Kroosreads and Reviews

  Kroosreadsandreviews: This series has been so much fun to read! I enjoyed reading more about the retired couple and their new venture into farming. It was fun to see them meddle in relationships, especially sending over baked goods. The relationship and dynamic between Winter and Daisy was interesting but also made me sad. Book Blurb: Early retirement never sounded so good to Mervin and Ruthie Miller. After a lifetime in Millersburg, where Mervin worked at a furniture and shed factory and Ruthie helped out at a fabric store, they have exciting plans: They’re going to become “Amish Gentlemen Farmers.” That means buying a 30-acre, ramshackle farm, and all that comes with it—no matter what their grown children, friends, and aching muscles think . . . Aaron Miller is worried about his parents, but there’s little he can do now that he lives in Kentucky and has a baby on the way. Then his childhood best friend, Kyle Burkholder, makes a heaven-sent offer: he’ll move in with Aaron’s pare...

  Kroosreadsandreviews: This was such a new and unexpected plot line that was so interesting.  The Amish are quick to marry after the death of their spouse and for this story to have a club just for widows was so enthralling.   Leanna was such a remarkable woman who looked out for the needs of others.  She was a little hesitant and sometimes changed her mind but she had such great character traits! Evan was also a little indecisive but he was such a great father to his four boys.  I loved the relationships that he had with them.  Jeremy, in particular, while young, was quick to offer sound advice! There were also lots of other great characters--Bumble, Becca, Doreen and so many more. Book Blurb: Leanna Mast never imagined she'd be a widow at forty-one, but it seems God had other plans. After mourning her husband for a year, she realizes it's time to start living again. But her community expects her to remarry, and after living on her own, she's not eag...

  Kroosreadsandreviews: What a powerful story filled with faith, wisdom, struggles and so much more! It was hard at times to watch Lizzy as she travelled throughout this book.  She had to learn so many tough lessons and at such high costs.  Alton was a wise friend who did his best to share truth with Lizzy while attempting to be kind to her. The Wiley's were an interesting couple and was fascinating to learn about their part in the story. Book Blurb: In the shadowed hollers of the early-twentieth-century Appalachian Mountains, Lizzy Haney is on the run. She's been falsely accused of murder and is desperate to reunite with her brother, River, whose unforgettable green eyes haunt her. The secret in her past is a stinging wound, but it motivates her toward her goal: freedom. But nine-year-old River, sent through the US Post Office to their late mother's friend in Knoxville, never arrived. Lizzy's dream of finding him and starting a new life away from their alcoholic and ab...

  Kroosreadsandreviews: Another sweet story by these authors.   I enjoyed the focus of this book was people on the spectrum and how best to support them.  Micah and Macie were my favorite characters throughout the story. I also enjoyed Christian's character.  He cares deeply about those around him and gave of his time freely.   Book Blurb: A widowed mother, Amelia Miller never thought of finding love again—until she meets Christian Yoder while on a sisters’ trip to Ohio. When Christian suddenly has the opportunity to move to Indiana near Amelia, what started as a spark grows to a flame. . .but there are complications. Amelia’s son, who is on the autism spectrum, doesn’t like the new man who has been coming around, and he often acts out in tantrums. Amelia’s love for her son is her priority, so romance may have to be sacrificed. Christian, though, is determined to find a connection with the boy.

  Kroosreadsandreviews: I am a big fan of this author and her legal suspense novels. This novel is an intense, fast moving tale of Chloe, who is embarking on a legal suit against her gymnast coach.  She is a young lady that is struggling with the abuse that she endured but has a tenacity and resilience that longs to protect others.   Dare is a slightly older law student who is trying to give wholeheartedly to his studies but is assigned to Chloe's case.   This is where the reader comes into learning about the past and how it changes the present. The story will capture you and will surprise you as the web of deception becomes clearer.   Book Blurb: When Chloe Ainsworth's older sister reappears after fourteen years, she brings with her the news that Chloe's abuser is back in town. Chloe is a coach at her childhood gym and fiercely protective of her young gymnasts. She won't allow them to suffer the way she did, but she's desperate for an ally—one wh...

