What do you think?
Rate this book
Sweethaven Circle #3
A Sweethaven Christmas
The women of Sweethaven are reunited for a small-town Christmas!
It's holiday time in Sweethaven, but things don't go quite as planned for these scrapbookers. Lila is thrown for a loop when a woman claiming to be her sister arrives in town. As she begins digging into the woman's claims, Lila uncovers things about her family she may never be able to accept or forgive.
After the girls find an old scrapbook on Adele's bookshelf, she is reminded of her first love, a Sweethaven boy whose heart she broke so many years ago. With help from modern technology, Adele arranges a reunion with this man. And when Campbell sees Luke with a ring, she isn't sure whether to be happy or terrified. Are wedding bells in her future? For Jane and Meghan, Sweethaven is filled with the promise of something new—as well as good friends, a new scrapbook, and a little holiday magic!
It's holiday time in Sweethaven, but things don't go quite as planned for these scrapbookers. Lila is thrown for a loop when a woman claiming to be her sister arrives in town. As she begins digging into the woman's claims, Lila uncovers things about her family she may never be able to accept or forgive.
After the girls find an old scrapbook on Adele's bookshelf, she is reminded of her first love, a Sweethaven boy whose heart she broke so many years ago. With help from modern technology, Adele arranges a reunion with this man. And when Campbell sees Luke with a ring, she isn't sure whether to be happy or terrified. Are wedding bells in her future? For Jane and Meghan, Sweethaven is filled with the promise of something new—as well as good friends, a new scrapbook, and a little holiday magic!
1 pages, Audio CD
Published March 1, 2021
292 people are currently reading
1618 people want to read
About the author
Courtney Walsh
37 books5,570 followersCourtney Walsh is a novelist, theatre director, and playwright. She writes low spice romance and women's fiction while juggling the performing arts studio and youth theatre she owns and runs with her husband. Her debut, A Sweethaven Summer, hit the New York Times and USA Today e-book bestseller lists. She is also a Carol award winner and Christy award finalist.
A creative at heart, Courtney has also written two craft books and several full-length musicals. She lives in Illinois with her husband and three children and a sometimes naughty Bernedoodle named Luna.
Visit her online at www.courtneywalshwrites.com.
A creative at heart, Courtney has also written two craft books and several full-length musicals. She lives in Illinois with her husband and three children and a sometimes naughty Bernedoodle named Luna.
Visit her online at www.courtneywalshwrites.com.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 118 reviews
January 31, 2019
A great ending to a lovely series.
Sweethaven is an idyllic town on the shores of Lake Michigan. Lila, Jane, and Meghan have returned to Sweethaven to celebrate the Christmas season, and spend time with family and friends. Lila, happily pregnant with their first child, is thrown for a loop when a woman shows up claiming to be her sister. It uncovers long buried secrets that make her question what she always believed about her family. Jane is dealing with some health issues and Meghan is trying to rejuvenate her singing career. Through the support of family and each other the women are able to face their struggles and find some Christmas magic.
I enjoyed getting to know the people of Sweethaven and how the characters evolved through the series.
Sweethaven is an idyllic town on the shores of Lake Michigan. Lila, Jane, and Meghan have returned to Sweethaven to celebrate the Christmas season, and spend time with family and friends. Lila, happily pregnant with their first child, is thrown for a loop when a woman shows up claiming to be her sister. It uncovers long buried secrets that make her question what she always believed about her family. Jane is dealing with some health issues and Meghan is trying to rejuvenate her singing career. Through the support of family and each other the women are able to face their struggles and find some Christmas magic.
I enjoyed getting to know the people of Sweethaven and how the characters evolved through the series.
August 16, 2025
It was fine. I liked it better than the second. Although, it was also confusing with so many stories going on at the same time. I liked the growth of the characters and to see the friends of Sweethaven find happiness!
April 22, 2022
Par for the course. This was a nice resolution to the series.
March 8, 2024
A Sweethaven Christmas is book three in the Sweethaven Circle by Courtney Walsh. This is a series that needs to be read in order.
Secrets.
Betrayal.
Drama.
Rekindled love.
Insecurity.
Pride.
Reconciliation.
