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msap1180's review against another edition
2.0
Hard to finish
Hard to get into hard to get in the middle of it. Just a hard read all together. The characters were cute though but that’s about it.
Hard to get into hard to get in the middle of it. Just a hard read all together. The characters were cute though but that’s about it.
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Uma história que fala da importância da assertividade, de alguém se posicionar sem ser agressivo, lutando por seus direitos sem destruir as sempre complexas relações familiares. É também uma bela história de amor e de amizade. Gostei.
beastreader's review against another edition
2.0
I went into this book ready for a sweet read. The story started out fine, yet after a few chapters I found myself struggling to keep reading. My issue was with the characters. No matter how much I tried and tried, I could not find any connections towards any of them. Therefore, if you strip away that fact I am left with just a story that could be about anyone. Although, I did like the charming town of Sweet Lake. In addition, the fact that Daniel was slowly charming his way into Linnie's life was sweet. The fact that Daniel and Linnie did not just fall for each other instantly lent itself nicely to the story. As I have pointed out there are elements of this book that I did enjoy and had I found that strong connection to the characters in the story, I would have kept reading on. However, I would try this author again in the future.
cometreadings's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet Lake is a lovely novel, the plot is really entertaining and well written. The story follows Linnie trying to find her path while juggling work, friends, her family’s delicate balance, and the Sweet Lake Sirens’ rituals.
As always, I appreciate Christine’s ability to describe strong women, who even in adversity – far away from their lives’ expectations- do not lose the hope of finding their way to happiness, surrounded by lovely friends in charming little towns where solidarity is the keyword.
Also this time, Christine will not delude your expectations.
As always, I appreciate Christine’s ability to describe strong women, who even in adversity – far away from their lives’ expectations- do not lose the hope of finding their way to happiness, surrounded by lovely friends in charming little towns where solidarity is the keyword.
Also this time, Christine will not delude your expectations.
vll295's review against another edition
4.0
In this book, we meet Linnie. Her life is anything but easy and this story follows throughout the new adventures in her life. Part romance, part adventure, her world is turning out not quite how she thought it would.
I enjoyed this book. I thought the plot was interesting and the characters were well developed. I appreciated that it seemed like a care free read, but kept your attention in the same regard.
I would recommend this book for those who enjoy books from Nora Roberts or Nancy Thayer. Thanks for the opportunity to review this book.
Disclaimer: I was awarded this book from the author. Though I did not pay for the book, the opinions are strictly my own.
I enjoyed this book. I thought the plot was interesting and the characters were well developed. I appreciated that it seemed like a care free read, but kept your attention in the same regard.
I would recommend this book for those who enjoy books from Nora Roberts or Nancy Thayer. Thanks for the opportunity to review this book.
Disclaimer: I was awarded this book from the author. Though I did not pay for the book, the opinions are strictly my own.
susanthebookbag's review against another edition
5.0
I loved my visit to Sweet Lake and getting to meet all of the wonderful and quirky residents of this beautiful community. This story is filled with an abundance of great character and there are plenty of complicated relationships among the townsfolk that kept it very interesting. Let's see, there's Linnie and Daniel, Linnie and Freddy, Freddy and Francis, just to name a few.
And then there is this elite group of women (this is where the quirky comes in) who call themselves the Sweet Lake Sirens. They are such a hoot! I loved the Sirens! There were plenty of humorous parts throughout the book that made me laugh out loud, especially the parts that involved the Sirens. They loved to freely give their advice to anyone, whether it was asked for or not. I'll just say 'organism' and leave it at that. 😉
But there is so much more to this story than the humor and the Sirens. There are interesting characters who are put to the test, who have to learn to grow and stand up for what they want. And there are those who have been there for each other and have been for years, just waiting for things to fall into place. So many great relationships in this beautiful story.
Sweet Lake is truly a wonderful story that grabbed me from the start and held my attention to the very end. I am so excited that Christine is writing Sweet Lake #2 so that I can visit Sweet Lake again and catch up with all the interesting people that I just met. Hopefully I will be able to take many more trips back there.
