Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. ~~Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
Was June as fast a whirlwind for you as it was for me? It was a surprise to realize the first month of summer is winding down. Since we were blessed during the month with amazing family celebrations, I’m savoring the special get-togethers and memories we made…birthdays of loved ones, school graduations and promotions of our grandchildren, the Father’s Day blessings of my husband and our two sons (and their wives) as amazing parents, and the thankfulness of being married to my best friend for fifty-three years. A good life, indeed.
MY REVIEW OF COLE AND LAILA ARE JUST FRIENDS BY BETHANY TURNER
What a fun “fake-date” romp through New York City! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved this entertaining romance! The situation: Cole Kimball and Laila Olivet have been small town friends forever. The change: Cole is driven to leave his hometown for the big city. The perfect scene: Experiencing a fake-date through the streets and pop-culture icons of New York City. The perfect line: “Hey there. Did somebody call for a Lyft?” (This line, at exactly the right time, made me smile with delight.)
Cole and Laila are good people, treating each other and everyone they know with compassion. The fascinating relationship between Cole and Laila, held my interest as they reevaluated their connection. Even though I wasn’t sure how their experiment would end, I admired the trust, selflessness and love they gave each other. What would be best for each of them? Great ending, great humor, great small town vibes and great examples of friendship.
I’ve read many of Bethany Turner’s books and enjoyed them all. If you’re a rom-com devotee or like friends-to-more themes, I highly recommend this story! (Chocolate-chip pancakes, anyone?)
Favorite quotes:
“I think, in a way, I’m sort of hoping you realize it doesn’t matter where we are, as long as we’re together.”
“And if there is a hierarchy, how dare anyone minimize friendship? Isn’t friendship everything?”
“Well, I guess my grandmother was my first teacher. And she taught me that food is love….She used to tell me that when you didn’t know what else to do for someone, you should feed them….And sometimes you just needed to feed them so they knew they weren’t alone.”
*I was provided a copy of this book by NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction. I was not required to write a positive review.
For more information about award-winning author Bethany Turner, check out her website at: http://www.SeeBethanyWrite.com.
TEATIME TREATS
For your selection, I’m providing virtual goodies from a favorite bakery. Just look at these decorated cakes! Any choice you make would be delicious, I’m sure!
TRAIL TRAVELS
We spend a bit of time a hiking trail far different from our local desert area. Seeing the different flora…and the cooler temperatures….was a refreshing experience. We loved the coastal views. Best of all was trekking with our family!
GIFT IDEAS…WHAT A FUN FIND!
An author I admire, Tina Radcliffe, recommended a small business which creates beautiful stickers with faith-filled messages. Kate, of The Adopt Shoppe, makes “little billboards for your heart” which were perfect gifts for my grandkids as they progressed to the next school level. Plus with our outdoor emphasis, these stickers work well for our hiking water bottles. Aren’t they lovely? Check out the website at: http://www.TheAdoptShoppe.com. (BTW: Kate’s customer service is great!)
Thank you for joining me for #teatime! What special blessings did you savor during June? May your summer be filled with faith-filled treasured blessings! Have a safe and fun Independence Day celebration!
With prayers and blessings,
Sherida
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Sherida Stewart 