I really enjoyed this clean, sweet romance. I bought this at a local Goodwill store and I've given it a 5* rating. I was pulled in pretty fast on this romance. It has children, a puppy, and a lot of nice characters. It has a feel good ending. I really enjoy this author. ( )

I stayed up way to late reading this one as it was an emotional roller coaster for me. I was pulled in from the beginning between a struggling independent bookstore and adoption I was a goner. I loved these characters and could identify with the struggles they were facing. I was taken with Derek and his persistence in trying to help Molly even though she hasn’t forgiven him for something that happened in their past. A beautiful story of forgiveness, making family from broken pieces, and trusting that God has a perfect plan for us. I highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required. ( )

This book has many elements that make a good story, including conflict, hearts in need of healing, and a sweet romance needing to be explored. A Dream of Family touches on children in foster care, and the hurts and scars that linger into their adult lives. Molly Morgan was one of those children, and the desire to own her own bookstore is fueled by the comfort that she's always found in books and reading. Is there any chance that Bound to Please Reads can compete against a large chain bookstore? Will a sweet little girl named Grace be part of Molly's dreams for a family?

Memorable characters and realistic situations make this a great read. I loved Molly, Grace, and successful businessman Derek McKinney, and I rooted for them to overcome all of the hurts that they had endured. A Dream of Family shows how past experiences can color our plans for the future, and author Jill Weatherholt completely captures the sadness and mistrust that often linger from these hurts. There are scenes that will have you reaching for tissues, and others that will leave you smiling with joy. I recommend this heartwarming story to all who enjoy contemporary romance sprinkled with faith and forgiveness!

I received a copy of this book from the author and Celebrate Lit. There was no obligation for a favorable review. These are my own thoughts. ( )

A woman brought up in foster care and then jilted at the altar who later finds herself attempting to adopt a little girl in foster care brings up a wealth of emotions through the pages of the book. Molly Morgan wants to give Grace all the happiness and love she can manage. At the same time, she struggles to keep her book store afloat as she competes with a big-name bookstore chain, struggles to keep her life together.

Derek McKinney played a part in Molly being jilted at the altar due to circumstances in his own life. Now he finds himself opening a coffee shop next door to Molly. Through faith and courage, he attempts to assist Molly with making the bookstore profitable and to help Molly and Grace create a family.

The characters and storyline draw a variety of emotions and responses through the pages of the book. Perhaps my dreams through the years of owning a bookstore helped to pull me into this book. I have to say the ending fit the rest of the story perfectly. So check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but it in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. ( )

A struggling bookstore, a little girl who will steal your heart, and two people who carry deep hurts make A Dream of Family by Jill Weatherholt a heart-wrenching read. But also, one that ends in hope and happiness.

Molly’s childhood is filled with disappointments and more and now she’s about to lose not one but two dreams for her future—her beloved bookstore and her chance at adopting little Grace. This little girl stole my heart (as she did Molly’s) the moment I met her. And then there’s Derek. The man who had a hand in stealing another of Molly’s dreams two years previous.

Weatherholt gives readers a story of forgiveness, family (both the blood relations and the people who come around you to support you through life) and trusting God’s plan for our lives. My only complaint is that it ended too soon.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )