As an artist, Callie Quinn relies on inspiration to guide her wandering soul. This summer she accepts a short-term muralist job in her sister’s charming town to spend some much-needed time with her family. After meeting her nephew’s friend, Brandon, she’s eager to draw out his untapped artistic talents—however, it’s the boy’s straitlaced single father who could use a little color in his life.
Davis Carter may be the town’s favorite animal whisperer, but his experience is limited when it comes to understanding his preteen’s rebellious behavior. Desperate for a breakthrough, he follows the lead of a free spirit who claims to know the way into his son’s closed-off world. Soon, Davis isn’t the only one caught up in the hope of a new beginning.
Just as Callie considers trading her unattached existence for a life rich with promise and permanence, an unexpected visit from the past threatens to send her packing once again. Davis and Callie must learn to surrender their fears so they can find a love that will outlast the summer.
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: A New Shade of Summer
Book Author: Nicole Deese
What do you like about this book:
"You're right. You probably shouldn't interfere."
Callie Quinn has arrived in the peaceful town of Lenox, Oregon, eager to spend the summer with her sister's family. Having been contracted to paint a facade on a local bakery, Callie's occupation as a muralist takes her around the country, happily pulling her Tiny House behind her. When confronted with the father of her nephew's friend; after an unfortunate, but intentional adolescent miscommunication; Callie and Dr. "Storm Cloud" don't share positive first impressions. It takes a wounded stray dog, and a disgruntled teen to bring these two opposites into alignment.
"The image of a wild haired woman with a half-painted face and a lack of personal boundaries", comes to mind when veterinarian Davis Carter meets Callie Quinn for the second time. Her free spirit and kind soul are surprisingly refreshing, and considering how much his son Brandon already likes the woman, Davis realizes he may have misjudged her during their first round of acquaintance. How easily she slides into their lives, like she belongs . . . . or something. Sadly, Callie carries deep wounds and is convinced that long term relationships are not in her genetic package.
Nicole Deese has clearly written a lovely story, with characters who are working through their own brokenness; hinting and hoping that freedom is loving and being loved, in any and all locations.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher on via Net Galley. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
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