I never doubted Claire would realize Ivy was “the one” especially with Ivy’s resolve.
Ivy’s buoyant outlook on love and fate is contagious even when a long-standing family feud gets in the way. The ConclusionĪ Moment in Time is a sweet romance that’s a strong argument for the saying, “Love conquerors all.” It had me believing in soulmates – a love so special it’s just meant to be. This didn’t keep me from enjoying the story, I just noticed it was missing. While the atmosphere of this sleepy little town in Louisiana is reflected in the environment, the food, and the architecture, I was a little disappointed I didn’t hear much, if any regional dialect in the dialogue. It’s the supporting cast that gives this novel its southern feel. The fathers seem larger than life and the family matrons give the book a grounded, homey feel. I adored the large cast of characters that populate A Moment in Time. The dialogue is heartfelt, and all the characters have distinct personalities which isn’t easy to do with such a large cast. Moreau has a very natural writing style, and the story unfolds at a perfect pace. They have to contend with their own insecurities as well as the family drama that surrounds them. This allows the reader to see what each of them is going through, and they go through a lot. The story is told from both Ivy and Claire’s points of view. I also thought Claire’s concerns over their age difference were very authentic. I always like watching workaholics reassess what’s truly important to them, and Ivy certainly gives Claire a reason to reevaluate her life. She has the more profound character arc in the story so that’s what drew me in. It’s an interesting mix of conflicting character traits and I wondered how the author was going to resolve it.Ĭlaire is very pragmatic, and it took me a while to warm up to her. Losing her twin sister when she was just a child has left her feeling guilty and sometimes unworthy of a happily ever after. However, she’s got some serious demons from her past. She’s naturally optimistic, genuine, and kind. They just have to keep it a secret so their families don’t find out.Ĭlaire and Ivy realize they were meant to be together, but if they can’t convince their families to let go of the past, does their future stand a chance? The Characters Ivy can earn back the clock by working for Claire. It just so happens she can repair antique clocks, and Claire has just fired her aunt’s no-good repairman. Together they’ve devised a way for Ivy to buy back the clock. Ivy’s convinced Claire is her soulmate who comes to her in dreams each night accompanied by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. When she sees a treasured lost clock from her childhood in the window of a Fontenot owned antique shop, she can’t help but go inside.Ĭlaire and Ivy have every reason to hate each other except for the fact they can’t stop the feelings developing between them. Ivy Savoy, Kurt’s younger sister, grew up learning never to trust a Fontenot. Her objective – keep a low profile and sell some clocks. Claire’s never looked back, and she’s on the verge of getting a major promotion in the Nephology Department at Global Climate Corp. Since then the two families have been fierce and petty competitors in the hot sauce business.
She left her high school sweetheart, Kurt Savoy, standing at the altar. When Claire Fontenot has to return to her Louisiana hometown to temporarily run her aunt’s antique clock shop, she’s not expecting the warmest of welcomes. Love wins even when you’re sleeping with the enemy. A Moment in Time by Lisa Moreau is a small town, age gap romance that’s a modern-day Romeo and Juliet but with a happy ending.