"Contemporary romantic relationship drama"
Recently divorced Claire Breslinsky moves herself and her
two teenagers, Anthony and Tree, into a mansion in the
Richmond Hill section of Queens. Her new home needs mucho
renovation, but also enables the single mom to live near
her bossy mother, her retired pop, and her sisters (Zinnie
the cop, and Carmela the beauty writer). Claire and her extended family work on converting the
mansion into a bed and breakfast. Soon flowers arrive with
no explanation and her Indian neighbor shows her how to
access one of the apparent many hidden passageways. When a
fire that is later ruled arson happens, fireman Enoch
O'Rourke comes to the rescue. A second fire occurs and
soon Claire and Enoch begin dating. As love flourishes in
Queens, customers begin staying at the B&B. However, a
wary Claire refuses to fall into that love trap again
leaving Enoch to need another rescue to nudge his beloved
towards the altar. The mystery of the arson is barely on the blip screen as
this contemporary romantic relationship drama spends more
time kibitzing during meals. The novel focuses on a series
of relationships between several people not just that of
the prime player Claire though most go through her. Fans
of family drama will enjoy this fine look into life in
Queens, but between tantrums, squabbling, and divorce war
syndrome, this is more of a hard working princess of the
borough. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted May 10, 2003
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