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Book Review of The Apple Orchard (Bella Vista Chronicles, Bk 1)

The Apple Orchard (Bella Vista Chronicles, Bk 1)
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If you are seeking a synopsis, please look elsewhere. This book is a bit deeper than what I'm used to from Ms. Wiggs. More recently, I've read several of the Lakeshore Chronicle series, which were a bit more fluff in comparison.

I liked the references to history and thought that great stories could be told about that without the present intruding.

I was a little concerned with Tess's obsession over her lack of family as she was raised by her grandmother--her family--but she seemed to long more for her absentee mother.

I didn't like Isabella's weakness to face the inevitable. What's with the reference to a broken heart? Was there a man in her past that threw hers back at her?

And then there's Dominic. Who was just about perfect, right?

The supporting cast had their ups and downs, but I was rooting for them throughout. The writing was spectacular and I felt that I was with all the characters throughout the book and was worried they'd come out all right. Of course all books must come to an end and in the end, there's a happily-ever-after, right?