Lockset by Brenda Murphy
University Square #2

Eunice Park never thought she would return to her hometown but when she did reach home again one of the first people she saw became her tower of strength. Both women grew up in the same town but did not know one another from childhood. Their road was not easy but they do manage to weather all that comes their way and build a strong relationship as a result of it all.

What I liked:
* Eunice Park: lawyer, intelligent, focused, professional, career-minded, estranged from her family, too busy for a relationship.
* Morgan Wright: locksmith, warm, caring, animal lover, family oriented, loving, empathetic, unlucky in love, a great person.
* Rudy: the rescue dog that Morgan meets near the beginning of the book
* Morgan’s family: diverse, interesting, there for one another, supportive, likable, and everything a person would want in a family.
* That the main characters were both mature, knew how to communicate, were gainfully employed, and were open to love
* The story, writing, secrets, mysteries, and resolution
* That the story felt believable and events described – good and bad – can and do occur in the real world.
* The food – I looked up several dishes mentioned and am eager to make a few or try them if I can find them.
* Seeing some of the characters mentioned in the previous book
* Wondering who will be up next in the next book of the series

What I did not like:
* Realizing that some of the bad things that happened in this story in fact do occur in real life and relationships.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in the series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Ninestar Press for the ARC – This is my honest review

4 Stars ( )