A Sweethaven Christmas is told from multiple points of view, just as the first two stories are. We get brief snippets of the past, interspersed with the present. This story is a continuation of the group of friends and what is going on in their lives now. This was my least favorite of the series and I struggle with some of the mindsets of the characters.
Secrets.
Betrayal.
Drama.
Rekindled love.
Insecurity.
Pride.
Reconciliation.
A Sweethaven Christmas is told from multiple points of view, just as the first two stories are. We get brief snippets of the past, interspersed with the present. This story is a continuation of the group of friends and what is going on in their lives now. This was my least favorite of the series and I struggle with some of the mindsets of the characters.
August 23, 2018
A good wrap-up of all the people we’ve come to love in Sweethaven; with a promise of more good things to come after the story ends.
October 12, 2019
Awesome story of the interlocked lives of four women through hard decisions log life and family filled with forgiveness in the most beautiful season of the year. I loved how each of the characters found peace through surrender and forgiveness.
December 15, 2022
It's definitely a series worth reading!!
December 22, 2017
A Christmas story for everyone
Who doesn’t love a Christmas story filled with family, laughter, love, and a little turmoil? This was just the book I needed right now, and I found myself devouring it pretty quickly. Each story capture my attention and I found that my fingers couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
I found myself attached to Jane the most, probably because she is me to a T. I have weight problems, insecurities, and pretty much everything else she had. I struggle, as she struggled. It I have to tell you, she gave me a little hope. You see, she found that she needed to run to God and not food, and to be honest, I’ve never looked it it that way before. I am extremely grateful that Courtney Walsh included this character and her struggles.
I really did enjoy everyone else’s stories too. The characters were all connected and real. I think that’s what I liked the most is that they were real. They had issues that people today have, and they dealt with them realistically too. I love reading family stories that intertwine such as this. I highly recommend this Christmas read!
Who doesn’t love a Christmas story filled with family, laughter, love, and a little turmoil? This was just the book I needed right now, and I found myself devouring it pretty quickly. Each story capture my attention and I found that my fingers couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
I found myself attached to Jane the most, probably because she is me to a T. I have weight problems, insecurities, and pretty much everything else she had. I struggle, as she struggled. It I have to tell you, she gave me a little hope. You see, she found that she needed to run to God and not food, and to be honest, I’ve never looked it it that way before. I am extremely grateful that Courtney Walsh included this character and her struggles.
I really did enjoy everyone else’s stories too. The characters were all connected and real. I think that’s what I liked the most is that they were real. They had issues that people today have, and they dealt with them realistically too. I love reading family stories that intertwine such as this. I highly recommend this Christmas read!
December 22, 2017
I have not read the previous two books in the series, so the large cast introduced in the first chapter left me utterly confused. Who were these people and how were they connected? It took me a whole seven or eight chapters until I had everybody straight!
That said, once I knew the cast, I was able to grasp their backstories and enjoy the book. Jane's story contains the most honest portrayal of a woman trying to lose weight that I think I've read. I enjoyed each of the women's threads - Jane, Meghan, Adele, and Campbell.
More than a fluffy Christmas read, characters grapple with trust, forgiveness, and change. The Christmas backdrop is a nice addition.
Recommended reading, but you'd probably benefit from reading books 1 and 2 first.
That said, once I knew the cast, I was able to grasp their backstories and enjoy the book. Jane's story contains the most honest portrayal of a woman trying to lose weight that I think I've read. I enjoyed each of the women's threads - Jane, Meghan, Adele, and Campbell.
More than a fluffy Christmas read, characters grapple with trust, forgiveness, and change. The Christmas backdrop is a nice addition.
Recommended reading, but you'd probably benefit from reading books 1 and 2 first.
September 7, 2019
A Sweethaven Christmas is by Courtney Walsh. Unfortunately, this is the final book in the trilogy. I was very sad to leave all my friends in Sweethaven. Can life go on without knowing what will happen to the girls?
Lila had made peace with Tom over his having a daughter, Campbell, with her friend, Suzanne. The icing on the cake was her getting pregnant. Now if she could only keep the baby and if she could manage to make peace with her overbearing Mother who never had anything good to say about anyone. Now when she and her parents and Tom were having dinner with Luke and Campbell, a strange woman stops her Daddy as he walks in. It seems as if they know each other. Her Mother is pretending the lady does not exist. Who is she and what does she want?
