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Making Rounds
Raising three children ensures life is never dull for Dr. Brooke Campbell and her wife Tess. Striking the right balance while managing hectic schedules and competing priorities is no simple task. Twins, David and Danielle, are about to turn thirteen. The little baby they were so excited to welcome is quickly becoming a toddler. A year of failed attempts at conceiving another baby has left Tess disappointed, and Brooke wondering if they should stop their efforts.
Brooke announces she’s taking a sabbatical to spend more time with the family. And Tess decides she needs to visit her parents and confront fears she’s long tried to suppress. Unexpected news from Tess’s mother, Mary, brings mother and daughter closer than Tess dreamed possible. With the support of her mother, Tess makes an admission to Brooke that will change the lives of their entire family.
Loving someone is easy. Maintaining a family full of distinct personalities, ideas, dreams, and anxieties takes more than hard work. It requires humility. And it often demands sacrifice. Brooke and Tess are about to learn a few lessons in Making Rounds.
Brooke announces she’s taking a sabbatical to spend more time with the family. And Tess decides she needs to visit her parents and confront fears she’s long tried to suppress. Unexpected news from Tess’s mother, Mary, brings mother and daughter closer than Tess dreamed possible. With the support of her mother, Tess makes an admission to Brooke that will change the lives of their entire family.
Loving someone is easy. Maintaining a family full of distinct personalities, ideas, dreams, and anxieties takes more than hard work. It requires humility. And it often demands sacrifice. Brooke and Tess are about to learn a few lessons in Making Rounds.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2021
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October 5, 2023
And then there were six! Lovely book, lots of tears, love the way they follow on and make an excellent series. And it seems there is a 7th…. Double Dose here I come…. Or maybe not. Not written, or what?? (Mentioned at the end of this one but doesn’t seem to exist!)
January 3, 2022
I've been happily zipping through these books/novellas (they very in length). They started in 2015 and I mistakenly thought the series was complete. This is the latest from Sept 2021 and I'm hooked and will be waiting for the next book to be published.
Brooke and Tess have decided to add to their family and things are not going smoothly. There is stress and Tess is worn down. Do they quit trying or take a break. By the end of the book the twins are turning 13 for a timeframe reference. This couple have a picture perfect life and yet they experience everyday stresses. Extended family adds to the support but also to the drama. It is like a happy soap opera and I was very happy with the ending.
Brooke and Tess have decided to add to their family and things are not going smoothly. There is stress and Tess is worn down. Do they quit trying or take a break. By the end of the book the twins are turning 13 for a timeframe reference. This couple have a picture perfect life and yet they experience everyday stresses. Extended family adds to the support but also to the drama. It is like a happy soap opera and I was very happy with the ending.
October 7, 2021
Another great episode
I love this family, this is another great book in the series. Brilliantly written.
Can’t wait for the next one.
I love this family, this is another great book in the series. Brilliantly written.
Can’t wait for the next one.
October 3, 2021
Wonderful but too short!
It seems like I haven't read this series in a very long time. In this book 6, Dr. Brooke Campbell and Tess are raising three children and trying for another. As a bonus, both sets of grandparents are included. What a family. I love them! This series is so full of love and importance of family. JA's trademark laughter and love just fill these pages. Waiting for the next installment is going to be difficult. I just want to keep turning the pages!!!
It seems like I haven't read this series in a very long time. In this book 6, Dr. Brooke Campbell and Tess are raising three children and trying for another. As a bonus, both sets of grandparents are included. What a family. I love them! This series is so full of love and importance of family. JA's trademark laughter and love just fill these pages. Waiting for the next installment is going to be difficult. I just want to keep turning the pages!!!
November 5, 2021
Another Heartwarming Read
Love this series. Both Tess and Brooke have great character arcs that follow them through the series. I love how lesbian family life is portrayed in a positive light. We have families, trials and tribulations to go through and overcome just like everyone else in this world. We love our children, our spouses or partners, our friends, our families and put their needs before ours or discuss them so we can.make.sure we can live happy healthy lives. Everything isn't always perfect but communication, love, effort, compassion, empathy and understanding are factors that are in each of these books showing how important they are regardless of our fears of what may have happened in the past, because that's what it was, the past. You need to trust in the love you have here and now hold on tight and move forward. That is exactly what this growing family of 5 does. Brooke a doctor who has a practice and takes on call at the hospital, her wife Tess who is a stay at home mom right now with teen twins and baby under 2 who is also taking classes to become a doctor. She and Brooke have been try to get pregnant for some time now as well. Tess"s mom is not well and lives far away. She wants her parent to move closer, while Brooke's parents are local and can help out with the kids. Lately, Tess is extremely tired and stressed but there are things she isn"t telling Brooke because she doesn't want to add more to her late and some things she is.still trying to figure out. Brooke is having the same dilemma. They both need to.figure out how to talk to each other and put all their cards on the table because whatever they are both feeling will decide the future of their family.
