Angie Ellington

Amazon recommended this one to me, so I gave it a try. I've really enjoyed short seasonal stories in the past week or two, but this one wasn't nearly as good as the others I've been tearing thru lately. (Looking at you, Pumpkin Everything and Maple Sugar Crush.) I never got a sense of the pacing of this story, so it felt like instalove to the extreme. And I never felt invested in the characters, the setting, or the plot.

Audiobook Notes: I was looking for something short to listen to while I worked in my kitchen yesterday, so I chose this. There are a number of very positive reviews on Audible, so maybe you should take what I'm saying with a grain of salt, but: I would not recommended this audio to anyone. The narrator over-pronounces nearly every word and there were a few instance where it sounded like she was shuffling papers in the background. These things really took me out of the story.

Title: Love at the Salted Caramel Cafe by Angie Ellington
Length: 2 hours, 33 minutes, Unabridged
Narrator: Marie Chandler
Publisher: Angie N. Ellington… (mehr)

My first romance. I met the author at her lovely little local bookshop. I like to support local and independent authors and asked her to recommend one that would serve as a gentle introduction to a crusty cynical old man. She handed me this novella, smiled, and exclaimed, "Even my husband enjoyed this. And hey, the guy is a geologist!" Sold. The story is breezy and fun and indeed the love interest is a geologist. Success! A romance that charmed this particularly crusty cynical old man. You'll enjoy it too. :)… (mehr)

Before discovering Lilac Glen, I was not aware of Angie Ellington. That however is about to change. Spring in Lilac Glen is a refreshing look at days gone by and life yet lived. Julianne and Tucker have lessons to learn, hopes to fulfill and a happily ever after to discover. This story of faith and promise is delivered with sweet words of wisdom. The little nuggets that we know to be true, but neglect to acknowledge. The best words of wisdom are there if you read between the lines. My take way: In order to appreciate the little things, let go of the big things. Important words in a lighthearted package.… (mehr)