Author: akrackle

“Carolina Breeze” is the second novel in the “A Bluebell Inn Romance” series.  While you could probably read this book without reading the first, I would have to  say that you would not like it as much by doing that. This is definitely one of those series where you should read the books in order because they build on each other.  I have to say that this is one of the first times where I cannot say which of the two I like better. So far with this series I like both books the same. In both books the main characters from the Bennett family tend to over analyze, worry and over think so many things. I could completely relate to that because I do the same thing myself in all aspects of my life. If you are looking for a great relatable read then this book and the one before it, “Lake Season”, are the books for you.

This is the sixth book by Denise Hunter, including the novella she wrote for the “Smitten”, and I will have to say I have not been disappointed in a book I have read by her yet. As with several of her other novels, this book is set in North Carolina which I am always drawn in by since I live in North Carolina. In this novel, you are introduced to three sisters to whom all have different situations going on that are causing them difficulties when they all three get a call about their grandma going missing. Emma and Nora have issues between the two of them that go back twenty years ago. While Maddy has problems that just happened right before she receives the call from Connor (the neighbor of her grandma) about his concern that her grandma did not tell him that she was going anywhere and he is not sure where she is. All three sisters find themselves trying to figure out how to come together in order to go through things at their grandma’s house and hopefully some reconciliation will occur. Finally, I must share my favorite quote from this book. It was on page 193 – “Bear in mind” Emma said as they walked through the house, “granting forgiveness doesn’t mean granting trust. One is given, and the other is earned.” I definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Cindy K. Sproles is a brand new author to me. The blurb for this book sounded really interesting to me so I thought I’d give it a shot. Given that the blurb mentions that it is set in the mountains in 1877, I should have realized that the characters would have a old timey dialect. I did not think about that though I wish I had because it causes a book to be a slower read for me. However, I am glad that I did not let this stop me from continuing the book because there was a lot of mystery and good lessons to be had from this book. I would recommend it but just keep in mind that it may not be as fast a read as some of the other Christian fiction books you may be reading these days.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

This is the second book in the “American Heiresses” series by Jen Turano. I found this book to be filled with hilarious shenanigans! In one part of the book where Poppy and Adele are engaging in un-ladylike eating, I am reminded of the movie with Amanda Bynes called “She’s the Man” where she is eating a chicken leg in the middle of a debutante luncheon which causes me to laugh out loud. Both Poppy and the character Amanda Bynes played do not consider themselves to be your stereotypical society ladies. They both are prone to getting themselves caught up in amusing antics. If you want a book that is light-hearted and a good laugh, then this book will be right up your alley. I have to say I highly recommend it.