This is the third look into Ruby Sawyers' foster family. Ruby has created a family made by love and one of choice. Ruby aims to get all her children hThis is the third look into Ruby Sawyers' foster family. Ruby has created a family made by love and one of choice. Ruby aims to get all her children happily married and Ryder is in her sights. The nanny to his twin nephews is a perfect choice. Ryder's sister died and left him in charge of the four-year-old boys. Elise and Ryder are from opposite backgrounds. One of wealth for her and one of poverty for him and they see money differently. It was fun to watch their relationship develop and understand each other, and see the boys calm down into a manageable situation. This is a delightful story of love, family, faith, and happiness. Now who is next in Ruby's sight? I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review from the author. All thoughts are mine only.
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This is the third look into Ruby Sawyers' foster family. Ruby has created a family made by love and one of choice. Ruby aims to get all her children happily married and Ryder is in her sights. The nanny to his twin nephews is a perfect choice. Ryder's sister died and left him in charge of the four-year-old boys. Elise and Ryder are from opposite backgrounds. One of wealth for her and one of poverty for him and they see money differently. It was fun to watch their relationship develop and understand each other, and see the boys calm down into a manageable situation. This is a delightful story of love, family, faith, and happiness. Now who is next in Ruby's sight? I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review from the author. All thoughts are mine only....more
Eugenia Price is an author that i read many years ago and I decided to listen to this one to revisit the lovely historical saga that takes place on StEugenia Price is an author that i read many years ago and I decided to listen to this one to revisit the lovely historical saga that takes place on St. Simons Island on the Georgia coast. The story starts off in Massachusetts after the Revolutionary War when James Gould, a young man hurt by betrayal, heads south for a new start and with a lifelong hope to build a lighthouse. I could envision the lovely beaches and coastal marshes of the area. I listened to the story by Tessa Richards, and it was an enjoyable story of the hardships, struggles, and triumphs of the time period....more
The Triplets' Summer Adventure is another lovely, heartwarming story in the life of Ruby Sawyer and her adult children, foster children that no one elThe Triplets' Summer Adventure is another lovely, heartwarming story in the life of Ruby Sawyer and her adult children, foster children that no one else could manage. Nick Marshal is her adventurous one, working around the world, doing all kinds of jobs, rarely coming home to Georgia. He is back for the summer working as a park ranger in a state park to help his brother Logan along with his sister's upcoming wedding. Cara Andrews is a single mother of triplets, enrolled in summer camp at the park. The two haven't seen each other since high school when they weren't good friends. In a pinch, Cara agrees to take on the job as camp cook when the regular cook breaks her leg. An attraction that neither expected nor wanted developed but where could it go? No where. Right? This is a sweet story with bumps, hurdles, and a scare from Ruby. Laurel Blount knows how to write a story that grabs you from the start, makes the characters come alive, and all with a faith thread full of wisdom and what matters the most to everyone's true happiness. I have enjoyed this series so much and hate to see it end. I received a copy from the author for the purpose of an honest review....more
This is a delightful and emotional Christmas story that takes place on Jekyll Island, Georgia at the Jekyll Island Club, a place where wealthy people This is a delightful and emotional Christmas story that takes place on Jekyll Island, Georgia at the Jekyll Island Club, a place where wealthy people vacation. Sophie had to flee Poland and is working as a nanny but is always searching for her sister who left Poland to sell some of the family's artwork. A painting at the club holds the secret to her sister. Quick and sweet read and maybe a chance of romance and answers. ...more
Since the Day We Danced is a sweet, romantic story with a lovely setting on the coast of Georgia with its marshes, bays, and beaches, near historical Since the Day We Danced is a sweet, romantic story with a lovely setting on the coast of Georgia with its marshes, bays, and beaches, near historical Savannah. I liked the characters and pulled for them to find happiness. Luke moved from Chicago to give his son Jeremiah and himself a new start, as they recover from the loss of his wife, who died a couple of years prior. Jeremiah is especially having trouble dealing with the loss. Luke blames himself for his workaholic lifestyle. His wife always wanted to live in coastal Georgia so this seems the right decision. Emma is reeling with a divorce from her husband who she found out was cheating. Thankfully, she has her sweet dog, Riley, and has started a dog treat company to supplement her teaching sub job. When Luke and Emma meet, they have an instant connection but with Jeremiah's problems, they have to be careful. This story pulls on heartstrings with both Emma and Luke's past to overcome and move on. It is great book for those who love romance and second chances. I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts...more
