In Chapel Springs Revival the author introduces readers to a fun loving, colorful cast of characters that make up this sweet town; they also appear in this second novel where I fell in love with Chapel Springs as everyone is trying to protect the integrity of their beloved little town.
There's trouble brewing in their small city. Some want a large hotel built in Chapel Springs. On the one hand this would bring lots of people to the town which would infuse it with money; on the other hand it might run current residents off because of the crowd. Their town was like Mayberry. Can you imagine any of that cast moving out of the town? Either could Claire and her friends they say. "...This would destroy the feel of Chapel Springs, y'all. Right now, we're Mayberry, USA. Mitford. That's what people love about Chapel Springs..." That's what I loved too! They all fought hard to keep the "heart" and integrity of Chapel Springs.
In the middle of meetings and protests Clair gets unimaginable news from her nineteen year old son; he's married a woman he met on-line. A mail-order bride? Was this really happening? Her son's bride's name is Costy and she's Brazilian. This rocks her world.
Lydia and Graham are newlyweds embarking on a new adventure. All goes well until Graham's son moves in for a while. Lydia sees another side of Kenny that concerns her. How can she express what she sees in Kenny and Graham's relationship and how it's affecting their marriage?
I enjoyed hanging out with these characters and felt like the town took on a personality of its own in this installment. I liked how the community has matured and grown from the first book. Readers will be surprised at the twists and turns; I know a few I didn't see coming.
This author has included ten discussion questions and two yummy looking recipes that will help enhance your book club experience. Sweet potatoes in orange halves and Avocado Potato salad. Be prepared for pure fun ahead! Great book to add to your summer reading list.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Book Club Network site, Lighthouse Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins! www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine www.bookfunmagazine.com
There's trouble brewing in their small city. Some want a large hotel built in Chapel Springs. On the one hand this would bring lots of people to the town which would infuse it with money; on the other hand it might run current residents off because of the crowd. Their town was like Mayberry. Can you imagine any of that cast moving out of the town? Either could Claire and her friends they say. "...This would destroy the feel of Chapel Springs, y'all. Right now, we're Mayberry, USA. Mitford. That's what people love about Chapel Springs..." That's what I loved too! They all fought hard to keep the "heart" and integrity of Chapel Springs.
In the middle of meetings and protests Clair gets unimaginable news from her nineteen year old son; he's married a woman he met on-line. A mail-order bride? Was this really happening? Her son's bride's name is Costy and she's Brazilian. This rocks her world.
Lydia and Graham are newlyweds embarking on a new adventure. All goes well until Graham's son moves in for a while. Lydia sees another side of Kenny that concerns her. How can she express what she sees in Kenny and Graham's relationship and how it's affecting their marriage?
I enjoyed hanging out with these characters and felt like the town took on a personality of its own in this installment. I liked how the community has matured and grown from the first book. Readers will be surprised at the twists and turns; I know a few I didn't see coming.
This author has included ten discussion questions and two yummy looking recipes that will help enhance your book club experience. Sweet potatoes in orange halves and Avocado Potato salad. Be prepared for pure fun ahead! Great book to add to your summer reading list.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Book Club Network site, Lighthouse Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins! www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine www.bookfunmagazine.com