Campbell has come to believe Sweethaven magic has worked for her. The Gallery is doing well and the showing of her photography and her Mother’s paintings showed well together. Campbell had also come to love Luke, Meghan’s brother. Things are working out slowly. Can she trust it?
Meghan Rhodes has come home to Sweethaven and is working with Nick and their children. She was also working on her relationship with her Mother. Nick then contacts a former client of his and starts the ball rolling for a Christmas special by Meghan to start her career going again. It had still been failing since she fired her agent who had been sabotaging her career as they went. Can she have a career and still have the family she adores?
Janie had a run-in with an old “friend” who had bullied her in school due to her weight. Janie had known Lori would make a play for Graham as soon as she introduced them again. They had all gone to school together. Janie also knew that Graham loved her and as a minister he wouldn’t do anything to hurt her or his ministry. It was Lori she was afraid of. She sets out to do something about her weight and her self-esteem; but does she have the will to go through with her plan?
Now that it seems her extended family is on the way to healing, Meghan’s and Luke’s Mother has the opportunity to write a cookbook. in her excitement, she gets out a journal she kept with her notes from cooking. She finds pictures and notes about Harry in them and reminisces about her first love. She wonders what ever became of him. Meghan and the other girls set her up with a Facebook account so she can communicate with Harry. Can she do this? What will happen if she does connect with Harry?
This is a fitting end to the series and although we are sorry to leave Sweethaven and the girls, we know that all is well with them.
Lila had made peace with Tom over his having a daughter, Campbell, with her friend, Suzanne. The icing on the cake was her getting pregnant. Now if she could only keep the baby and if she could manage to make peace with her overbearing Mother who never had anything good to say about anyone. Now when she and her parents and Tom were having dinner with Luke and Campbell, a strange woman stops her Daddy as he walks in. It seems as if they know each other. Her Mother is pretending the lady does not exist. Who is she and what does she want?
Campbell has come to believe Sweethaven magic has worked for her. The Gallery is doing well and the showing of her photography and her Mother’s paintings showed well together. Campbell had also come to love Luke, Meghan’s brother. Things are working out slowly. Can she trust it?
Meghan Rhodes has come home to Sweethaven and is working with Nick and their children. She was also working on her relationship with her Mother. Nick then contacts a former client of his and starts the ball rolling for a Christmas special by Meghan to start her career going again. It had still been failing since she fired her agent who had been sabotaging her career as they went. Can she have a career and still have the family she adores?
Janie had a run-in with an old “friend” who had bullied her in school due to her weight. Janie had known Lori would make a play for Graham as soon as she introduced them again. They had all gone to school together. Janie also knew that Graham loved her and as a minister he wouldn’t do anything to hurt her or his ministry. It was Lori she was afraid of. She sets out to do something about her weight and her self-esteem; but does she have the will to go through with her plan?
Now that it seems her extended family is on the way to healing, Meghan’s and Luke’s Mother has the opportunity to write a cookbook. in her excitement, she gets out a journal she kept with her notes from cooking. She finds pictures and notes about Harry in them and reminisces about her first love. She wonders what ever became of him. Meghan and the other girls set her up with a Facebook account so she can communicate with Harry. Can she do this? What will happen if she does connect with Harry?
This is a fitting end to the series and although we are sorry to leave Sweethaven and the girls, we know that all is well with them.
August 22, 2020
A Sweethaven Christmas
@CourtneyWalsh ***“Sweethaven is a slice of Americana—the kind of quaint town we all romanticize.”*** ***______ took her hands. “I’ve never been so sure about anything in my life. When I imagine myself five, ten—even fifty—years from now, you’re there.” “How do I look?”*** (I'm thinking of replying the same way someday when I get proposed 😂) It's been a long time since I've felt mixed up emotions like when I read #newmoon ( #twilight) but I loved this book so much I might never recover 💙
Jane has been made fun of for being on the chubby side but when she hears tge doctor's report her whole world flips will she let go or will she hold on to her own strength... Lila's world comes apart when she learns the secret that tears her family apart she runs from everything she's known to make her own tradition but as always God has other plans💙
Campbell has never snooped in her life but when she does she discovers something scary, will she let it ruin her relationship with Luke?..... Adele too rekindles an old flame but is the timing off again likethe first time?..... This book is so #sappy #cheesy its meant for romance lovers. I love love love sweethaven is got me wrapped in its little quirks.
@CourtneyWalsh ***“Sweethaven is a slice of Americana—the kind of quaint town we all romanticize.”*** ***______ took her hands. “I’ve never been so sure about anything in my life. When I imagine myself five, ten—even fifty—years from now, you’re there.” “How do I look?”*** (I'm thinking of replying the same way someday when I get proposed 😂) It's been a long time since I've felt mixed up emotions like when I read #newmoon ( #twilight) but I loved this book so much I might never recover 💙
Jane has been made fun of for being on the chubby side but when she hears tge doctor's report her whole world flips will she let go or will she hold on to her own strength... Lila's world comes apart when she learns the secret that tears her family apart she runs from everything she's known to make her own tradition but as always God has other plans💙
Campbell has never snooped in her life but when she does she discovers something scary, will she let it ruin her relationship with Luke?..... Adele too rekindles an old flame but is the timing off again likethe first time?..... This book is so #sappy #cheesy its meant for romance lovers. I love love love sweethaven is got me wrapped in its little quirks.
Read
November 17, 2024I wish the audiobook cover had some indication that it was book 3 in a series.
First off, I’ve never read or listened to a Courtney Walsh book that I didn’t LOVE. 💗
I went looking for the audio of Courtney’s installment of the Sweater Weather series and couldn’t find it, so I gave this one a go (assuming it’s the same Courtney Walsh 🤔)
BUT at 10% in on this one, I was still thoroughly confused and trying to figure out what in the heck was going on with all these characters (there’s a lot).
Someone has a 20 yr old daughter but his wife is pregnant and the couple was together when the first kid (not with his wife) was conceived? Drop a couple lines explaining this please. I mean I guess he could have fathered the kid at 18 or 20 and now she’s 38/40 and pregnant.
A quarter in and I was just annoyed and wasn’t connecting with any of the characters. I decided to do some investigating and found that this is part of a series.
I’m sure if I had read books one and two I would love this as much as I have Courtney’s other books, but it’s currently a DNF for me and a warning for you- I don’t think this is the type of series you’d want to hop into the middle of- even if you’re iso of a holiday romance.
First off, I’ve never read or listened to a Courtney Walsh book that I didn’t LOVE. 💗
I went looking for the audio of Courtney’s installment of the Sweater Weather series and couldn’t find it, so I gave this one a go (assuming it’s the same Courtney Walsh 🤔)
BUT at 10% in on this one, I was still thoroughly confused and trying to figure out what in the heck was going on with all these characters (there’s a lot).
Someone has a 20 yr old daughter but his wife is pregnant and the couple was together when the first kid (not with his wife) was conceived? Drop a couple lines explaining this please. I mean I guess he could have fathered the kid at 18 or 20 and now she’s 38/40 and pregnant.
A quarter in and I was just annoyed and wasn’t connecting with any of the characters. I decided to do some investigating and found that this is part of a series.
I’m sure if I had read books one and two I would love this as much as I have Courtney’s other books, but it’s currently a DNF for me and a warning for you- I don’t think this is the type of series you’d want to hop into the middle of- even if you’re iso of a holiday romance.
April 24, 2023
What I read: A Sweethaven Christmas by Courtney Walsh
Why I picked it up: Working my way through this series, the first and second were a delight.
How I read it: On audio at 1.75x speed while landscaping today.
What it’s about: It’s Christmas in Sweethaven and The Circle is back together. Lila works through things with her parents and the secrets she didn’t know were being kept in her family. Campbell figures out how to love again when she feels like everyone she’s ever loved has left her. Jane gets some medical news that changes everything. Adele finds an old love and wonders if he might become her new love.
What I liked: I love that we get the stories of all of the friends in the circle.
What I disliked: Lila’s mother!! She can only see everyone else’s faults but has no vision for any wrongs she’s committed – even when she admits things, she doesn’t seem to see that she’s still hurting others.
Genre: Chaste love story, Christmas, small town.
Rating & Recommendation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and absolutely – but only as part of the series – there’s so much backstory in the previous two.
Why I picked it up: Working my way through this series, the first and second were a delight.
How I read it: On audio at 1.75x speed while landscaping today.