Love this series. Both Tess and Brooke have great character arcs that follow them through the series. I love how lesbian family life is portrayed in a positive light. We have families, trials and tribulations to go through and overcome just like everyone else in this world. We love our children, our spouses or partners, our friends, our families and put their needs before ours or discuss them so we can.make.sure we can live happy healthy lives. Everything isn't always perfect but communication, love, effort, compassion, empathy and understanding are factors that are in each of these books showing how important they are regardless of our fears of what may have happened in the past, because that's what it was, the past. You need to trust in the love you have here and now hold on tight and move forward. That is exactly what this growing family of 5 does. Brooke a doctor who has a practice and takes on call at the hospital, her wife Tess who is a stay at home mom right now with teen twins and baby under 2 who is also taking classes to become a doctor. She and Brooke have been try to get pregnant for some time now as well. Tess"s mom is not well and lives far away. She wants her parent to move closer, while Brooke's parents are local and can help out with the kids. Lately, Tess is extremely tired and stressed but there are things she isn"t telling Brooke because she doesn't want to add more to her late and some things she is.still trying to figure out. Brooke is having the same dilemma. They both need to.figure out how to talk to each other and put all their cards on the table because whatever they are both feeling will decide the future of their family.
October 29, 2021
Aw man!!! I have to wait for the next installment... I have really been enjoying the ups and downs of this wonderful family's story. On this one I am happy that Mary's realization under such a devastating reality is bringing her closer to Tess <3
I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next book?... thank's to that author for bring a simple family life to a series that resonates on so many levels... life happens and we need to learn to adapt to the ever changing challenges.
I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next book?... thank's to that author for bring a simple family life to a series that resonates on so many levels... life happens and we need to learn to adapt to the ever changing challenges.
October 2, 2021
Have been waiting forever for this to come out!
Like all of Ms. Armstrong's books it does not disappoint! My only complaint is it is too short.... Gives me a teasing amount of wonderful with Tess and Brooke and the entire family. Now I have to try and patiently wait on another installment to drop. Buy it you will not be disappointed.
Like all of Ms. Armstrong's books it does not disappoint! My only complaint is it is too short.... Gives me a teasing amount of wonderful with Tess and Brooke and the entire family. Now I have to try and patiently wait on another installment to drop. Buy it you will not be disappointed.
October 7, 2021
Wonderful!
Nothing I love more than picking up a JA Armstrong book and curling up to immerse myself in the world she creates. The characters spring to life and tend to work their way into the reader's heart, immersing them deeply as the story unfolds. I can't wait to follow Tess and Brooke's continuing story in "Double Dose"!
Nothing I love more than picking up a JA Armstrong book and curling up to immerse myself in the world she creates. The characters spring to life and tend to work their way into the reader's heart, immersing them deeply as the story unfolds. I can't wait to follow Tess and Brooke's continuing story in "Double Dose"!
October 9, 2021
Just another great story of characters I Love!
I have miised this family. The characters are just something gifted with joy even in the midst of life. Tess and Brooke are just so rich in love and fin. Mary (Tess's mom) brought tears more than one. The whole cast was just magnificent in dialogue and love. Will be waiting for book 7 eagerly.
I have miised this family. The characters are just something gifted with joy even in the midst of life. Tess and Brooke are just so rich in love and fin. Mary (Tess's mom) brought tears more than one. The whole cast was just magnificent in dialogue and love. Will be waiting for book 7 eagerly.
October 3, 2021
Tess and Brooke
JA Armstrong has created a loving family that continues to grow. Laughter and love fill the pages of this book. I can't wait for the next installment in Double Dose.
JA Armstrong has created a loving family that continues to grow. Laughter and love fill the pages of this book. I can't wait for the next installment in Double Dose.
October 9, 2021
The Family Grows
As they continue to deal with Mary’s illness, Brooke and Tess learn that Tess is pregnant again. As the twins, David and Dani become teenagers life is on big merry go round. Great series.
As they continue to deal with Mary’s illness, Brooke and Tess learn that Tess is pregnant again. As the twins, David and Dani become teenagers life is on big merry go round. Great series.
November 19, 2021
Easy and relaxing read
Good next installment of a loving family life. Characters continue to experience life challenges, personally and professionally. Yet their love for each other guides them to happiness.
Good next installment of a loving family life. Characters continue to experience life challenges, personally and professionally. Yet their love for each other guides them to happiness.
