Rekindled by Barbara Delinsky
two books in one:
Flip Side of Yesterday by Billie Douglass Barbara Delinsky
Chloe and Russ meeting once again...he's moved into her beach house in Little Compton, RI (a town I'm familiar with and it's surroundings)
Fun to listen to where they go for lunch, mansion for dinner at night and all the descriptions of the sea and sand scenes.
She's an geologist consultant and plans for big communities that will not harm the land. He's into developing land with a bit of regard for the environment.
Hot steamy sex scenes add to this tale.
She doesn't want to take his business offer but she considers it...

Lilac Awakening by Bonnie Drake
She is in Vermont and needs time to think. The perfect setting is the cottage and pure nature all around her.
After 7 years she has lost Jeff and needs time to herself...
During the storm a knock comes and he thinks the cottage is his for the week...
They do not get along at all and they do end talking about their lives, as to why they each want no human contact and want alone time.
After a week she leaves to return to her job in the city as a translator and he has an invite for her to return...
Love learning about maple sugaring, and other tasks where you have to use your hands. ( )

[Rekindled} are two stories that were originally published in the early 1980's as separate books. Both have been out of print for years.

This book was her first reissue. Barbara Delinsky has slightly edited these books to reflect the growth in her writing style.

I was excited about reading these two stories and maybe looking out for the originals.

The first story [Flip Side of Yesterday] was humdrum for me and hard to get into. If this story was better than the one that was written in 1982 I don't think I want to read the first one. It lacked all that a good book shouldn't lack. I was disappointed and was not looking forward to the second story.

[Lilac Awakening] started off good. It felt real. It felt believable. The more I read this story the more I enjoyed it. There were parts of it that I found kinda over the top, but all in all I enjoyed it and happy that I hadn't given up on the book.

I would have given the first story a rating of 1 staror maybe less. The second closer to 4. I thought it was fair to rate [Rekindled] 3 stars.

I will not be looking for [Flip Side of Yesterday]original copy, but will keep my eyes open for [Lilac Awakening] at yard sales or used book stores. ( )

FLIP SIDE OF YESTERDAY--forgettable
LILAC AWAKENING--engaging, engrossing ( )