Disclosure of Material Connection: Â I was sent a copy of the book for review.
The Story
Is There Really a Fountain of Youth in Paradise?
Welcome back to Bright ‘s Pond, where strange happenings are afoot at the Greenbrier Nursing Home. Strange even for Bright ‘s Pond. The residents suddenly act like kids again riding trikes, climbing trees, and of all things falling in love. Some of the townsfolk blame it on the crooked new gazebo, or its builder, a quirky little man who quotes Don Quixote, collects water from the fountain at the Paradise trailer park, and disappears on a regular basis.
While Chief of Police Mildred Blessing investigates the mystery, Griselda and her friends deal with a luau Thanksgiving, preparations for the Christmas pageant, and maybe even an upcoming wedding. Only, in Bright ‘s Pond, nothing ever really goes as planned . . .
The Author
Joyce Magnin is the author of several books, including The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow, named one of the “Top 5 Best Christian Fiction Books of 2009” by Library Journal. Her short fiction pieces and articles have been published in such magazines as Relief Journal, Parents Express, Sunday Digest, and Highlights for Children. A member of the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Fellowship, Joyce is a frequent workshop leader at various writer’s conferences and women’s church groups. She has three children and one grandson, and is mom to a neurotic parakeet who lives with her in Havertown, Pennsylvania.
My Take
I love a book that has me laughing out loud, and this book had me roaring. Â The main character is quirky with a fun sense of humor that had my husband asking again and again, “What are you laughing at?” Â It was like reading Janet Evanovich without blushing. Â I took longer to read “Blame It On The Mistletoe” just because I enjoyed reading what Griselda did, said, and thought and wanted to savor the words. Â I like interesting, sweet, and funny characters. Â I often find myself in “situations”, so I enjoy reading about other adventurous souls.
I highly recommend relaxing with a cup of hot cocoa, curling up in your favorite chair and reading, “Blame It On The Mistletoe”!
Disclosure of Material Connection: Â I was sent a copy of the book for review.
Seems like a get mom book
oh I would have loved to read this,,,didn’t see it out though,,if you are done ,mail it to me,,,lol,,,recycle ,,just joking,