Leavitt explores themes of grief, family struggles, and budding romance - tough subjects, all of which were explored with grace and brutal honesty. And yes, if you must know, Dax is totally swoon-worthy! Holly’s co-stars – from her quirky family to her male counterpart Dax – were all great.

Holly is smart, self-assured, and most of all she loves as fiercely as she fights!īut Holly isn’t the only well crafted character. I understood her heartbreak and I embraced the emotional roller-coast she was on. On a personal noting I connected with Holly instantly. Realistically created, she is the kind of character that readers will easily see a bit of themselves within. Leading lady Holly is an exceptional character. Besides being well written, what makes The Chapel Wars stand out among so many other books are the characters! From the very first paragraph to the very last, readers will instantly be hooked! Her descriptive writing won’t only keep reader’s entertain, it will also keep readers invested in Holly’s story. The Chapel Wars, written by author Lindsey Leavitt, is a contemporary read that will have reader’s hearts simultaneously crushed and soaring! Through Dax, Holly learns about the chapel business, she learns about life, and she learns about love. Little does Holly know that Grandpa Jim had a plan, and that plan involves befriending Dax – the grandson of Grandpa Jim’s moral enemy. And one of those problems is the ongoing feud with the neighboring wedding chapel.

Inheriting the chapel means inheriting all of the problems that Grandpa Jim kept hidden. No way! No how!Įven though Holly is young, and her parents don’t necessarily understand or agree with Grandpa Jim’s decision, Holly is determined to keep the Rose of Shannon up and running.īut what she doesn’t know is exactly what it’s going to take. You won’t find any of the Las Vegas staples – no cheap gimmicks and no cheesy Elvis impersonators. Located on the Las Vegas strip, wedding chapels are a dime a dozen, but none are like The Rose of Shannon. When Grandpa Jim dies, the last thing his sixteen year old granddaughter Holly expects is to inherit his legacy - The Rose of Shannon Wedding Chapel.

The Chapel Wars by Lindsey Leavitt