Now and Forever: Finding Home Book II - Inspirational Romance Novel for Women - Perfect for Book Clubs & Cozy Reading

I recently finished reading this engaging book “Now and Forever” by local author, Shirley C. Whitman. It is Book 2 in her “Finding Home” series.Reading Shirley’s books, is like looking into the windows of people’s lives and following along, through the many twists and turns, furiously turning pages to find out where they all end up.She is not afraid to tackle tough issues, without getting too deep. The stories are not flighty, but they won’t weigh you down either. Nature, love, home, friendship and family are very much the central themes.I really enjoy that she has made Yarmouth the setting for these books. But they would be relatable to anyone, anywhere.When I’m reading Shirley’s books, I feel as if I’m strolling along the beautiful streets of Yarmouth, chatting with old friends and meeting new ones. Or sitting on a front porch or the waterfront, listening to their problems or observing from afar.Her books are similar to the Mitford Novels by Jan Karon, but without the religious themes. They also remind me of the classic Miss Read novels, but with more depth.Shirley has a great way of including all age groups in her novels. “Now and Forever” would especially appeal to fans of Young Adult fiction, as this second novel focuses more on the teenage granddaughter, while not losing the “adulthood” of the book.If you are looking for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon reading on the beach, by the lake, in your garden, on your front porch, or in a cozy chair on a rainy day, I highly recommend making yourself a pot of tea and curling up with both of these books.I am anxiously awaiting the release of the third book, hopefully in June.