The Widow of Larkspur Inn (Paperback) by Lawana Blackwell

from rsstick

This novel starts out slowly but steadily picks up interest and complexity as the size of the cast of likeable, well-drawn characters are woven into the tapestry of this novel. The Widow of Larkspur Inn is Julia Hollis, who within a few weeks of her husband's sudden death discovers that he had le...

from SarahGraceGrzy

I initially had a really hard time getting into this, but once I got past the first 6 or 8 chapters, I really enjoyed the story! It reminded me in *some* ways of my favorite series, At Home in Mitford, because of the small town feel and the fact that it was written in numerous people's POV, which...

from foggidawn

Julia Hollis has always been wealthy and well-cared-for, first by her parents, then by her husband, Dr. Philip Hollis. However, when Philip dies, Julia learns that he was not the good provider that she had assumed him to be. His gambling debts quickly eat up any money he left behind, and Julia an...

from lcarter11

I loved this book. My favorite books have characters in them that I would like to know. These characters are so well-developed and believable that by the time I've finished reading the series I'll probably feel like I'm actually having to say goodbye to people I know.

from shaking

I really enjoyed this book. A husbands gambling debt forced his widow and children from their high society home into a fixer up'er in the country. In order to make ends meet they open their home to paying tenants. Wonderful friendships are made and relationships grow stronger as this family works...