I just finished Jill Weatherholt’s latest Love-inspired romance, A Home for Her Daughter. Jill hit home runs with the first few in this series and has done it again. If you love cozy G-rated fiction with believable characters and a HEA ending, grab this before it sells out.
Here’s the Amazon blurb:
One little girl could change her mom’s mind about love…
To give her daughter a brighter future…
she must leave the past behind.
Inheriting a house, money and a camp is the fresh start Janie Edmiston has been praying for. But the will stipulates Janie must work with her childhood friend—and crush—Drew Brenner, to get the camp running…or lose it all. The newly divorced mother and the widower aren’t looking for love, but sometimes it takes a child to show two broken hearts the way forward…together.
And here’s my review:
–a note about my reviews: I only review books I enjoyed. I need to be inspired to write. That’s why many of my reviews are 4/5 or 5/5
A Home for Her Daughter
by Jill Weatherholt
5/5
Single mother Jamie Edmiston, just out of an abusive marriage, starts her new life in the small town where she grew up, before her disastrous union. To her surprise, an old friend dies and leaves much of her estate to Jamie and childhood friend, Drew Brenner, a forest ranger and himself a widower who blames himself for the death of his wife and child. The catch is they must work together to open a summer camp by July 4th. To do this will require they spend lots of time together, focusing on the deadline, ignoring their past. But it’s not as simple as a tight schedule and an almost impossible timeline. Both of them have secrets they’re not willing to share and as partners, that’s a problem.
I’ve read almost all (all?) of Weatherholt’s cozy romances and can’t get enough of them. She has a way with words that says so much more than syllables and sentences. She tells a story that grabs your heart and pulls you right in.
Highly recommended for those who love dramatic stories with happy endings.
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Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy, the Man vs. Nature saga, and the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, blog webmaster, an Amazon Vine Voice, a columnist for NEA Today, and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature Fall 2021. You can find her tech ed books at her publisher’s website, Structured Learning
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Excellent review. I read and reviewed Jill’s book also. While I normally don’t read books that are simply romance, I find that I enjoy everyone of Jill’s books. She writes this genre so well! It turns out that her books of romance are not simple – there is always an important issue in there also. In this case the issue of spousal abuse and a woman reigniting her self-confidence.
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Well said, Pam. I agree. I like to see these women find the strength to solve problems that they didn’t think they could.
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I was so glad to read your review of Jill’s latest novel, Jacqui. She deserves to be widely read and highly praised! ❤
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she posted a picture holding her book found on a Target (Walmart?) shelf. Woot to her!
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Two dead spouses… could there be a twist here? Congratulations on your new publication, Jill.
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You should know Jill’s characters are also moral and spiritual. Love them.
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Congrats again to Jill. I recently saw another great review for this series. Wonderful! 🙂
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Having read it, I’m well-qualified to say any great review is probably right!
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Excellence review! Sound like a good read. Congratulations!
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Thanks, Leonie. It is a wonderful read, perfect for a long weekend.
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Congrats to Jill on a wonderful review!
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She does such a good job on these books
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Thanks for your review, Jacqui. Sounds like a fun read.
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Definitely satisfying, as are all of Jill’s romances.
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That’s good to know.
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This is a great review, Jacqui.
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Thanks! Fits a great book, don’t you think?
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Yes, it is always easier to review a good book.
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Sounds excellent, Jacqui! Good luck to Jill with this one.
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And she has two more in the pipeline!
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A romance … hmmm. Maybe. Is there any poetry in it?
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Absolutely. Well, it doesn’t rhyme–does that count?
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Poetry doesn’t have to rhyme anymore. 😉
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You’re kidding? When did that happen?????
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Late 1800’s. But didn’t get wide acceptance until the early 20th century. Now few poems rhyme or have meter.
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Jill is a wonderful writer, and I love that she includes children and family in her books. So sweet and such feel-good stories. Thanks so much for the great review and Congrats to Jill. ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much, Diana! Coming from you, that means so much. ❤
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My pleasure. ❤
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They are feel-good. I always leave them feeling better than I entered.
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Kudos to Jill! I love every one of her stories… I ordered an extra paperback of this one for a friend.
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It warms the heart. Love it.
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That is so sweet, Bette. Thank you. It means a lot. xo
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What does HEA ending mean?
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Happily Ever After–sorry for that. I should have spelled it out.
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Or maybe I should’ve just figured it out on my own. It wasn’t that hard. Sheesh! 🙂
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Well, let’s see, kids tugging on your leg, book deadline looming, homeschooling (what we now call remote learning)–no, I see why you didn’t get it.