January 8, 2022
Enjoyable read
As always reading about Brooke, Tess and their family was a wonderful joy. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I love to watch this family grow and handle life's ups and downs. Thank you Ms Armstrong for these two strong women.
As always reading about Brooke, Tess and their family was a wonderful joy. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I love to watch this family grow and handle life's ups and downs. Thank you Ms Armstrong for these two strong women.
July 24, 2022
I clicked on the dreaded get KU for two months for free yesterday (for reasons) and the algorithm spit out this almost immediately.
Ok read, didn’t remember much from the earlier books so maybe I will no longer be tempted.
Ok read, didn’t remember much from the earlier books so maybe I will no longer be tempted.
October 2, 2021
😘
Always love this author and this series is built with so much love. Can't wait for the double dose and more.
Always love this author and this series is built with so much love. Can't wait for the double dose and more.
October 6, 2021
Wonderful story! Love following Tess and Brooke’s family. This book was just too short! Now have to wait for next book in series to keep up with their growing family
October 18, 2021
Twist and turns
Love it! This is a great addition to the series! Many turns I didn't expect. Looking forward to the next book!
Love it! This is a great addition to the series! Many turns I didn't expect. Looking forward to the next book!
October 22, 2021
wonderful series
JA Armstrong always writes fabulous stories all of her series are delightful. If you haven’t read this one I encourage you to give it a read and have some fun.
JA Armstrong always writes fabulous stories all of her series are delightful. If you haven’t read this one I encourage you to give it a read and have some fun.
October 25, 2021
Fun.
I really enjoyed Making Rounds. This is a quick, easy fun read. A catch-up of the characters from the previous books.
I really enjoyed Making Rounds. This is a quick, easy fun read. A catch-up of the characters from the previous books.
October 30, 2021
3.5 ⭐ not my favorite of the series but still good. I wish it was longer but the story line was good.
November 1, 2021
Great book
I loved this books. I love all the interactions between everyone in the family. I love it that they can all joke and all cry together.
I loved this books. I love all the interactions between everyone in the family. I love it that they can all joke and all cry together.
December 14, 2021
Wonderful !
I am exhausted just reading about caring for this family !
The love, patience and support within the family warms my heart.
I am exhausted just reading about caring for this family !
The love, patience and support within the family warms my heart.
January 11, 2022
OMG
That is awsome double duty I didn't see that coming but still awesome I can't wait for the next one im so ready to see what happens next
That is awsome double duty I didn't see that coming but still awesome I can't wait for the next one im so ready to see what happens next
February 28, 2022
Wonderful story
I have enjoyed this wonderful heartfelt story of Brook and Tess and their growing family and how they cope with the day to day stuff.
I have enjoyed this wonderful heartfelt story of Brook and Tess and their growing family and how they cope with the day to day stuff.
April 16, 2022
Another fab instalment of a wonderful series
June 23, 2022
Another Keeper
This was another fun chapter in the lives of Brooke and Tess. Hit on some true to life family drama. Love the commitment to family. Definitely a keeper!!
This was another fun chapter in the lives of Brooke and Tess. Hit on some true to life family drama. Love the commitment to family. Definitely a keeper!!
October 23, 2022
wow!
Big surprises this go around. Lots of changes for our favorite family. And the twins reach their teens. Good stuff.
Big surprises this go around. Lots of changes for our favorite family. And the twins reach their teens. Good stuff.
March 12, 2024
Lovely book. I loved the glimpses into a family with doctors and how they handle personal dilemmas in comparison to their occupations. Also, how past doctors reflect on their choices.
September 5, 2022
The eavesdropping, LOL, the apples don't fall far from the trees
Overall, I'm really happy for everyone, my goodness the chaos to come..., there was some sad stuff happening that are unavoidable, unfortunately. But they will get thorough it.
And even though I usually hold grudges for years, even for fictional people, now I wish Tess' mum would have a different outcome. She have lots to atone for with her daughter and grandchildren.
I love that this was not the end for all these folks, but I'm not happy it's continuing though because I hate to wait haha.
Overall, I'm really happy for everyone, my goodness the chaos to come..., there was some sad stuff happening that are unavoidable, unfortunately. But they will get thorough it.
And even though I usually hold grudges for years, even for fictional people, now I wish Tess' mum would have a different outcome. She have lots to atone for with her daughter and grandchildren.
I love that this was not the end for all these folks, but I'm not happy it's continuing though because I hate to wait haha.
April 29, 2024
Always good
I gave you five stars because I read it All weekend I couldn't put it down I love this author the characters are wonderful I can't wait for the next book I hope I don't have to wait too long
I gave you five stars because I read it All weekend I couldn't put it down I love this author the characters are wonderful I can't wait for the next book I hope I don't have to wait too long
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