REVIEW:

There is a cute and wonderful series that I want to bring to the attention of all readers who love a good mystery and are animal lovers. J. S. Ellis has written a fun series that is about a cat named Theodore. You definitely will want to read this series.

The first book is The Neighbour’s Cat, book 2 is The Cat Saw Who Did It and the newest one I just finished is Theodore: Purr-fect Secrets. These are all stand alone novels but, I’m sure if you read them from the beginning you will have a fuller understanding of the background. I came in on book 2 and need to go back and read book one! 

Here is the best deal ever! The first two books are on sale this week only for 99c. 

The fun part of these books is Theodore narrates one chapter and his owner the next one. You get the perspective of human, feline and sometimes canine. I have enjoyed the goings on and the murder story in both of the books that I read and I think you will appreciate them too. I was not able to figure this one out and I don’t think I was able to figure book two out either. I wouldn’t make a good detective. I can’t ever solve a murder.

I am not sure if there are any more Theodore books coming but, I think I see where there might be a continuation of this story. I would like to see if Jane finds a new relationship. Jane is an author also which makes it kind of fun. These books are not very long but, I don’t feel cheated. You get everything a much longer novel provides.

I have taken an interest in Jane and what is happening to her and although I am a dog person, Theodore is irresistible!

If you are a mystery lover like I am and you can’t resist an adorable cat then you have to read the Theodore books. I think you are going to enjoy this fun and unique series. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

After solving another case of amateur gumshoe, Jane decides to treat herself to a holiday in a luxurious resort in Gozo.

Me being her cat, I am less than thrilled with our travel arrangements. She had the audacity to bring along Timon and his aptly named dog, Monster.

Now, Jane and Timon are fighting, and Monster is one tail sniff away from getting clawed in the face.

In need of a break, I hop to go from the balcony and go exploring. On the prowl, I discover a distressed cat trapped in a hotel room with the dead body of her owner. Befriending the cat, I bring Jane in to help me discover who is responsible for her beloved owner’s death.

Is this somehow connected to the woman next door who hates cats? Or is Timon’s mysterious connection to the victim the key to unlocking the truth?

REVIEW:

Do you ever pick up a book and feel like it just wrapped its arms around you and pulled you in? You find yourself immersed in the surroundings and involved with the characters and didn’t know it was happening until you looked up from the book and were surprised you were sitting in your comfy reading chair in your own home? This is exactly what I experienced while reading the sensational new book by Christine Nolfi titled A Heart Like Home. 

If you have read anything by Christine, then you will definitely want to jump into this new book as soon as possible. It is up for pre-order and will be in your library on the 16th of this month. I highly recommend arranging this as soon as possible.

This is about a woman named Nova Doubeck who was adopted by her parents when she was six years old. She is now starting her own landscaping company and she fosters teenagers on a short term basis. This time she has two young children on an emergency basis because there are no other homes. She is aware she is going to have to protect her heart from falling in love with these two. Otherwise, saying goodbye is going to be hard.

I have read one other book by Christine and fell in love with her writing style then. That book was A Brighter Flame. She has a sort of magic when she writes. I am easily drawn in and can’t put the books down. She leads me down the winding road and I have to know where it goes and how it ends up. Her story lines are not typical or predictable. I usually don’t pick up a book before I even roll out of bed in the morning but, I did today. 

There is a little romance in this book but it is not the main topic of the story. There are characters I didn’t like and those I wanted to hug. I loved one of the foster children and wanted to throttle the other one. The author definitely pulled my heart strings and caused a few tears to well up in my eyes while I tried to read through them. This book is worth every minute spent reading it.

If this sounds like anything you might like to read, I encourage you to give it a try and add it to the stack waiting to be read on your nightstand. You won’t regret it. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Finding family is a journey of love, risk, secrets, and healing in a powerful novel by the bestselling author of A Brighter Flame, The Passing Storm, and The Road She Left Behind.

