Review: Secondhand Hearts by Kathryn Hills from Last Chance Beach: Summer's End

I'm reading the stories in Last Chance Beach: Summer's End, and I'm reviewing them, one story at a time. 

So far, I've reviewed:

Something New by Liz Flaherty

I Do...Again by Nancy Fraser

The Man in Gull Cottage by Caroline Clemmons

That One Summer by Maddie James

Romancing the Spouse by Jan Scarbrough.

Blue Sky Summer by Kathleen Lawless.

Hangover Husband by Bonnie Edwards.

One Last Shot by Marcia King-Gamble.

Today's review: Secondhand Hearts by Kathryn Hills.

 

Kat must convince her Gran to move to the mainland, but Gran—and hunky neighbor Ben—want Kat to takeover the B&B and antique shop. 

 

What will it take for Kat to stay? Some of Gran’s special island magic?

 

This was such a sweet story with goodhearted, believable characters. Kat is determined to do the right thing for her grandmother, but that right thing is what Kat's mother has decided. Kat is stuck between following through on her mom's plans and honoring her grandmother's wishes.

 

It doesn't help that Gran obviously is in need of some help, and that's where Ben comes into the story. Ah, Ben. Kind, intelligent, good-natured, and exactly the kind of guy Kat wants. Instead of rejoicing that she's met this great guy, she's smart enough to see Ben brings more complications in an already complicated situation.

 

Will Kat have to give up her own career, and her life on the mainland? Even though she's supposed to be acting in the best interests of her grandmother, she begins to realize that Gran's wishes should be respected too. You'll be rooting for Kat to make the right decision for all parties in this story.

There's nothing second-rate about Secondhand Hearts by Kathryn Hills. It's delightful.

Did you get your free copy of Cocktails on Last Chance Beach yet?

This companion book has a drink recipe from each author with some remarks about why she chose her recipe to share. It must be five o'clock somewhere. 

Find a recipe to try and stock up on ingredients so you'll be ready for a cocktail party of your own—even if you and your significant other are the only guests!

You'll also get to read an excerpt from each story in the boxset.

Takeaway Truth

I'm loving these stories in Last Chance Beach: Summer's End. If you haven't bought your copy yet, it's only 99 cents.