florida. The gift comes with a twist. They
must live together for one year at the hotel and prepare the
hotel to receive guests within a year.
Sheena, eager to
escape her role of unappreciated wife and mother, can’t wait
for the opportunity to find herself.
Dreams of sitting on
the beach sipping margaritas are shattered when they see the
property in need of renovation. But they begin their work of
meeting the challenge. If they succeed, the bulk of Gavin’s
estate will be theirs. Facing the unexpected, working
together, the three sisters learn a lot about each other and
the gift of family love.
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