"terrific second chance at love romance"
In Indianola, Louisiana, Brenna O'Brien owns and operates
the Royal Majestic Theatre when her former teenage lover
Pierce McGovern returns home from San Francisco. The son
of a local doctor, Pierce just left Brenna behind when he
deserted the town. Now he is back to place his ailing
father in the assisted living complex the Village and to
open a multiplex theatre that will shut down Brenna's
operation. Pierce blames his abrupt departure and his sarcastic
outlook on Brenna. However, he admits to himself he still
wants her; Brenna feels the same way but has decided to
marry someone else. His ailing dad shows Brenna love
letters that make her realize one should never settle, but
risking her heart seems foolish as he rejected her once
and will break her heart into a zillion pieces this time. This is terrific second chance at love romance starring
two likable protagonists who blame the other for the end
of the first time together. The support cast is strong as
his forgetful father and her relatives especially her
introspective young nephew bring wisdom to the pair of
hurting soulmates. Karen White writes a deep Bayou
contemporary love story as her lead pair begins LEARNING
TO BREATH in the love they share. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted February 27, 2007
SummaryBrenna O'Brien doesn't believe in happy endings. Not since
the love of her life, Pierce McGovern, left her years ago
without a word. Now, she leads a quiet life surrounded by
her four matchmaking sisters, running a historic movie
theater and collecting old wartime letters. But she leaves
the letters unopened, preferring to imagine their
possibilities rather than risk being disappointed.
Then Pierce comes back to town, shattering Brenna's
hard-earned peace—and forcing her to re-examine
everything, and realize that if she doesn't come to terms
with the life she let slip away, she may never have the
courage to go after the life she wants.
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