Hummingbird Lane, Brown, Carolyn [fox in socks read aloud txt] 📗

PRAISE FOR CAROLYN BROWN

The Daydream Cabin

“I absolutely loved this novel. With moments of laughter and tears, I could not stop reading and imagining the beautiful changes that were taking place within each character’s heart! Author Carolyn Brown’s novels always [give] me a feeling of hope!”

—Goodreads review

Miss Janie’s Girls

“[A] heartfelt tale of familial love and self-acceptance.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Heartfelt moments and family drama collide in this saga about sisters.”

—Woman’s World

“Nobody does characters like Carolyn Brown! Her characters are a little eccentric, unique, and always filled with warmth and love.”

—Goodreads review

The Banty House

“Brown throws together a colorful cast of characters to excellent effect and maximum charm in this small-town contemporary romance . . . this first-rate romance will delight readers young and old.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Mrs. Brown’s descriptions of the town and all her characters put you right there as the proverbial ‘fly on the wall.’ These sisters are more fun than The Golden Girls!”

—Amazon review

The Family Journal

HOLT MEDALLION FINALIST

“Brown takes a snapshot of the heart at its most vulnerable and then puts it in our hands for safekeeping. The Family Journal dares to expose every emotion we’re too afraid to face but determined to conquer anyway.”

—Amazon review

“Reading a Carolyn Brown book is like coming home again.”

—Harlequin Junkie (top pick)

The Empty Nesters

“A delightful journey of hope and healing.”

—Woman’s World

“The story is full of emotion . . . and the joy of friendship and family. Carolyn Brown is known for her strong, loving characters and this book is full of them.”

—Harlequin Junkie

“Carolyn Brown takes us back to small-town Texas with a story about women, friendships, love, loss, and hope for the future.”

—Storeybook Reviews

“Ms. Brown has fast become one of my favorite authors!”

—Romance Junkies

“A road trip full of laughs, tears, and deep friendships that prove that heart is truly what makes a family.”

—Em and M Books

“Carolyn Brown delivers another heaping dose of comfort reading with her latest book . . . all about supportive friendships and overcoming grief and loss. Girl power for the win!”

—Rainy Day Ramblings

“Sometimes if you are lucky, you pick up a book at just the right time in your life that every emotion written by the author resonates and you cannot put it down. The Empty Nesters by Carolyn Brown is that book for me.”

—Goodreads review

The Perfect Dress

“Fans of Brown will swoon for this sweet contemporary, which skillfully pairs a shy small-town bridal shop owner and a soft-hearted car dealership owner . . . The expected but welcomed happily ever after for all involved will make readers of all ages sigh with satisfaction.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Carolyn Brown writes the best comfort-for-the-soul, heartwarming stories and she never disappoints . . . You won’t go wrong with The Perfect Dress!”

—Harlequin Junkie

The Magnolia Inn

“The author does a first-rate job of depicting the devastating stages of grief, provides a simple but appealing plot with a sympathetic hero and heroine and a cast of lovable supporting characters, and wraps it all up with a happily ever after to cheer for.”

—Publishers Weekly

“The Magnolia Inn by Carolyn Brown is a feel-good story about friendship, fighting your demons, and finding love, and maybe, just a little bit of magic.”

—Harlequin Junkie

“Chock full of Carolyn Brown’s signature country charm, The Magnolia Inn is a sweet and heartwarming story of two people trying to make the most of their lives, even when they have no idea what exactly is at stake.”

—Fresh Fiction

Small Town Rumors

“Carolyn Brown is a master at writing warm, complex characters who find their way into your heart.”

—Harlequin Junkie

“Carolyn Brown’s Small Town Rumors takes that hotbed and with it, spins a delightful tale of starting over, coming into your own, and living your life, out loud and unafraid.”

—Words We Love By

“Small Town Rumors by Carolyn Brown is a contemporary romance perfect for a summer read in the shade of a big old tree with a glass of lemonade or sweet tea. It is a sweet romance with wonderful characters and a small-town setting.”

—Avonna Loves Genres

The Sometimes Sisters

“Carolyn Brown continues her streak of winning, heartfelt novels with The Sometimes Sisters, a story of estranged sisters and frustrated romance.”

—All About Romance

“This is an amazing feel-good story that will make you wish you were a part of this amazing family.”

—Harlequin Junkie (top pick)

“The Sometimes Sisters is [a] delightful and touching story that explores the bonds of family. I loved the characters, the story lines, and the focus on the importance of familial bonds, whether they be blood relations or those you choose with your heart.”

—Rainy Day Ramblings

The Strawberry Hearts Diner

“Sweet and satisfying romance from the Queen of Texas Romance.”

—Fresh Fiction

“A heartwarming cast of characters brings laughter and tears to the mix, and readers will find themselves rooting for more than one romance on the menu. From the first page to the last, Brown perfectly captures the mood as well as the atmosphere and creates a charming story that appeals to a wide range of readers.”

—RT Book Reviews

“A sweet romance surrounded by wonderful, caring characters.”

—TBQ’s Book Palace

“Deeply satisfying contemporary small-town western story . . .”

—Delighted Reader

The Barefoot Summer

“Prolific romance author Brown shows she can also write women’s fiction in this charming story, which uses humor and vivid characters to show the value of building an unconventional chosen family.”

—Publishers Weekly

“This story takes you and carries you along for a wonderful ride full of laughter, tears and three amazing HEAs. I feel like these characters are not just people in a book, but they are truly family and I feel so invested in their journey. Another amazing HIT for Carolyn Brown.”

—Harlequin Junkie (top pick)

The Lullaby Sky

“I really loved and enjoyed this story. Definitely a good comfort read, when you’re in a reading funk or just don’t know what to read. The secondary characters bring much love and laughter into this book, your cheeks will definitely hurt from smiling so hard while reading. Carolyn is one of my most favorite authors. I know that without a doubt that no matter what book of hers I read, I can just get lost in it and know it will be a