When Nova Doubeck is asked to foster two children, she can’t say no. With her own childhood wounds healed by adoptive parents, Nova understands the rewards of a caring guardian—even an impermanent one. But nine-year-old Henry and his seven-year-old sister, Bella, are more than Nova bargained for.

Combative Henry is at risk of becoming like his abusive father, Egan Croy. Timid Bella, clutching a tin box of treasures, cowers at the slightest noise. Yet Nova gradually earns their trust and affection as they bring unexpected love and joy to her guarded life. Now she can’t help but wonder: How will she stop her heart from breaking when the time comes to say goodbye?

As Egan aggressively battles to regain control over the children, Nova’s protective instincts prove just as fierce. In fighting to save Henry and Bella, she’ll unlock the secrets hidden in their past—and learn more about herself and the true meaning of family than anyone imagined.

REVIEW:

Kristina Hall has wowed me with her new book Heart of Trust which is the first book in a new series called Hearts of the West. The first book I read by her was Trouble in Dry Springs and I will have to say I really enjoyed that book and was hoping I would like this one just as well. I’m here to tell you I loved this new book and can’t wait to read more of this series. I anticipate another great book that again will pull me in.

Once I started this book, I had a hard time putting it down. I did because my pets wanted to be fed and my grocery order was delivered and the milk needed to be put in the fridge. Other than that I was glued to my chair. This book is listed as Historical Christian Romance Fiction. It is all of that and much more! Don’t let the Christian part scare you away. It mainly shows you how the characters rely on the Sovereign one to bring them through the hard times and times of crisis. It reminds me that maybe I need to be a little more aware of Him in my daily life.

You might think Heart of Trust is a Western. It is and it isn’t. It takes place when a lot of folks were still riding horses and there were still gunfights and not a lot of law enforcement around to help solve problems with your neighbors. Jake and Georgia Aymes are a young couple and don’t have any children yet. They have moved to Texas from Tennessee and have bought a ranch to settle on. When I say moved, they actually traveled on horseback. I’m not sure I ever had it in me to travel like that. 

I liked this young couple and the grit they had to go after what they wanted. They had great faith that they could stand up for themselves and live productive lives on this ranch that was desired by more than one rancher in the area. They showed great love to each other. They didn’t waiver. We should all be like that!

If you love a good series, I just know this is one you won’t want to miss. I think we will all learn something and wish we were born to have the grit and determination Jake and Georgia had. If you’re looking to step outside of your comfort zone, I highly recommend Heart of Trust by Kristina Hall. I can’t wait for more of Hearts of the West Series. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Two cattle barons, a rancher and his wife, and the piece of land they all want.

When Jake Aymes purchases the ranch he’s long dreamed of, he doesn’t expect that he’s bought a tract of land desired by two other ranchers. Those ranchers resort to intimidation, and Jake begins to think he’s put his wife in harm’s way.

Georgia Aymes shared her husband’s dream of moving West, but the threats prove to be a constant source of stress. She fears that she and her worries have become nothing more than a burden to Jake.

Will she and Jake trust God as they face what might be the worst trial of their lives?

AUTHOR BIO

Kristina Hall is a sinner saved by grace who seeks to glorify God with her words. She is a homeschool graduate and holds a degree in accounting. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, arm wrestling, lifting weights, and playing the violin.

REVIEW:

Deadly Deception is book five and the newest installment of the Cooper Harrington Detective Novels written by Tammy L. Grace. I particularly love this series because it takes place in Nashville, Tennessee near where I reside. It is fun to try to figure out all the places Cooper visits as some of the names have been changed to protect the innocent. It is always fun to read a book that takes place in your area.