I was pulled into Summers at the Saint from the beginning, and it only got more engrossing as I read. The Saint is a fictitious resort on the lovely cI was pulled into Summers at the Saint from the beginning, and it only got more engrossing as I read. The Saint is a fictitious resort on the lovely coast of Georgia where the rich are members and guests called the Saints and th0se who cannot afford to stay at the resort are the Ain'ts. Traci was an Ain't until she married into the family. Now a widow, she is CEO and President of the resort, against the likes of her nasty in-laws. Her brother-in-law Ric and father-in-law Fred can't change her place in the family business as her husband's will dictates. Ric runs the real estate portion of the business. It is summertime and the resort is getting busy, but events happen to hinder things. We get flashbacks from when Traci and her friend Shannon were teen lifeguards at the pool and tragedy struck. This story is a rich tale as MKA is known for with interesting characters, both likable and ethical as well as unlikable and unscrupulous. It has long held secrets and new secrets, thievery, suspense, murder, romance, and downright meanness. Buckle down for a wild ride. Coarse language. I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts....more
Every Day is Christmas is a new book coming out based on the movie that Karen Schaler wrote a few years ago by the same name. As with her other works,Every Day is Christmas is a new book coming out based on the movie that Karen Schaler wrote a few years ago by the same name. As with her other works, this is a heartwarming Christmas tale sure to bring a smile. But not at first. This is based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The Scrooge is Alexis Taylor who threw herself into her career twenty years ago when her parents died on Christmas Eve, forsaking love, friends, or anyone who could leave her. And she especially does not celebrate Christmas personally. She owns a very successful finance company and lacks nothing monetary. An interesting Christmas Eve visitor or two helps her put her life into perspective and helps her see where her future is heading. Lovely ending. I received a copy of the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts. ...more
This is another delightful return to the small Georgia mountain town of Cedar Ridge and a visit with Ruby Sawyer and her family made of love, not blooThis is another delightful return to the small Georgia mountain town of Cedar Ridge and a visit with Ruby Sawyer and her family made of love, not blood. Ruby cared for and raised kids, with a good basis in faith, that the foster system failed and now she is making sure that they all have their happy endings in love. When Ruby collapsed her daughter Torey left her dream job in Atlanta to take care of her and temporarily help run the Hope Center for children. Patrick is fostering a brother and sister with hopes to adopt them one day. He is also helping with the Hope Center, which is awkward since he and Torey have a past that didn't end well. This book touched my heart with the lovely characters and their heartbreaking stories that made me hope that all would end well despite some rough obstacles. This has a heartwarming ending sure to bring a smile to your face, a story of family, forgiveness, and love. I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review, and these are my thoughts....more
This is a story of opposites meeting and getting acquainted and then moving on to friendship. Emma works with computers, loves video games, and is sloThis is a story of opposites meeting and getting acquainted and then moving on to friendship. Emma works with computers, loves video games, and is sloppy and a casual dresser, with her friends. Her life is compartmentalized, showing her friends and church one side of her, her family another side. Carter is an artist, conservative in his dress, neat as a pin in his home and life. But Emma intrigues him at an art show and he wants to get to know her better. What a time they have together, two opposites, but they do become close. Will their differences be a deal breaker? But the story goes deeper than that as Emma comes to a point where she has to realize that she can be herself with everyone and Carter sees that he needs to overcome his snobby and self-centered view. of the arts. Sweet ending. I am looking forward to reading Emma's twin sister's story. I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review, and these are my thoughts....more
