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Leanne Treese, the Author for “Why Not” has written a delightful, whimsical, heartfelt and entertaining novel. In this well-written novel, the author asks can people who are “seasoned citizens” in their seventies, find love? The author has vividly described the scenery, the plot, and the colorful and dramatic cast of characters. I appreciate that there is an animal lover, and quite a few different animals have their say in this story. The female protagonist Ellie Moore, is an outgoing Southern Woman with a love for animals. In her seventies, she is divorced and her ex-husband has gotten remarried. She helps her son in his veterinary practice. Some of her romantic endeavors have not been successful, and her son worries that Ellie will be scammed. After winning a senior cruise, Ellie is hoping to have a good time.
Mark Moore (no relation) is sent on the same cruise by the nieces he raised. Mark is a retired History teacher, and somewhat introverted. By some coincidence, perhaps the last names, both Ellie and Mark find themselves in the same cabin. Mark has some secrets from his past There are games and activities, and Mark discovers that Gavin, a past student is part of the recreation team. It seems that Gavin has some secrets and gets Mark and Ellie involved in his unorthodox activities.
What happens when you put two people that are opposite, several adventures and trouble together. Is it possible that they can fall in love? Why not? I loved this memorable, enjoyable and thought-provoking story and highly recommend it.
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