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Leafwood Falls #4
The Tiger's Tale
What happens when your mother's fairy tales about magical tigers turn out to be the story of your own life?
Kat Morrison has built her world around taking care of everyone else. As a freelance web designer in charming Leafwood Falls, Vermont, she's perfected the art of juggling client deadlines while caring for her mother Rose, whose memory isn't what it used to be, and her talented seventeen-year-old daughter Emma. Kat's days are a carefully orchestrated dance of doctor appointments, work commitments, and family needs, with little room left for her own dreams.
But Rose has always been a storyteller, and her enchanting tales of Luna and her magical tiger have become a feature of monthly story nights at Oak & Ink Bookshop, where the whole community gathers to hear about adventures in their own backyard.
Until everything starts to change.
Between Rose's increasingly fragile grip on the present, Emma's growing restlessness and mysterious phone calls, and Ben Walsh, the quietly thoughtful parks department worker who keeps showing up exactly when Kat needs him most, Kat's perfectly controlled life begins to unravel. There's something about Ben that makes her want things she's convinced herself she can't have, but opening her heart means risking the careful balance that keeps her family afloat.
As the community rallies around Rose's magical stories and Emma faces her own crossroads, Kat must choose between the safety of staying in control and the terrifying possibility of letting others help carry the load. Because in a town where a cantankerous orange cat named Hemingway dispenses wisdom through strategic interventions, where stories have a way of revealing hidden truths, and where love appears in the most unexpected forms, sometimes the greatest magic is learning to see yourself through someone else's eyes.
With her carefully constructed world shifting beneath her feet, Kat discovers that the hardest person to take care of might just be herself.
Perfect for readers who loved BEACH READ, THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY, and THE BOOKSHOP ON THE CORNER. A deeply moving story about family, caregiving, and finding love when you least expect it. And the courage to accept both help and happiness.
Kat Morrison has built her world around taking care of everyone else. As a freelance web designer in charming Leafwood Falls, Vermont, she's perfected the art of juggling client deadlines while caring for her mother Rose, whose memory isn't what it used to be, and her talented seventeen-year-old daughter Emma. Kat's days are a carefully orchestrated dance of doctor appointments, work commitments, and family needs, with little room left for her own dreams.
But Rose has always been a storyteller, and her enchanting tales of Luna and her magical tiger have become a feature of monthly story nights at Oak & Ink Bookshop, where the whole community gathers to hear about adventures in their own backyard.
Until everything starts to change.
Between Rose's increasingly fragile grip on the present, Emma's growing restlessness and mysterious phone calls, and Ben Walsh, the quietly thoughtful parks department worker who keeps showing up exactly when Kat needs him most, Kat's perfectly controlled life begins to unravel. There's something about Ben that makes her want things she's convinced herself she can't have, but opening her heart means risking the careful balance that keeps her family afloat.
As the community rallies around Rose's magical stories and Emma faces her own crossroads, Kat must choose between the safety of staying in control and the terrifying possibility of letting others help carry the load. Because in a town where a cantankerous orange cat named Hemingway dispenses wisdom through strategic interventions, where stories have a way of revealing hidden truths, and where love appears in the most unexpected forms, sometimes the greatest magic is learning to see yourself through someone else's eyes.
With her carefully constructed world shifting beneath her feet, Kat discovers that the hardest person to take care of might just be herself.
Perfect for readers who loved BEACH READ, THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY, and THE BOOKSHOP ON THE CORNER. A deeply moving story about family, caregiving, and finding love when you least expect it. And the courage to accept both help and happiness.
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1 pages, Audio CD
Published May 12, 2026
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January 14, 2026
Each book in this series gets better and better. I was caught in the first sentence of The Next Chapter Bookstore and each book has gotten better and better! Hemingway is a typical cat but with slightly more obvious opinions. Each book is so different in content but gets better and better. I just finished The Tiger’s Tale and must say it’s my favorite of the series - so far! Kat, Emma, Ben and Rose, along with the bookstore staff, provide fantastic chemistry, address many of today’s issues, and do so with periodic chortling humor. Brooke Skie has a way with words and I felt that from the beginning. She captures Hemingway perfectly and the other characters.
