Book Review - Falling Into Us by Denise Hunter

 

My Review

After Gabby Donaldson's mother passes, Gabby travels to North Carolina to fulfill her mother Alice's last wish:  to take a letter to Alice's estranged mother.  Gabby meets a local journalist, Mason Morrison, and he agrees to help her find her grandmother - and also chronicle the story in a series of human interest articles.  Gabby is dealing with grief and being alone, but she feels included by Mason, a widower with a young daughter, and his family.  She begins to feel at home in this small North Carolina town - but her trust issues are an obstacle.

I wanted to read Falling Into Us because I love Denise Hunter's books.  They are so cozy and comforting, and always full of characters that I really care about.

This novel was no exception!  Gabby and Mason are both vulnerable and dealing with grief - Gabby from her mother's passing, and Mason from the tragic death of his wife.  Their connection is nearly immediate and real.  Add in Mason's sweet 12 year old daughter and his warm, lively family ... and eventually Gabby's grandmother too.

Falling Into Us is a wonderful autumnal read, set in a small town in Fall, with scenes at the Morrison family farm, including hayride tours of the farm and their harvest festival.  The story takes place between October and Thanksgiving.  This is a perfect read to curl up with on a cool weekend.  It's sweet, heartwarming, and just meant to be a Hallmark movie!

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for an advance reading copy of this book.