Title: Sylvia's Mother
Author: Jennifer Lynn Cary
Series: The Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue Series 2
She’s an overprotective single mother…
…He’s a former protector who can’t give up the role.
But who will guard their hearts from scheming high school matchmakers?
Eileen Avery is determined her daughter Sylvia won’t experience the heartaches she did. Even if it means taking parenting lessons from her mother, the dragon lady. But she is not like her mother. Not even remotely.
If only Sylvia could see that.
However, the girl wants independence. How much is a good thing? And how much is too risky?
Besides, Sylvia is in love and needs a little freedom. It’s not like she’s about to run away to a commune and become a hippy. However, she is willing to try about anything to get her mom to loosen up, even play matchmaker. Maybe if her mother had her own love life, she’d quit trying to put Sylvia’s under a microscope.
But will it all blow up in her face?
Seth Matthews thought he’d said goodbye to Kokomo until an on-the-job injury with the FBI changed his plans. This town holds more than his family, and those memories had better stay buried for all concerned. But how was he to put his honed instincts on the back burner and stop safeguarding the ones closest to him?
He was willing to help his family with almost anything. But pretending interest in some woman to help with his nephew’s romantic endeavors? That was one thing he couldn’t see himself doing.
Until he realizes there was more than coincidence at play.
Forget about Women’s Lib. Return to 1972 Kokomo, Indiana for the second installment of The Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue series—Sylvia’s Mother—and the fight for personal independence. Join Sylvia, her mother, Eileen, and the kooky mix ups that all point to romance in this small town romp. If you enjoyed the Weather Girls and Judy in Disguise, then this book is a must read.
You will love Sylvia’s Mother, inspired by the pop 1960s song by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, because everyone dreams of a second chance with a first love.
About Jennifer Lynn Cary
Historical Christian romance author Jennifer Lynn Cary likes to say you can take the girl out of Indiana, but you can't take the Hoosier out of the girl. She is also a direct descendant of Davy Crockett, which along with her Indy upbringing, adds fodder to her sweet/clean books. She and her husband make their home in Arizona where she shares her tales of heritage and small-town life memories with her grandchildren.
You can connect with Jennifer on the following social media platforms. Facebook || Instagram and her Website
My Thoughts
Ms. Cary is a new to me author and this book kept me up late reading and had me thinking about it when I wasn't. When this happens I know I've found a gem and want to read more of their work.
I was just six when the book takes place but I remember a lot of the pop culture she added which made the book very enjoyable.
Sylvia's grandmother reminded me of the grandmother in Flowers in the Attic which gave me the creeps. I felt bad for both Sylvia and her mother, Eileen. I couldn't imagine growing up in the household, Eileen did nor the household Sylvia was enduring. Eileen loved her daughter she was just overprotective.
Sylvia's boyfriend, Luke, and his Uncle Seth were great heroes and added to the romance and drama of the book.
I haven't read the first book in the series and I honestly can't remember how Ms. Cary and I got connected but I have to read the first book and I can't wait for book three Run Around Sue.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the publisher. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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