I enjoy each visit with Cooper and his family and friends. I think you will too if you haven’t had a chance to meet them yet. There is Cooper who is a down to earth guy and his lovable Golden Retriever named Gus. Tammy always delights me with at least one dog in her books. We also get to know Aunt Camille, Coop’s Dad Charlie, his assistant and good friend AB who I’m always hoping turns into more than a friend and another friend is Ben who is a detective on the police force. Oh! Let’s not forget his mother who is always getting in trouble and expecting Coop to bail her out. These are some of the most lovable and entertaining characters you will ever meet. I’m always excited when a new book is coming out in the series

The case to solve in this book is a woman who is murdered during a murder mystery gala event. There are many people there who had the opportunity and motive to kill a female politician. It is beginning to look like they might not solve the case and it’s going to be one of those cold cases. It is a near perfect crime and I will let you read the book and find out if Coop was able to solve the case or not. There are a lot of good twists and turns in this book which makes for the perfect mystery we all love!

If you love a good murder story and like trying to figure out the culprit along with the detectives, then this book will be right up your alley. These books are all stand alone novels but, you will get better background information on the characters if you go back and read them from the beginning. Tammy L. Grace is releasing Deadly Deceptions on April 25, 2024. You have time to read the other four books while waiting for your pre-order to land in your library. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

The stage is set for murder, but the real crime will shock you to the core.

In Deadly Deception, the thrilling fifth installment of the gripping private detective murder mystery series, Coop and AB find themselves immersed in a web of intrigue and danger at a glamorous charity murder mystery gala. Accompanied by Aunt Camille and Charlie, they enter the opulent Sinclair Chateau, where Nashville’s elite gather to rub elbows—politicians, business magnates, and influential donors.

The glitz and glamour quickly fade when the shocking discovery of a real-life corpse shatters the illusion of a staged murder. With foul play suspected, the prestigious Sinclair family urgently enlists Coop’s expertise to unravel the truth and salvage their reputation tarnished by this ghastly crime.

As Coop delves deeper into the labyrinthine world of high society, he uncovers a staggering array of suspects, each harboring secrets and motives. Behind the gilded facades and charitable smiles lie hidden motives and dangerous alliances. With the stakes mounting and time running out, Coop races against the clock to identify the cunning killer and expose the true motive behind the heinous act.

In Deadly Deception, suspense and suspicion are woven together with masterful skill, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final shocking revelation. Will Coop successfully navigate the treacherous waters of Nashville’s elite to uncover the truth, or will the killer get away with a near perfect crime?

Deadly Deception is the fifth book in the award-winning Cooper Harrington Detective Novels, featuring Coop, a Nashville lawyer turned private detective known for his love of coffee, snarky t-shirts, and talent for solving cases. He, along with his faithful dog, Gus, and his right-hand assistant, Annabelle, work together to solve murder cases full of twists and turns.
You’ll find a bit of humor, a dash of southern charm, a dog who is more like a furry best friend, plenty of comfort food, and murder, of course. If you enjoy complex characters with a few quirks and plots that keep you guessing, you’ll love Tammy L. Grace’s mystery series.

The series may be read as stand-alone novels, but are more enjoyable when read in order.

Read more from USA Today bestselling author, Tammy L. Grace

COOPER HARRINGTON DETECTIVE NOVELS

• Killer Music (2016 Gold Medal Mystery Winner in the Global eBook Awards)
• Deadly Connection (2017 Gold Medal Mystery Winner in the Global eBook Awards)
• Dead Wrong
• Cold Killer
• Deadly Deception

HOMETOWN HARBOR SERIES

• Hometown Harbor: The Beginning (Prequel Novella)
• Finding Home
• Home Blooms
• Promise of Home
• Pieces of Home
• Finally Home
• Forever Home
• Follow Me Home

SISTERS OF THE HEART SERIES

• Greetings from Lavender Valley
• Pathway to Lavender Valley
• Sanctuary at Lavender Valley
• Blossoms at Lavender Valley
• Comfort in Lavender Valley
• Reunion in Lavender Valley