  Kroosreadsandreviews: This author's writing style is so much fun.  It's filled with wit and fun characters who are off on adventures learning about themselves and those around them! I wanted to be on the cruise with the family as they prepare for Ashley's wedding.  I can imagine hanging out with Grandma Dodie and her spunky personality.   Jojo was someone I was rooting for throughout the book.  She tried so hard to move on and find her happiness.  Of course, Cooper was a favorite.   I loved how he did everything he could to support Jo. Book Blurb: After a lifetime of being bad at love, JoJo Burton vows to solve her intimacy issues once and for all at her sister’s destination wedding on a cruise ship. Armed with pop psychology, she diagnoses herself with a fixation on the neighborhood guy who was her first crush and first kiss (and who just happens to be a newly-divorced wedding guest). Determined to woo him for closure, she ropes in her chi...

  Kroosreadsandreviews: This book made me long for fall and all of the wonderful things that come along with it--apples, pumpkins, hayrides, etc. Jake and Emily were fun characters.  Jake frustrated me a little bit because he didn't seem to have a lot of courage.  Emily was so resilient and had a way with people to help them overcome obstacles.  I enjoyed how they both encouraged each other and brought out the best in each other! It is a sweet story about a family trying to save their legacy and two adults navigating their relationship! Book blurb: Artist Emily Carmichael has always considered Splendid Lake her home, but she never imagined she would ever return. However, when she learns her childhood best friend, Jake Hughes, is struggling to save the beloved Hughes Family Orchard, she doesn't hesitate to pack her bags and head back to the North Carolina mountains--even if it means battling a corporate giant and resisting the temptation of too many candy apples. For ...

  Kroosreadsandreviews: This book will captivate you with the highs and lows of recently divorced, Claire.   I was left feeling all of the emotions as I read her story--joy, sadness, empathy, etc. The author has such a great way of storytelling that will leave you giggling but also endeared to the characters. Miles has to be the most favorite character as he is just the sweetest.   Claire has been down in the dumps but is now fighting to get herself out of the pit.  There are so many other great characters--Lennon, Minnie, Zoey and the list could go on. The author definitely nailed it on this one! Book Blurb: After a painfully public discovery shatters her marriage, along with her picture-perfect, country club life, Claire finds herself suddenly single and faced with a blank page for a future. On that page she writes a simple list that reads like equal parts dare and daydream--Move to a new city. Make a real friend. Get a job I love--and she vows to accompl...

Kroosreadsandreviews: I'm so sad to see this series come to an end!  The time at the Sanctuary has been so interesting, minus all of the animal attacks.  I can almost imagine being at the refuge and the majesty of the animals and the surroundings. The characters in this story have been filled with such admirable traits.  It's hard to pick my favorites but Blake, Paradise, Jenna, Isaac and Levi were definitely favorites.  The addition of Drew in this book was so sweet, especially his relationship with Paradise. The story left me guessing as to who was involved all the way to the end.    Book Blurb: Just as wildlife veterinarian Paradise Alden begins to envision a future with Blake Lawson, the ghosts of her past return with a vengeance. The murder of her parents has shadowed her for fifteen years, but a new threat brings the cold case into the terrifying present. A trained leopard--a chilling embodiment of Paradise's deepest fears--is now stalking her. Haunte...

  Kroosreadsandreview: This book was smoking and it wasn't just from gunpowder but also from the sparks from the main characters.   My favorite character was gran, she was hilarious and kept Ben on his toes.   I would love to be a part of her pistols and pearls group ;).  Ben/Craig and Cybil are quite the pair.  The sparks and pranks between them was epic.  Kentucky Fried made multiple appearances much to the dismay of the characters.   I got a little confused about some of those involved with the criminal activity.   This book will keep your attention with the suspense and the sparks.   Book Blurb: Cybil Langford has spent years hiding behind her polished, professional facade as the executive assistant to a powerful real estate mogul, where she's perfectly positioned to collect intel on her boss's criminal network. But when her mission leads her into the path of Lorenzo Ramirez--a ruthless crime boss with deadly plan...

  Kroosreadsandreviews: #culinaryadventures #bashamfifteennotjustforfreshmen #enemytolover #hashtagsandsocialmedia #lovelylucy #fetchingfinn  #droolingisntjustforthefood #communityconnections #neitherteanorcoffee I'm not as creative as the author with my hashtags but this was such a fun book.  The social media conversation at the beginning of each chapter was my favorite.  The characters melded so well with each other--Finn, Daphne and Lucy were so memorable.  I loved how the community came together throughout the book with love, humor and support.  The book made me want to get in the kitchen and cook but I may have gained some weight just from reading this book! Book Blurb: In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She's built her life--and her late grandmother's tearoom, Tea Thyme--around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of ro...