"Great tale about finding love when you aren't even looking."
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted January 13, 2019
Romance | Women's Fiction
THE BEST OF US gives us a happy
reunion with some of Robyn Carr's absolutely best characters -- and
that's saying something since I don't think I've met one yet that I don't
love. In THE BEST OF US, Robyn
Carr sets out to complete some families that probably didn't even
realize they were missing something but this author did. And one of the
stars is none other than Sully, a character who has been in the
supporting cast in previous books, who I was glad to see as a lead
character. We know that Robyn Carr is a hopeful romantic but in THE BEST OF US many of the
characters are busy with life and careers. They are busy with the
mundane daily rituals. And then life takes some unexpected turns and
rituals are thrown out the door. Sully Sullivan is still busy overseeing Sullivan's Crossing which changes
with the seasons just like the leaves on the trees. Dr. Leigh Culver has
settled in town and runs the emergency clinic. In small towns, people
run into one another all the time, but that doesn't mean they know each
other well. This is the case with Dr. Culver and Rob Shandon, the owner
of the local pub. Both Leigh and Rob have hectic lives, between busy
jobs and in Rob's case, also raising his teenage sons. An accident involving Finn's hand leads to Leigh and Rob spending
more time together, and both are surprised to find themselves looking
forward to seeing each other more. Neither Leigh nor Rob feel they
have time to devote to a relationship, but they're enjoying spending
time with someone other than Leigh's older Aunt Helen or Rob's sons.
Aunt Helen brought up Leigh, and it's just been the two of them most of
their lives. Helen is a mystery author and has the flexibility to visit Leigh
often. Her latest visit has her spending quite a bit of time at Sullivan's
Crossing, where it seems she and Sully have more in common than
most folks would expect. Sully just can't get over that sweet Helen
writes very detailed sometimes gruesome murder mysteries and never
fails to poke fun about it. A strange couple for sure, but wondrous all
the same. Robyn Carr likes to end chapters with quotes. Here's one I loved:
"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth: not
going all the way, and not starting." It's something we can all learn
from. Don't miss THE BEST OF US!
SUMMARY
In Sullivan’s Crossing, #1
New York Times
bestselling author Robyn Carr has created a place where good
people, powerful emotions, great humor and a healthy dose of
common sense are the key ingredients to a happy life.
Sullivan’s Crossing brings out the best in people. It’s a
place you’ll want to visit again and again. Dr. Leigh Culver loves practicing medicine in Timberlake,
Colorado. It is a much-needed change of pace from her
stressful life in Chicago. The only drawback is she misses
her aunt Helen, the woman who raised her. But it’s time that
Leigh has her independence, and she hopes the beauty of the
Colorado wilderness will entice her aunt to visit often. Helen Culver is an independent woman who lovingly raised her
sister’s orphaned child. Now, with Leigh grown, it’s time
for her to live life for herself. The retired teacher has
become a successful mystery writer who loves to travel and
intends to never experience winter again. When Helen visits Leigh, she is surprised to find her niece
still needs her, especially when it comes to sorting out her
love life. But the biggest surprise comes when Leigh takes
Helen out to Sullivan’s Crossing and Helen finds herself
falling for the place and one special person. Helen and
Leigh will each have to decide if they can open themselves
up to love neither expected to find and seize the
opportunity to live their best lives.
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Comments
1 comment posted.
Re: Great tale about finding love when you aren't even looking.
Robyn never fails to write a good read! Real people! Thanks
for the review.
(Kathleen Bylsma 3:53pm January 20, 2019)
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