Published by Bent Pine Publishing Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
“There’s all kinds of families, Darla Jean. Some people are born into belonging to one another, and that’s their family. But there’s another kind of family, one created by people who love each other and are willing to hold onto what they’ve found. We’re that kind of family.”
Leaving an abusive relationship, Suzanne Duff and her daughter, Annie were just passing through Georgia. On their way to New York, they had to wait just one day, but they were both hungry and their stomachs led them to a wake where a chance encounter with Ida Parker changed all their lives forever. When Ida mistakenly takes Suzanne for her long-lost granddaughter, Suzanne plays along never knowing where one simple mistake and a lie would lead.
I have read quite a few Bette Lee Crosby books and I have enjoyed every single one. Her books are full of Southern Charm, wisdom, a sense of family and characters striving to do the best they can with what they have. She is a gifted storyteller who relies on the strength of her storytelling and not on cheap gimmicks, twists from out of left field. There are never any gratuitous scenes in her books or excessive language making them appealing to a wide array of readers. Her characters deal with real life issues and her story lines are reverent, believable, and never feel rushed. Her main characters are likable, endearing and charming.
“I’d love you just the same regardless of what your call yourself. I love you because of the kind of person you are, not because of your name.”
This book deals with several issues but it all comes down to family as it does in many of Crosby’s books. If you are not familiar with this Author, you should be. Her books are uplifting, deal with reverent issues, have wit, wisdom, kindness, and charm. Her characters are striving for better and learn important life lessons. This is a feel-good book which was much appreciated.
I couldn’t help but be moved by this charming tale. I’ll say it again, if you haven’t read Bette Lee Crosby, what are you waiting for?
Thank you to Bent Pine Publishing and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.