August 12, 2025
The Tiger’s Tale swept me away from the very first chapter. Brooke Skie has created a warm, small-town world in Leafwood Falls that feels so real, I could almost hear the creak of the Oak & Ink Bookshop’s floorboards and smell the cinnamon from the local café.
Kat Morrison is the kind of heroine you can’t help but root for, fiercely devoted to her family, juggling more responsibilities than anyone should have to, yet still finding space to care about everyone else. Her relationship with her mother, Rose, was both tender and heartbreaking, especially as Rose’s memory begins to falter. The magical tiger stories Rose tells aren’t just whimsical side notes; they weave through the book like a golden thread, revealing deeper truths about family, love, and the courage it takes to open yourself up to both.
And then there’s Ben Walsh… I loved how his presence in Kat’s life was steady, kind, and quietly transformative. Their romance isn’t rushed; it builds naturally, with moments so gentle and real they feel like stolen breaths in the middle of life’s chaos.
The supporting cast is just as memorable. Emma’s journey felt authentic and raw, and Hemingway the cat deserves his spin-off for all the sage, perfectly-timed “interventions” he pulls off.
What I loved most, though, is how this book balances cozy charm with real emotional depth. It’s about love, yes, but also about caregiving, burnout, and the hard truth that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is accept help. The magical elements give the story a touch of wonder without ever overshadowing the deeply human heart at its core.
If you enjoy small-town romances with layers of family drama, heartfelt emotion, and just a sprinkle of magic, The Tiger’s Tale will leave you smiling through tears.
Kat Morrison is the kind of heroine you can’t help but root for, fiercely devoted to her family, juggling more responsibilities than anyone should have to, yet still finding space to care about everyone else. Her relationship with her mother, Rose, was both tender and heartbreaking, especially as Rose’s memory begins to falter. The magical tiger stories Rose tells aren’t just whimsical side notes; they weave through the book like a golden thread, revealing deeper truths about family, love, and the courage it takes to open yourself up to both.
And then there’s Ben Walsh… I loved how his presence in Kat’s life was steady, kind, and quietly transformative. Their romance isn’t rushed; it builds naturally, with moments so gentle and real they feel like stolen breaths in the middle of life’s chaos.
The supporting cast is just as memorable. Emma’s journey felt authentic and raw, and Hemingway the cat deserves his spin-off for all the sage, perfectly-timed “interventions” he pulls off.
What I loved most, though, is how this book balances cozy charm with real emotional depth. It’s about love, yes, but also about caregiving, burnout, and the hard truth that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is accept help. The magical elements give the story a touch of wonder without ever overshadowing the deeply human heart at its core.
If you enjoy small-town romances with layers of family drama, heartfelt emotion, and just a sprinkle of magic, The Tiger’s Tale will leave you smiling through tears.
June 5, 2026
More women's fiction than romance, IMHO, a lovely story about fierce love across generations. The main character is super relatable, being in the sandwich generation part of her life, caring for her aging mother with dementia and teenage daughter about to enter university. All three women clearly care so much for each other, and are willing to give up so much of themselves for the others, and it's such a lovely story about how they really shouldn't have to.
The romance subplot was lovely as well. The love interest was such a nice, supportive man. A bit flat and idealized, sure, in that I don't really have a clear sense of his own wants and needs beyond the relationship, but it's all good. I especially love how his love for the main character isn't just for her alone but also for her mother and daughter. And when he plans their dates to involve her entire family? Swoon!
The bookstore subplot was also really cute. Hemingway the cat was a superstar, of course, but I also really love the sweet and cozy community the shop provides, and the sense of belonging and purpose it gave the main character's mom. Maya (? The bookstore staff?) is hilarious and such a vivid and fantastic character! Amidst all the heartfelt moments between the family trio, Maya and Hemingway were very definitely standout stars!
The romance subplot was lovely as well. The love interest was such a nice, supportive man. A bit flat and idealized, sure, in that I don't really have a clear sense of his own wants and needs beyond the relationship, but it's all good. I especially love how his love for the main character isn't just for her alone but also for her mother and daughter. And when he plans their dates to involve her entire family? Swoon!
