Barbara Brutt

Teal Paisley Tights was a fun read with a main character who I could be friends with. Brutt, created a book that flowed well set in a fun and colorful world filled with equally fun and colorful characters. I quickly read this book and was sad that I read it that fast. For me this book does make me want to pick up other books to try from Barbara Brutt. I suggest Teal Paisley Tights for readers who like to feel as though they can be friends with the main character and immerse themselves into their world enjoying the craziness that ensues and subsequent romance.… (mehr)

How do you make a Christmas novella even better? If you’re Barbara Brutt, you set the story in one Vienna’s Christmas markets, stir in a somewhat mysterious hero, add a dash of a quirky characters, and the secret ingredient of an uncertain future.

Take a Right at the Mistletoe is a sweet and fun read that swept me away with Matilda as she planned for her future while attempting to enjoy her present with her new acquaintance.

This Hallmark-esque Christmas story has many of the things I enjoy about Christmas but is served with a side of sweet treats to make your mouth water. This novella is much like I imagine Matilda’s marzipan—a small taste but sugar-coated and satisfying.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.… (mehr)

Barbara Brutt's debut novel is a combination of genres. We have Christian Fiction, Chick-Lit mixed with a bit of romantic comedy and family drama. Jadyn is a compassionate, creative, and hard-working young Christian woman. She’s also a hot mess. Not being able to say no to anyone, it leaves her little time to do the thing she loves the most, work on her art. She is overworked, underpaid and a huge people pleaser. She wants to make her mother and her sister proud of her, yet she really does not like the direction her job is taking her and now, being evicted leaves her another batch of problems to deal with. Throw in two guys, one she grew up with and one she works with, who both seem to have their eyes on her and she has more on her plate than any normal human being can deal with. What will she decide to do with her life? Will she listen to the messages that God is trying to send her about her future path?

I loved the character's voice in this novel. I could almost hear her talking to me, although, if she had been conversing with me, I would have had a lot of words of advise. Her sister and mother were great supporting characters in that they loved and supported her, but didn't push her to think about her decisions. The two male characters were difficult to like. They were both like Jekyll and Hyde in various parts of the story. I like the way Ethan treated her respectfully, but there was something a bit false about his character and don't get me started about Travis. Having said all that, I will say it was a satisfying story, but there was not much to the story. I did like the ending and the fact that Jadyn finally listened to her heart to decide what to do with her life, but as I finished the book, I just thought okay, that was nice. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Just Read. The rating, ideas and opinions expressed are my own.… (mehr)