Jen's Review: “Four Little Blessings” by Merrillee Whren

Cassie has just moved into a beach house with her four young nieces and nephews when they meet their new neighbor, Wade. Wade tries to keep his distance from the family, but he keeps finding himself drawn to them and attracted to Cassie, who he feels is too young for him. But as the romance begins to blossom, Wade struggles with a secret that could drive from him all those he’s come to love.

This book tugs on the heart strings. Ms. Whren does an admirable job writing realistic children who just aren’t window dressings in the book. She also is able to inject a Christian message without hitting the reader over the head by being too preachy. I enjoyed the story and characters even if it was rather simplistic in plot. But this story was all about the characters and didn’t need an explosive plot.