Book Description:
Seventeen years after being orphaned, Apryl Burns and her twin sister Courtney have their own expectations for life. While Courtney continues to shine at everything, Apryl holds fast to the mantra that as long as her potato chip stash remains intact, then she’ll be fine.
But when their beloved grandmother ends up injured and unable to manage her struggling antique store, Courtney makes it their mission to revamp the business and save what’s left of their family’s legacy. Despite rampant doubts in her abilities, Apryl finds herself trapped under the weight of family loyalty as they transition to a wedding venue decorating service. Soon she’s forced to ask (translation: blackmail) their grandmother’s renter/handyman, Chance McFarland, for help, an arrangement that is made even worse by the fact that Chance is her former (ahem, and current) crush.
Chance knows a few dozen things about family loyalty, which is why he begrudgingly agrees to Apryl’s insane plan. While Apryl claims they’re archenemies, the girl Chance only glimpsed in their teens starts to emerge, stealing what remains of his heart.
But expectations are a powerful thing. Amidst the glamorous weddings and swaying willows, can those old expectations be revised into something new?
But when their beloved grandmother ends up injured and unable to manage her struggling antique store, Courtney makes it their mission to revamp the business and save what’s left of their family’s legacy. Despite rampant doubts in her abilities, Apryl finds herself trapped under the weight of family loyalty as they transition to a wedding venue decorating service. Soon she’s forced to ask (translation: blackmail) their grandmother’s renter/handyman, Chance McFarland, for help, an arrangement that is made even worse by the fact that Chance is her former (ahem, and current) crush.
Chance knows a few dozen things about family loyalty, which is why he begrudgingly agrees to Apryl’s insane plan. While Apryl claims they’re archenemies, the girl Chance only glimpsed in their teens starts to emerge, stealing what remains of his heart.
But expectations are a powerful thing. Amidst the glamorous weddings and swaying willows, can those old expectations be revised into something new?
My thoughts:
This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Palmer so I had no idea what to expect. I can tell you that what I got is a novel with instantly likable and wonderful characters! I absolutely loved Apryl and can honestly say that I won't forget her anytime soon.
With her acerbic wit she had me laughing out loud throughout the book but she has soft side which showed how uncertain she could be.
I loved that she and her twin sister Courtney work together to help their grandmother save the antique store by putting her needs before their own. The idea of a wedding decorating service was genius and added entertainment to the storyline. Especially when Chance McFarland is tasked with helping Apryl. These two are super cute as they work together setting up the different venues for the weddings. Apryl is a hard worker, she's creative and she loves potato chips. I mean how can a guy not love a girl like that? It was pretty easy to love and respect Chance, too which I did!
Courtney and their grandmother along with several secondary characters round out this delightful, well crafted story. I found the storyline moved at just the right pace and I loved the way author added both warmth and wit to her writing. As I said before, this is the first book that I've read by Ms. Palmer but it will not be the last. Weddings, Willows and revised Expectations is suitable for both younger and older adults.
I received a complimentary copy from the author but was under no obligation to write a review. All opinions are my own.
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