Foster, Melissa

Readers of the “Silver Harbor” series will enjoy this new addition, but there is little to excite those not already familiar with the titles.

At times, the characters seem too good to be true, and the dialogue is a bit strained. A last-minute conflict doesn’t really add to the story. Best for fans of heartwarming easy reads with familiar characters.

As far as a series go-to, Foster is a mainstay. That recognition can be comforting to readers, with characters about which to care and with which to stick. No one will feel lost in the middle of a series, and there is a natural ease for fans eager to continue the next book(s). With Morgyn and Graham, Foster never loses her ability to strike a balance between the fresh and the familiar.