She’s determined for her rags to riches story to have a fairy tale happy ending.
Krista Hassell might be a member of the poorest, least respected family in Crickley Creek, South Carolina, but she believes deep in her soul that character counts. She’s finally curated the perfect plan—and boyfriend—that, together, will save her societal standing and rewrite her future. That is, until a family tragedy strikes and her mother goes off the rails…again. If only Krista could show her community who she really is beyond her old, crumbling shack on the marsh, she could find the inner peace she yearns for.
Army veteran Johnny Merrick came to Crickley Creek for a wedding and decided to extend his stay in the quaint town, renting the small house next door to Krista for the summer. As their friendship grows, Krista is forced to rethink the very relationships her plan needs to succeed—and yet it might be exactly what she needs to fully embrace what fills her soul most: the marsh she’s trying to escape.
But only if she makes her move before the fireflies disappear for the season…
My Review:
A brilliant new voice in southern women’s fiction/romance.
I fell in love with Crickley Creek and its residents in the
first book of this series, The Firefly Jar.
I didn’t know if the second book could be any better, but it really was. This one is my favorite in the series (so
far). I could relate to Krista and some
of the things she went through growing up and how she craved a better
life. When she met Johnny, she didn’t
realize he was her destiny. They needed
each other and didn’t even realize it. I
loved everything about this book. The
characters were well written with interesting backgrounds. There was fun banter, cry your eyes out
moments, laugh out loud moments and some I can’t believe that just happened
moments. It is a well rounded story with
a great plot.
Laurie Beach is quickly become one of my favorite authors. She writes characters that seem real, with real life issues. They truly come to life through her words. Her books are heartfelt and emotional and they leave me wanting more.
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