REVIEW:

I have not been a long time reader of Barbara Hinske, but Pies & Plans is the prime reason I have fallen in love with her writing. She has wonderful characters, great settings and such warmth in her stories. I have a book hangover every time I finish one of her books.

I came into this series late. Don’t let that bother you, do what I did and jump right in. Ms. Hinske has a way of bringing you right into the story so you never miss a beat. I know her books are almost all part of a series, but the ones I have read are a breeze. I never feel like I am lost. I’m so glad I found her books. Books like these bring me such a feeling of peace. It is an escape for me and all the problems of the world.

This book is about a Clara who owns the bakery in town and it is thriving so well she doesn’t have time to plan her wedding to her fiance Kurt. They decide to have a small intimate wedding at Bloom Cottage. I could see every detail in her descriptions of the wedding gown and the cottage. I so enjoyed this book and I think all of my romance readers will too. 

Wouldn’t you know this takes place in a small town. All the people are so loving and caring. Well, at least the ones who made it into Pies & Plans were! I can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like about this book except I was reading along in bed last night when I turned the page and there was “The End”. I was so sad. It was a wonderful way to go to sleep last night and there were pleasant dreams too!

I highly recommend Pies & Plans by Barbara Hinske. It definitely belongs on your nightstand for a night of your own pleasant dreams. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Sweets & Treats is thriving, and Clara Conway has no time to catch her breath, much less plan a big wedding. She and Kurt marry in an intimate ceremony at Bloom Cottage, where sparks fly between best man Brad and matron of honor Laura.

The newlyweds are buying a historic home near the downtown square and, in a stroke of luck, Kurt’s house sells before it hits the market. The romance between Brad and Laura is blossoming. Everything is working out well.

Until it’s not. Tabitha Trent is defrauded out of her life savings, forcing unthinkable changes on her family. The ripple effects of this catastrophe even reach Kurt and Clara. Promises are tested and new opportunities arise as everyone seeks a place to call home.

Return to Pinewood for another irresistible helping of small-town charm, courage, and connection.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

USA Today Bestselling Author

Barbara Hinske is an attorney who left the practice of law to pursue her career as a full-time novelist. She inherited the fiction gene from her father, who wrote mysteries when he retired and told her a story every night of her childhood. Barbara is the author of the beloved Rosemont Series, the Guiding Emily Series, the Paws & Pastries Series, her sweet Christmas stories, the mystery, thriller, and suspense novels in her “Who’s There?” collection, and three novellas in The Wishing Tree Series.

She and her husband share their own Rosemont with two adorable and spoiled dogs. She is besotted with decorating, entertaining, cooking, and gardening. Her novels The Christmas Club (2019) and Guiding Emily (2023) have been made into Hallmark Channel movies.

Praise for Coming to Rosemont:

“In a category that doesn’t often feature felonious crimes as a main plot point, it’s somewhat surprising to see this title — with corruption, fraud, and arson coursing through the story — in a list of top performers. But with enough twists and turns to hook any reader’s attention, an adorable dog on the cover, and some classic women’s fiction tropes, Coming To Rosemont delivered more than enough firepower to win over our readers!” BookBub’s Best: Women’s Fiction (#4)

“In this series opener, Hinske immerses readers in a delightful small town….The joys of the tale come from the warm relationships and the story of a woman getting a second chance at life and love.” Publishers Weekly (BookLife)

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