The bookstore subplot was also really cute. Hemingway the cat was a superstar, of course, but I also really love the sweet and cozy community the shop provides, and the sense of belonging and purpose it gave the main character's mom. Maya (? The bookstore staff?) is hilarious and such a vivid and fantastic character! Amidst all the heartfelt moments between the family trio, Maya and Hemingway were very definitely standout stars!
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May 21, 2026📖✨ Some stories don’t need grand drama to break your heart — they do it quietly, softly, and all at once.
This novel is a tender reminder of how heavy it can feel to be the person everyone depends on. Kat spends her days holding everything together — work, motherhood, caregiving — leaving little room for herself. And just when life starts feeling impossibly overwhelming, Ben Walsh enters not as a hero, but as something even rarer: someone willing to simply stay. 🤍
What I loved most was how real this story felt. The exhaustion of caregiving, the guilt of wanting more for yourself, the fear of leaning on someone else — it’s all written with such warmth and honesty. And Rose’s fading memory, paired with her magical tiger stories, adds this bittersweet layer that lingers long after the final page. 🐅✨
The small-town atmosphere is pure comfort: cozy streets, nosy neighbours, bookshop cats, and the kind of community that quietly catches you when you’re falling. But beneath the cozy charm is a deeply emotional story about love, grief, vulnerability, and learning that strength doesn’t always mean carrying everything alone.
This book feels like a warm cup of tea on a hard day — gentle, emotional, and impossible not to hold close. ⭐️📚
This novel is a tender reminder of how heavy it can feel to be the person everyone depends on. Kat spends her days holding everything together — work, motherhood, caregiving — leaving little room for herself. And just when life starts feeling impossibly overwhelming, Ben Walsh enters not as a hero, but as something even rarer: someone willing to simply stay. 🤍
What I loved most was how real this story felt. The exhaustion of caregiving, the guilt of wanting more for yourself, the fear of leaning on someone else — it’s all written with such warmth and honesty. And Rose’s fading memory, paired with her magical tiger stories, adds this bittersweet layer that lingers long after the final page. 🐅✨
The small-town atmosphere is pure comfort: cozy streets, nosy neighbours, bookshop cats, and the kind of community that quietly catches you when you’re falling. But beneath the cozy charm is a deeply emotional story about love, grief, vulnerability, and learning that strength doesn’t always mean carrying everything alone.
This book feels like a warm cup of tea on a hard day — gentle, emotional, and impossible not to hold close. ⭐️📚
June 5, 2026
The reading on the audiobook is excellent. The voice of grandma Rose felt so spot-on, with all her changes in mental status: happy, excited, scared, angry, confused. The portrayal of the late-beginning stage of dementia was heart-breakingly pretty accurate, including family-members’ reactions. (e.g. The granddaughter Emma thinking she’d wait til grandma got better & things stabilized to tell her mother something.) The stage where there are times when the person with the dementia realizes something is wrong. (Enjoy those moments of clarity while they still have them—before they disappear completely. 🥺) Kay’s obstinance about accepting help was irritating—but probably also accurate to some people. (“If I allow help then I admit there’s something wrong beyond what I can handle, & I’m not ready to admit that yet”?) I’m not so sure about the stories within the story: the idea of a tiger’s nature being to protect?? Not a depressing story about dementia tho. I got more upset writing this review than I did listening to the book. Mia & Hemingway provided their usual energy & humor. The descriptions of Hemingway’s 2 feline disasters were great! (Altho the 2nd one—a bottle of ink? Really?? Did you suddenly get transported back a hundred years? Book signings are usually done with thin markers these days.) Not a mystery. Barely the beginning of a romance. Idk how to classify it.
January 1, 2026
I am really enjoying reading this delightful series set in Leafwood Falls, about families and how people react to changes in their lives.
In this book we revisit Kat and her Mum, Rose. Rose is suffering from dementia and Kat isn't sure what the future holds. Emma, Kat's daughter is also dealing with a major life change which means a huge decision for her.
