Elise and Griffin were a couple for fifteen years, but Elise just couldn't bring herself to marry Griffin. Eight months after the childhood sweethearts broke up, Elise visits her hometown of Chicago for Christmas. She runs into a familiar person in the grocery store: Griffin's mom, Janice. After being invited for an evening of eggnog, carols and food, Elise begins a walk down memory lane. It is filled with warm memories of Griffin, but mostly of Janice's motherly ways. Elise begins to wonder if letting Griffin go was worth losing Janice.
Title: All is Bright
Author: Sarah Pekkanen
Published: December 2010
Pages: 36
Edition: eBook
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
The story continues in the new short story Love, Accidentally. But this story is told from Griffin's new fiance Ilsa's point of view. It begins with Isla and Griffin meeting by chance when his dog is injured. Within months, the couple grow close and are engaged. During a visit home to Chicago, Isla meets Griffin's parents and discover his ex-girlfriend Elise is still close with the family. Now Isla wonders whether she's the rebound girl or whether falling in love was an accident after all.
Title: Love, Accidentally
Author: Sarah Pekkanen
Published: December 2011
Pages: 30
Edition: eBook
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
Both books were great reads. Women can connect with Elise and Ilsa's points of view on love, loss, family and relationships of the past. Sarah Pekkanen has a knack for writing that draws you into the character's lives. I would love for the author to either continue this short story series or write a full novel with these characters. I'd also like to thank Sarah Pekkanen for doing a giveaway on this eShort Story via Twitter. I was one of the lucky winners! (And this in no way influences my review.) Be sure to follow her @SarahPekkanen.
As a bonus, both eBooks include excerpts from Sarah Pekkanen's other novels. Download for a quick, heartwarming read for the holidays. It will only cost you $.99 each!
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