Honeysuckle Summer by Sherryl Woods ©2010 had a unique perspective on the heroine, Raylene. As a result of her previous abusive marriage, Raylene is agoraphobic. How can the stereotypical wooing from the hero take place since Raylene cannot step over her threshold to interact with Carter? Carter, a policeman is the guardian of his two teenage sisters after the death of their parents in a car accident. These teenagers act as efficient interventionists in promoting the budding romance between Carter and Raylene.
The novel has drama and tension as well as romance when Raylene’s ex-husband is released from prison and she fears he is out to harm her as revenge. It is touching how the community works together to protect her. No, this book is not destined to be classic literature but it did have a revealing introspection on agoraphobia. Plus I learned how to pronounce agoraphobia; the accent is on the second syllable,”-gor”.
Honeysuckle Summer was a excellent selection well suited for the environs of an airport and airplane with just enough interest but requiring minimal brain power to follow. It was a small, lightweight paper back novel that I read on my Denver flights to visit my son in Colorado. I rate it three stars and do not regret the casual time I spent reading it.
★★★☆☆ Better than average; not a waste of time
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