Ben is a new character, he maintains the trails and looks after the parks. He meets Kat and Rose at the Oak and Ink bookshop, (Kat is redesigning the bookshops website), could this be a new friend for Kat, someone she needs in her life but doesn't realise it.
The book is centered around Rose's stories about Luna and the Tiger; stories she told her girls when they were young and that she's writing down.
The books in this series are all standalone stories so they don't necessarily need to be read in order of publication.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
In this book we revisit Kat and her Mum, Rose. Rose is suffering from dementia and Kat isn't sure what the future holds. Emma, Kat's daughter is also dealing with a major life change which means a huge decision for her.
Ben is a new character, he maintains the trails and looks after the parks. He meets Kat and Rose at the Oak and Ink bookshop, (Kat is redesigning the bookshops website), could this be a new friend for Kat, someone she needs in her life but doesn't realise it.
The book is centered around Rose's stories about Luna and the Tiger; stories she told her girls when they were young and that she's writing down.
The books in this series are all standalone stories so they don't necessarily need to be read in order of publication.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
March 8, 2026
It a Roller Coaster Ride
This book is an emotional roller coaster ride. I laughed and I cried and at the end I had a final aha moment that was both emotional and endearing. This novella is about a family who is trying to understand and navigate a new diagnosis of dementia and how it effects their lives. They undergo so many changes some positive and some not and it make you feel like you just want to be there to help.
One of my favorite things that makes this book different is that there is also a story being told within the book that is sweet, positive, magical and inspiring which lightens the read. The characters are well developed and very engaging. The story is realistic and relatable. This is by far my favorite book in this series. Make sure you read the Epilogue.
This book is an emotional roller coaster ride. I laughed and I cried and at the end I had a final aha moment that was both emotional and endearing. This novella is about a family who is trying to understand and navigate a new diagnosis of dementia and how it effects their lives. They undergo so many changes some positive and some not and it make you feel like you just want to be there to help.
One of my favorite things that makes this book different is that there is also a story being told within the book that is sweet, positive, magical and inspiring which lightens the read. The characters are well developed and very engaging. The story is realistic and relatable. This is by far my favorite book in this series. Make sure you read the Epilogue.
June 4, 2026
The author wrote about a difficult topic without making the book sad or heavy for the reader. There are wonderful insights about the beginnings of a terrible disease. I enjoyed the way she wrote Rose as still being very wise and capable even with a failing memory.
There is a lot of background details missing about the characters though, even the main characters. She is a single mom with a 17 year old daughter, how did she get to that point? How can she afford to live off of taking some clients for website building while declining most of them, as she says, due to taking care of her mother? She also suddenly had Ben’s number and knew his car and they were going on regular hiking dates, without that being explained. I also noticed that there were multiple times there was the same exact phrasing or something extremely close was said to describe character behavior or locations.
There is a lot of background details missing about the characters though, even the main characters. She is a single mom with a 17 year old daughter, how did she get to that point? How can she afford to live off of taking some clients for website building while declining most of them, as she says, due to taking care of her mother? She also suddenly had Ben’s number and knew his car and they were going on regular hiking dates, without that being explained. I also noticed that there were multiple times there was the same exact phrasing or something extremely close was said to describe character behavior or locations.
October 9, 2025
This one was a little different for me. Still love the small town vibes and we do get to experience more of Leafwood Falls. I also love that Oak & Ink is featured again.
This book just didn't feel as magical for me. I thought budding romance between Kat and Ben was a little like a middle school romance with some advanced moments....meaning it was awkward and unsure most if the time.
Mia seemed a little more chaotic in this story, still lovable bit just a little much. Hemingway was also a little more destructive, though the final destruction was pretty cute.
Overall, I still loved this book and look forward to what comes next for this author.
This book just didn't feel as magical for me. I thought budding romance between Kat and Ben was a little like a middle school romance with some advanced moments....meaning it was awkward and unsure most if the time.
Mia seemed a little more chaotic in this story, still lovable bit just a little much. Hemingway was also a little more destructive, though the final destruction was pretty cute.
Overall, I still loved this book and look forward to what comes next for this author.
