Labor of Love

Coleman #9

by Katie Winters

Come and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this summer. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket.

Labor of Love is book nine of the Coleman series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard.

Genres: Womens Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, Fiction

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2024

About the author

Katie writes women's fiction and clean, wholesome contemporary romance. She looks to everyday, real-life family issues to weave stories of heartfelt emotions, love and loss, and everything in between.

Come transport yourself to Martha's Vineyard: an island of vivid blue ocean, white sand, and a lively community of locals, who celebrate everything from the bright New England summers to the cold, yet cozy, snowcapped winters.

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Reviews

[Pam Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reese’s relationship with his son Joel has been strained. When Joel reveals he has lost his job, Reese encourages Joel to move to Nantucket with his wife Lauren and their two sons. Reese offers Joel a job helping to develop apps

The pair is soon working for a beautiful Italian woman Carlotta. She has been an emergency client of aesthetician Darcy and takes her under her wing when Darcy arrives to pitch an idea for an app to Reese and Joel. Everyone soon learns Carlotta’s help has strings attached. Coleman family support and past mistakes add to the story line

Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is all about Reese’s relationship with his adult son joel and Darcy and her relationships with Steven and her sister Rochelle. There are tons of ups and downs and ur not sure why Carlotta gets involved. But in true Katie Winters fashion, the story moves to Italy and things get figured out by all. No one’s relationship is perfect - especially that of a father and son or sisters. But Darcy and Reese learn to trust and open up - which helps in the end.

[Judith Levis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A family demands a lot of work, as seen in Katie Winters' Labor of Love. The book centers on the rift between Reese and his eldest son Joel and on the physical separation between sisters Darcy and Rachelle, working as a chef in Rome. The catalyst for both of the stories is Carlotta, a rich, exotic and demanding businesswoman. I think it's natural that there are usually some rifts and bouts of jealousy among family members. Despite wealth and professional success, family is still the most important part of one's lives. This book deftly exposes the difficulties in family life, and the possibility of fixing the division. Katie Winters presents us with an interesting look at family life, the good and the bad.

[Sue Negrillo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Resse and Joel haven’t been close sense Joel had a party and burned the pool house down. But Joel tells his dad that he lost his job and Resse offers to join him in his business so he comes to MV Resses has to tell Joel that he thinks Joel’s wife is having an affair.
Darcy gets involved with a business women that tries to change her. Darcy finds out she’s pregnant this lady is totally non family, so. They part ways.
Was a boring book. Not into it.

[Amanda Brock · Rating 2 out of 5]

I honestly was disappointed in this book. I had high hopes because of first 8 I really enjoyed reading. This one I didn’t like the back and forth of the man’s thoughts. It drove me insane. I had a very hard time reading this book. I finished it cause I can’t leave a book hanging but it’s not my top one for her.

[Kathleen A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Labor of Love by Katie Winters is a remarkable story of growing up and finding out what is really important in your life. Nobody said growing up was easy, but a metamorphosis is possible with the love and support of family! I love the feel good feeling I get when I reconnect with the characters in Winters’ books and I can experience their lives!

[Lynn Runyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Count Your Blessings

The Coleman Series has become quite fascinating over the years and definitely continues to intrigue us (the readers) with more and more interesting family dramas.

[Kathleen Abeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Reese's relationship with his son Joel has been strained. Reese offers Joel a job helping to develop apps.
The Coleman family support and past mistakes definitely added to the story line.

[Mary Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Labor of Love

This book was so well written you could imagine the feelings of all of the people and how the father and son reconciled after 10 years. This is the first in the series and I am looking forward to reading any more by Katie.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Family

Another book in this enjoyable series. Each one explains something from the past that the characters have suffered through...its interesting to finally get the answers to hidden questions! On to next book!!!

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

You hit all the emotions with this one. All the wonderful characters unite in some new adventures.❤️

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

We learn of Darcy and Steven story. We also learn of the mending between father and son Reese and Joel

[Edie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Coleman family and the town pull you in

[sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh My Gosh, I love this book. I want it to never end. Unfortunately it did. But it was so good.

[Lynn Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

lov d all her books

So much fun reading about this family and all of their idiosyncrasies, loves, fun can’t wait for the next book to come out

[Donna Kale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book, father and sons are like mothers and daughters, they clash sometimes!

[Julie McManamon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing !

Never know what's going to happen next. I loved
the story. , lots of feelings expressed and no way to

[Pamala Doughty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series!

This has been such a good series, and continues to amaze me, I normally get bored after a few, but on book nine, can't wait to continue on, to the next!

[Jo Ann Santistevan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Book

I enjoyed this series of books. Looking forward to the next one. I can't wait until the book. Good writer.

[Patricia Baxes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really powerful…and not all that pretty. There’s something about the Coleman’s family that simply does not lend itself to happy and breezy! The way Katie Winters spins these tales is truly brilliant. You feel like you’re actually part of the story as it unfolds. Amazing on so many levels…

The storyline in this one was truly incredible; the characters weren’t at all what you expected; the plot twists and turns were beyond illuminating; and the journey to the HEA was filled with great angst yet surrounded with love. This one definitely deserves to be on your TBR shelf! (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and once again I’m in awe of Ms Winters unbridled talent!)

[Jennie Fortna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Labor of Love is book 9 in the Coleman series by Katie Winters, another emotional read!

Difficulties in family, mending fences, ups, downs, plot twists, angst, emotional read and more…

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[COLLEEN D UPTON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happiness

Another great read to enjoy! I love the books continuously bringing back family members to share in the story line🤗