Just Let Go

Walsh (Hometown Girl) takes readers on a calm, sweet journey in this contemporary Christian romance set amidst the cold winds of Harbor Pointe, Michigan. Quinn Collins was raised by her father after her mother left when she was nine years old. Quinn, who has never forgiven her mother, is determined to get her attention by reopening the flower shop her mother abandoned 20 years before and entering a flower competition that her mother judges. Although Quinn doesn’t lack gumption, she is prone to avoiding risk and is struggling with the flower shop preparations. Grady Benson is the exact opposite—a bad-tempered world-class skier and consummate risk-taker who is recovering from a series of professional losses. After Brady gets into a squabble at a local restaurant and is court-ordered to fix damage he caused to the kitchen, Quinn agrees to help him with the repairs in exchange for his help fixing up her flower shop. The romance element is superficial; their relationship is long on regrets and broken pasts and never quite provides the satisfaction of a happily ever after. Despite this, Walsh’s charming narrative is an enjoyable blend of slice-of-life and small-town Americana that will please Christian readers looking for a sweet story about forgiveness. (June)