A New Leaf

Cape Light #4

by Thomas Kinkade

Two unexpected newcomers to Cape Light will teach its residents to put the past behind them and surrender to the power of forgiveness--and love.

Genres: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Christmas, Romance, Inspirational, Contemporary

364 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 6, 2004

About the author

Thomas Kinkade was known as the "Painter of Light." His works, although spurned by the secular art establishment, were very popular with Christians and many others.

Reviews

[Shiloh Noelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

yeah i just skimmed this bc it was the only book i had to read but this is not my thing at all 😂 giving this away at a book exchange soon

[Kirby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cape Light continues to be one of my favorites, and I've really been enjoying working my way slowly through a reread of the entire series. In A New Leaf, Emily and Jessica move into being more background characters, and instead Jessica's sister in law Molly, the town's new doctor Matthew, the town's police detective Tucker, and the beloved owners of Potter Orchard; Sophie and Gus, take center stage as the main characters.

Molly is attempting to start her own catering business, and ends up developing a friendship with the town's newly hired doctor, Matthew Harding. Circumstances seem to keep coming between the two of them developing anything more, and one of those circumstances is none other than Molly's exasperating ex-husband, Phil. Tucker is surprisingly reunited with his half brother Carl, but the reunion is bittersweet considering Carl was a convicted felon, and most of the rest of Cape Light, including Tucker's wife Fran, want to assume the worst where he's concerned. Lastly, Sophie Potter must prepare for one of the hardest goodbyes she's ever had to face, and just might end up losing her family's beloved orchard in the process.

A New Leaf from start to finish is a heartwarming small town romance that reminds us all of what truly matters, and how nothing is impossible for our Heavenly Father who can perform miracles in the most mundane of situations. I love every installment of this series, and while Molly is not personally my favorite character, and I really didn't enjoy how Fran behaves for a large portion of the story, I still loved this beautiful tale, and I'm so glad I took the chance to reread it.

The characters come to feel like old friends, the setting of small town Cape Light comes alive on the page, and I love how Reverend Ben does his absolute best to point all the town's residents to the only one who can truly handle every hurt our heart must learn to face.

Final Rating: 5/5.

This continues to be a much recommended series from me.

[Debbie West · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading the first three books in this series, I enjoyed reading about someone else besides Emily, Jessica, & Sara. They were great books, too! Molly is a character in the previous three, shown as brusque & unfriendly at times. None of that brusqueness is shown here, which is a stark contrast. This series does reflect real life in many ways. You'll share Molly's struggles with a new man in her life as well as her ex husband, PLUS trying to start her own catering business. There is some sadness as a beloved elderly couple in Cape Light face their immortality with their family and friends. Through it all, the love of God for His children shines through the Christian characters, who reach out to those in need & show the reader that even Christians struggle with life's biggest problems..and that faith in God is always rewarded.

[Judie Dooley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book. Four stories of love- sadness-redemption - sorrow- and faith all combined into one. I always thought of Thomas Kinkade as a painter, don't remember any of his writings, but then this book paints a beautiful picture in words. It made me laugh ,cry, and smile at times. I'd recommend it to anyone who like to read a good clean love story.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the lesson of acceptance in this book! There were two different examples of acceptance. Sophie had to accept the fact that her husband couldn't always be with her. Tucker and the entire town had to accept the fact that Carl wasn't necessarily a bad person and that their prejudice was wrong.

This series is reminding me of the Mitford series, just a different town with different people.

[Deb Blackbourn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book's story takes place in a quaint village in New England. It is written so well, the reader can picture himself actually being there! Molly has had a nasty divorce & has kept away from relationships. Molly is a single mother with a daughter, Lauren. Dr. Matthew Harding is new to town with his daughter, Amanda. Matthew & Molly find themselves involved in each other's lives because of their daughters. Tucker Tully is a police officer, who has a brother who has served time in prison. The brother comes to town. Tucker feels he should assist his brother; but his wife is against having his brother around! After considerable turmoil & suspicions, Tucker's brother, Carl, makes amends with Tucker's wife. What happens with Molly & Matthew? Read the book to find out! It's too bad Mr. Kin fade didn't live long enough to write many, many more novels! This book was written beautifully!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Challenges: RRRCs November 2019 (belated) - medical field/doctor (7); RRRCs Stacking the Series - Level 3/Book 4; LizzieFaye's Comfy Corner. The main theme of this installment of the residents of Cape Light is forgiveness, both of oneself as well as others. A new doctor comes to town, a prodigal brother returns, a single mother starts a business and one of the most loved characters passes away, but a way of life continues. All events are complicated by unresolved issues from the past giving grist to the process of healing and spiritual growth. A very comforting series. I look forward to continue reading the next books which all take place at Christmas time.

[Sharon Eikenberry-Deary · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much going on. With even Cape Light no really every changing it has still changed in the year Rev Ben was thinking. What Rev Ben realizes is the village is changing but there is friendship, love and family

[Emma Watson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely wasn’t great, didn’t really ever desire to read more. It was also a little all over the place but I think that would have made more sense if I had read more in the series. No desire to do that though. Two stars only because the writing wasn’t terrible.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sort of a sappy love story with shallow characters and dialogue. Like a soap opera, there were many different scenarios. Some of the lessons were well written and the narrative flowed better than the conversations. I did question some of the theology.

[Teri Pre · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't care for this one as much as the previous two books. I liked the Tucker/Carl part of the story but the Matthew/Phil/Molly story just irritated me for some reason. I'm hoping the next one is a bit better.

[Heather Mary Baumgardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far, this one has been the biggest surprise story of cape light!

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really grabs you from the beginning. It makes you feel like you are there as the story unfolds. You fall in love with the story and the only down side is the fact that it does end.

[Darlene Burgess · Rating 4 out of 5]

A slow read. Did not keep my attention

[Cynthia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very slow book. Lots of characters to keep track of.

[Marlene Bessette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I get so emotional reading these stories!!So much, that I can hardly wait to go on to the next chapter!!
Food for thought, for sure!

[Lenore Kuipers-Cummins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cape Light and the possibility of miracles. Part of a series that should be read in order so that you can become familiar with the characters. Enjoyed the book.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A New Leaf

I enjoyed the book very much. I would like to have more of Lillian in the book. I look forward to the next book in the series..

[Karen Bendzus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading about cape light and cant wait for the next book. The endings are always so satisfying

[Mary Ellen Barringer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A visit to Cape Light is the break I needed. As I've mentioned before, this series reminds me of the Cedar Cove series.

[Karen Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Acceptance, faith, and compassion and to live without fear and to trust in God's love and in his promise to take care of us. Sums up what the characters were working on as their lives continue.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as long as the others previously in the series so it cuts down on the quality of content a bit. But I still enjoyed the story.

[Tracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3&1/2 stars. An easy to read series that takes place in a small village, by the sea.

[Miranda Richards · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was slow for me, but still good!

[MARY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book in the cape light series focusing on molly trying to get her life on track and finding a new love and Tucker reestablishing his relationship with his brother.

[Kayley Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn’t realize this was the fourth book in the series so I was kind of bummed when I started it. Wish I could get my hands on the 2nd and 3rd one.

Good story of redemption and forgiveness.

[Joan Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book in this series. Interesting characters.

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Happened to come across this book in a junk bin and it was a bit beat up but still readable. Thoroughly enjoyed it & will definitely read more from this series.

[Sallyg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good series so far. I'm afraid I will be bored with it before the end.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful story, I enjoyed that this book focused on another family instead of the Warwicks.