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About the Book :
Some families are filled with so much love they can’t help but drive each other crazy
Shay Henke has mixed feelings about going to her family’s next reunion. On the one hand, she’ll get to see everyone in her mama’s family—folks she loves unconditionally. On the other hand, she knows there’ll be more drama than you can shake a stick at.
The days leading up to the event bring one surprise after another. First Shay must deal with her sister-in-law’s deep, dark secret. Then she has to contend with the childish ways of her business-mogul twin cousins. And when her high school crush wants to be her date to the reunion . . . well, it may have been a dream come true for Shay’s teen self, but the woman she’s become doesn’t know what to make of this.
Shay’s contentment is challenged, and she’s determined to shake things up a bit. But will she find the excitement she’s looking for, or will Shay realize she prefers her quiet and predictable life? One thing is certain: Life in the Bucklin family is never boring.
My Personal Review and Thoughts:
High Cotton was a fun and lighthearted book for me. The author follows the lives of 5 women, including a set of twin sisters, within the Bucklin family as they all decide whether or not they should attend yet another reunion hosted by their family. In the pages, we find that these events happen so often that some of the ladies almost dread attending. I can relate to some of that, since back when I was more focused on my career, I often got some of the same the single ladies faced in this book, lol. It was fun to get to know the characters and take a peek into each of their lives in the time leading up to the reunion.
I normally like to read books that focus on one or two main characters which in my opinion (for what it is worth, ha) allow the author to develop the story thoroughly around those characters. I think it just takes me a little longer to connect with all the characters in this book because there are so many and each has her own story and personal issues she is facing. At times I felt that the story was a bit rushed in order to get all the characters to where they were at the end of the book, but I will say I enjoyed it.
The ladies each had some charming characteristics that made me warm up to them and the twin characters did keep me laughing through some of their stories If I had to choose a favorite character and her story I would say I enjoy following along with Puddin and her family, although Missy was a close second.
In the end, you will just have to pick up a copy of this book and see for yourself if their family reunions was a grand time or if they were leary for good reason, lol. If you enjoy fun reads and a touch of southern tradition then I would say be sure to pick up a copy of this book for yourself.
This is my first read of Debby Mayne’s work, but I would enjoy picking up more from her in the future now that I have seen her work. You can pick up your own copy through my Amazon Affiliate Link by clicking on the below on the image.
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About the Author:
Debby Mayne is the author of more than 60 novels and novellas. She writes family and faith-based romances, cozy mysteries, and women’s fiction. She has also written more than 1,000 short stories and articles as well as dozens of devotions for busy women. She is currently an etiquette writer for The Spruce, one of the DotDash (formerly About.com) companies. Her parents were both from the Deep South, so Debby enjoys featuring characters with Southern drawls, quirky mannerisms, and a deep appreciation for down-home cooking. She and her husband currently live in the Charleston, South Carolina, area.
I am a southern girl through and through that loves to laugh, cook, read and spend time with family. My passions outside of home schooling my son are ministering to those in need and creating art in the kitchen! Every day is an adventure in our little house and I wouldn’t trade it or the chance to share here with you for anything!
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