GLASS BEACH COTTAGE SERIES

• Beach Haven
• Moonlight Beach
• Beach Dreams

CHRISTMAS BOOKS

• A Season for Hope (Christmas in Silver Falls)
• The Magic of the Season (Christmas in Silver Falls)
• Christmas in Snow Valley (Hometown Christmas Series)
• One Unforgettable Christmas (Hometown Christmas Series)
• Christmas Sisters (FREE PREQUEL to Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
• Christmas Wishes (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
• Christmas Surprises (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
• Christmas Shelter (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
• Christmas Hearts (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)

REVIEW:

I have to admit that although I am very far behind in my reading, I saw a book the other day and went down the rabbit hole. I thought I would read just a couple of pages and that was my undoing. I was lost in the book and couldn’t put it down. Down Among the Dead Men by Michelle Williams was laugh out loud funny and sad and all the emotions in between. 

Michelle was bored with her job at Britain’s National Health Service working with people who had learning disabilities and learned they had an opening for a Medical Technical Officer in the Mortuary. It caught her interest and she applied for the job. She has worked her way up and is now the Mortuary Manager. This book is about her first year of on the job training and all that comes her way.

One of the things that stands out to me is the care and respect  they had for every one of the deceased people who came through their doors. The consideration they had for the grieving families was above and beyond what you would expect. 

I learned a lot reading this book I didn’t know before and some things I never thought of before. I’ve watched a medical examiner show on television and learned a few things but, maybe because this book takes place in England, they do things a little differently than we do here in the States. I did enjoy some of their sayings that we don’t use here. 

If you want to jump off into something a little different, I highly recommend Michelle Williams book Down Among the Dead Men. Some of the cases will make you laugh, some will make you cry. You will certainly come away with a new understanding of their job and how they learn to adjust to the smells and sights. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

This deeply original and “entertaining memoir” pulls back the curtain on life at the morgue—introducing a colorful cast of characters you won’t soon forget (Booklist).

“Williams’s reminiscence does more than delight in the creepy and the ghoulish; it breathes life into the mortuary workers themselves.” —The Brooklyn Rail

Michelle Williams is young and attractive, with close family ties, a busy social life . . . and an unusual occupation. When she impulsively applies to be a mortuary technician and is offered the position, she has no idea that her decision to accept will be one of the most momentous of her life. “What I didn’t realize then,” she writes, “was that I was about to start one of the most amazing jobs you can do.” To Williams, life in the mortuary is neither grim nor frightening. She introduces readers to a host of unique characters: pathologists (many eccentric, some utterly crazy), undertakers, and the man from the coroner’s office who sings to her every morning. No two days are alike, and while Williams’s sensitivity to the dead never wavers, her tales from the crypt range from mischievous to downright shocking.

Readers won’t forget the fitness fanatic who is run over while doing nighttime push-ups on the road, the man so large he had to be carted in via refrigerated truck, or the guide dog who led his owner onto railway tracks—and left him there. The indomitable Williams never bats an eye, even as she is confronted—daily—with situations that would leave the rest of us speechless.

REVIEW:

Once again Kiersten Modglin has taken me by surprise with her new book The Hollow. I may have found a new favorite. I have said that with many of her books and then the last few were more in line with what I expected. The Hollow blew me out of the water and then some. This book is not your normal Domestic or Psychological Thriller. It is a thriller in many ways but it is also a romance. 

First off, I loved the convoluted love affairs in this book. There are many. Some go as you might think and others are not so normal and some of them are going on in the background and you don’t even know they are happening. You’ll have to read the book to know what I am talking about because if I tell you, I’ll ruin everything for you and I certainly don’t want to do that!

There are characters I loved. Some I didn’t. Carmen is the main character and one I sympathized with all through the story. Her mom was a sweetheart and her friend Jill was an absolute marvel. Jill’s husband Sam was a minor part that really played a big role. There were their two boys Jack and Dean. This book is really about Carmen. She loses her father and her mother moves them to another state to work at a campground owned and run by Jill and Sam. Kiersten has a knack for character development. We get to know these characters not only by what she tells us but also in how they conduct themselves in the everyday.