And then there is this elite group of women (this is where the quirky comes in) who call themselves the Sweet Lake Sirens. They are such a hoot! I loved the Sirens! There were plenty of humorous parts throughout the book that made me laugh out loud, especially the parts that involved the Sirens. They loved to freely give their advice to anyone, whether it was asked for or not. I'll just say 'organism' and leave it at that. 😉
But there is so much more to this story than the humor and the Sirens. There are interesting characters who are put to the test, who have to learn to grow and stand up for what they want. And there are those who have been there for each other and have been for years, just waiting for things to fall into place. So many great relationships in this beautiful story.
Sweet Lake is truly a wonderful story that grabbed me from the start and held my attention to the very end. I am so excited that Christine is writing Sweet Lake #2 so that I can visit Sweet Lake again and catch up with all the interesting people that I just met. Hopefully I will be able to take many more trips back there.
spowers2627's review against another edition
5.0
Linnie and the residents of the Wayfair are set in the town of Sweet Lake. Linnie is a sweet hardworking woman trying to keep her family Inn in the black, but her parents believe her brother should be in charge. Family relationships can be complicated. An enjoyable read!
hugbandit7's review against another edition
4.0
If you want to read about trying family dynamics, this is the book for you. The Wayfair's own a inn in a small OH town and it has been in their family for many generations and always run by a male. However, after the proprietor has a stroke he retires and leaves his daughter, Linnie, to run the inn. What we don't realize is that Linnie's brother has a stake in the inn. Freddie also caused a lot of turmoil 7 years previously that has set up some hard feelings on Linnie's part. So a lot of this book centers around her actions and reactions to his behavior all those years ago.
But this book is not without romance. Daniel and Linnie grew up together and I think they both secretly liked each other but never did anything about it....until now.
I found the story intriguing with the variety of characters including the Sirens (matriarchs of the town that had their own group) and Linnie's best friends Cat and Jada. Freddie is deplorable, but we see a hint of goodness in him and perhaps he is despicable because he thinks that is what is expected.
Linnie has a lot of growing up to do in this book when it comes to her family. She has always been the dutiful daughter and that is not always a good thing because she never puts herself first.
The only negative I have about this book is that when there was a change in time/scene there wasn't a break in the text. Sometimes there was and sometimes there wasn't and at times I'd be reading along and it would jump to another time/location without any warning. This didn't happen often and didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book, after all I read it in a day!
But this book is not without romance. Daniel and Linnie grew up together and I think they both secretly liked each other but never did anything about it....until now.
I found the story intriguing with the variety of characters including the Sirens (matriarchs of the town that had their own group) and Linnie's best friends Cat and Jada. Freddie is deplorable, but we see a hint of goodness in him and perhaps he is despicable because he thinks that is what is expected.
Linnie has a lot of growing up to do in this book when it comes to her family. She has always been the dutiful daughter and that is not always a good thing because she never puts herself first.
The only negative I have about this book is that when there was a change in time/scene there wasn't a break in the text. Sometimes there was and sometimes there wasn't and at times I'd be reading along and it would jump to another time/location without any warning. This didn't happen often and didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book, after all I read it in a day!
sacrowauthor's review against another edition
5.0
You will want to while away the sweet summer days at the Ohio lake hotel of the Wayfair. Sweet Lake is that great summer read. Christine Nolfi’s opening line “Coconuts bouncing down a bowling lane.” The auditory imagery right on.
This read will fill you with empathy for not only the main character Linnie but the entire town. You get a great sense of Linnie’s problems, her mindset, the millstone around her neck. I could identify with Linnie, her daily life, the way she takes care of the people who work for her and her friends. I am a home healthcare worker and can see how she feels about the Wayfair in her decisions.
Her cast of characters fill the town with life and vibrancy. I love her inner circle of friends Jada and Cat are awesome support characters. When are you going to share Jada’s recipe for brownies? I long to read their individual stories. I can see these three women grow into amazing pillars of the community. Quite like the reigning Sirens. The Sirens are a great addition the way they mentor the town. Their behind the scenes schemes are “I love Lucy” perfect. I love the differences between the two leaders of the Sirens and how they complement each other.
Within the first chapter, the world of this small Ohio lake town is so real. I couldn’t help but immerse myself into these lives and want them to succeed. Christine does an amazing job setting up the goals and desires of the whole town.
Linnie’s arc is cleverly presented. You long to help her through her struggles and empathize with Daniel as he does his best. Her struggle to find a place inside her own family is both heartbreaking and triumphant. The greatest journey can often be to find ourselves.
Buy Sweet Lake today and slip into a story worth reading.