The Artist’s Granddaughter by Robin Bayne

This book was a charming, light-hearted read about unrequited high school love. Megan has to obtain her grandfather’s last painting in order to keep it in the family, plus, it was her father’s dying wish for her to do so. However, her high-school boyfriend, Michael, stunningly appears at the auction, outbidding her. Megan has never gotten over Michael whom she dated when she was fifteen. He left, abandoned her, and has made no contact with her since he went away to college and law school, pursuing a law career afterwards. Megan doesn’t know if she believes Michael’s reasons for abandoning her and never attempting to make contact with her over the years – she’s never left the town, so she would have been easy to find.

Meanwhile, Megan’s made a name for herself in the community as a gemologist. She designs jewelry for her clients and enjoys her job immensely.

Their love is re-kindled, in spite of their disagreement about what should be done with her grandfather’s last painting. Michael has some hard lessons to learn about his career, and knows he’s made a mistake in abandoning his beloved Megan all those years ago. Michael’s reappearance causes a bit of disharmony within the small town of Carrolton, especially since he was a bad boy in high school, and his name is linked to a well-known theft. Was he the person who stole Megan’s grandfather’s murals several years ago?

This book was a quick, enjoyable read set in a small town. The characters faced obstacles in which most people could relate, and the writing will draw you in, making you appreciate the feelings that these two lovebirds share for one another. You should give this book a try and it’s available on Amazon’s Kindle.

~Cecelia Dowdy~

When Megan bids on her grandfather’s painting, the last thing she expects is to be outbid by Michael Kirk, her first love. He left town years ago leaving her reputation–and her heart–in tatters.

She must keep her grandfather’s final legacy in her family, but Michael claims to need it for his career. He also claims to want Megan back in his life, and her betraying heart doesn’t mind the idea…but does Michael want her or the painting?