A #teatime review of Their Inseparable Bond by @JillWeatherholt plus a night in a caboose with dinner in the dining car!

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Matthew 19:26 (KJV)

Welcome to teatime! Today I’m serving teddy bear-shaped cardamom sugar cookies (made by my granddaughters) while chatting about Their Inseparable Bond, the newest romance by one of my favorite authors, Jill Weatherholt.

ABOUT THE BOOK

They’re a mismatched family…But their hearts line up just right.

Training service dogs is single dad Jake Beckett’s calling. He’s determined to train rambunctious puppy Callie to help his ailing friend Myrna live independently with her growing blindness. Myrna’s granddaughter, Olivia Hart, isn’t easily convinced, but Jake, his twins and Callie are an incredibly persuasive team. If Olivia agrees to give Callie a chance, will working with Jake risk her lifelong dreams?

MY REVIEW

I loved this absolutely incredible story of trusting God’s plan! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When emergency room doctor Olivia Hart goes to Bluebell Canyon, Colorado to move her grandmother to the big city, Jake Beckett, widower and single-dad to twins, tries to convince her to let her grandmother live independently with modifications he makes to the older woman’s home plus the additional aid of a service dog. While helping train the new service puppy, Olivia falls in love with Jake and his two kids. 

I enjoyed the words of wisdom sprinkled throughout the pages and the realistic lessons of being a Puppy Raiser. The six-year-old twins hit all the emotional buttons of childlike exuberance and sympathy for their situation.

So many sweet moments in this story warmed my heart. The interactions with the children, the touching memories reflected from the past and the tender shared moments of falling in love. The retelling of an engagement proposal was laugh-out-loud charming. I delighted in the small community of Bluebell Canyon where everyone cares for each other….celebrating joys together and working through difficulties.

The ending is precious….with a perfect epilogue which brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad there will be more stories set in the charming Colorado town as we get to know more of the townsfolk….a group of compassionate, faithful and hopeful people….reminding us to trust God’s plan. I highly recommend Their Inseparable Bond by amazing author Jill Weatherholt.

Favorite quotes: 

“That’s what family does. We support each other. We give our time and effort to someone other than ourselves.”

“You need to loosen up a bit, dear. Real life is messy. Everything doesn’t have to be neat and organized.”

*I was given a copy of this book with no requirement to write a review. I’m pleased to offer my honest opinion.

To find out more about Jill Weatherholt and her previous books, visit her website: www.JillWeatherholt.com

TRAVEL TIME

During the Christmas holiday, we were on the road, driving through California. We spent a night in a caboose! Railroad Park Resort in Dunsmuir, California, has a collection of train cars remodeled into lovely accommodations. We stayed in an old Santa Fe caboose and enjoyed our morning coffee and the view while sitting up in the cupola!

The resort also features an elegant dining car serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had the outstanding salmon entree with jalapeño blackberry sauce. My husband and I split the luscious chocolate cake for dessert!

Thank you for joining me for teatime, my review of Jill Weatherholt’s newest romance and photos from my Christmas travels. I pray your 2024 is filled with good books, treasured memories and plenty of warm tea with treats.

Blessings,

Sherida

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