Showing posts with label Evangeline Kelley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Evangeline Kelley. Show all posts

Friday, July 19, 2013

Seaside Harmony: A Review


Can I book a room at Misty Harbor Inn? The scenery in this book is as good as the story in my opinion. When three sisters come to Nantucket to vacation and to remember their mother, who loved the island, they follow a whim and decide to remodel a inn into a bed and breakfast despite their unresolved issues from the past.

I love that four authors came together to write one cohesive book that flows from chapter to chapter and character to character. Each sister has a unique past that affects the buying of the inn. Will free spirit Caroline be able to settle down in one place? Can Gracie leave her kids and grandkids to follow her own dream? And Can Sam balance them long enough to make the inn a success?

While I liked all the sisters, my favorite part was the mystery surrounding the house and its former owners. There's something special about houses that hold history, and I like how the clues were held in surprising places (don't want to give away too much).

Fans of Christian fiction, especially those who like to read about characters who are a little more seasoned than in most Christian fiction books, will enjoy this book.

I received this book in exchange for my review. My thoughts are my own.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Sunflower Summer: A Review

 
 
Three sisters come together to run an inn on Nantucket's coast. What could happen? Sibling rivalry, romance, quirky guests, and a secret room.
 
When I first picked up the book, I figured Evangeline Kelley was just an author I had never heard of, so when I learned it was really three authors writing as one, I was impressed because the book flows as though it's written by one person.
 
Although sometimes slow, I enjoyed this book. I liked meeting the different guests, especially the eccentric older actress and the honeymooners who were the guinea pig guests. I love how the guests come and go but leave lasting impacts on the sisters.
 
Most Christian fiction books focus on younger heroines, but having older (not old) characters added a dimension to the book that sets it apart from others in its genre.
 
Most of all, the book has renewed my desire to visit Nantucket. I hope when I go, I can stay at a little inn like Misty Harbor Inn.
 
I received this book in exchange for my review. My thoughts are my own.
 
Fans of Christian fiction will enjoy this sweet novel.