This book is set in Portland, Oregon and features Ellen Flanagan and her family. Ellen's life has become quite a roller coaster ride of events, running her own business, raising two daughters, selling the home she deeply loves and losing her eighteen year marriage.I first picked this book up because it is set in Portland. I love Portland. Since I also love homes and houses and coffee, this seemed right up my ally. It is a book that tells about what makes a house a home. How what we think is SO important, turns out not to be after all.
The writing is engaging and the plot is entertaining as well. I also bought the book because I thought it would be about a relationship going south and how a woman can make it on her own. I haven't finished the book yet, but I have a feeling that that is not going to be the case. I guess we shall see. Even if she ends up taking the dude back, it is still a good read.
These are the type of books I enjoy reading in the summer. Books that grab my attention and hold it without breaking the bank. If you are in the mood for an excellent read, with the benefit of some Portland ambiance, definitely give this one a look.
P.S.: The other afternoon Herbie dropped his ball beneath the deck. As he returned from retrieving the ball, he had this lovely fern frond stuck underneath his curly cue tail. We laughed and laughed as he darted around, seemingly oblivious to the foliage he was carrying. Even Olive gave him a glance or two. Finally, I pulled it off or it could still very well be adorning him today. Enjoy!
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