Review of Rise and Shine by Sandra D. Bricker

Shannon Malone thought she'd found her happy ending when she married Edmund Ridgeway, but a diving accident on their honeymoon left her in a coma. Waking up to the news that she's thirty years old would have been daunting enough . . . but she also learns that Edmund has lost his interim battle with cancer and the world has marched on without her. Her gorgeous doctor, Daniel Petros, seems to know everything about her and becomes Shannon's tour guide into a whole new world of madness where reality television has taken over the planet and everyone's life appears to revolve around a tiny screen on their cell phones!As Shannon struggles to navigate through the changes-both in the world and in her-she also must discern real memories from imagined ones. Did she really ever wear capris pants and entertain in her living room, or was that Laura Petrie from her favorite classic TV show? And where is her beloved dog, Freeway? Oh, wait! That was Jonathan and Jennifer Hart's dog, not hers.

Shannon's three elderly aunts flit through her life in true Sleeping Beauty style with her well-being always a priority. And Edmund's sister Millicent descends like the Evil Queen she is, trying to extract Shannon from any claim on the Ridgeway family fortune. When a tornado moves through town and Shannon is knocked unconscious, will Daniel's kiss awaken her once and for all?

I thoroughly enjoyed this fun contemporary fairy tale. This is an enjoyable light read!

Waking up 10 years after a diving accident on her honeymoon, Shannon realizes the love of her life has since died and she must start again. As she adjusts to a new life, she must learn about cell phones and tablets. The doctor, Daniel Petros, who has been caring for her for the last decade becomes her guide into this new world. However, her dead husband’s sister, Millicent, decides Shannon is only out for Edmond’s estate and tries to thwart her efforts to have some normalcy in her life.

Shannon’s best friend, Izzy, laughs and cries with her as she encourages Shannon to follow her dreams and a new venture. Shannon wants a second change to a fairy tale and a happily ever after.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of this review.