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Love on a Whim

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This is the third book in the Cape Cod Creamery series by the author. We meet up with characters from the first two books and meet new ones. It is good to read the first two books in order to be able to follow the continuity of the characters through in this book.

I loved the storyline and characters in this book. When no nonsense Brynn makes a very quick, rash, regretful decision, she runs to her best friend in Cape Cod for help. While there, so many events happen that makes this a book you will not want to put down until you finish the books. This is a book full of love, faith, and sweet romance.

I highly recommend it to those who love sweet, clean romance books. I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and Revell publishers.

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This third installment of the Cape Cod Creamery showcased the struggles with comparison, forgiveness, and patience. There were many times in this book that I could see myself in the character and their reaction was pretty much the same one I would have had.

The premise of this book took me by surprise in the beginning but as Brynn started to talk more about her life and how she had felt that connection with TD in the beginning, I thought about people talking about love at first sight and thought, is this what this means?

The best part of this book was how I initially felt about Bear and how towards the middle of the book I truly started to feel sad for him. He needed to realize there were people out there who cared for him if he would just truly listen.

I hope there will be another installment.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Revell through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I enjoyed this book very much! It was definitely a wonderful story!
This is a can't put down book and one that will have you drooling all the way through.
I was happy to see the returning characters like Callie and Bruno.
Little Leo cracked me up every time.
Then we have Bear! Man!
Bear is a different story altogether. Hardheaded too! Wow!
I really wanted to pound him straight into the ground at times. Geeze!
It's sad that what's right in front of him he can't see.
I loved the many quotes that were in this story. Marnie's especially.
She is a smart lady.
Dawn was telling Brynn "Brynn",
here’s an illustration from engineering that you’ve taught me. If the foundation of the building isn’t level, the whole building will end up crooked. Everything builds on each other.”
So true! “Consider yeast in a dough. If it’s gone bad, the dough won’t rise. You don’t keep baking. You stop, toss it in the bin, and start again with the right ingredients.”
This is very true on one's journey through life. It's never easy.
Dawn is quite the character! Pushy is how I'd describe her. Very.
I'm not sure I like her now either. I definitely didn't like her in the first story.
Poor Linc and that's all I'll say about him. You will just need to read the story to find out why I said that!
I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I hope there's one anyways.
I enjoyed being in the town of Chatham.
The community feels like home to me and the people there are family.
A wonderful read and one I highly recommend!
My thanks to Netgalley and Revell for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

Amish fiction is one of my go to gonres. I especially love Suzanne Woods Fisher's books. Her books are always wholesome fast reads.

I especially loved this series. This book is book three in the series. If you have not read the first two books, they are must reads. The third book can be read as a stand alone novel with no problem, but books one and two are awesome reads as well.

Highly recommend this book and the entire series. I read this one in one day.

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This third book in Suzanne Woods Fisher’s Cape Cod Creamery series was everything I had hoped it would be, and more! The lovely setting was the perfect backdrop for revisiting the Dixon family and their friends and seeing what they have been up to since the conclusion of the second book, The Secret to Happiness. The wedding of Lincoln Hayes’ daughter brought about a beehive of activity for the Dixons and Dawn’s friend Brynn who had come to Chatham after walking away from an impulsive 24-hour marriage. The tension between Linc and his son, Bear, was ever present, along with an animosity Bear held against the Dixon family. This author has an incredible talent for writing characters with many layers and I was so engrossed in their individual and interacting storylines that I only put the book down once(to get some sleep) before finishing. The personal and spiritual growth Brynn, Dawn and Bear go through was encouraging and inspiring. Key themes were trusting your heart, following God’s leading, and forgiveness. I closed this book with a happy sigh, but am sorry to see the series conclude as these book characters have become like friends. I also enjoyed the ice cream quotes and variety of character text messages throughout the chapters. This is such a wonderful series and I’d recommend reading them all and in sequence.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy. A positive review was not required and these are my own opinions.

