Judith Arnold's novel, Safe Harbor, is a touching, romantic story about two people who have lost so much and end up helping each other heal. This novel was a free book for my nook and I thought it was just going to be another silly romance. But this book had heart.
Kip and Shelley spent their summers together as children. Both of their families owned summer houses on Block Island. They are the best of friends, exploring the island, leaning on one another and above all, always being honest with one another. But one summer, when both are becoming teenagers, something happens to Shelley's family and they disappear, ending their friendship. Kip never sees her on Block Island again. Until he returns there to heal after tragedy strikes his life. Shelley doesn't trust anyone, Kip thinks he can't love again. But when they see each other again, even after so many years, their friendship is just as strong. They lean on each other again, Shelley helps Kip understand and deal with his grief. When Kip leaves the island to return to the real world though, there is a twist that will keep Shelley a part of his life forever. Now they just need to figure out if they are friends or if the love they share is something more.
This novel is pretty equally split between the relationship between Kip and Shelley as children and as adults. It is the kind of romantic tension that reels you in and does not let go. I could not wait to see what was going to happen, I was frustrated when the two characters went astray and cheered when they found their way back to each other. This was a feel good novel and very satisfying.
Happy Reading!
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