Who says there is a limit on falling in love? The notion that you only get one chance at that brass ring is dispelled in this engaging romance HOME TO SEAVIEW KEY by the master of inspiring stories, Sherryl Woods. It's so effortless to become a Woods fan; just read any one of her books. True, this is a revisit to the locale of many Woods tales, but as always, it stands on its own merit. There is no need to have read all the stories that evolve around Seaview Key, but I can practically guarantee that you will want to read them after reading HOME TO SEAVIEW KEY.

My mother always said that love is lovelier the second time around. That was not necessarily to hint that something was missing in the first attempt, but I always thought of it as a rally call of encouragement to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again. Sorry, that's my homage to romantic musical theatre making an appearance.

People leave home for so many reasons, usually hoping to find a better life or career options. Sometimes, home just doesn't offer a person a place to spread their wings and create that special niche for themselves. It would seem people leave Seaview Key for that very reason, not running away but instead moving toward a better future. But they do come back when they realize how much was left behind. Even if it means facing their past, the hope is that the memories of a loving, warm and close-knit town are real and with time, attainable once again.

Anything worth having is worth doing well, even with distractions and road blocks. Abby had hoped her homecoming would be unnoticed, at least for a short while, giving her time to get her bearings and test the waters. But plans are made to be broken, and when Abby runs into trouble at the seaside near her home, newcomer Seth comes to her aid. Before you know it the entire town is abuzz with news of Abby's return, some happy, others decidedly weary.

Perhaps the one person most affected by Abby's return to Seaview Key is her longtime friend Hannah. Hannah is now happily married to Luke, the man who was the object of her teenage crush. Luke and Abby though had been a couple for several teenage years, separating by seemingly mutual consent. Hannah's health has been a major concern, and her battle with breast cancer has diminished her usually self-confident manner. Full of doubts about her health and worries about her marriage to Luke, Hannah is understandably cautious about welcoming back her old friend Abby.

Egged on by the most reluctant residents of Seaview Key, Abby seems to be continually thrown together with Seth. They both readily acknowledge their mutual attraction, but their pasts keep throwing roadblocks in their way. Both Abby and Seth are in this small town to rebuild their lives and find someplace safe and welcoming. There is a lot at stake. Abby has already left once and came back, hoping to find that elusive part of herself she felt she lost in her ill-fated marriage. Seth is looking for a safe harbor after a tough military past. Neither one is willing to take the chance that their attraction might fizzle out, leaving them questioning their decision to call Seaview Key their home. Home is where the heart is. With so many distractions is it even possible for this couple to make a future together?

Magically, Sherryl Woods casts a spell on the reader with HOME TO SEAVIEW KEY. We are immediately drawn to these very real, multidimensional characters, with so many realistic challenges to face. I never turn down the opportunity to read a Woods story. I absolutely recommend this wonderful book to anyone who enjoys a good contemporary romance.