Rayna dreams of being a writer, and dreams of having a more stable relationship and marriage than her parents do. Their toxic relationship has affected her tremendously. But she’s not expecting how quickly her life changes when she meets Ethan, her best friend’s brother.
Although the two couldn’t be more different, they fall in love quickly, and before she knows it, Rayna and Ethan get married and she is moving to his small Canadian town and living on a ranch. It’s not long before she realizes how smothering small-town life could be, how she’s judged for what she wears, what she says, and what she does and does not do. (And the judgment is mostly negative.)
Ethan’s very conservative mother, Carol, doesn’t approve of Rayna and makes that clear. She hates the way Rayna dresses, doesn't like that she uses foul language, and disapproves that Rayna isn't interested in going to church every Sunday. But even with the odds stacked against her she is determined to make her marriage work and ignore the naysayers. Easier said than done, though, right? And if she loves her husband why does she keep trying to sabotage her marriage?
Silver Heights is a quietly moving story about letting go of the past and doing the best you can in the present. It’s the story of how hard it can be to make marriage and other relationships work when challenges stand in the way. And it’s also a love story, a story of family, and a story of self--belief.
At 224 pages, this can be read fairly quickly, and even if the characters aren’t always likable, it’s still compelling and beautifully written. It’s hard to believe this is a debut!
I was excited to be part of the tour for this book. Kate Rock Book Tours, J.L. Cole, and Black Rose Writing provided me with a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making it available!!
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