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Chatham seems to be the place for topsy-turvy lives to find their equilibrium. Is it the ice cream? The ocean? The plethora of handsome, emotional men? Whatever it is, something works its magic on Brynn and her rash of impulsive decisions. Marnie and Dawn offer two totally different perspectives to their struggling friend, even as they’re going through crises of their own. My heart broke for them all - the pressure they were under, and the damage it threatened to do to their hearts’ fragile hopes. The twists in this story were absolutely perfect and kept me suspended between hope and tears. You will love the brave endings in this story! A perfect wrap for this encouraging series. I was grateful to receive an early copy of the book via NetGalley, and was not required to post a review.

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After a whirlwind day and marriage, Brynn runs away to her friend Dan on Cape Cod. She has no idea what might be next for her. ARC from NetGalley.

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This proved the perfect read to start (and finish!) on a long-weekend getaway recently!

_Love on a Whim_ is the strongest book in the series for me (and I do recommend reading them in order, to avoid spoilers as well as appreciate character growth over the course of the series and their respective stories). I also felt it was the best written of the three; it still felt a bit wordy at times, but was absolutely a step up from before.

I particularly enjoyed figuring out one plot point early on--a rarity for me!--and eagerly awaiting how it would pan out for the characters. That proved quite satisfying and worth the wait!

Fisher did a wonderful job at balancing receiving advice and taking ownership of one's own decisions and life. She weaved Christian faith throughout, and certainly prompted me to do some thinking. The one downside for me was an interjection about "your truth" and how it might be different for someone else; that is a pet peeve of mine, and also felt at odds with all the other _good_ things to that point. But thankfully it was a passing single reference.

All in all, a worthy conclusion to the series, and one that certainly whetted my sweet tooth!

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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Grab a bowl of ice cream and enjoy your time spent at the Cape Cod Creamery. I only made it to the second chapter before getting some ice cream. This was a one day read. Some misty moments. I was happy to have my suspicions be correct. A wonderful continuation of the Cape Cod Creamery characters. I eagerly await the next one in this sweet faith based series. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

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This was a sweet quirky romance that readers are sure to love. Brynn, a planner and engineer meets TD and in the same day, they get married. Scared and unsure, she flees the next morning and runs to her aunt’s beach ice cream shop to stay for a while. While she’s there, she realizes that her dreams are possible and that love may come quick but that doesn’t mean it’s not real. I loved this and the other books in this series.

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Suzanne Woods Fisher writes books that are fun, clean and light. Her latest novel, Love on Whim is the the third book in her Cape Cod Creamery series. It's a good continuation of the community that surrounds the Cape Cod Creamery and introduces a few new characters that blend in nicely. I especially appreciate how Fisher subtly infuses the narrative with themes of faith and belief in God. The story line is a bit unrealistic, however, it's an enjoyable book that readers of Fisher will enjoy. It's definitely best to start at the first book in the series, The Sweet Life.

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A good romance, with lots of trails of connections. Brynn flees to Cape Cod to stay with her friend after running out on her honeymoon. Meeting a man at a conference and getting married in Las Vegas seemed a good idea at the time, but not the next morning. Getting roped into helping work on a wedding is just what she needs to come to terms with things. Figured out quickly that her husband was there, but took a long time to finally connect. Good story, and one that was hard to put down. Would highly recommend and would be a good beach read.

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A heartwarming story with faith and romance. The third book in the Cape Cod series has some returning characters, and a set of interesting new ones.
"If only love had a recipe."
Well-written as usual, full of insight and subtle humor, this was a quick read. Like an ice cream cone in July, I lapped it up! Loved seeing how Marnie and Lincoln grew in their relationship, which was thoroughly tested here. Some good examples of how unforgiveness can grow into bitterness and affect other relationships. The plot twist was kind of a surprise, but as Marnie points out, it's a miracle--God can do the impossible--and He can bring good out of any situation.
I hope this isn't the last book in the series. It has been very enjoyable and remains one of my all time favorite inspirational romance series. 5 stars!

