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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
An easy breezy read that would be perfect for the beach. It captures Saugatuck perfectly. (Except for the short passage that mentions a tide, not on Lake Michigan!)
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
not for me
A women renovates her childhood vacation home after a divorce and everyone stood and clapped and she never had any more problems and even the antagonists are in awe of her unconventional ways. a smooth sail that didn’t quite do it for me.
A women renovates her childhood vacation home after a divorce and everyone stood and clapped and she never had any more problems and even the antagonists are in awe of her unconventional ways. a smooth sail that didn’t quite do it for me.
4.0 stars
This is the 3rd Viola Shipman that I have read in THREE days!
They are beautiful, inspirational, and worth every moment! The characters were just so real and full-fleshed out that I loved each and every one - well, may not EVERY one! Also, love reading about the Lake Michigan area near Saginaw.
These three books including this beauty have totally lifted my spirits!! Back to reading much more again!!
Finally, this author speaks to me as his family is from "fairly" near where my paternal family is from. We both love our grandmothers - my connection was to my paternal great-grandmother (I think of you EVERYDAY, Granny).
I cannot wait to read THE SECRET OF SNOW - the newest novel. Then I will be up-to-date on all of Viola Shipman's novels!!
RECOMMEND 4.0 stars
This is the 3rd Viola Shipman that I have read in THREE days!
They are beautiful, inspirational, and worth every moment! The characters were just so real and full-fleshed out that I loved each and every one - well, may not EVERY one! Also, love reading about the Lake Michigan area near Saginaw.
These three books including this beauty have totally lifted my spirits!! Back to reading much more again!!
Finally, this author speaks to me as his family is from "fairly" near where my paternal family is from. We both love our grandmothers - my connection was to my paternal great-grandmother (I think of you EVERYDAY, Granny).
I cannot wait to read THE SECRET OF SNOW - the newest novel. Then I will be up-to-date on all of Viola Shipman's novels!!
RECOMMEND 4.0 stars
A feel good story about Adie Lou and her ability to turn her life around. After a divorce, Adie Lou reevaluates her life,her job, her home and decides to move to a small Michigan vacation town and renovate her family’s cottage. Adie Lou faces her demons and decides to empower other women, while finding herself. I liked it, even though it was a bit corny at times.
Rule#1: Leave Your Troubles at the Door. Rule#3 Nap Often. Rule#13 Everyone Must Be Present for Sunset.
A charming story bursting with sunsets and love. Viola Shipman Rights such delightful books filled with engaging characters and good vibes. Stories about The importance of family tradition and friendship. Tales that make you realize we are all forever tied to our loved ones that came before us.
Adie Lou has returned to her families summer cottage after divorcing her philandering husband, quitting her demanding job, and grieving the loss of her parents. Her plan is to turn the beloved summer cottage into a bed and breakfast, however this is not quite as easy as she thought it would be.(Where are the property brothers when you need them?) The cottage needs a lot of renovation, not to mention part of the property has been declared a historical monument. BUT Adie Lou not deterred! Even after her first weekend of demanding rude guess. Adie Lou decides to focus on the positive and what transpires is a lovely story full of hope and love.
Adie Lou was a compelling, likable, and relatable character. I admired her strength and tenacity. I loved watching her navigate her way through the cottage renovations and then navigate her way through love. Very sweet, a little sappy, The romance in this book is sure to make you smile. BUT this book is much more than a romance. It is about figuring out what really makes you happy and the magic of family traditions.
🎧🎧🎧 this book is narrated by Tanya Eby who did a stellar job as always! Something I want to give Miss EBy major props for is that she does a remarkable job with male voices. Seriously you forget that it is a female narrating. Another story I felt was enhanced by the listening experience!
Rule #14: Shake the Sand from Your Feet, But Never Shake the Memories of Our Summer Cottage. It Is Family!
*** huge thank you to Harper audio and Harlequin for my copies of this book ***
A charming story bursting with sunsets and love. Viola Shipman Rights such delightful books filled with engaging characters and good vibes. Stories about The importance of family tradition and friendship. Tales that make you realize we are all forever tied to our loved ones that came before us.
Adie Lou has returned to her families summer cottage after divorcing her philandering husband, quitting her demanding job, and grieving the loss of her parents. Her plan is to turn the beloved summer cottage into a bed and breakfast, however this is not quite as easy as she thought it would be.(Where are the property brothers when you need them?) The cottage needs a lot of renovation, not to mention part of the property has been declared a historical monument. BUT Adie Lou not deterred! Even after her first weekend of demanding rude guess. Adie Lou decides to focus on the positive and what transpires is a lovely story full of hope and love.
Adie Lou was a compelling, likable, and relatable character. I admired her strength and tenacity. I loved watching her navigate her way through the cottage renovations and then navigate her way through love. Very sweet, a little sappy, The romance in this book is sure to make you smile. BUT this book is much more than a romance. It is about figuring out what really makes you happy and the magic of family traditions.
🎧🎧🎧 this book is narrated by Tanya Eby who did a stellar job as always! Something I want to give Miss EBy major props for is that she does a remarkable job with male voices. Seriously you forget that it is a female narrating. Another story I felt was enhanced by the listening experience!
Rule #14: Shake the Sand from Your Feet, But Never Shake the Memories of Our Summer Cottage. It Is Family!
*** huge thank you to Harper audio and Harlequin for my copies of this book ***
Not my usual read but a good summer read. I'm not much of a fan of the Hallmark channel but I could see this book as a movie featured on that chanel.
I absolutely loved this book. Lots of layers to it. I especially enjoyed how each of the family rules for the summer cottage were intertwined into the story and each rule had a section in the book. I also loved how Addy-Lou used the summer cottage rules as decorating themes. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will definitely be reading more by them. I highly recommend this book.
I have devoured all the previous novels by this author, but this time I put this book down more than I picked it up. In this novel it is all about Adie a woman in her forties on the outskirts of a new divorce and a midlife crisis. SO she decides to keep her family cottage and turn it into a bed and breakfast inn.
The previous novels were more of looking back at a life well lived and generations sharing memories with the next generation. This was more of Adie finding herself and this is why I only found this book lackluster.
My other issue is finding the idenity of the author behind the name, it spoiled the reading for me
The previous novels were more of looking back at a life well lived and generations sharing memories with the next generation. This was more of Adie finding herself and this is why I only found this book lackluster.
My other issue is finding the idenity of the author behind the name, it spoiled the reading for me