Once in a Blue Moon

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1. Christy Lockstein  •  Jul 8, 2010 @4:45 pm
   

   Once in a Blue Moon by Leann Ellis isn’t quite sure if it’s a conspiracy thriller, contemporary romance, or family drama. Brynda Seymour’s mother died forty years ago as Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. She was raised by her Nana, but has spent the time since living life on the edge, engaging in risky behavior and always falling for the wrong guy. When she’s contacted by Howard Walters who claims that her mother’s death is part of a conspiracy from NASA, she’s pulled into his paranoid world where she meets his son Sam, a former preacher. Sam and Brynda have immediate chemistry, but can she fall for a guy who believes in the Lord who allowed her mother to leave her orphaned at nine years old? Ellis is very skilled at creating fully fleshed characters and writes with a terrific sense of humor. Her books always have a light touch, guaranteed to make readers smile. While the books struggles to settle into a genre, it’s still an enjoyable story. The truth about Brynda’s mother is rather shocking, but Ellis handles it with grace and there’s an excellent message of acceptance and learning to let go.

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