Book Review: Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
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What is this book about?
After a short and difficult marriage, recently widowed Edith Sherman has learned her lesson. Forget love. Forget marriage. She plans to fill her thirties with adventure. As she awaits the final paperwork for a humanitarian trip to South Africa, she accepts a short-term nursing position in a small Midwestern town. The last thing she needs is a handsome local catching her eye. How inconvenient is that?
Henry Hobbes isn’t exactly thrilled to have Edith, who he assumes is an elderly widow, dumped on him as a houseguest for the summer. But he’d do almost anything for his niece, who is practically like a sister to him given how close they are in age. Especially since Edith will be working nights and Henry works most days. When he and Edith keep missing each other in person, they begin exchanging notes―short messages at first, then longer letters, sharing increasingly personal parts of their lives.
By the time Henry realizes his mistake―that Edith is actually the brown-eyed beauty he keeps bumping into around town―their hearts are so intertwined he hopes they never unravel. But with her departure date rapidly approaching, and Henry’s roots firmly planted at home, Edith must ultimately decide if the adventure of her dreams is the one right in front of her.
My review:
From the very beginning, Edith and Henry’s interactions were littered with comical and sweet situations. There was a delicate balance between dumping trouble on their heads and keeping it believable at the same time. The author did a great job with that juggling act.
This was a true rom-com where every turn of the page gave the reader sweet romance or funny and unusual situations. Sometimes both combined. I loved the letters and notes that Henry and Edith exchanged which were innocent and heart-felt.
The story seemed to slow down when Edith and Henry were separated, but the fun trouble still continued.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Oh, the funny misunderstandings and assumptions that everyone made.
What I didn’t like about this book:
The timeframe when Edith and Henry are separated.
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Sweet romance, fun characters, and loads of comical situations. This is a standalone novel.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
-Loraine Nunley
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