Her Hand-Picked Family (Family Revelations) (Special Edition, 1415)

Rating:
Summary: Startling changes -- Recommended
Review: Gillian Quinn is like "a butterfly drifting in the wind." Free spirited and determined to not pass an opportunity for a new experience, she has done everything from delivering birthday greetings to piloting small aircraft. Now she has new opportunity to exercise her wings in Hawaii. But an unexpected family revelation causes her to detour to Arizona. She needs the calming influence of her best friend to help her reevaluate what she has learned, and to pursue more answers.

Alex Hunter met Gillian in college. She was flighty, spirited and impetuous. He was organized, leading a dull, predictable existence with his beloved daughter. But a joint discovery on an archeological dig brought them together in a lasting friendship. Now they find themselves unexpectedly and powerfully attracted. But Alex needs security and permanence for himself and his daughter. Gillian needs the unexpected and freedom.

HER HAND-PICKED FAMILY brings opposites together delightfully. Like a butterfly's shimmering wing, author Jennifer Mikels presents a sparkling tale that heals old wounds and introduces startling changes for these multifaceted characters. The interesting plot weakens slightly, however, as it attempts to span the previous novel of this series and the next. Nevertheless, HER HAND-PICKED FAMILY comes recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Startling changes -- Recommended
Review: Gillian Quinn is like "a butterfly drifting in the wind." Free spirited and determined to not pass an opportunity for a new experience, she has done everything from delivering birthday greetings to piloting small aircraft. Now she has new opportunity to exercise her wings in Hawaii. But an unexpected family revelation causes her to detour to Arizona. She needs the calming influence of her best friend to help her reevaluate what she has learned, and to pursue more answers.

Alex Hunter met Gillian in college. She was flighty, spirited and impetuous. He was organized, leading a dull, predictable existence with his beloved daughter. But a joint discovery on an archeological dig brought them together in a lasting friendship. Now they find themselves unexpectedly and powerfully attracted. But Alex needs security and permanence for himself and his daughter. Gillian needs the unexpected and freedom.

HER HAND-PICKED FAMILY brings opposites together delightfully. Like a butterfly's shimmering wing, author Jennifer Mikels presents a sparkling tale that heals old wounds and introduces startling changes for these multifaceted characters. The interesting plot weakens slightly, however, as it attempts to span the previous novel of this series and the next. Nevertheless, HER HAND-PICKED FAMILY comes recommended.