This novel by Delia Parr tells the story of how a young widower with two children and an "old spinster" named Ellie fall in love. The story revolves around Ellie first becoming the nanny for Jackson's two sons, then entering a marriage of convenience with Jackson just to provide the children with a mother and Ellie with a home. Of course as with all marriages of convenience in novels, Ellie and Jackson eventually discover they love each other.
Overall I enjoyed this book. The descriptions of the island where Jackson lives with its large apple orchard make me want to visit it - even though it's a fictional place. The conflict Jackson must resolve of still thinking he's in love with an old girlfriend is also interesting. I wasn't completely sold on the conflict resolution between Jackson and Ellie, though. I can't put my finger on it, but it didn't quite ring true. Maybe because Ellie was so understanding and long suffering. I'm not sure how realistic her reactions were to Jackson's emotional unfaithfulness to their marriage - even if it was a marriage of convenience. That said, it was still a good book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, however the opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
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