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My thoughts: I love Suzanne Woods Fisher's books, and this was no different. All our favorite characters from Cape Code were there, and we got the lastest news on the Dixon family. I enjoyed revisiting with the characters and getting to know Bear, I liked him though he truly was a bear, Dawn got on my nerves a bit she a my way, no highway option type and she and her husband butted heads often. I loved the way that the Dixons (including honorary members) worked
together to solve problems and I wanted to throttle Linc's ex-wife. I am looking forward to more in this series (Yes, Ms. Fisher? Please?) Highly recommended. I was given a copy free and all opinions are my own.

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Suzanne Woods Fisher always leaves me feeling contented after reading her books. I felt Love on a Whim deserved five plus stars. I appreciate that the Author introduces her characters before the story starts. This book grabbed me into the story and I felt myself bonding with the characters as I turned the pages. I haven’t read the other books in the series yet but I enjoyed this one so much that I will definitely be reading Book one and Book Two. One of the main points in this novel is the importance of forgiveness and listening to your heart. This book goes on my shelf of favorites.

I recommend Love on a Whim to readers of Women’s Fiction, clean read fiction and to fans of the author. I read it as a standalone but feel if I had read the other books in the series I would have felt more at home with the characters. This book is scheduled to be released on 5/7/24.

I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed here in this review are entirely my own.

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Another wonderful addition to the Cape Cod Creamery series by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Book 3 and I'm still in love with this series. Clean, warms your heart stories.

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Love on a Whim has a few unexpected twists and turns. Brynn impulsively marries a man after knowing him for only 24 hours. She wakes up the next morning and realizes she's scared because she's not normally such an impulsive person. She runs to her best friend in Cape Cod and chaos ensues as she gets sucked in to Lincoln's daughter's family wedding. Who really is his son Bear and why is he so mean? As the story goes along, there's healing and mending, as only God can orchestrate.

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I am becoming a huge Suzanne Woods Fisher fan. I loved this whole series - this is the 3rd and final book of Cape Cod Creamery series.

Thank you to Revell Fiction for an ARC copy of this book.

This is a great series of 2 cousin and a friend - whose worlds went splat and they had to make a major course correction.

This book is Brynn - who marries on a whim in Vegas then takes off the next morning. Then - has to reconcile why she made that decision. It also includes the original characters plot and where they are at now and their choices.

Great read and I highly recommend

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This is book #3 of the Cape Code Creamery series. I suggest reading book one and two, just because they are heartwarming, fun stories, however, each of the books in this series can be read as a standalone. I am never disappointed when I read one of Suzanne Woods Fisher’s books. They are clean, heartfelt and have loveable characters.
From the very first page, I was hooked on this compelling, fascinating story. Brynn and Dawn have been friends since their first year of college. Now well over ten years later, Dawn, is married, gave up her successful career as a CPA and owns an ice cream store with her mother in Cape Cod. Brynn is a civil engineer, living in Boston.
Brynn is returning from a conference in Las Vegas, where she made the most humiliating, and impetuous decision of her life. Both Brynn and Dawn were known as the Sensible Sisters. They never did anything irresponsible or crazy. From the airport, Brynn calls Dawn and fills her in on what happened in Las Vegas. When Dawn hears Brynn’s tale of woe, she convinces her to change her ticket and fly to Cape Cod and stay with her family for a few days to recover. Brynn does not have a close family and has spent lots of time with the Dixon family over the years.
With the summer season, upon them, the ice cream store is crazy busy, so Brynn agrees to help Marnie, Dawn’s mother in the store. She also volunteers to help Callie a professional chef who has been called upon at the last minute to cater a huge, elaborate, over-the-top wedding. Brynn loves to bake and has experience making wedding cakes, so she offers to make the cake.
This is a fast-paced, fascinating story with many ups and downs and unexpected situations. Brynn’s party to her most impetuous decision she ever made ends up in Cape Cod too. The run-in is most unexpected. To avoid any other unfortunate encounters, Brynn loses herself in wedding cake batter and experimental cakes until it is perfect. When she finally has to face the consequence of the choice she made, Brynn seeks guidance through prayer.
Once I started reading this delightful, fascinating story, I could not put it down and read it all in one day.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

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I loved this book. It is book three in the series and it was so good! The family atmosphere was amazing and I could not put this book down.

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