Driving on the Left (Jeep Tour, Too)

Jackie Sullivan and her daughter Rebecca are off on an adventure in Ireland, before her husband Rob joins them. During a van tour with a handsome tour guide, Sean Donovan, they both ruminate on the life changes facing them. Jackie is facing a change in who she is and how her marriage exists. Rebecca is keeping a huge secret from her parents and must decide what she wants to do with her future. Suddenly, Jackie notices that her daughter is crushing on their guide, and history threatens to repeat itself. 

An intriguing character study, "Driving on the Left" displays the dynamics between the various characters' interactions and within their individual relationships. It is a beautiful portrayal of the intricacies of a marriage, a parent/child relationship, and a study in new couplings. Alas, the overall language of the story frequently comes off stilted, slowing the read. The plot is also separated into two unique sections that could have been handled better. Potentially two stories could have been crafted from this one. Regardless, the story draws the reader into a family that comes together, when it otherwise could have been torn apart. Sean Donovan is a spotlight character and is also very easy to fall in love with. 

Penelope Anne Bartotto