REVIEW:

Tarts & Turnovers by Barbara Hinske is the fourth book in her Paws and Pastries Series. Although, when I signed up to review for this book, I didn’t realize it was part of a series. I just knew from reading her books in series she has done with several other authors that I wanted to read one of her books. Now, I know that I have already fallen in love with her characters and desperately need to read the first three books in the series.

The characters in this book immediately felt like old friends. Barbara has a way with her development of Clara and Kurt and their supporting cast that just pulls you in the minute you open the book. They are flawed but loving people and aren’t we all? I really can’t tell you what it was that was so different but, there was something different. I really care for all the people in this story.

They live in the little town of Pinewood. I assume it is not a big town. The people all seem to know each other and their business. That is what a small town is for. Right? I loved living in a small town and would like to get back there someday. There is nothing like making a quick trip to the store and finding a lot of people you know to talk to and that 15 minute trip turns into an hour!

Clara has just recently opened a Patiserie and Kurt is an attorney. Clara is so busy, Kurt wonders if she has time in her life for him. He understands since he went through the same thing starting his law firm but, a little insecurity is creeping in. I can’t tell you what all happens in this situation because I want you to enjoy the process of everything unfolding just like I did.

If you love a good love story that takes place in a close knit town, one that pulls together to help each other out in times of illness and troubles, and one that makes you feel like you have found home, then Tarts & Turnovers by Barbara Hinske is for you. Put this on your nightstand and you will be guaranteed a night of beautiful dreams. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Sweets & Treats opened to enthusiastic response from customers, but a summer of torrential rain has dampened sales—and Clara’s mood. Determined to make her patisserie dream a reality, she’s working around the clock to refine her business model and attract customers.

Meanwhile, Maisie has launched her cooking school, adding new classes to meet growing demand. Both women find themselves inundated with unsolicited advice from the men in their lives, leading them to rely on each other for support and encouragement.

Tensions rise as Kurt wonders if Clara has time for their relationship. His doubts are reinforced when a chance encounter gives him the entirely wrong idea. As a tornado warning looms, Clara and Kurt face more than just the threat of an impending storm.

Follow along as Clara rises to every challenge, with Noelle at her side.

Heartwarming women’s fiction at its best.

About the Author:

Barbara Hinske

USA Today Bestselling Author BARBARA HINSKE has written the ten-novel Rosemont series; the Guiding Emily series (a 2023 Hallmark movie); the mystery thriller collection “Who’s There?”; the Paws & Pastries series; and her sweet Christmas story The Christmas Club (a 2019 Hallmark movie). She’s also contributed three novellas to The Wishing Tree series.

The Paws & Pastries series includes:

Paws & Pastries
Sweets & Treats
Snowflakes, Cupcakes & Kittens
Tarts & Turnovers