Member Review

The Honeymoon Cottage by Lori Foster is first book in the Cemetery, Indiana series. Yardley Belanger is a wedding planner is Cemetery, Indiana. The town’s unfortunate name comes from its founder. The funny part is that the town does not have a cemetery. Yardley is a plucky, smart woman who lives with her frustrating mother and aunt. Yardley resurrected the business and has been slowly restoring the beautiful Victorian home where the three women live. Yardley’s mother and aunt have made it difficult with their shopping for expensive clothing and eating out way too often. I liked Yardley who has yet to come into her own. She just needs a little help. The town is full of friendly (and an unfriendly one) and quirky residents. Of course, the town is unique as well. I had to laugh at the slogans Yardley came up with for the t-shirts. Kathleen, the town mannequin, was another amusing item. You never knew where she would show up or how she would be dressed (or what her sign would say). Dodger was a scene stealer. I loved the exuberant pup. There are some scenes that are cringe worthy. I did not like how Yardley’s mother and aunt treated her. They took advantage of Yardley’s good nature. It was a shame that this is how Yardley expected to be treated. I liked seeing the characters grow over the course of the story. I was not a fan of the foul language, the sexual innuendoes, and the intimate situations. I prefer books without these aspects (there is enough of it in the world especially on television). The Honeymoon Cottage is easy to read with steady pacing. It is a lighthearted romance with charming scenes. The book had a sweet ending that will leave readers smiling. I do not want to say too much about The Honeymoon Cottage and spoil it for readers. The Honeymoon Cottage is a happily ever after novel with a vibrant Victorian, a fun friend, an eye-catching client, a beautiful baby, an artful Dodger, and a gabby Yardley.