If you haven’t guessed, the campground is named The Hollow. It sounds like an idyllic place to grow up and live your life. Things happen as Carmen, Jack and Dean grow into their adult lives and it is interesting how they handle the hurdles life throws at them.

If you’re like me and like a little romance, a little Thriller and a little suspense all rolled up into one great book then get ready to add The Hollow by Kiersten Modglin to that ever growing TBR pile next to your bed! Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

It was the perfect place to grow up…and the perfect place to die.

After experiencing a personal tragedy, Carmen McKenna finds Hunter’s Hollow—a bustling campground in rural North Carolina—to be her new home and worst nightmare.

Despite the promises of a chosen family and a safe place to grow up, living next door to the Hunters’ two sons comes with its own set of challenges. Jack and Dean introduce Carmen to a world she’s never known—one filled with young love, first heartbreak, and sinister secrets.

When a body is found at Hunter’s Hollow, instantly shattering the tranquil façade that has surrounded the campground, the residents are forced to accept the truth: a killer is among them.

As the police search for answers to no avail, Carmen leaves the campground in hopes of clearing her mind and healing her broken heart.

Now, eleven years later and with the case still unsolved, Carmen returns to face the past and discover the truth about that terrible night. Before she can, a guest is reported missing from the campground and the circumstances are all too similar to the horror Carmen once faced.

They say you can’t go home again, but when buried secrets call to Carmen from Hunter’s Hollow, she’s determined to learn the truth about what happened back then—and what’s happening now—if it’s the last thing she does.

Returning to once again blur the edges between psychological thriller and romantic suspense, million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin brings us a sun-soaked, nostalgic, and completely twisted romantic thriller.

An quote from Kiersten Modglin’s Newsletter:

As you probably know, I’m mainly a thriller writer, but every once in a while (like in the case of The Messes Series, The Better Choice, The Long Route, Hemlock, and now The Hollow) a story comes along that is no less suspenseful, but is a bit different from my normal thriller. Nearly all of my stories, thriller or not, are filled with deeper meaning. Love, hope, justice, family. Even in the darkest moments, those are things that are important to me and I hope they will always shine through in my storytelling. So for this one, it’s a bit of a slow down for me. It’s a story packed with emotions—angsty teenage ones and very real and raw, painful adult ones. It’s loaded with heart—from first loves and first heartbreaks, to what the words home and family actually mean. I hope you’ll take a chance on it and that it will be something unexpected, entertaining, and fun for you. It’s only because of you and your unending support of my stories that I get to play around and try new things—that I truly get to be an artist with my craft—and I can’t tell you what that means to me.

That’s why I love her books so much!

REVIEW:

Songbird’s Second Chance is the third book in the Marsh Point Series by Ashley Farley. She is one of my favorite authors and one of those that I don’t read the Synopsis before jumping in. I know as soon as I see a new book coming out that I am going to read it one way or another. This book required signing up for the launch team and I hopped right to it with a prayer I would be accepted. I’m happy to say I am part of this fun group.

I am sad to say that this is the final book in this series. I always love these series and wish they would go on forever. They don’t so I soak them up while I can. This installment ties up things very nicely. Savannah’s circumstances have changed and she is headed back home to visit her family and to see if this is the place she can start her life anew. Harper has lost her mother and found a couple of things in an envelope that prompts her to visit the Low Country to see if she can find her birth mother.

The fun part of this book is that we get to visit other members of this dysfunctional clan. We get to catch up with them and see what is going on. We meet a few other folks and now that I think of it there are many openings to a new series. I hope there is because I would love little peaks at these characters from time to time to see how they are doing. 

