Happy release day to Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson!

The Basics

Title: Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson

Genre: Christian Contemporary Fiction

From the Back Cover

When fun-loving artist Willow West meets buttoned-up George Emerson, it’s not exactly love at first sight. More like intriguing project at first sight. Willow makes it her mission to get the obsessive-compulsive, newly retired English teacher to loosen up and embrace life, but even she has to admit it seems like a lost cause.

A confirmed bachelor, George vacillates between irritation and attraction whenever Willow is around–which to him seems like all too often. He’s not interested in expanding his horizons or making new friends; it just hurts too much when you lose them.

But as the summer progresses, George feels his defenses crumbling. The question is, will his change of heart be too late for Willow?

My Thoughts

This was kind of a quirky story, full of eccentric characters! There were serious moments, especially when dealing with some hurts and tense relationships, and George’s process of coming to terms with all the loss he experienced and how much it influenced his life. The romance aspect didn’t really come into play until the end, and even then it felt a little forced. I didn’t think the book really needed it, though; it was a still a lovely story about unlikely friendships! Overall, I thought this was a fun, light-hearted book, perfect for spring and summer reading.

I received a free e-copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own; I was not required to give a positive review.