My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island: Maude’s Mooring

An enjoyable lighter read, fun and engaging. Maude wants to prove she can run a hotel by herself; Ben, to prove himself as a serious journalist. The two of them have a truly interesting little romance as they get to know each other through some unique situations. I have to admit to particularly liking Maude's incorrigible little brother, who has dreams of being an Olympic runner. I also loved the old small-town feel, with the soda shop on the corner and everyone knowing everyone else, and I liked that both characters have a solid belief in God and that blessings for meals are specifically detailed.

What I didn't like so well was that several times character motivations were obscure (especially for Robert's character) and led to actions I didn't fully understand the meaning of. Then there were several plot strings left dangling at the end; after the resolution for Maude and Ben, the story wraps up hastily. I particularly wanted more details of the will...”the will, the will, the will” throughout and then...the will? It wasn't explained very well.