Can’t Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones
Sweet Pea Productions 19 September 2014
An old love whose kisses make her weak, but whose secrets threaten to destroy all she holds dear…
Fresh out of college, Katie Parker had it all—a charming romance, a role in a famous stage production, and an idyllic life in London. Until she found her boyfriend cheating and got herself fired from the play. Leaving everything behind, Katie hops a plane home, only to run into her first love, Charlie Benson. As the couple returns to In Between, Katie questions everything she ever thought she wanted—including a renewed romance with her high school flame.
While she attempts to rebuild her life, Katie’s plan to manage the family’s theater meets a devastating obstacle, dragging her into a legal battle that will rock her small town. And the boy who once broke her heart seems to have the power to do it again. As Charlie’s secrets unravel, Katie must make a choice. Can she overcome her past and trust Charlie with her heart again?
It’s been a little while since Jenny B. Jones released a new book, and I’m so glad she did.
Can’t Let You Go is officially the fourth book of the Katie Parker series, but it’s the first in which Katie is an adult. Regardless, you can read it as a standalone novel (which I did, as I haven’t read the previous books).
In typical Jenny B. Jones fashion, this novel is witty and sassy, and I love that! You can’t help but be drawn in with Katie and her drama, her hilariously crazy grannie … and that hunk of an ex boyfriend, Charlie, who’s back in her life again. The chemistry between Katie and Charlie is fantastic.
I’m always in awe of Jenny’s dry, frank humour … she has an amazing and individual way of expressing things. She definitely has a unique voice and that brings such freshness and individuality to her stories.
The characters in Can’t Let You Go are Christian so naturally they talk about God and go to church, but it’s done in such a way it’s like background information. There’s no preaching here, no great moment of spiritual enlightenment – which I know will please some, but not others. I loved it. But it’s worth noting that some of the humour may be a little irreverent for some readers.
Can’t Let You Go is laugh-out-loud funny, but it also has great emotional depth. There’s a bit of intrigue and a wonderfully satisfying ending. I fell in love with Katie, her town, her family and her friends. Always look forward to more from Jenny!
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