Some similarities to the Mitford series

Larkspur Cove by Lisa Wingate has an engaging plot and a very authentic regional feel. Both Andrea's and Mart's viewpoints, which the book switches back and forth, between ring true and elicit readers' sympathy as do the other characters in the book, especially the small girl at the center of the story. The various down-to-earth characters and their interaction at the local diner and the church remind me just a bit of the Mitford series, in a good way, though no one has the depth of Father Tim. The quotes beginning each chapter, supposedly taken from the wall of the Waterbird Cafe, add atmosphere and food for thought. I also enjoyed the many original and appropriate metaphors and similes scattered throughout the book.
I found the book well-written, fun to read, and quietly thought-provoking. It encouraged me about the quality of Christian fiction being published currently, as did the other book I recently received from Bethany House to review.