September 30, 2025
𝑾𝒐𝒘, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔. 🥹🥹🥹
𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇. 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒌𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒎𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌. 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈!!! 𝑨𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 🫶🫶🫶😘
𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇. 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒌𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒎𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌. 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈!!! 𝑨𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 🫶🫶🫶😘
July 14, 2026
Happy tears 😹
What an amazing book 📖 I have loved all the ones with Hemingway but this one by far is the best. So much controlled chaos that comes together brilliantly at the end. By the ending my heart ❤️ was smiling & my eyes stung with moisture. Growing up is letting go. Even when you arrive at this conclusion later in life. Thank you Ms.Skie for your lovely series of books 📚 Stand alone they can be but I recommend all readers read them in order. The happiness the continuity of rolling from the ending of one story straight into the next is pure joy!
What an amazing book 📖 I have loved all the ones with Hemingway but this one by far is the best. So much controlled chaos that comes together brilliantly at the end. By the ending my heart ❤️ was smiling & my eyes stung with moisture. Growing up is letting go. Even when you arrive at this conclusion later in life. Thank you Ms.Skie for your lovely series of books 📚 Stand alone they can be but I recommend all readers read them in order. The happiness the continuity of rolling from the ending of one story straight into the next is pure joy!
September 16, 2025
Best series in a long time
I love how I feel like I've actually been to this place and know everyone. I recommend reading all in this series in numerical order as the story builds. The Tigers Tale was by far my favourite. But its probably because by then, I'd become part of the towns folk.
I love how I feel like I've actually been to this place and know everyone. I recommend reading all in this series in numerical order as the story builds. The Tigers Tale was by far my favourite. But its probably because by then, I'd become part of the towns folk.
September 22, 2025
I found this to be a heartwarming story about a family dealing with dementia. The characters are utterly human, and while one is dealing with losing parts of herself, she is guiding others to find themselves. Parts of the story made me laugh out loud, and parts made me shed tears. A lovely emotional experience.
October 30, 2025
Wonderful!
I loved this book. It was heartwarming, humorous, and sometimes sad. The characters really made the story come to life. Everyone in my family has had dementia, as will I, but my experience with dementia hasn’t been anything like it is portrayed in the book although I imagine some people may experience their mental decline in the way the older woman in the book did.
I loved this book. It was heartwarming, humorous, and sometimes sad. The characters really made the story come to life. Everyone in my family has had dementia, as will I, but my experience with dementia hasn’t been anything like it is portrayed in the book although I imagine some people may experience their mental decline in the way the older woman in the book did.
March 4, 2026
Wow!
First of all, I rarely leave reviews.
But this book... OMG this book...
I enjoyed the first few books in the series enough to want to read this one (which is a challenge in and of itself.) Such an amazing story. Different than the prior books in the series. And so emotional. A story I didn't know i needed. Thank you Brooke Skie!!!
First of all, I rarely leave reviews.
But this book... OMG this book...
I enjoyed the first few books in the series enough to want to read this one (which is a challenge in and of itself.) Such an amazing story. Different than the prior books in the series. And so emotional. A story I didn't know i needed. Thank you Brooke Skie!!!
May 14, 2026
full of heart and wisdom
This book stands alone, but is enriched and deepened by the previous stories and the knowledge they offer about the background characters and the bookstore. So thoughtfully written capturing the chaos of shifting/losing memory along with the gifts of wisdom available if we can be open and vulnerable enough to receive them.
This book stands alone, but is enriched and deepened by the previous stories and the knowledge they offer about the background characters and the bookstore. So thoughtfully written capturing the chaos of shifting/losing memory along with the gifts of wisdom available if we can be open and vulnerable enough to receive them.
July 5, 2026
So profoundly emotional and deeply sweet. I cried.
Out of the chaos of an aging sometimes addled brain comes a story book to guide the reader to a hidden place of deeper understanding. Who is the maternal protector, the Tiger, and who is the lost fearful protected little one? And when do roles change along the path?
Out of the chaos of an aging sometimes addled brain comes a story book to guide the reader to a hidden place of deeper understanding. Who is the maternal protector, the Tiger, and who is the lost fearful protected little one? And when do roles change along the path?
