
A three-year old son, a struggling café, and fading memories are all Robin Price has left of her late husband. As the proud owner of Willow Tree Café in small town Peaks, Iowa, she pours her heart into every muffin she bakes and espresso she pulls, thankful for the sense of purpose and community the work provides. So when developer Ian McKay shows up in Peaks with plans to build condos where her café and a vital town ministry are located, she isn’t about to let go without a fight. As stubborn as he is handsome, Ian won’t give up easily. His family’s business depends on his success in Peaks. But as Ian pushes to seal the deal, he wonders if he has met his match. Robin’s gracious spirit threatens to undo his resolve, especially when he discovers the beautiful widow harbors a grief that resonates with his own. With polarized opinions forming all over town, business becomes unavoidably personal and Robin and Ian must decide whether to cling to the familiar or surrender their plans to the God of Second Chances. (less)A three-year old son, a struggling café, and fading memories are all Robin Price has left of her late husband. As the proud owner of Willow Tree Café in small town Peaks, Iowa, she pours her heart into every muffin she bakes and espresso she pulls, thankful for the sense of purpose and community the work provides.
So when developer Ian McKay shows up in Peaks with plans to build condos where her café and a vital town ministry are located, she isn’t about to let go without a fight. As stubborn as he is handsome, Ian won’t give up easily. His family’s business depends on his success in Peaks. But as Ian pushes to seal the deal, he wonders if he has met his match. Robin’s gracious spirit threatens to undo his resolve, especially when he discovers the beautiful widow harbors a grief that resonates with his own. With polarized opinions forming all over town, business becomes unavoidably personal and Robin and Ian must decide whether to cling to the familiar or surrender their plans to the God of Second Chances.
My Comments: Katie Ganshert writes a sweet, tear-producing book. I enjoyed reading all about Robin’s journey from widowhood to new love. A question in the reader’s guide asks which character am I the most like, and I would have to say Amanda. I don’t usually hold on to things like Robin and Ian. I hold on to things for a little while, but not years. Of course, I still have my family – all except my Dad, so my issues are different. I enjoyed the setting of this book a little town in the midwest. I love the idea of a small cafe which is completely owned and family-run. Robin is sweet and wants to do the right thing by her son and her late husband. Ian wants to prove himself all the while keeping a tragic secret.
Wishing on Willows is a very engaging read – a sweet slice of life. Thank you WaterBrook for providing a free copy in exchange for my honest review!