As Sure as the Sun

This thoroughly engaging novel centers around Harri Ryan, who is making her second attempt to marry on her 30th birthday. She doesn't make it the second time either, because she ends up in the emergency room with a panic attack. Her fiance is devastated to have been left at the altar a second time, and packs his belongings and moves out of their shared apartment. Meanwhile, Harri's twin brother is certain that their parents are hiding something that may have something to do with her panic attacks. At his insistence, their parents reveal a secret that they've kept from their children for 30 years. Harri, her twin brother George, their parents, and their close-knit group of friends try to come to grips with this secret and what it means to Harri and those she loves. This is an engagingly, well-written novel filled with pathos and humor. The characters feel real, each with their own strengths and flaws. Harri's friends all have their own stories and issues that serve as subplots to the main story. The common denominator of all the storylines is love-love stolen away, love ending, love beginning, love transformed, and love refound. The author has come up with a story that features 6 couples at different stages of their realationships, and they all complement each other without getting too unwieldy. I especially enjoyed the stories about the marriages of Harri's business partner, Sue, and Harri's best friend Melissa. These felt like real people in real situation, and the conclusion of both stories is quite fulfilling and heartwarming. If you enjoy hopeful romantic stories with interesting characters go get this book. Then sit down in a nice cosy chair with a warm cup of tea, and enjoy!

This book is wonderful when love reaches it's turning point but then a new voyage embarks with Harri Ryan on board for a romantic journey of a lifetime!