![The Realization of Grayson Deschanelle (Pine Bluff Book 7) by [Cain, Nancee]](https://images-fe.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/411Lh4zeLJL._SY346_.jpg)
Over the past couple of years, I’ve read many books in Nancee Cain’s “Pine Bluff” series, which consists of 7 stand alone novels. Not always having free time to read, I’ve read them out of order and still have a couple of books to catch up with. But I’ve always known I would go on to read the remaining installments because I’ve enjoyed spending time with the residents of the small Alabama town that serves as the setting. Nancee has taken great care creating a multitude of complex and interesting characters that I connect with.
“The Realization of Grayson Deschanelle” is the final story to be set in Pine Bluff, and the reader is treated to a hero who is decidedly not from this neck of the woods. Grayson Deschanelle is a world famous French fashion photographer with family ties by marriage in Alabama. One of his step-relatives is Lissy Carlton, who was just a teenager when the two were introduced. Naturally, she develops a crush on the sophisticated European man, who is also well into his thirties.
Fast forward five years, and Lissy is now a twenty year old while Grayson is about to turn forty. Both have been going through a difficult time and both decide to seek refuge far away from everyone else. When they simultaneously arrive at a family cabin to lick their individual wounds, the two find unexpected solace in each other’s company.
Lissy’s long-standing crush on Grayson is alive and well, and now he discovers his own growing attraction to the spirited young woman. Despite their age difference and life experience, there is a special chemistry between Grayson and Lissy. Grayson is respectful of Lissy and provides her the freedom to be herself. He enjoys spending time with her and he cares about her well-being.
Lissy brings Grayson joy and excitement, but he’s also concerned. Believing he’s too old to be a suitable match for Lissy, Grayson worries how she’ll be treated by others should their affair be publicly revealed. Lissy isn’t so concerned about his age. Instead, she’s worried about losing the happiness he brings her once they both return to their separate lives.
At the cabin, Grayson and Lissy succumb to temptation, committing to nothing more than a fling. Reading what happens once their rendezvous is over proves to be a real page turner and a fitting finale. Five stars for a complete and heartfelt series, full of inspiring, memorable characters.
Product Description
Despite a high-profile clientele, fashion photographer Grayson Deschanelle prefers being behind the lens, away from public scrutiny. After his movie star girlfriend dumps him, he flees to his stepbrother’s remote cabin to hide from the paparazzi.
Related to Grayson by marriage, Lissy Carlton decides his plan to run from his problems might work for her, too. And perhaps he can help her out of the predicament that tanked her grades this semester of college as well.
Caught by surprise, Grayson finds Lissy much different than the girl he’s known for years. She’s no longer a child—though her teenaged crush is still very much intact. Snowed in with her, he tries to fight his growing attraction. But being with Lissy brings what his life is lacking into sharp focus.
The ice melts, and they return home. When their families discover their secret, Grayson must decide what kind of life he truly wants—and whether he’ll fight to keep Lissy by his side.
Related to Grayson by marriage, Lissy Carlton decides his plan to run from his problems might work for her, too. And perhaps he can help her out of the predicament that tanked her grades this semester of college as well.
Caught by surprise, Grayson finds Lissy much different than the girl he’s known for years. She’s no longer a child—though her teenaged crush is still very much intact. Snowed in with her, he tries to fight his growing attraction. But being with Lissy brings what his life is lacking into sharp focus.
The ice melts, and they return home. When their families discover their secret, Grayson must decide what kind of life he truly wants—and whether he’ll fight to keep Lissy by his side.
