Gil McNeil

In the beginning of Gil McNeil's novel A Good Year For The Roses, Molly inherits her Aunt Helena's ancient bed-and-breakfast, and brings her three sons from London to a small village full of delightful characters. Moving to a rustic inn could be a perfect fresh start for Molly, recently divorced and thoroughly disillusioned by her teaching positions. Unfortunately, Molly's greedy brother and her miserable ex-husband both think they should have a share in her new inheritance, and this quaint B&B also comes with day-drinking Uncle Bertie, and his cannon. And, Molly's high school boyfriend, recently divorced as well, is back in town.

Author Gil McNeil's real charm is in blending everyday life with a twist of the ridiculous. The whole book is charming and warm, and I read it in two days. (Would have been one sitting, but for some reason, I'm supposed to go to work.)

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