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Sticky Notes
An unusual friendship forms between a young history professor and the grandmother of one of his loveliest students.
When master's student, Katherine King, receives an unsatisfactory grade on an exam, she learns two valuable Don't lose your cool with a young, handsome professor and, two, don't tell your grandmother about it. This clean, lighthearted Christian romance is set in the rolling hills of the Palouse, in the university town of Moscow, Idaho. Four recipes are included.
The narrator, Valerie Gilbert, does an outstanding job in the audio book, available on Audible.
- Book Two, The Sticky Buns Challenge, is now available.
When master's student, Katherine King, receives an unsatisfactory grade on an exam, she learns two valuable Don't lose your cool with a young, handsome professor and, two, don't tell your grandmother about it. This clean, lighthearted Christian romance is set in the rolling hills of the Palouse, in the university town of Moscow, Idaho. Four recipes are included.
The narrator, Valerie Gilbert, does an outstanding job in the audio book, available on Audible.
- Book Two, The Sticky Buns Challenge, is now available.
- GenresFiction
503 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2014
120 people are currently reading
72 people want to read
About the author
Sherri Schoenborn Murray
16 books67 followersSherri Schoenborn Murray is a bestselling author known for her memorable characters, small-town humor, fishing tales, and Counterfeit Princess stories. Clean, wholesome, lighthearted fiction. With a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Idaho, Sherri is a two-time American Christian Writers' Finalist for her inspirational romance Fried Chicken and Gravy.
All of Sherri's novels include a recipe or two. You'll find her favorite recipes and recommendations for other Christian authors' books available on Amazon when you visit her website at www.christianromances.com.
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All of Sherri's novels include a recipe or two. You'll find her favorite recipes and recommendations for other Christian authors' books available on Amazon when you visit her website at www.christianromances.com.
Sign up for Sherri's newsletter for new releases and recipes.
Sherri has also rounded-up quite the collection of outstanding Christian audio books on her website: www.bestchristianaudio.com.
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June 18, 2020
Too Many Dates
Katherine and her Dr Zhivago-look alike professor in her final semester of grad school seems to clash until she is invited to attend a small gathering at her favorite professor's house. The weekly gathering to hear about Prof Benton's blind dates starts to break through the walls surrounding her protected heart. The close bonds between the characters, especially Grandma Ethel, make this book a pleasure to read. Grandma's sticky notes with Bible verses from God and the frequent prayers of main characters keep faith an important part of the story.
Katherine and her Dr Zhivago-look alike professor in her final semester of grad school seems to clash until she is invited to attend a small gathering at her favorite professor's house. The weekly gathering to hear about Prof Benton's blind dates starts to break through the walls surrounding her protected heart. The close bonds between the characters, especially Grandma Ethel, make this book a pleasure to read. Grandma's sticky notes with Bible verses from God and the frequent prayers of main characters keep faith an important part of the story.
February 11, 2025
This was a cute romance. Ethel was my favorite character.
There were parts of the story I found confusing: questions asked that didn't end up going anywhere, characters' attitudes that sometimes made no sense, and some places where I thought I'd missed some dialogue because the conversations didn't track.
I also did not care for the insistence that Katherine owed Carl an apology.
Still though, I enjoyed the story and none of my quibbles would stop me from reading more by this author.
There were parts of the story I found confusing: questions asked that didn't end up going anywhere, characters' attitudes that sometimes made no sense, and some places where I thought I'd missed some dialogue because the conversations didn't track.
I also did not care for the insistence that Katherine owed Carl an apology.
Still though, I enjoyed the story and none of my quibbles would stop me from reading more by this author.
September 9, 2017
Awesome!
Read it yesterday! Loved it. Took me back to my younger days with Nana baking in the kitchen and her playing skipbo with her friends every week! Great book!
Read it yesterday! Loved it. Took me back to my younger days with Nana baking in the kitchen and her playing skipbo with her friends every week! Great book!
August 21, 2019
8/21/19
March 16, 2020
Fun p!ot, but stretched out way too long
August 19, 2020
Good
This book is one that's all about how a professer of history has a problem with dating.he needs help from.
This book is one that's all about how a professer of history has a problem with dating.he needs help from.
September 24, 2020
Sticky Notes
Loved this book, can not wait to read more from this author and more to the story. Quinn & Katherine have a love hate relationship from the start.
Loved this book, can not wait to read more from this author and more to the story. Quinn & Katherine have a love hate relationship from the start.
July 18, 2022
Sherri Schoenborn Murray’s Sticky Notes is creative and original. Her characters are real, with quirks that make me smile and little annoying habits that just make it that much easier to forget that they are actually fictitious… and not people I know in real life.
This story centers around the adorable Ethel King, who lives near the university in Idaho where her granddaughter Katherine (who lives with her and is also a star within these pages) is pursuing her master’s degree. It opens with Katherine contesting a grade she received from her handsome, young professor, Quinn Benton. When Ethel finds out about Katherine’s less-than-gracious behavior, Mr Benton becomes the recipient of a surprise visit from Ethel.. and a box of her special cinnamon rolls. Soon an unlikely friendship has sprouted between Ethel and Quinn, much to Katherine’s dismay.
Even though I had suspicions about where the story was going to end up, it kept me surprised and wanting to hear “just one more chapter”. I’m happy with Sticky Notes. Well, except that I wanted more! 🙂
I believe this book takes place in approximately 2002, although it was published in 2014. So take that however you’d like… I wouldn’t classify it as historical fiction, although it’s really not quite modern either. 🙂 It works very well logistically for this story, as there are a lot of communication aspects that would change the story details if it took place at another time — either earlier or later.
