Lucy Montgomery excels at drawing boundaries and avoiding risk. Her favorite word is no, and she's not afraid to use it. It's been five years since she picked up the leftovers from a crumbled marriage and started over with her brilliantly unique autistic son in Charity Falls, Oregon. As a single mom, she now works behind the scenes at a local newspaper. Enter Wyatt Hayes--an affable local police officer with the soul of a poet and the kindness she's always craved. A man who's more than eager to help her break free from her security blanket of an adventure-free life.
Lucy's celebrity mother, Carly Montgomery--a vivacious and beloved women's Bible study leader--can't deny a sense of weariness. But if she doesn't remain in perpetual motion, her regrets are bound to catch up with her. Despite the outward appearance of a perfect empty nester-life, she's kept her daughter at arms' length and has already missed so much of her young grandson's life. Is it too late to turn that around?
For Lucy and Carly to restore their relationship, and for Lucy and Wyatt to embrace the risk of loving, it will take a big step of faith to reconcile the past together.
Touching on life's complex and often humorous topics of relationships and family, Kit Tosello presents a story of romance, second chances, emotional healing, and faith.
Lucy's celebrity mother, Carly Montgomery--a vivacious and beloved women's Bible study leader--can't deny a sense of weariness. But if she doesn't remain in perpetual motion, her regrets are bound to catch up with her. Despite the outward appearance of a perfect empty nester-life, she's kept her daughter at arms' length and has already missed so much of her young grandson's life. Is it too late to turn that around?
For Lucy and Carly to restore their relationship, and for Lucy and Wyatt to embrace the risk of loving, it will take a big step of faith to reconcile the past together.
Touching on life's complex and often humorous topics of relationships and family, Kit Tosello presents a story of romance, second chances, emotional healing, and faith.
MY THOUGHTS....
Love. The consuming love of a mother for her son. The amazing bond between a daughter and mother. A second chance for romantic love. Did I enjoy this book about the many kinds of love? In a Word, Yes!
In a Word, Yes is the poignant story of a young, divorced woman who has chosen to devote her life completely to her autistic nine-year-old son, Chase. Lucy Montgomery lives in a small community and works at the local newspaper, The Mountain Messenger, and this gives author Kit Tosello a brilliant avenue to show Lucy's love for words. It was so fun to have little-known words and their definitions at the beginning of each new chapter, and I learned so much!
Lucy, a bit of an introvert, is encouraged by a local police officer to accept new challenges. I loved seeing her blossom due to his friendship and a renewed relationship with her parents. Carly Montgomery is a noted author, but she's also experiencing her own conflicts. Would Lucy accept her offer to co-author a book together? Could this be a way for Carly to spend more time with Lucy and Chase? Would Lucy's talents finally be used for more than small articles in the newspaper?
This heartwarming women's fiction novel offers romance, new beginnings, and second chances, but it's also very realistic. The emotions are real, and Tosello shows that overcoming pain and disappointment takes time, and changing one's life requires hope and deep belief. I was deeply inspired by the message of faith woven throughout this captivating story!
I received a copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
This heartwarming women's fiction novel offers romance, new beginnings, and second chances, but it's also very realistic. The emotions are real, and Tosello shows that overcoming pain and disappointment takes time, and changing one's life requires hope and deep belief. I was deeply inspired by the message of faith woven throughout this captivating story!
I received a copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kit Tosello is an award-winning writer of small-town contemporary fiction with a big heart, as well as inspirational essays and devotionals. With her eye trained on the beauty hiding in plain sight all around us, she arranges words with tenderness, humor, and, ultimately, hope. When not writing, Kit can be found in the loose tea shop she operates with her husband, exploring the great Pacific Northwest, or enjoying the “great indoors”—bookstores & libraries 
. Most likely with a matcha latte in hand.
. Most likely with a matcha latte in hand.Learn more at Kit's Website
