More Than Words Can Say by Robert Barclay
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (December 2011)
Source: Publisher via TLC Book Tours
Formats Available: Paperback, Kindle, Audio
Format Read: ARC
Synopsis from Goodreads: Chelsea Enright never expected to inherit her grandmother’s lakeside cottage deep in the Adirondacks—a serene getaway that had been mysteriously closed up decades ago. This is no simple bequest, however, because when Chelsea finds her grandmother’s WWII diaries, she’s stunned to discover that they hold secrets she never suspected . . . and they have the power to turn her own life upside down.
Even more surprising is the compelling presence of local doctor Brandon “Yale, and Chelsea soon finds her “short stay” has stretched into the entire summer. She cannot put this cottage and her family’s past behind her easily—and the more she learns about the woman her grandmother truly was, the more Chelsea’s own life begins to change . . . and nothing will ever be the same again.
My thoughts: From the moment I picked up More Than Words I was hooked. It wasn’t just the premise that drew me to this book. There was something more, something between the lines that I just knew it was one that I was going to enjoy.
I really enjoyed Chelsea’s character. While she leads a somewhat privileged life, she didn’t walk around like the world owed her something. She was very down to earth. The other characters in the story had much the same field. They were written in such a way that you could truly believe that they they lived in the laid back atmosphere described. Some plot points in More Than Words Can Say were fairly predictable but the elements of intrigue and romance within demand your attention until you’ve read the entire book.
I will say that there were many times that the story felt familiar. It paralleled the story of one of my favorites from 2011, The Violets of March by Sarah Jio.
This is a great book to pick up this weekend in order to escape from the hectic pace of the Holidays. It will engage you immediately, draw you into the laid back atmosphere of the lake and hold you hostage until you’ve satisfied your craving for a sweet but not too sweet story.
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This sounds really cool. I will definitely add this to the TBR pile!
I keep seeing this pop up on Amazon Vine. I did like The Violets of March so I might have to check this out sometime in the future!
I agree, I just finished this one last night, and it really helped me escape the madness of the holidays with a nice story!
A great review, I have added this, & The Violets of March to my wish list.
I love books that hook you right away!
Glad you enjoyed the book. Thanks for being on the tour!