Colleen Coble's books have been an automatic read for me for many years and Fragile Designs is another reason why. This one pulls on the heartstrings Colleen Coble's books have been an automatic read for me for many years and Fragile Designs is another reason why. This one pulls on the heartstrings with a suspenseful, edgy story, including a romantic flair and touch of inspiration and faith. Carly moved in with her grandmother after losing her husband before he knew he was to be a father. Carly always puts her family first and when she finds what she thinks is a Faberge egg in a chest left to her by her great grandmother, she wants to include her ungrateful, selfish sisters in the event that it brings in money. What she didn't expect is to be in danger along her loved ones. Her neighbor, Detective Lucas Bennett, comes to her rescue but he has not liked her since she and his brother broke up years ago. He realizes pretty quickly that he was wrong about Carly. This is a page-turner with lots of action, danger, suspense, and mystery. This one has a great setting of low country of South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. A full slate of likable and some unlikable characters, including Carly's sweet baby Noah. I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts....more
This is a sweet, second chance romance set in a small town near Savannah. The two main characters are Anna, newly divorced from an abusive husband, anThis is a sweet, second chance romance set in a small town near Savannah. The two main characters are Anna, newly divorced from an abusive husband, and Jason, a meteorologist with a local TV station, whose wife died two years ago. The two dated in high school but Jason broke it off because of college. Anna and her daughter are living with Anna's mom for the time until she gets a job. Jason has a daughter the same age and the two girls bond quickly. Anna and Jason get reacquainted while Anna travels with Jason and his cameraman to cover a hurricane on Tybee Island. The spark is still there but both are gun shy. This is a nice story with great small-town characters and a lovely setting. I plan to check out the next in the series....more
Wow. There is so much to absorb in this emotional story of Claire and Stephen, all hurting from bad choices that make such an impact on lives as a stoWow. There is so much to absorb in this emotional story of Claire and Stephen, all hurting from bad choices that make such an impact on lives as a stone thrown in a pool of water makes waves. Claire and Stephen are going through a difficult time because of a mistake Stephen made breaking their marriage vows. Claire has unresolved issues she hasn't faced but not to excuse Stephen by any means. Claire did not want to leave Denver, but Stephen accepted a position in Atlanta, bought a house sight unseen, and all without consulting Claire. But God used this antebellum house as a healing move for Claire as she discovers the life of Charlotte, former owner of the home. In a fit of anger, Claire hits a wall in her bedroom discovering a secret room and the life of Charlotte from 150 years ago. She read about Charlotte's life in the pages of her journal. Such pain and sadness are poured on the pages of her journal with the story of her dead beloved husband and five babies and her life with an abusive husband. Both women are going through such pain and hurt, and Charlotte's life and faith are touching to Claire and her new friend Bernice, with the local historian group. This story is so intertwined with the lives and experiences of characters touching each other with a sense that only God could have brought them all together for redemption, healing, and resolution. The is a rich story that is touching and memorable with so many great faith lessons to take away and wonderful secondary characters. Tamera Alexander captured the characters' emotions and feelings so very well. Well done! Lovely and highly recommended. I went back forth listening to the story and reading on my Kindle. Erin Bennett did a lovely job narrating the story....more
The final story is satisfying with a lovely HEA for all wacky, zany, and lovable characters and with typical funny, laugh out loud antics. This is oneThe final story is satisfying with a lovely HEA for all wacky, zany, and lovable characters and with typical funny, laugh out loud antics. This is one big loving family with their bantering and fun times. Jennifer finds answers and a new family member. Matthew is finding his footing in a new life and future. Viola and Isaac are finding their footing. There may even be a couple of weddings, or more are in the picture. The author ends the story on an upbeat note after a shaky beginning. ...more
