Set in the beautiful village town of Friday Harbor, Washington - an island community protected by the rainshadows cast from nearby mountains, giving them more sunny and dry days perfect for growing grapes. Rainshadow Road is a story of destined lovers, quite possibly brought together by unseen forces, to find a happiness they never dreamed possible. It looks like she can write anything, including contemporary romance with a light touch a magic and fantasy for the imagination. Really good! This was NOT what I expected, but Lisa Kleypas sold me in the end. Eby made Lucy sound lighter and brighter, especially in the second half of the book, than I felt about her my first read-through.Įdvard Munch’s “The Scream” - Picture hanging in Lucy’s room at the Artist’s Point Bed & Breakfast Still, I thought she elevated Lucy, the heroine, from what Megan, in her insightful review, wonderfully described it as having a “palpable sorrow, and quiet dignity.” In the audio, Ms. It is well narrated by Tanya Eby (though she does **gasp** lisp the author’s name!).

I recently did a “buddy read” of this book as it was my second “reading” of it, I decided to listen to the audiobook, and I’m glad I did. And it all takes place in the lovely, enchanting setting of Friday Harbor, Washington. It doesn't overwhelm the book, but makes a few appearances at critical times. Kleypas is branching into “magical realism” – and I love it. Kleypas can make you feel her protagonists’ ache of love – whether it is the beginning, the end, or the disillusionment in between. I loved it! Gobbled it down in hours, to the detriment of my sleep. Kleypas’ second in the Friday Harbor series, and was kind enough to lend it to me. ★★★★★ I have a friend who received an ARE of the amazing Ms. More wonderful pictures FACEBOOK: Friday Harbor Vineyard in area Orca’s blow-front of lighthouse (Credit: Laura Boulton) Ferry leaving Friday Harbor I also wanted to add our RLfoCI “buddy read” tee-shirt montage worn by Sam and Lucy, The Scream, and a picture of the Afterglow Mausoleum (all below). Edited Mato include my review of the audiobook, narrated by Tanya Eby.

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