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Finding Family

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This was a delightful light read for a cold winter day. It is the first book I’ve read in the Salty Key Inn series and I enjoyed reading about sisters Sheena, Darcy, and Regan. Each woman brought a unique perspective to the story and to their efforts to save a rundown hotel. While their relationship has not always been a positive thing, they are learning to work together and support one another. Their gifts work well as they each find their niche and work together. There are wonderful characters and amazing relationships that keep you entertained.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wild Quail Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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This is my first Judith Keim book, it womt be my last! Finding Family is book 4 and can be read as a stand alone but it will make you want to eat the other 3 as fast as you can. I really liked tge Sullivan sisters. I like the story and thought each of the sisters had a well developed storyline. I could not stop reading till I had read the very last page. Thanks to netgalley giving me the opportunity to read an arc and give my honest opinion in this review

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I received this book in exchange for a ARC. You can purchase this book here : https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Family-Salty-Key-Book-ebook/dp/B07GBGNLLL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539105641&sr=8-1&keywords=Finding+Family+by+Judith+Keim


This is the fourth book in the Salty Key series. I have not read these other 3 books, but I have already put them on hold at my local library. There is a small bit of story arc that I felt that I missed out on, but not so much where I was lost. This book is Brewster's Millions meets DIY home improvement. I LOOOVED this book and think that it should be made into a movie or a TV series.
We begin this book at Uncle Gavin's restaurant, appropriately called Gavin's with a meeting with sisters; Sheena, Darcy and Regan. They are trying to turn Gavin's rundown hotel into a profitable operation within one year in order to inherit Gavin's sizable estate along with the hotel. Blackie, Uncle Gavin's financial advisor shows up to warn the girls that there will be a special guest that will appear that evening, Archibald Wilson, Uncle Gavin's lawyer. The stakes are high on this challenge. The Sullivan sisters have borrowed $250,000 to finance the completion of the restaurant. If they do not win the challenge, they lose everything and still owe the $250,000. Darcy has a wedding come up and they are going to use this as a way to promote the Inn as a Wedding Venue. After her wedding, they book a small wedding that quickly starts to grow in numbers and the clout. The Groom is the son of Senator Chuck Bowen. This wedding brings publicity and some drama. This book is packed with family drama, DIY and a challenge the girls attempt to win their Uncle's millions. I cannot wait until the next book.

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Sheena and her two sisters Darcy and Regan have got a wonderful legacy. The chance to upgrade and improve their uncles hotel. He has left them the lacy with provisos. They have to satisfy the auditors within a limited time frame that they are capable, far thinking and above all not selfish to grab all the money for themselves.

Each one is also facing personal hurdles of different kinds and they all seem to be coming to a head at the same time. Balancing their personal goals and their professional goals is going to take all their skills. They have been handed over a gold mine and it is upto them to nurture and take care of it.

The story of three sisters coming together, working together with a common goal with the beautiful setting of Florida and the Salty Key Inn as the background was a very interesting summering type of read.

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I really enjoyed this one and know I would’ve enjoyed the previous. The sisters have come through a lot with & without each other to achieve their dreams

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This is the first book I've read by Judith Keim, but it won't be my last. I was quite surprised to learn that this was the 4th book in the series, but reading it a stand alone was just as enjoyable. I will go back and read books 1- 3 and know they will be equally as enjoyable. Reading about the challenges that the Sullivan sisters faced and how they met them that is what family is all about. It was a "feel good" novel, a book that felt comforting.

Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Finding Family is the fourth and final book in the Salty Key Inn series, written by author Judith Keim. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, however, I strongly recommend reading the previous books in the series.

Book 1 Finding Me
Book 2 Finding My Way
Book 3 Finding Love

Sheena, Darcy and Regan are in the midst of a competition put forth by their Uncle Gavin in his will. Their objective is to turn his rundown hotel, the Salty Key Inn, into one that will turn a profit, and they have been given a strict budget and one year to do it. If the sisters are successful, they will each earn a large share in their uncle's vast estate.

This story begins with the completion of Gavin's, the new restaurant at the Salty Key Inn. If the restaurant brings in the revenue they are hoping it will, then the terms of their uncle's will can be met. It's been a long year, and they are looking forward to moving on with their lives. Sheena has plans to stay on at the hotel and oversee the daily operations. Darcy wants to focus on writing her book, and Regan is looking forward to starting her interior design business. One thing none of them realize is that their uncle had other plans for them. He could have simply divided up his estate upon his death, but instead, he chose the year long competition. It really had nothing to do with his estate, but everything to do with the hopes that the three sisters would realize that finding family is the only thing that matters in the end.

I have to admit that this was my favorite book of the Salty Key Inn series. The author brilliantly weaves together these characters throughout the series, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each sister, with their sole purpose of reaching a common goal. This is a story true to life, showing triumphs and disappointments, friendship and love...and the common bond of family that we all experience in our daily lives. The one thing I truly loved about this entire series is that the author took the time to tell the story of their journey... the story was never rushed at any point just to tie off loose ends. Finding Family is the perfect title for the final book in the series, and it clearly shows Uncle Gavin's true intentions...finding family and never letting anyone or anything break that bond.

I would like to thank BookBuzz/Wild Quail Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this book. My views are my own, and are in no way influenced by anyone else.

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A great beach read for the girls. the sullivan sisters do it all. Each of the three sisters have an interesting life that is different but alike. I enjoyed the story lines with each sister - made me feel like I knew them and liked them, each with a very special talent and need.

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I truly adored this series. These sisters brought together by Gavin, their uncle, showed how families should be. They gave their very best to a common goal and all was wonderful. The way life works amazes me. This story showed highs and lows, joys and sorrow, that many face. The storyline was well written. The characters felt real, and the series was complete by the end. Very impressed with this author.

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This is my first book by this author, it is part of a series. I was able to read it as a stand-alone and not feel lost!
Sheena, Darcy and Regan all have plans for their life, that is until life steps in ... forging the bond of sisters!!
I love these characters and The Salty Key Inn and I can’t wait to revisit over and over

Now I must go and read all the books on this wonderful series

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Sheena Sullivan Morelli and her sisters, Darcy and Regan, work to complete their Uncle
Gavin’s challenge of turning his rundown hotel into a profitable operation within one year. Winning means earning a share in their uncle’s sizable estate. More than that, it determines how they’ll spend the rest of their lives. Sheena wants to stay on at the hotel, overseeing the hotel operation. But Darcy and Regan want to move on with their lives—Darcy writing a novel and Regan going into the interior decorating business with Mo. But life has other plans for them. And in the end, all three realize that the only thing that really matters is finding—and keeping—family.

This was a very good read. I liked all the characters nd getting to know them. This is the 4th book in a series but it felt like a standalone and you learned enough about their backstory as this book went on. Family relationships are tested but in the end they are there for each other.

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I absolutely loved this book! Reading this title has made me want to go back and read the others in the series. It was wonderfully written and full of life's realistic moments with the key being that family is really what life is all about! I enjoyed each and every word and was sorry when the last word was read. Thank you for the opportunity to have read this title prior to publication--it was wonderful!

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