The Lost Husband

The Lost Husband by Katherine Center
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Libby Moran has been struggling after the horrible car accident that killed her husband; she and her two young children have lost their home and moved in with her pharisaical mother, who harps on poor Libby about everything. It’s so bad that when Libby’s Aunt Jean (the aunt she’s never met) offers her the chance to move in with her, Libby jumps at the chance, packs up immediately, and burns rubber leaving town before her mother returns from her date. Once they reach Atwater, Texas and Jean’s goat farm, Libby and her kids fall in love with the goats, the farmhouse, Aunt Jean, and the quiet beauty of the hill country. In fact, they sleep better than they have in years, perhaps from the daily chores and lack of electronic devices including the television. Libby’s job is to help run the farm, milk the goats, make the cheese, and offer their wares at farmer’s markets under the tutelage of O’Connor, the very hairy but likeable farm manager who croons to goats. Libby begins to wonder what the man looks like under all that fur but she soon learns that O’Connor has his own tragic past and issues to overcome.

A wonderful book about overcoming tragedy and bullies and yes, finding love again - you’ll fall for Libby’s adorable kids, sweet Aunt Jean, and all those cute goats named after famous people. Written in first person, you’ll also crack up over some of Libby’s helicopter parenting thoughts about her kids and O’Connor.


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Starting Now

Starting Now by Debbie Macomber
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Polished and professional, Libby Morgan is ready to accept a partnership in a prestigious Seattle law firm. For six long years she had given up everything to pursue her goal. When the managing partner, and Libby's mentor, calls her in for her long anticipated reward, Libby is dismayed to find out that instead she's lost her job. Having no clue what to do with all her free time, Libby throws herself into the task of finding a new job, but the economy is bad and no one is hiring. With her saving account quickly dwindling, Libby is desperate to make contacts. Through an old friend, she drops into a yarn store on Blossom Street and renews her hobby from years ago - knitting and makes new friends, including two teenage girls. Slowly, but fearfully Libby's life takes a turn....

For Blossom Street fans, this book brings in a few new characters and touches on only two or three older one like Lydia and Margaret. It was an enjoyable read although predictable, but not one of my top favs of Blossom Street.

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