Family Matters

Home to Heather Creek #17

by Diann Hunt

The holidays are over, and a winter chill has settled over heather Creek Farm. The Slater children are still grappling with the sudden arrival—and departure—of their father, they are uncertain about how their newfound relationship with the man who once abandoned them will evolve. Charlotte is desperately trying to come to peace with Kevin’s reappearance, when she learns her dear friend Melody is having a scare of her own: a medical test that leaves them all sick with fear and worry. Will the doctors be able to do enough? The town rallies around Melody, and with volunteers pitching in to keep her beloved restaurant open while she receive treatment, they all begin to noting unexpected blessings in the midst of this hard time.

Meanwhile, Sam is floundering with his future plans and considers a career in the military. As charlotte prays for direction for her grandson, Dana reluctantly agrees to let Emily design her wedding dress. Will they ever be able to settle on a design that suits them both? And when Christopher’s class project outlining his family tree leads to uncomfortable questions about previous generations, will the family be able to talk frankly about their past—and their future?

Genres: Christian, Fiction, Christian Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Diann Hunt wrote romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction targeted to Christian women of the Baby Boomer generation. She'd lived in Indiana forever, had been happily married forever, loved her family, chocolate, her friends, her dog, and, well, chocolate. Her book "For Better or For Worse" is being made into a Hallmark movie, with production beginning in November, 2013.

After a four-year battle with ovarian cancer, Diann went home to be with her Lord and Saviour just after Thanksgiving, 2013. She leaves behind a legacy of words of blessing, love for her Lord, her family, her close friends, and fans the world over who have come to know and love her and call her their friend.

Reviews

[Jacquie Stricklind · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book in the series, makes the reader want to live in the fictional town of Bedford with all of its nice people. Melody, a friend of Charlotte's deceased daughter Denise may have Breast cancer, so while Melody is going through medical procedures, Charlotte through her church gets volunteers organized to help keep Melody's restaurant running. Meanwhile, Sam can't figure out what he wants to major in college, and thinks about joining the military, Emily asks to design and make Dana's wedding dress, also, Christopher has to do a family tree on his family. Lastly, Bob takes over the kitchen, is this good or bad? Read the book to find out what happens. Can't wait to read the next book!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved reading this series and I have been blessed that my library has been either getting the books through inter-library loan or purchasing the ones they do not have or can borrow. This book in the series was a blessing to read, when I have had to learn that family is not the family your are "born" into per say, but those who you make family along life's journey by being there for each other. I laughed & cried right alongside those of Bedford, Nebraska.

[Roxanne Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Focus on how the community gathers around Melody when she goes through breast cancer

[Lavender · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, the books in this series are a delight to read.

[Donna Clay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Faith-based nice little beach read. Covers the pain of living we all face however not cloyingly sweet -The usual happy ending, of course.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy read, like all in this series. Love the characters...very real and down to earth. If you want suspense and edge-of-your-seat action, this isn't for you. On the other hand, if you enjoy endearing characters and real-life situations dealt with in a christian manner, then take a seat and enjoy!

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the series. Cancer and loss and people working together for the good of all!!

[Elaine]

Grab ur tissues & get ready 4 a gr8 story.