Carla's Reviews > The Bright Spot

Luna Wright is the manager of Apple Ridge Farm. She is an employees' dream, and they love working for her. When the owner dies, Luna discovers that she has inherited the farm, at least half the farm. The other half was left to Jameson, his business advisor, aka The Suit. Luna was adopted at birth, and with little knowledge of her biological family, she’s created her found family, including her BFF, Willow, who helps her run the struggling Apple Ridge Farm. What she finds out after Silas, the owner's death, is that he was her biological grandfather. Jameson arrives with the goal to make the farm successful or to sell it. Luna isn't happy with Jameson's interference, but realizes that she has no choice if she wants the farm with its Farm to Table restaurant and a host of rescue animals to succeed.

This is the fifth book in the Sunrise Cove series, but each one can be read as a standalone book. Luna and Jameson were both great characters. Luna was the soul of Apple Ridge Farm. She gave 100% to the endeavour and would do whatever she had to for the animals and those who worked for her. She is loyal and won't fire or lay off her employees, and definitely wasn't getting rid of the animals. Luna doesn't see herself in the same way as everyone else. She is insecure and feels that she is never enough. Jameson sees the real Luna, the caring, independent, loyal, hard worker. She is respected by everyone, including him. Jameson is a workaholic, loner, but he begins to see a different way to live while at the farm. He and Luna were good for each other, both helping the other to see something different. I love a theme of found family and this book's backbone is made up of that. Willow, has her own storyline that comes to fruition as well, with her dreams not necessarily being what is best for her. I have to mention the animals in this one. The antics of the various animals made me laugh many times and I loved how they made Jameson change his mind about the menagerie that did nothing but cost money in his mind. Overall, this was another wonderful story by Jill Shalvis with great characters and themes. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Andi Arndt. I always enjoy her performances with the great voices, tone and expression you puts into the story always adding to my enjoyment of the book.