I am sure most people have a few relatives that they would consider to be different. You know, the family members who make you nervous at weddings and funerals because you just never know what they might do.
Suzanne Mullins, the main character in Leanna Ellis’ Lookin’ Back, Texas, is a little concerned about the crazy behavior of one of her relatives. It happens to be her mother Betty Lynne. When Suzanne arrives at her childhood home in Texas, she learns that Betty Lynne is announcing her husband’s death and planning his funeral. The only problem is that Archie Davidson isn’t dead.
While Suzanne is dealing with her mother’s irrational behavior, she is also forced to face mistakes from her own past, mistakes she has kept hidden for many years. Handling all these troubles at once may be enough to make Suzanne’s life the craziest of them all.
I was skeptical about the story line in this book, but the tale was wonderfully written. Lookin’ Back, Texas is a book that will make you laugh. I caught myself chuckling throughout the story, especially at the small-town antics. This book is light-hearted, but its message is a powerful one. I admit that I even teared up at the end.
I encourage you to consider this new novel by Leanna Ellis. It is an enjoyable read!
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Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
I always love finding new books…..please sign me up for the giveaway!
Sounds good!
I love the quirky books – sometimes, they are just fun.
I miss small-town Texas. This sounds like a very enjoyable read.
Please sign me up. 🙂
This sounds great! Love books and books set in Texas are such fun!
Sounds interesting…count me in!
Looks like a fun read! I like lighter read in the summer!!
Sounds like a fun read!
I love to read! Count me in!
Hi, I’d like to try for the book.
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Sounds great!
Sounds good. I love books.
Sounds like a fun read! Thanks for the chance to win!
From a former texan, I think I’ll like this book 🙂
Sounds like a fun read!
This sounds really funny.
I love finding new authors, and new titles. sounds great!
I would be one of those people who have DIFFERENT family members. Of course, they all live in small towns…. hmmm.
I would love to add one more book to my summer reading list (soon to be fall reading list if I don’t hurry up). This sounds like a great book
The past few books I’ve read have been so depressing. This looks like a fun one. Thanks!
I love to read! and I love finding new books and authors to enjoy!
Looks like a great book. I love books and I could use a few more for the summer reading.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
I love reading funny books… thanks for the great giveaway! =)
This looks to be an interesting read.
I am in need of a good read/laugh.
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I love books about small towns, and this book sounds like a hoot!
This sounds like a fun summer read! Thanks for hosting!
Count me in! Sounds like a fun end of the summer read!
I live in Texas! 🙂 Looks interesting.
Well, I could a good chuckle now and then. Thanks for the chance!
Count me in for a good read!
This looks like a fun read! Thanks!
Thanks – it’s nice to be able to cast off the blues that creep up on us once in awhile and laugh at a good book!
That sounds like a really interesting book especially since I live in Texas.
I am always looking for a good book. Thanks for the give away.
I love books!
I would love to win! My reading pile is getting short!
Sounds like an entertaining book!
Thanks for having a giveaway!
Looks great…just like all of the other books ya’ll review here. One of my favorite new sites! 🙂
What a great giveaway – I would love to win! 🙂
Interesting plot
I’m not sure if I can enter to win, if so great, and if not then I’ll look for this on Amazon – sounds delightful to a Texas native!
I love fun books!
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I would LOVE to read this! Please enter me!
Sounds like a great book, thanks for the giveaway
You’re right, the plot does sound a little odd, but I believe you that it’s a great read!
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Sounds like a fun book, I’d love to read it. 🙂
This does sound like a fun book. Caroline Rhea was on TV the other day promoting a new show that sounds sort of like this.
I would love to win this book!
Sweet! I’m always up for new books to read! 😉