A feel good tale!
The Honeymoon Cottage by Lori Foster is first book in the Cemetery, Indiana series. Yardley Belanger is a wedding planner is Cemetery, Indiana. The town�s unfortunate name comes from its founder. The funny part is that the town does not have a cemetery. Yardley is a plucky, smart woman who lives with her frustrating mother and aunt. Yardley resurrected the business and has been slowly restoring the beautiful Victorian home where the three women live. Yardley�s mother and aunt have made it difficult with their shopping for expensive clothing and eating out way too often. I liked Yardley who has yet to come into her own. She just needs a little help. The town is full of friendly (and an unfriendly one) and quirky residents. Of course, the town is unique as well. I had to laugh at the slogans Yardley came up with for the t-shirts. Kathleen, the town mannequin, was another amusing item. You never knew where she would show up or how she would be dressed (or what her sign would say). Dodger was a scene stealer. I loved the exuberant pup. There are some scenes that are cringe worthy. I did not like how Yardley�s mother and aunt treated her. They took advantage of Yardley�s good nature. It was a shame that this is how Yardley expected to be treated. I liked seeing the characters grow over the course of the story. I was not a fan of the foul language, the sexual innuendoes, and the intimate situations. I prefer books without these aspects (there is enough of it in the world especially on television). The Honeymoon Cottage is easy to read with steady pacing. It is a lighthearted romance with charming scenes. The book had a sweet ending that will leave readers smiling. I do not want to say too much about The Honeymoon Cottage and spoil it for readers. The Honeymoon Cottage is a happily ever after novel with a vibrant Victorian, a fun friend, an eye-catching client, a beautiful baby, an artful Dodger, and a gabby Yardley.