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Reluctant Housemates by Linda Barrett

May 22, 2019 6:00 am

Reluctant Housemates
It took a tornado destroying her Kansas high school to get Rachel Goodman to return home to Pilgrim Cove. She has painful memories of her failure as a student but she excelled after leaving town. Rachel is an assistant principal, and a very good one at that, but has her work cut out for her when her old reputation precedes her return. Jack Levine is a marine biologist whose middle name is travel (his boat is named The Wanderer) but has agreed to teach science for the next year. Both view their assignments as temporary and end up renting the Sea View house, which seems to have some magical qualities.

This series is my go to place in between all those suspense and mystery filled thrillers I read so frequently. There’s something really lovely about the Pilgrim Cove community and its seaside location makes it even more appealing. While I experienced that again, I also got to see its uglier side with Rachel’s return. She’s in a tough job where it’s her responsibility to get the school’s scores raised which means she has to make tough calls that unsettle the norms. There are those who constantly remind her that she was a lousy student. Jack is an extremely interesting man with unconventional approaches to teaching and as they grow closer this becomes an issue. The dynamics are thorny and the resolutions are uneasy. The climatic ending was inspiring.

I really enjoyed the story and the narrator has become synonymous with Pilgrim Cove. I particularly like how she handles the male voices so effectively and distinctively. It was the soft place to land that I was looking for and the story had more edges than I’d expected, making it an even more satisfying reading experience. And, all the earlier characters show up here, too. It’s what I love in series reading.

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(Thanks to Tantor Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)

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21 Responses to “Reluctant Housemates by Linda Barrett”

  1. I love the name “Pilgrim Cove”! Sounds enchanting! What a lovely review, Jonetta 💕

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    By Mackenzie, PhDiva on May 22, 2019 at 8:24 am

    1. Thank you, Mackenzie! It’s as charming as it sounds.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 22, 2019 at 9:10 am

  2. Sounds good Jonetta! Love the title too. ❤

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    By Holly B / Dressedtoread on May 22, 2019 at 9:17 am

    1. That title fits the story perfectly, Holly!

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 22, 2019 at 9:41 am

  3. This sounds like another absolutely charming series, Jonetta! I loved your review! ♥️

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    By jennifertarheelreader on May 22, 2019 at 9:36 am

    1. Thanks, Jennifer! Charming is the perfect word.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 22, 2019 at 9:41 am

  4. Loved your review, Jonetta! 🙂 Seems like Rachel has her task cut out for her.

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    By debjani6ghosh on May 22, 2019 at 1:44 pm

    1. Thanks, Debjani! She most definitely did.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 22, 2019 at 2:24 pm

  5. Fantastic review, Jonetta!

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    By deesradreadsandreviews on May 23, 2019 at 1:00 am

    1. Thank you, Deanna💜

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 23, 2019 at 7:57 am

  6. You read the most wonderful series, Jonetta This one sounds ever so charming.

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    By yayareadslotsofbooks on May 23, 2019 at 6:31 am

    1. Thanks, Marialyce💜 Several Goodreads friends raves about how lovely these stories are and I was looking for something in this vein. Then I got the opportunity to review the audiobooks and I just jumped.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 23, 2019 at 7:59 am

  7. Sounds like another lovely series, Jonetta! Fabulous review, as alway. ❤

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    By Stephanie on May 23, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    1. Thank you, Stephanie! It really is lovely.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 23, 2019 at 7:49 pm

  8. Just the name of the series makes you want to pack your bags and lose yourself there for a spell. This sounds lovely!

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    By Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer on May 23, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    1. It really is, Kim. It’s my respite from all my murder & mayhem books😏

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 23, 2019 at 9:52 pm

  9. Another series and author I am not familiar with. This does sound like a fun, relaxing series, even if this one had a bit more grit to it. Nice review Jonetta.

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    By carhicks on May 23, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    1. Thank you, Carla! This is a series I think you’d enjoy.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on May 24, 2019 at 9:49 am

      1. Of course I would. Just more to find time for. 😁

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        By carhicks on May 25, 2019 at 5:46 pm

  10. Wonderful review. I think I got the first in the series as a freebie or it’s in KU or something after I read your first review but I haven’t gotten there yet.

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    By Anne - Books of My Heart on May 31, 2019 at 9:35 pm

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