I know that I am easily pulled into a good book and love it when it is part of a series. I never liked reading a series until a couple of years ago. Now, I hate to see my favorite characters in a book leave my life. If you’re like me and love a good series that pulls you in, I suggest you hop right into the Marsh Point Series if you haven’t started it yet. If you have, then you definitely want to read Songbird’s Second Chance by Ashley Farley. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Thirty years ago, Savannah’s child was taken from her shortly after giving birth. The next day, she ran away to the Pacific Northwest where she’s been living ever since. But her circumstances have changed. The tavern where she bartends is closing and her landlord is selling the house she rents. Now seems like the right time to go home to South Carolina, but does she have the courage to face her past?

Upon her mother’s death, while searching for funeral instructions, Harper comes across a sealed envelope containing a worn scrap of yellow flannel, an address in a small town she’s never heard of, and her adoption papers. Everything about her life suddenly makes sense, including why she and her mother were so very different. Determined to find her birth mother, Harper embarks on a journey of discovery to the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Check out the latest book by Jennifer Harris! Those of you who love Psychological and Historical Fiction need to add this to your  “to be read” stack on your nightstand. Keep your eyes open for my review. I promise you that I have left room in my schedule for this promising read!

SYNOPSIS:

‘A literary treasure of masterful storytelling.’ – Midwest Book Review

2015. Stella, a professor and historian, comes to the beautiful and ancient city of Bonn, Germany, for a World Heritage conference. With things at home tearing at the seams, she is determined to pretend all is well. After she is assaulted over a trivial matter by another delegate, Stella descends into a shadowy observer, slowly becoming an obsessed stalker. When she meets the elderly Hildegard on a park bench by the River Rhine she is drawn into her wartime story, little seeing the similarities to her own situation.

1941. Hildegard, new wife to Kurt and student of architecture, surrenders to the inevitable; she needs a job for them to pay their rent. Interviewing for a hotel post, she does not realize her life now is off course, running on a track destined to collide with the sinister Fuhrer himself. She is thrust into the role of maid to Hitler and is no longer able to hide away from reality in her studies. Moving forward is the only option, no matter how dark it gets.

With the story switching between 2015 and 1941, Stella and Hildegard face questions of survival, identity, love and meaning as they juggle moral ambiguities in a world of elusive justice.

Jennifer Harris writes literary fiction inspired by the historic environment—not historical fiction, but fiction set in the contemporary era that responds to the past, remembered either publicly in monuments and memorials, or in subtle, private ways. Her PhD is in Cultural Heritage theory and she has lectured in and researched cultural heritage and museums for many years. She has also run a small museum, and worked as a journalist in Australia and London. 

Jennifer is from Western Australia and has lived also in France and the UK. In 2020 she relocated to Seattle in the spectacular Pacific Northwest of the USA. 

REVIEW:

Tissue Alert! I just finished a new book by Jill Hannah Anderson entitled Closer to Home and scheduled to be released on March 19, 2024. I’m pretty sure I have read all of her books. I’ve enjoyed every one of them and I think this is the best book to date that she has penned. I am hoping this is the beginning of a series. I don’t know that but, my fingers and toes are crossed.

There are two things that really drew me into this book. The first is that it takes place in a small town and not just one but two small towns. You know how much I love books that are about small towns. The second thing is that it took place in the 70’s. That’s my time! I graduated and was newly married in the 70’s. Those were good times. Old days!

This book is about Joleigh Moore who is hiding out after witnessing the murder of her boyfriend until the culprits are caught. She winds up in a small town where she thrives. So many things happened to Joleigh and I was caught up in her life. She is the kind of person you can relate to and one who cares for others. She makes a lot of friends in town in a short time and ultimately makes life changes for many.

I found myself totally engrossed in the story line and couldn’t put the book down. I have to admit it is one of the first times I’ve told my husband to shush because my reading time was being interrupted. He kindly buried himself in his own book. Thank goodness!

I read most of the day between feeding myself, my husband and our furbabies.

