Notes on the Windowsill

Jennifer L.B. Leese
Zumaya Publications (2002)
ISBN 1894869613
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (9/06)

Jordan was raised as an only child by her single mom.  She never knew her father or his family.  Her maternal grandparents died when she was young.  As she grew up she received visitations from them.  When she was a young adult, she fell in love with Martin.  As their relationship progressed, she began to receive disturbing visions that made her feel that something bad was going to happen.  After she became engaged to Martin, he died tragically in front of her. Her gift of being able to receive messages from the afterlife continued with him.  Martin would let his presence be known.  Occasionally, he left notes for her on her windowsill, like he did when he was alive.  Shortly after his death, her mother dies from brain cancer.  Jordan continues to receive comforting messages from the other side, however now she is grieving the loss of the two most important people in her life.

As a result of her mother’s death, Jordan unexpectedly discovers that she has inherited wealth and she meets family members that she never knew existed.  She is comforted by these new people in her life; however, she continues to have difficulty letting go of her grief.  She visits with a fortuneteller who gives her guidance on the messages that she is receiving.  She tells Jordan that her ability to communicate with those in the afterlife is a gift and not something to be feared.  This does help Jordan on her road to recovery.  In time, Jordan begins to start a new life.  She slowly develops a relationship with a man who she feels a tremendous connection with.  Martin’s visits let her know that this is what she is meant to be doing and that he is happy for her.  Jordan becomes ready to let go and to move to her new world.

“Notes on the Windowsill” is a beautifully written story about love, loss, and the healing that follows.  This is more than a paranormal romance.  The visits from the other side give me hope that there is more out there beyond this reality.  Jordan’s innate goodness, in spite of all that she has had to overcome, also sends the reader a strong message in the power of being the best that we can be in spite of our circumstances.  I really enjoyed reading this novel because it really touched my heart.  “Notes on the Windowsill” would be a great selection for a romance readers group.  It would also make a great gift for someone trying to heal from losing someone.

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