Meet Me on Lilac Lane by Andrea Christenson

Meet Me on Lilac Lane is the second book I have read written by Andrea Christenson and it did not disappoint. This is the second book in this multi-author series, and it is the perfect mix of Hallmark and Christian. I am so excited to read the rest of the books in this series. I have become one of Jonathon Island’s residents.

The character development is great. I love getting to know Mia and seeing her process through the grief of losing her husband, feeling responsible for it, handling life as a single mom with two little kids, and facing losing her house and home on the island. Cody was fun getting to know. Seeing him also process the grief of losing a friend, feeling responsible for his death, survivor’s guilt, and processing how to talk to his father. He is also trying to sort out his feelings for Mia and if he should pursue her. I loved watching them both process the loss of Troy from different perspectives.

The setting and storyline were perfect. I loved the small-town island feel. Watching Mia try to help find the businesses for Main Street is such a fun process. While also running into a college friend, who was hoping for more. It was fun seeing Mia interact with him. Mia takes on this project to try to save her house from foreclosure after the fire at the Grand Hotel affects tourism on the island. My favorite scene was when Mia and Cody got stuck in the room between the two shops when the glass doorknob came off.

The friends-to-more romance between Mia and Cody is a sweet and low-spice, kisses-only romance.

Andrea Christenson did a great job intertwining faith throughout the book.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.