For the genre, the brevity is a plus as it cuts out the fluff… no needless filler while it’s also not spare. Well executed & a perfect narrator for conveying this story style. If you’re looking for a romance that still has a meaningful “moral” on the way to its happy ending, this one delivers it with some panache without being obtuse or preachy: this is it. Fun-loving story that turns a little tragedy into comedy. If you’re leaning towards getting it, do it; you’ll smile & maybe even laugh out loud. I did once or twice. Wish the author was my neighbor, what a great friend I think she’d be.