Meteorologist Owen Martin has spent most of his adult life forecasting the weather in beautiful San Diego, however he longs to return to his childhood home in Martinville, Iowa. A turn of events provides Owen with just that opportunity. When he arrives, Owen quickly discovers change has been afoot in his charming hometown. The town is divided between the Regulars (the hometown crowd) and the Roos (the gurus practicing Transcendental Meditation). Owen finds himself caught in the middle when he falls for Trishna, one of the Roos and daughter of the meditating mayor. Just as Owen is settling into his farmhouse, he learns the mayor may have other plans for the Martin family farm.
I was very intrigued to learn that Rooville is based in part on actual happenings in the town of Fairfield, Iowa where the author grew up. I was not aware that Oprah had even visited the town calling it "America's most unusual town." Rooville has a diverse and eclectic cast of characters. I enjoyed the growth and change of the main character Owen throughout the story. As the owner of several dogs, I also found myself laughing at the portrayal of Stella, the English Bulldog. I did find the ending of the book somewhat disappointing and unrealistic, however I did appreciate the resolution of the story.
I received this book from BookSparks in exchange for an honest review.
I was very intrigued to learn that Rooville is based in part on actual happenings in the town of Fairfield, Iowa where the author grew up. I was not aware that Oprah had even visited the town calling it "America's most unusual town." Rooville has a diverse and eclectic cast of characters. I enjoyed the growth and change of the main character Owen throughout the story. As the owner of several dogs, I also found myself laughing at the portrayal of Stella, the English Bulldog. I did find the ending of the book somewhat disappointing and unrealistic, however I did appreciate the resolution of the story.
I received this book from BookSparks in exchange for an honest review.
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