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Winter Wonders by Melody Carlson Review

 Hello Everyone :)

I pray today finds you all doing well, and I want to thank you all for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess.

When I last posted on here, it was right before the long weekend, and I had planned to post again on Thanksgiving Monday. Unfortunately, Saturday night ended up going in a direction I never could have expected, and I ended up having family member rushed to the emergency room. Thank goodness they are home now, but these past few days have been extremely rough, and it definitely wasn't the Thanksgiving we were expecting.

Now that things have calmed down at least a teensy bit, I thought I'd jump back on here with a book review for you all today.

I personally love discovering new to me series that become instant favorites. I especially enjoy when the series has many titles in it, as it gives me plenty of reading material to look forward to. 

A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of discovering kind of by accident the wonderful multi authors series, Tales From Grace Chapel Inn, and ever since, I've been enjoying working my way through the heartwarming titles in this series.

I've read and reviewed a few of these titles already on my blog, and you can check those out using the links below:

Back Home Again

Going to the Chapel

Recipes and Wooden Spoons

Hidden History


Now I hope you'll all keep reading on down below where I'll be sharing my review of another lovely title in this series.


Winter Wonders by Melody Carlson:



Source: Library

Publisher: Guidepost Books

Publication Date: 2004

Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary/Small Town Series

Series: Tales From Grace Chapel Inn


Synopsis:


Louise's daughter Cynthia brings home a famed home and garden expert to write a children's book the Howard sister' peaceful lives are turned upside down. Alice realizes that the dogs at the racing track in a neighboring town are being mistreated, she gets involved in a cause much deeper than she intended. 

(synopsis from goodreads)


My Review:

I always look forward to getting to visit the idyllic Grace Chapel Inn and the three sisters that call it home. While I wouldn't say this was my favorite of the series so far, it was still an excellent story that gave off all the cozy vibes, and illustrated how important faith truly is, no matter what anyone of us are personally going through.

I loved that this particular story takes place during the winter months, and showcases to readers what happens when unexpected guests end up descending on the beloved inn. The story also takes a bit of a deeper plot twist in this one, when the middle sister Alice inadvertently gets involved in protesting the animal abuse taking place at the local dog racing track.

With a well written plot, just the right amount of tension and drama, and a showcase once again of how the town comes together for both fun events and important causes, Melody Carlson has written another beautiful edition to the Tales From Grace Chapel Inn series.

Final Rating: 4/5.

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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