Finding Family

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!