MARRIAGE
Not even a bridal-veil-stealing dog can ruin Haley and
Ben's wedding day. And when Haley's beloved Aunt Nan gives them a gift that's
not to be opened “until your first big disagreement,” Haley is sure the box
will sit gathering dust for a lifetime. After all, she and Ben are the perfect
couple. Aren't they?
MAKING UP
But life comes with stresses. Architect Ben's career
dreams are rooted in losses from his past, while bakery owner Haley has her own
firmly-set -" and conflicting -" plans for how to get to a happy
future. Each time they decide to open the gift, though, something stops them,
pushing them to solve the issue themselves, and before long, the mysterious box
takes on almost mythic proportions. They can't imagine what's inside that could
fix every marital woe, but they want to save it as long as possible.
MIRACLES
What happens when a problem comes along that can't be
solved and no gift could ever fix? This one might just take believing in
miracles.
This sweet story follows Ben and Haley from their first
meeting to their fifth anniversary. It centers around a mysterious wedding gift
from Haley's Aunt Nan—a beautifully wrapped box that is to be opened when they
have their first major disagreement.
I loved Aunt Nan. She is Haley's mom's sister and has
been a big part of Haley's life. She is the fun aunt who has a way of
supporting her nieces without being overbearing. I enjoyed seeing her help
Haley and Ben through their rough patches with subtlety, humor, and occasional bluntness.
She was the one who facilitated the first meeting between Haley and Ben.
I enjoyed watching the development of the relationship
between Ben and Haley. The book flips back and forth between the present and
flashbacks to the early days of their romance. It also alternates between Haley
and Ben's points of view so that the reader sees how each handles the various
events in their lives. I liked seeing them learn to really listen to each other
and talk out the problems that arise. I kept waiting for that pivotal moment
when they would finally need to open the box. What drove them to it was
heartbreaking but perfectly done. The ending was terrific.
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