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Walk into a touch of mystery, the love of family, the burgeoning friendships, and the small town attitude of On Moonberry Lake. A story for women about women, their uniqueness, and how quickly they can respond to emergencies, and a few good men at their side. Holly Varni has written a heart-warming story that makes for a perfect weekend read.
The Basic Details for On Moonberry Lake
Title: On Moonberry Lake
Author: Holly Varni
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Series: Moonberry Lake
Pages: 336
Intended Audience: adult
Genre: Christian fiction, family life fiction, Contemporary Christian fiction, Christian romance, small town fiction, contemporary romance
Available formats: Hardcover, Kindle, Audio, Paperback
Author Notes:
Growing up in Nebraska, but now living in California with her professor hubby, Holly Varni writes stories about Moonberry Lake. She wants to give readers characters they can connect with, admire, laugh at, and most of all love. She raises up boys and works in hospice (where she gets to listen to life stories).
Book Notes:
Cora Matthews’s life is a mess. A broken engagement and the unexpected death of her mother have left her wondering if things will ever return to normal. Whatever “normal” is. Perhaps she can find the answers if she returns to the family home on Moonberry Lake.
A host of eccentric neighbours, and the job of rebuilding the family lodge, give Cora the time she needs to let go of her past and build toward her future.
My Thoughts
I loved the eccentricity and heart in Cora’s neighbours. I found some of the small-townishness perhaps a bit overplayed, but interesting folks. The other day at work I noted that we all have our own uniqueness’s and the best we can do is embrace them in ourselves and others. So it is for the folks on Moonberry Lake. Almost everyone has heart for their neighbours, makes mistakes, some have faith in God, and they all pull together when things are hard. Is everything all roses? Certainly not. Conflict between people, hurt and misunderstanding, dangerous events, and what not. They happen. And sometimes in a story it feels a bit far-fetched. Like are there SO many eccentric people living in this small-town? Does a tornado have to happen to destroy all Cora and Widgy’s hard work?
But the point of the story is to tell an engaging story with characters that draw you in and make you love them. Even Mr. Wells with all his struggles was a character you just want to wrap your arms around and hold close. It’s a fun weekend read. Is there romance in it? YES. And the whole “instant connection” thing drove me crazy as always, but it ended up not being central to the whole story. AND I LOVE THAT! Don’t you too? When a story has more depth than the romance between two people.
Go on, get On Moonberry Lake and enjoy a light christian romance with a feel-good vibe.
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