This author has truly tapped into a rich literary vein and continues her series with the same warmth of style, depth (and consistency) of characterization, and great storytelling which has become its hallmark. While Father Tim, Cynthia, Dooley and all the rest are here in abundance, there are some great new characters, reflective of the setting move to the Outer Banks. Her portrayal of the folk there is spot-on as usual and she manages to adroitly display all the eccentricities, foibles, and endearing humanity, without being maudlin. The spiritual depth and even bits of mild theology add to the mix in resonant and surprising ways. As I've said of this writer before, it is a mistake to constantly label these works as "Christian fiction;" certainly they are all that the label implies, but so much more as well. Don't be put off by labels; there's so much here for all spiritual ramblers and questers of all stripes. Always, again consistently, a blessed reading experience.

I bought this book for my lovely wife. She's still feeding me so it must be good...

Typical for Karon, this book seems to force me to go to the store and buy the next one.Unfortunately, I read much faster than she writes.

Most wonderful fiction series I've read in many years! I love Jan Karon's Mitford Season, and can't wait until the next ones come out. The characters have become so real to me, I feel like I've known them all my life. I am an avid reader and truly dread coming to the end of each of these books. It's hard to find good Christian fiction, which are loved even by those who do not usually read Christian literature, but these fit the bill! I give them for gifts to many.

Did not want to end this series of 9 books! So delighted to know author has more stories to come with same main character!