Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson

Here is the book summary:

When the fun-loving and spontaneous artist Willow West meets buttoned-up, retired English teacher George Emerson, it's not exactly love at first sight. Though she does find the obsessive-compulsive man intriguing. Making it her mission to get him to loosen up and embrace life, she embarks on what seems like a lost cause--and finds herself falling for him in the process.

A confirmed bachelor, George vacillates between irritation and attraction whenever Willow is around--which to him seems like all too often. He's not interested in expanding his horizons or making new friends; it just hurts too much when you lose them.

But as the summer progresses, George feels his defenses crumbling. The question is, will his change of heart be too late for Willow?

With her signature heart and touches of humor, fan favorite Melody Carlson pens a story of two delightfully eccentric characters who get a second chance at life and love.

And now, my review:

I found Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson to be a well-flowing read from the very start.  I liked the author’s theme of a teacher who was preparing to retire early.  She shared loads of emotions that go along with this change in Mr. Emerson’s life.  I found myself shaking my head yes when the teacher’s thoughts of today’s changing culture come into play.  How they lack the desire to connect with friends by looking them in the eye and they lack the ability, drive, desire… to have a real connection.  I also really enjoyed the character of the hippie lady, Willow, and their blooming relationship. 

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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