September 5, 2025
Wonderful stories
I throughly enjoyed this series. Each book has believable, likable, characters you come to care about. The series is more about discovering who you are than simple tales. Read them all. You won’t regret it.
I throughly enjoyed this series. Each book has believable, likable, characters you come to care about. The series is more about discovering who you are than simple tales. Read them all. You won’t regret it.
September 13, 2025
Excellent
Kay is stressed. Mom has dementia and daughter Emma is being secretive. Then she meets Ben. Hemingway is an important element as are Charlie, Mia and the bookstore. A terrific and heartwarming story.
Kay is stressed. Mom has dementia and daughter Emma is being secretive. Then she meets Ben. Hemingway is an important element as are Charlie, Mia and the bookstore. A terrific and heartwarming story.
September 28, 2025
It wasn’t my favorite in the series, but the ending was super sweet. I liked the comparisons between the tiger and Luna and life. Took me a bit longer to read. I did love how Mia is just a huge presence in the series!
February 9, 2026
Tiger
A beautiful written story of life just lifeing. Family closeness and finding the important things you have overlooked. The mom who gets confused the daughter who grows up when you are not looking. Will definitely recommend.
A beautiful written story of life just lifeing. Family closeness and finding the important things you have overlooked. The mom who gets confused the daughter who grows up when you are not looking. Will definitely recommend.
April 11, 2026
A charming read
This was a touching story. I loved the realistic characters with that hint of wistful magic. The problems are true to life and are not resolved in a pretty bow at the end. Still there is the satisfaction of knowing that things will be okay.
This was a touching story. I loved the realistic characters with that hint of wistful magic. The problems are true to life and are not resolved in a pretty bow at the end. Still there is the satisfaction of knowing that things will be okay.
April 11, 2026
I am loving this series. I’m glad to have found it on Kindle Unlimited! I love how to author intertwines familiar characters into the next book, while still introducing new characters. The ending of this book was perfection.
June 7, 2026
I enjoyed returning to the world of The Tiger's Tale and spending more time in Leafwood Falls. One of my favorite aspects of the series is getting to meet new characters while also catching up with familiar faces from previous books. Like the other stories in the series, this one delivers a satisfying, feel-good ending that feels a bit like a Hallmark movie. At the same time, it doesn't shy away from addressing real-world issues and challenges, which gives the story added depth and heart. A warm, engaging read that reminded me why I enjoy visiting Leafwood Falls.
June 20, 2026
great story
I have really enjoyed this series. Each story has their own twist. The one with heirloom, I wanted the recipe for the cookies. Love Hemingway. It’s a great story what you have a chance to just sit and read.
I have really enjoyed this series. Each story has their own twist. The one with heirloom, I wanted the recipe for the cookies. Love Hemingway. It’s a great story what you have a chance to just sit and read.
July 5, 2026
A path of love
This story is for everyone who's ever dealt with someone with dementia, or other mental illnesses. This is about love and faith and staying true to yourself no matter where the path takes you.
This story is for everyone who's ever dealt with someone with dementia, or other mental illnesses. This is about love and faith and staying true to yourself no matter where the path takes you.
July 24, 2026
The Tiger's Tale
I just so enjoyed this story. A mother slowly loses her memory, A daughter and granddaughter build a life around them to help navigate life. This is a beautiful story, deeply moving and very entertaining. I hope you check this book series out. Enjoy
I just so enjoyed this story. A mother slowly loses her memory, A daughter and granddaughter build a life around them to help navigate life. This is a beautiful story, deeply moving and very entertaining. I hope you check this book series out. Enjoy
August 13, 2025
Beautiful
This is a beautiful story of family, friendship, and community. A beautifully written story of uncertainty, fear, and finally acceptance.
This is a beautiful story of family, friendship, and community. A beautifully written story of uncertainty, fear, and finally acceptance.
August 21, 2025
A wonderful series of books about a small town and its magical bookstore. If you need a little cheering up , open a book about Leafwood Falls and its quirky lovable citizens. It will make you smile.
September 18, 2025
Cute, clean audiobook. Part of a series. 3.5 stars
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