South of Somewhere by T.I. Lowe: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

When Juniper Wilder’s grief spiraled into addiction, leading first to an arrest for drunk driving, then jail and court-ordered rehab, she lost the most important thing in her life: her baby girl. Now, sober and on probation, Junie is determined to prove she can be the mother Fern deserves. But she’s burned a lot of bridges, ones that can’t be easily rebuilt.

Not every road is closed to her, however. Exiled to her late grandmother’s South Carolina beach house, Junie starts over, ready to pay off her debts and prove to her brother that he can safely return custody of Fern. She works hard and finds surprising grace in an eclectic recovery community. There’s an unexpected friendship, too—and maybe more—with her neighbor, Henry, a quirky college professor who helps her believe in second chances.

Still, it’s hard for Junie to imagine ever forgiving herself, let alone receiving forgiveness from those she’s hurt . . . particularly when her past rears its ugly head and threatens to undo every bit of progress she’s made.

• Contemporary Southern fiction for fans of Lauren K. Denton, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mary Kay Andrews, and Victoria Benton Frank
• An inspiring and hopeful summer read featuring a sweet, opposites attract romance
• Contains inspirational themes of recovery from addiction, second chances, unexpected love, redemption, and found family
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs, recipes, and a playlist inspired by Junie’s story

The Author

T. I. Lowe is an ordinary country girl who loves to tell extraordinary stories. She is the author of 21 novels, including the #1 international bestseller and critically acclaimed Under the Magnolias and her debut breakout Lulu's Café. Her novel Indigo Isle won the prestigious Christy Award in the contemporary romance category and was subsequently named Christy Award Book of the Year. She lives in coastal South Carolina with her husband and family.

Book Review

T.I. Lowe never fails to deliver stories that will bring all the emotions... and this one was certainly no exception. We meet Junie as she is getting out of jail and rehab after being arrested for drunk driving and losing custody of her daughter. She struggles to build her life from the ground up with only the support of her probation officer/AA sponsor. Junie had certainly made some bad decisions in her life, and that could have made her a character that was hard to like, and yet the author did such a wonderful job of bringing us into this journey of recovery with her... offering a bit more understanding of the challenges that that can bring. This truly was such a beautiful story of redemption and second chances, taking of difficult topics with grace... and delivering a sweet romance in the midst of it too. If you love Christian romance and beautiful stories of redemption, this is certainly one to check out. 


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