Sweet September (Home to Heather Creek, Book 2) is the second book in a new Guidepost series called Home to Heather Creek. I gave a mini-review of the book here.
I’ve since had the opportunity to read both Sweet Septemberand the first book in the series, Before the Dawn.
I enjoy reading series because I like to get to know the characters beyond just one book. They become friends, and I don’t like to leave them. Still, I don’t think I’ve ever read a series written by different authors, and I was a little wary of doing so because I wasn’t convinced the characters would be consistent. However, Carolyn Aarsen and Tricia Goyer pulled it off.
Aarsen first brings us into the lives of Charlotte Stevenson and her teenage grandchildren, Sam, Emily & Christopher. The children come to live with Charlotte and her husband Bob after their mother dies in an automobile accident. Charlotte hardly knows her grandchildren, who are not thrilled to leave California behind for a Nebraska farm. Charlotte, afraid of getting it wrong (her daughter, Denise, had run away from home at 18), spends the spring feeling her way through raising three practical strangers.
Goyer’s book picks up the story in September, as the harvest is just beginning. Although Charlotte, Bob and the children are starting to feel more comfortable together, they still have a lot to learn about being a family. Generational struggles, a mystery, and grief play out in this story that will warm your heart and make you appreciate your family.
While the books are part of a series, they stand alone well. I have a copy of Sweet September to give away. If you’d like to win, leave a comment. We’ll announce the winners on October 29.
Melissa has been captivated by books for as long as she can remember. She resides in Virginia and at Breath of Life
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Michele says
Sounds like a great giveaway!
Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
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Laura says
This sounds like a nice series.
Angela C. says
I’d love to win a copy.
Elizabeth says
I’ve recently gotten into reading books that are part of a series, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how much I’ve enjoyed reading about the same characters for more than one book. this one looks great!
PCLicious Video Tutorials says
I will be checking my local library for this book and others by this author, thanks 😀
Barbara H. says
I had not heard of this series, but it sounds good. Count me in!
Amy N. says
I’ve not heard of this either, but I’d love to read it sometime….so, it’s a great giveaway! 🙂
Jackie says
Sounds great! Thanks for all of the work you ladies do in bringing us these great reviews.
Christy Hawkes says
Home to Heather Creek sounds like a wonderful series! Please enter me to win a copy of Sweet September.
Grammy says
Thank you for this chance to win, and thank you again for opening my eyes to a good read.
Theresa N says
Thanks I’d like to read this series. 🙂
dee says
Oh this sounds nice! I would love it!
Baba says
I love reading books like this and sharing them with my grand-daughter. What a great book to giveaway. Thank you so much for the chance.
Keeling says
I would love a chance to win! Thank you!
ky2here says
I’d like to try this. I’ve heard good things about the Heather Creek books.
Melissa B. says
This sounds like a wonderful story, one we can all learn from.
randi oaklief says
I too like series,feeling like i’m coming home to friends when I open the book. This sounds like a good one! Thanks
meredith rogen says
Looks like a good read.
Nicole C. says
I’d love to read this book!!
Rebecca Snodgrass says
Please enter me to win.
Marilyn Wons says
I love books about families. This sounds touching.
Zoe Lee says
I love to read, thanks for the chance to read this..:)
Linda White says
sounds good to me !
Jenn S. says
Sounds like a good read. I will have to check these books out. Thanks for the chance to win the one. They sound like very touching, heartfelt reads.
Meredith Rowe says
Very cool giveaway!
susan varney says
i hope i win
Cathy W. says
I’d love to win a copy! Nothing better in the winter than a good book and a cup of cocoa.
Mya Brooks says
Sounds like a wonderful book!
Mia J. says
I would like to win this book. Thanks for the chance.
S says
Looks like an awesome book and I love to read
Ann Fantom says
I would like to read this. Please enter me.
Lisa Ranf says
Sounds like a wonderful series, I look forward to reading it
Susan Smith says
Please enter me
Abby says
I would love to win!
shannon Baas says
Looks like a good book.
Alicia Webster says
It sounds like a lovely book. I loved anything put out by Guideposts as a child (courtesy of my Grandmother), so I am sure that this one is bound to please as well.
Alicia Webster
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Elaine R says
Sounds like an interesting read!
adrienne Gordon says
looks interesting
Desmond says
Count me in!
Linda says
Enter me in contest.
Delilah Martin says
I would love to win this!
Anne says
I’d love to win a copy!
Thanks
C. clemens says
Enter me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tonya Froemel says
like to win this. count me in
K. Cleaver says
I also love to read a series. It really gives you a chance to know the characters and watch them grow. I’ve never read a series between different authors. Interesting.
Gail says
I enjoy a series because of the characters too! The first ones I read that were by different authors are Tales from the Grace Chapel Inn, they might be done by Guideposts too…sisters that run a bed and breakfast, they’re pretty good!
Kimberly V. says
It sounds like a very interesting story. I love books that have a series to them too. It gives me something to look forward to when I’m finished with one book and ready to move on to another.
Terra Heck says
I’d like to read this book.
roberta says
I’d love to win this as I just read your mini review and would love it. thanks for the giveaway.
David Bertolo says
Fantastic giveaway! Please sign me up for your contest.