This is a series of short stories that form one novel. In this fifth part, we start out with Wiley discovering that his fourteen-year-old nephew Joey This is a series of short stories that form one novel. In this fifth part, we start out with Wiley discovering that his fourteen-year-old nephew Joey left Tybee Island for Brooklyn. Wiley, Jennifer, her son Matthew, and Viola leave the island to go find Joey and return him home. The return to Brooklyn was good for Wiley to close a door on his past there and Joey to get closure as well. Jennifer, Wiley, and Joey find a new level to their relationship. As the stories go along, the layers are opened up more in what is going on also with Jennifer and Matthew's stalker as the FBI reveals news about him. Matthew is starting a new venture. There is a faith thread running through the series. Another cliffhanger as the stalker shows up at Jennifer's beach house. I am looking forward to reading the final chapter in the next story....more
The story continues with a few updates. Life on Tybee Island moves along with Jennifer, Viola, Wiley, Joey, Isaac and others. Jennifer finally has a gThe story continues with a few updates. Life on Tybee Island moves along with Jennifer, Viola, Wiley, Joey, Isaac and others. Jennifer finally has a good phone conversation with her son Matthew, who has gone through some tough life issues but is coming through better and even moving to Tybee. Young Joey has some traumatic encounters with bullies and the situation has really affected him. The stalker has connected Matthew but not really Jennifer. Wiley is still having writers' block and at a precipice of decisions to make. I am enjoying this little series in spurts and this one left a cliffhanger, so I am looking forward to reading the next one. The setting is lovely, and the characters are likable and endearing....more
I was pulled into this sweet story from the beginning and loved every minute of it. I enjoyed a trip back to Cedar Ridge in the North Georgia mountainI was pulled into this sweet story from the beginning and loved every minute of it. I enjoyed a trip back to Cedar Ridge in the North Georgia mountains to visit with Ruby Sawyer and her six, now adult, children that she took in from the foster system. Logan, now a sheriff, reconnects with his best friend Charlotte after the death of her husband. This is such a tender love story, filled with bumps, but so heartwarming and touching. It hits all the right spots with friendship (always!), faith, love, loyalty, and hope. Highly recommended. I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are mine only....more
The story continues as Jennifer and Viola settle in on Tybee Island after their move from Miami. Jennifer still doesn't know who her stalker is, but aThe story continues as Jennifer and Viola settle in on Tybee Island after their move from Miami. Jennifer still doesn't know who her stalker is, but a Los Angeles attorney has offered her a large sum of money with assurance that she is not in danger. She is trying to treat her irritating New York neighbors with understanding, as she feels her mother would, and she is beginning to understand their past. An older man from the past appears and wants to talk to her about something. He was a good friend of her mother so maybe he has some insight that will help her understand the past. Lots of unresolved issues going on in this installment. In the meantime, Viola is loving the island life and is working the busier crowds at the restaurant. I am enjoying the story, but I honestly am still deciding if I like the format of short stories as part of a novel or rather reading a novel in one offering. ...more
The story continues in this second short story of the Tybee Island series as Jennifer and Violet have decided to make the island their home. Violet maThe story continues in this second short story of the Tybee Island series as Jennifer and Violet have decided to make the island their home. Violet makes it a sure thing when she starts working as a waitress at the local cafe'. Wiley, from next door, has his hands full with his fourteen-year-old nephew from Brooklyn so Jennifer is trying to be nice to them. The stalker phone calls have slowed down but Jennifer receives a mysterious letter from a prestigious law firm in Los Angeles. Jennifer is sure it is connected to the stalker. Meanwhile, she is having flashback memories of her mom and their conversations. I am wondering where that will lead. The mystery continues. This is a fun series as we get tidbits....more
Two divorced, forty something year old friends cut their ties to life in Miami and go to Tybee Island, Georgia, to get answers when Jennifer, receivesTwo divorced, forty something year old friends cut their ties to life in Miami and go to Tybee Island, Georgia, to get answers when Jennifer, receives some letters that appear threatening. He even called her. But her information is private. Scary. She and friend, Violet, decide their lives in Miami are at a stalling point so they travel to Tybee Island where Jennifer owns her deceased mother's beach house. Jennifer and Violet plan to talk to the local police. This is a short read with a cast of characters from different backgrounds and an interesting plot. The letter writer says that he knows something about Jennifer. But what? Looking forward to reading the next book....more
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