Kelsey's Song

Author: Lanie Kincaid
Publisher Name: Griffyn Ink
Publish Date: June 2010

This is a wonderful story about two people, JD & Kelsey, who are dealing with circumstances in their lives that they never planned. JD Hewlitt is a guitarist for the struggling band Wilder and just found out that he is a father of a 5-year-old girl. He meets Kelsey Conklin when he and his daughter Andie are in Target and Andie throws a temper tantrum. Kelsey helps calm Andie down and thinks nothing more about it until she realizes they are neighbors. JD and Kelsey slowly get to know each other over the next several months as she helps him cope with new parenthood, and he helps her come out of her shell after grieving the tragic death of her mentally ill brother.

Ms. Kincaid’s cast of characters is vibrant, three-dimensional and incredibly realistic. Kelsey Conklin is an undeniably strong woman with a sweet and giving personality. JD Hewlitt is charming and delightfully inept in his new role as a father. Kelsey’s children, Daniel and Allie, are absolutely adorable, and even when she is being a "demon child", JD’s daughter Andie works her way into the reader’s heart. Fully rounding out the cast of characters are JD’s brother TJ and fellow band mates Craig and Alex.

Kelsey’s Song is an enjoyable read with an appealing cast of characters. It is a heartwarming and uplifting romance, and if you enjoy novels centered around families, then you should definitely pick up a copy Kelsey’s Song.