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
The winners from last week’s giveaways (three!) are
Halloween books from Scholastic: #168 Roberta F.
The One Hundred: #51 Jennifer
The Edge of Recall: #28 StevieYou should have received an email asking for your shipping info, but if not send us an email at 5minutesforbooks (at) gmail {dot} com.
david basile says
well looks like a good read thanks
Susan C says
This sounds like a nice fall read, and the cover is gorgeous!
Michael Capp says
I’d love to win!
tobye says
Always looking for a good book!
Susan H says
I love to read and am always looking for authors that I haven’t read before. I would love the chance to win this book. Thank you.
beth shepherd says
Thank you for having this. THis looks like an excellent read. THank you!
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Kathy Scott says
Since the boys are back in school, I have been doing a lot of reading.
Patti337 says
I love to read. Books sounds like good read!
veronica sandberg says
want to win this
charline s says
Sounds wonderful
Vicky Boackle says
looks great.
DeeAnn S says
Interesting characters. I’d like to read the series.
Clifton Wade says
My disabled but wonderful wife of more than 38 years just LOVES to read. Thank you for this great contest and prize!
Tarah says
Thanks! I’m always looking for a great book to read!
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Cheryl Free says
I’d love to read this 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Jennifer hedden says
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Lisa Fosses says
Sounds like a “sweet” book
Gina Stratos says
Could use of a good book
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Julie says
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Tina Rath says
I love to read and would love to have this book to read and then pass on to the hospital for others to read.
betty r. ~simply southern says
This book sounds wonderful! I have a reading family..lol.Read it and pass it on to the next one here..enter me please…
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Candie L says
THis would make a great Christmas gift for a close family friend
Heather B says
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Chrysa says
Looks like a good book.
Brenda Howard says
Sounds like enjoyable reading, just the right time of year when it is getting colder, thanks for the giveaway
Julie says
Sounds like a book I’d enjoy reading!
tim brown says
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Tammy Jean says
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Robert Doscher says
I am looking forward to giving this book a read.
C Gibbs says
It sounds like a nice read! Thanks!
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Elizabeth M. says
Sounds like a wonderful book to read! Thanks so much!
joyce macdowell says
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Erma Hurtt says
Thank you for this chance to win.
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Jackie B. says
Please count me in. I would love a copy of this book.
Ellie Wright says
I love to read series, and this sounds like a good one. Thanks for the giveaway!
Terry Hodges says
Would love to read this book as it sounds interesting.
shawna says
Sounds like a great book!
Vicki Wurgler says
I would love to win this
Belinda Shaw says
I loved the review and now want to read the book!
Valerie Mabrey says
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Ed Nemmers says
Sweet niblets!
Sharon Seneker says
I have a September birthday and would love this win! Thanks!
Francine Anchondo says
Thanks for the giveaway.
christopher h says
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Jaime C. says
Please count me in! Thank you!!
Carla Pullum says
Would love to read this!!!