Series:
Crystal Hill (Book 4)
Could their first dance…
Last a lifetime?
Fanny Cunningham is only in small-town Crystal Hill to
help her aging dance teacher. She has no time for local handyman Lawson Carl,
who tried -- and failed -- to charm her ten years ago. But when she needs a
partner for an instructional dance video, he's her only option. Teaching Law to
dance is more fun than she imagined. And she may end up with bruised toes, but
she feels strangely safe in his burly arms. Could the man who stumbled into her
studio be her perfect partner on and off the dance floor?
Sweet story of second chances and starting over. After a
career-ending injury, Fanny returned to Crystal Hill to help her former dance
teacher while looking for a new passion to pursue. She only expects to be in
town until after the spring recital. Her best friend asks her to choreograph a
wedding first dance, but Fanny needs a partner to do it right. Her only option
is Lawson, the town handyman, with whom she has an unpleasant history.
Lawson has his own challenges to deal with. An injury to
his arm six months earlier ended his lucrative woodcarving career. Now he pays
the bills by doing handyman work for his neighbors. He uses charm and humor to
cover awkward situations, which doesn't always go over well. He remembers Fanny
from an incident a decade ago and would like to repair his reputation with her.
He's not so sure that dancing with her would do it.
Lawson has some serious self-confidence issues. I ached
for him and how he constantly seems to doubt his abilities. He comes up with
excuses when Fanny asks for his help, but she doesn't give up on him. I loved
her method of reeling him in. I enjoyed their dance sessions and seeing her
build up his confidence.
Meanwhile, Fanny struggles to see her post-dance future.
It's evident to the reader what that future should be, but Fanny doesn't seem
to see what is right in front of her. It takes some directed self-examination
for her to finally face the fears that hold her back. I liked her
"aha" moment at her friend's wedding,
I enjoyed the development of Fanny and Lawson's
relationship. Though not quite enemies at the beginning, they certainly weren't
friends. But the more time they spent together, the more they saw past the
surface to the vulnerability beneath. Though their feelings for each other
grew, neither was ready to trust their hearts. Each allowed their fears to come
between them before realizing that they were strongest together. I loved
Lawson's big moment at the recital, and again in the epilogue.
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