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Now let's jump right in to today's post.
Whenever I have time around my review books, I've really been enjoying my reread of the Cape Light series that was originally written by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer, and since Thomas Kinkade's passing, is written solely by Katherine Spencer.
If you'd like to check out my reviews of other books in the series, you can use the links below.
Today I'm excited to share my review of book four with you all.
A New Leaf by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer:
Source: Bought for Myself
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: December 7th, 2004
Genre: Adult Fiction/Christian Fiction/Small Town Romance
Series: Cape Light
Synopsis:
In A New Leaf, world-renowned author Thomas Kinkade, "Painter of Light," takes readers into the heart of Cape Light, where people understand the importance of lending a hand and cultivating gratitude. Readers will discover that Cape Light is a place they won't want to leave.
Ever since her bitter divorce, single mom Molly Willhoughby has felt disillusioned by matters of the heart. But then she meets newcomer Dr. Matthew Harding, who inspires her to take another look at her life. Matthew is a widower who's come to Cape Light to make a new start for himself and his teenage daughter. He may be reluctant to risk a new relationship, but he knows if he doesn't find a way to put the past behind him, he may miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime love.
But Matthew and Molly aren't the only Cape Lighters who must find a way to believe in the possibility of miracles. A surprise visitor has turned up on Tucker Tulley's doorstep-someone not entirely welcome. It will take Reverend Ben's guidance for Tucker and his loved ones to turn over a new leaf and let the power of forgiveness fill their hearts.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
Cape Light continues to be one of my favorites, and I've really been enjoying working my way slowly through a reread of the entire series. In A New Leaf, Emily and Jessica move into being more background characters, and instead Jessica's sister in law Molly, the town's new doctor Matthew, the town's police detective Tucker, and the beloved owners of Potter Orchard; Sophie and Gus, take center stage as the main characters.
Molly is attempting to start her own catering business, and ends up developing a friendship with the town's newly hired doctor, Matthew Harding. Circumstances seem to keep coming between the two of them developing anything more, and one of those circumstances is none other than Molly's exasperating ex-husband, Phil. Tucker is surprisingly reunited with his half brother Carl, but the reunion is bittersweet considering Carl was a convicted felon, and most of the rest of Cape Light, including Tucker's wife Fran, want to assume the worst where he's concerned. Lastly, Sophie Potter must prepare for one of the hardest goodbyes she's ever had to face, and just might end up losing her family's beloved orchard in the process.
A New Leaf from start to finish is a heartwarming small town romance that reminds us all of what truly matters, and how nothing is impossible for our Heavenly Father who can perform miracles in the most mundane of situations. I love every installment of this series, and while Molly is not personally my favorite character, and I really didn't enjoy how Fran behaves for a large portion of the story, I still loved this beautiful tale, and I'm so glad I took the chance to reread it.
The characters come to feel like old friends, the setting of small town Cape Light comes alive on the page, and I love how Reverend Ben does his absolute best to point all the town's residents to the only one who can truly handle every hurt our heart must learn to face.
Final Rating: 5/5.
This continues to be a much recommended series from me.
Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)
This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The photo does not belong to me, and all rights to the respective owners.
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