Well this book has to be a cinnamon roll. No question. And I think it fits because it’s sweet and has substance.
(As I listened to this book via Audible, I didn’t see the characters’ names printed out… I apologize for any misspellings I may have included here.)
**edited to add: upon my second listen, I think that while I loved the story still, I wasn't completely happy with the narrator's tone in places. Quinn sounded like he was reprimanding Katherine in a lot of places, while I think he was actually just really frustrated with the back-and-forth-ness of everything. He was just done with that and wanted to know where they stood. So while I'd listen again, I think I would *rather* read it than listen next time.
This story centers around the adorable Ethel King, who lives near the university in Idaho where her granddaughter Katherine (who lives with her and is also a star within these pages) is pursuing her master’s degree. It opens with Katherine contesting a grade she received from her handsome, young professor, Quinn Benton. When Ethel finds out about Katherine’s less-than-gracious behavior, Mr Benton becomes the recipient of a surprise visit from Ethel.. and a box of her special cinnamon rolls. Soon an unlikely friendship has sprouted between Ethel and Quinn, much to Katherine’s dismay.
Even though I had suspicions about where the story was going to end up, it kept me surprised and wanting to hear “just one more chapter”. I’m happy with Sticky Notes. Well, except that I wanted more! 🙂
I believe this book takes place in approximately 2002, although it was published in 2014. So take that however you’d like… I wouldn’t classify it as historical fiction, although it’s really not quite modern either. 🙂 It works very well logistically for this story, as there are a lot of communication aspects that would change the story details if it took place at another time — either earlier or later.
Well this book has to be a cinnamon roll. No question. And I think it fits because it’s sweet and has substance.
(As I listened to this book via Audible, I didn’t see the characters’ names printed out… I apologize for any misspellings I may have included here.)
**edited to add: upon my second listen, I think that while I loved the story still, I wasn't completely happy with the narrator's tone in places. Quinn sounded like he was reprimanding Katherine in a lot of places, while I think he was actually just really frustrated with the back-and-forth-ness of everything. He was just done with that and wanted to know where they stood. So while I'd listen again, I think I would *rather* read it than listen next time.
July 28, 2016
“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”
I like the overall plot of grad student and her professor being attracted to each other, but must wait a few weeks to pursue a relationship.
This is a clean romance that may or may not happen. Benton and Katherine are supposedly Christians. They are both childish, and play games with each other, using other people in the process. They randomly prayed asking God's will, but went about with what they wanted. The plot drug along so s...l...o...w...l...y, could of been condensed down and pace picked up.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
I like the overall plot of grad student and her professor being attracted to each other, but must wait a few weeks to pursue a relationship.
This is a clean romance that may or may not happen. Benton and Katherine are supposedly Christians. They are both childish, and play games with each other, using other people in the process. They randomly prayed asking God's will, but went about with what they wanted. The plot drug along so s...l...o...w...l...y, could of been condensed down and pace picked up.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
August 11, 2016
Wonderful read
I really enjoyed reading Sticky Notes. Catherine's Grandmother Ethel was such a hoot. I loved the characters of Katherine & Benton as well as their friends. The Professor's Friday night get togethers, where they reviewed Bentley's weekly blind dates, was very entertaining.
I really enjoyed reading Sticky Notes. Catherine's Grandmother Ethel was such a hoot. I loved the characters of Katherine & Benton as well as their friends. The Professor's Friday night get togethers, where they reviewed Bentley's weekly blind dates, was very entertaining.
December 22, 2016
I almost stopped reading this so many times. They were so prideful and ridiculous I couldn't handle them. Then it was great in the middle... 3 or 4 star territory. And then Katherine and her stupid games ruined everything for me. Brad never should have been introduced to the plot given we'd already been through Joe and Carl. Four suitors? Please.
June 22, 2016
Oh, so very good!
I am glad that the version I read had parts one and two, because if the book had ended after part one, I would not have given a good review. Living through Katherine and Quinn's courtship was just wonderful. I definitely recommend.
I am glad that the version I read had parts one and two, because if the book had ended after part one, I would not have given a good review. Living through Katherine and Quinn's courtship was just wonderful. I definitely recommend.
September 14, 2016
Sticky Notes (Ethel King series book 1)
Enjoyed book very much. It is funny, has good insight into how tough dating and learning to trust God's way in our live. Would recommend this book to all.
Enjoyed book very much. It is funny, has good insight into how tough dating and learning to trust God's way in our live. Would recommend this book to all.
January 16, 2017
Interesting plot
This is a fun story to read. My practical side wants to question why all the games, but it made it fun and longer than any book I would write.
This is a fun story to read. My practical side wants to question why all the games, but it made it fun and longer than any book I would write.
April 13, 2017
Frustrating second half mars enjoyment
The beginning showed such promise. Humor had me hooked, but as the book progressed, this reader became frustrated at the games being played. Evans knows a professor can't openly date one of his students, yet he sets up his "little game" so early that even Grandma Ethel becomes confused and disappointed. By the end, I almost didn't care what happened. The "cat and mouse" dragged on far too long, and old Evans got entertained. Loving the humor and characters was not enough for the slogging storyline of the second half.
The beginning showed such promise. Humor had me hooked, but as the book progressed, this reader became frustrated at the games being played. Evans knows a professor can't openly date one of his students, yet he sets up his "little game" so early that even Grandma Ethel becomes confused and disappointed. By the end, I almost didn't care what happened. The "cat and mouse" dragged on far too long, and old Evans got entertained. Loving the humor and characters was not enough for the slogging storyline of the second half.
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