I love a book that has a nice mix of suspense, romance, friendship and everyday life. I seem to enjoy that better than if it is all wrapped around a murder for example. I like to mix the genres a little. It makes a book more interesting in my opinion. The characters become real and more well rounded. 

If any of this sounds interesting to you, Jill Hannah Anderson’s book Closer to Home is up for pre-order now. You won’t be sorry. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Joleigh Moore lives an almost-reclusive life on her small farm in Missouri. But when she witnesses the murder of her boyfriend, Mack, she worries the assailants will come after her next.

Planning to hide out until Mack’s killers are caught, Joleigh stows away in a neighbor’s station wagon and lands in a small Minnesota town. Later, she discovers a large amount of cash in her journal and realizes Mack must have hidden his drug money there. Joleigh now has what the men were willing to kill for.

Joleigh takes a summer job and moves into an old run-down cabin in the woods. As she gets to know the townspeople and becomes more and more involved with them, the place she once considered temporary could be her chance for a new beginning. But before Joleigh can have a future, she’ll be forced to deal with her past.

REVIEW:

New author! New book! New series! I’m so excited to tell y’all that I just finished the first book in a brand new series by Kellie Coates Gilbert. I was offered the chance to read this book and I jumped on it. I have been following Ms. Gilbert for a few years now and I have 7 books and a couple anthologies of hers in my library. I have been swamped with reviews since I retired and just never took the time out to read one of them until this opportunity came about. I’m so glad to have read this book and I’ll tell you why.

This book grabbed my attention and held onto it until the very last page. This book and series is about the friendship of women. The first book is about Charlie Grace and her three female friends Reva, Lila and Capri. They have been friends forever and graduated together. They have remained a group of four who pull together for each other and are there through the good and bad times in their lives. They meet with each other weekly and are a chosen family.

In the beginning of this book we meet Charlie Grace and she is about to open Teton Trails Guest Ranch. This is an added addition to the original working ranch. I loved seeing her plans come together and how she and her aunt worked together to make their opening a success. You get to meet some of the guests they had and one very important one that stirs some opinions in the town.

Charlie Grace has a lot going on and her women friends are a constant support for her. I love the characters in this book and how well developed they are. The author made me want to be friends with these ladies. Although I know it can be hard to be part of a longtime group, I still longed to be a part of them. We all know how much camaraderie and support can mean when you are going through the highs and lows of everyday life.

This story flowed and I could see some problems down the road. I liked how they were handled. I also came to care for all of the women and am happy to hear the second book is going to feature one of the women whose time I think has come. I can’t wait to see what is in her future. 

If you like a good wholesome story. A story that draws you in and holds you hostage until you finish the last page, then Kellie Coates Gilbert’s Where We Belong is a must for your “to be read” stack. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

A powerful story of healing, new beginnings, and friendships that last a lifetime…

Charlie Grace Rivers, a gutsy divorced mother, works hard at juggling life in the small town of Thunder Mountain, Wyoming, even when her cantankerous and ailing father balks at every decision she makes regarding Teton Trails Guest Ranch. Worse, he hires her philandering ex-husband.

At her wit’s end, she runs to her lifetime girlfriends for solace and counsel, but none of their advice compares to the wisdom of a new guy in town who is staying at Teton Trails…a good-looking producer from a popular television show being filmed in the wilds of Wyoming, a man who might be the key to the happiness she’s long been missing.

Charlie Grace bravely chooses to open her heart until her newfound happiness is put to the test, and she learns that her new relationship could put her at odds with much of the town—including her best friends—who worry Nick Thatcher’s television show will draw unwanted attention to their secluded mountain paradise.

Is the promise of love worth the upheaval it may bring, or is it merely a fleeting dream destined to vanish with Nick’s inevitable departure?

Join Charlie Grace on her heartwarming journey of courage, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of happiness in a tale that will resonate with every woman who has ever dared to follow her heart. Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr and Sherryl Woods.