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All true except the book deadline, sadly. Article deadline, yes. Wish it were a book deadline. Thanks for giving me a pass, Jacqui! 🙂
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LOL! It wasn’t long ago that I didn’t know the meaning either. 🙂
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And now that I do, I’m TOTALLY going to look down my nose at any one who doesn’t. 😉
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❤️
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Hehee–love that.
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Great review, Jacqui! I added this to my TBR list;)
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That Jill sure can write!
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You need to move to NC…I need more of your encouragement, Jacqui!
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It was a lovely review, DL. Thanks!
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Lovely review Jacqui! Congratulations Jill 🌷
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Thank you, Susan! Hope all is going well for you?
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All ok thanks Jacqui and hope same with you 🌺
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Thank you, Susan! xo
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Jill’s book sounds good. Thanks for the recommendation Jacqui, your reviews are always helpful.
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Thanks, Balroop. I like adding the quotes. Sometimes, I just don’t say it as well as the author!
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I do enjoy Jacqui’s reviews too, Balroop.
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What a lovely review! Sounds like Jill has done it again. xo
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Yeah she has! And she tells me she has two more in the works. Oh my.
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Don’t remind me! LOL!
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It was a very lovely review, Jennifer. And a sweet surprise that came at the perfect time. xo
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Sounds promising!
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Well, I can’t give that away! No spoilers here!
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Thanks, Ankur!
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Jill’s novels always make us feel good by the end of the book. We need plenty of that in our hectic lives.
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I depend upon her for that. I generally choose to feel positive and she makes that easier.
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Aw…thanks, Anneli. I agree…I need the feel good fix.
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Sometimes love just happens!
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Ah, yes. Especially in fiction.
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Thank heaven for fiction! 🙂
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It does, Alex. But sadly…so does divorce. I worked with divorce attorneys for almost 20 years. I think that’s the reason I ended up writing in this genre. I was burned out!
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There is nothing better than happily ever after especially in these times. Great review for a great book!
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I have yet to read a Jill book I didn’t come away from smiling.
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That’s so nice to hear, Jacqui. You know that internal critic that appears at the worst time.
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We certainly need more happily ever afters. Thanks, Kate!
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Lovely review, Jacqui. Jill’s books are entertaining, fast reads, yet evoke other emotions as well. It’s wise to have one of them around at all times for when the mood strikes for a happy ending and a final smile! 🙂
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They remind me that things can work out for the best. Even what seems ‘bad’ can be good in the fullness of time.
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Exactly!
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Thank you, Liesbet.
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I’m happy to hear you enjoyed Jill’s book. (especially that you are my favorite critic.).
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Jill has nice pacing, characters you want to spend time with–what’s not to like!
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Thank you, Jacqui.
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I’m honored by Jacqui’s review, GP.
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Hi Jacqui and Jill – sounds like a delightful read … especially given Jacqui’s review. Just not my sort of reading … and to prove the point … I even had to look up HEA – I must be sad! Take care and enjoy the weekend – Hilary
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LOL! Great comment, Hilary. See, we always learn something new on Jacqui’s blog.
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Hehee–I debated adding that (the HEA) but figured romance readers would appreciate the sentiment. Sorry about that!
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I even had to go and look again to see what it meant … my brain! – poor thing … overloaded with to dos … but that’s an excuse … take care …
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I enjoy a good romance. There’s something about the guaranteed HEA that makes reaching for one comforting. Jill’s theme is one I’d enjoy.
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I find comfort in writing HEA, AJ. Some may think it’s unrealistic, but I read to escape from real life problems…at least for a little while. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
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I don’t like sad endings. If a review hints at that, I won’t buy the book (or when a dog is killed–no way).
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I feel the same, Jacqui.
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Me three!
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Congratulations Jill. 🙂
We all need a little HEA. 💛
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Thanks, Lynette! Especially now, right? Enjoy the weekend! I love yours and Stuart’s photos this morning.
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Thank you very much. 😀
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sky is clear here in California, the weather is fabulous, and I found a great HEA novel.
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That’s good news! 🙂
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Happy to hear you have clear skies, Jacqui.
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Wow! What a nice surprise, Jacqui. Maybe this was why I woke up at 2:00 a.m. and was unable to go back to sleep. Thanks you so much for reading and taking the time to write such a lovely review for A Home for Her Daughter. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. xo
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I was going to send a note but I know you follow me so I figured I’d surprise your Friday!
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It was a very nice surprise, Jacqui. Thank you! xo
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