The Love Shack (Indiana Summers 3) by Lori Foster-review

The Love Shack (Indiana Summers 3) by Lori Foster-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 25, 2024

They’ve been trying to avoid each other.
But this town has other ideas…

When Berkley Carr opened The Love Shack Animal Haven, she thought she’d finally put her past behind her. But sometimes she feels the sting of the scandal from her youth, especially when she keeps crossing paths with her handsome neighbor. So, she keeps her head down and pours all her love into caring for animals.

Lawson Salder moved to Cemetery, Indiana, to escape from the grinding poverty of his childhood. He barely knew Berkley from their old neighborhood, but every time he sees her, the shame and pain come crashing back. He knows she’s got major baggage of her own. They’re better off just avoiding each other.

But that’s downright impossible in a town full of matchmaking busybodies. Then there’s the hard-to-ignore attraction they feel every time they see each other. When the universe is conspiring to bring them together, will Berkley and Lawson let past hurts go and embrace the love they deserve?

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REVIEW:THE LOVE SHACK is the third instalment in Lori Foster’s contemporary, adult INDIANA SUMMERS romance series focusing on the people of Cemetery Indiana. This is animal shelter owner Berkley Carr, and tradesman Lawson Salder’s storyline, as well as the building relationship between business owner Oliver Roth, and hair stylist Lark Penny. THE LOVE SHACK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives THE LOVE SHACK follows two building romance relationships. Berkley Carr escaped her past, and settled in Cemetery Indiana, where no body knew about what happened years before but Berkley never expected to come face to face with Lawson Salder, the man with whom Berkley would fall in love but a man who knew what happened back home. Lawson Salder’s escape to Cemetery came with demons from his past, and together he and Berkley would begin a new life, that is, until Berkley’s past returns demanding a second chance.

Meanwhile business owner Oliver Roth is considering settling in Cemetery Indiana, having walked away from the questionable actions of his immediate family. Tired of the destructive nature of his brother, Oliver set up shop in a town that protected their own, a town where he would meet his future in the guise of Lark Penny, a woman with secrets of her own.

The world building follows several paths, two new relationships, new business ownerships, a mannequin whose ability to appear is just creepy enough to scare newcomers to town, and town matriarch Betty Cemetery who is feisty as a rabid dog when someone takes aim at the people she loves.

THE LOVE SHACK is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love with small town energy; the protective nature of a close knit family, and a little bit of romance to spice up the lonely nights. The premise is entertaining; the romance is passionate but mostly implied -there are no $ex scenes; the characters are dynamic and energetic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book two THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOP

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THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOP (Indiana Summers 2) by Lori Foster-review

THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOP (Indiana Summers 2) by Lori Foster-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 9, 2023

How did her love life become a community affair?

Since her divorce, Emily Lucretia—affectionately known as the flower lady to the people of Cemetery, Indiana—has been focused on her flower shop and taking care of her aging aunt and uncle. Her love life is hardly the centerpiece of her busy days.

Saul Culver, the town’s favorite bachelor and owner of the local barbecue joint, has been interested in Emily for a while. But as much as Emily knows about flowers, she can be a little oblivious to her own appeal. Saul is determined to show her just how special she is.

Saul isn’t the only one trying to get Emily out of her shell. Well-meaning locals have started tagging photos of Emily with #theflowerlady on social media—and now the entire town is involved in finding her Mr. Right. Saul won’t give up easily. He’s finally caught her attention, and he’s determined to convince Emily—and the town—that this is the real deal and not just some passing trend.

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REVIEW: THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOP is the second instalment in Lori Foster’s contemporary, adult INDIANA SUMMERS romance series focusing on the people of Cemetery Indiana. This is thirty-nine year old, restaurant owner Saul Culver, and forty-one year old, divorcee and florist Emily Lucretia’s story line. THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOP can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from third person perspective THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOP follows the building romance and relationship between thirty-nine year old, The Pit Stop restaurant owner Saul Culver, and forty-one year old, divorcee and florist Emily Lucretia. Saul Culver is Cemetery Indiana’s most eligible bachelor but Saul has his sights set on florist Emily Lucretia. A slow seduction of Emily begins to involve a number of locals, and someone is posting Emily’s picture of the town’s social media account but Emily is batting between head and heart as her beloved uncle is injured in a fall, and her heart is lost to our story line hero.

Meanwhile, Emily’s employee Gentry McAdams is working above and beyond at Emily’s shop but Emily suspects someone has captured Gentry’s heart, a young woman who is currently working for the man Emily loves. Mila Nash is trying everything to grab Gentry’s attention but Gentry struggles with demons from the past.

The relationship between Emily and Saul is a friends to lovers; a slow building romance between two people who live and work in Cemetery Indiana, a small town of friendly residents who love and support their local citizens. Saul has lusted after Emily from afar but is determined to seduce the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters include Emily’s Aunt Mabel and Uncle Sullivan; Gentry and Mila; Pit Stop waiter Wheeler; Saul’s Godson Beck t-shirt shop owner Lawson Salder; town busybody Betty Cemetery, and Kathleen, who appears everywhere and anywhere.

THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOP is a sweet story of family and friendships, love and happily ever afters. The premise is heartwarming -there is little to no conflict; the romance is tender; the characters are impassioned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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