What it’s about: It’s Christmas in Sweethaven and The Circle is back together. Lila works through things with her parents and the secrets she didn’t know were being kept in her family. Campbell figures out how to love again when she feels like everyone she’s ever loved has left her. Jane gets some medical news that changes everything. Adele finds an old love and wonders if he might become her new love.
What I liked: I love that we get the stories of all of the friends in the circle.
What I disliked: Lila’s mother!! She can only see everyone else’s faults but has no vision for any wrongs she’s committed – even when she admits things, she doesn’t seem to see that she’s still hurting others.
Genre: Chaste love story, Christmas, small town.
Rating & Recommendation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and absolutely – but only as part of the series – there’s so much backstory in the previous two.
December 16, 2017
Romance, clean, Christian faith elements
I have read C. W. before. This was an interwoven story. I had a hard time keeping track of the different characters until the end of the story, which, I confess didn't draw me in that quickly. That being said, it was still an interesting read. Family, secrets, healing, past loves, and lots of couples in this mix. The secrets that came out, the rift, and insecurities of some of the characters were well drawn out. It was a good 'town' story with lots of interweaving at the end.
One of the characters has some insecurities about herself, and the discussion of how they were presented was very timely with the current women's accusations with regard to how women are viewed. That being said, I don't think the POV would be widely accepted.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. My opinions are my own, and in now way influenced by this.
I have read C. W. before. This was an interwoven story. I had a hard time keeping track of the different characters until the end of the story, which, I confess didn't draw me in that quickly. That being said, it was still an interesting read. Family, secrets, healing, past loves, and lots of couples in this mix. The secrets that came out, the rift, and insecurities of some of the characters were well drawn out. It was a good 'town' story with lots of interweaving at the end.
One of the characters has some insecurities about herself, and the discussion of how they were presented was very timely with the current women's accusations with regard to how women are viewed. That being said, I don't think the POV would be widely accepted.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. My opinions are my own, and in now way influenced by this.
November 21, 2019
Redemption is so beautiful.
I just finished the final book in the series of the Sweethaven Circle and I don’t even know if I can put into words what I feel. This series is full of hurt and loss - laughter, love, and redemption. I laughed and cried and experienced so many emotions. I couldn’t put the books down. This is a wonderful ending to a beautifully written story of every day people. You can find someone just like one of these women in your life. We all experience so many ups and downs in life and to have a support system is so very valuable.
I am thankful to the author for sharing these women with me. I loved it!! I want to go visit them in this sweet town and have dinner at their homes.
If you want to read a book that will keep you turning the page this is one for you.
I will miss these characters in this story.
Read them!!!
I just finished the final book in the series of the Sweethaven Circle and I don’t even know if I can put into words what I feel. This series is full of hurt and loss - laughter, love, and redemption. I laughed and cried and experienced so many emotions. I couldn’t put the books down. This is a wonderful ending to a beautifully written story of every day people. You can find someone just like one of these women in your life. We all experience so many ups and downs in life and to have a support system is so very valuable.
I am thankful to the author for sharing these women with me. I loved it!! I want to go visit them in this sweet town and have dinner at their homes.
If you want to read a book that will keep you turning the page this is one for you.
I will miss these characters in this story.
Read them!!!
January 27, 2024
I felt, overall, like this was the strongest of the three books. I still didn’t love it, though. The relationships were better/more understandable, as were the struggles and strife. The thing I didn’t like was how fat-shaming it was. (The first book was, too, but this one took it WAY further.) There’s a way to talk about health and weight and being healthy without making a fat person “gross” and a skinny person “beautiful.” A lot of this came from Jenny’s perspective, and she had very low self-esteem and was very shallow insofar as physical things were concerned, so it makes sense, but there were also choices with the narrative voice that made it seem like her thoughts were actually right, not just her poor self-esteem talking, and it just kind of gave me the ick.
March 9, 2023
Love, Love, Loved!
I'm sad to see the end of this series! The characters, the stories, the Sweethaven town...Can I live there and meet these characters? I loved everything about this series. Courtney Walshe's stories just give you everything and so much more than you'd ever expected. I can't even provide a good summary. There is just much to choose
from, and so many things about this series...it's hard for me to put into words! (I am not a writer! Lol!) Check this series out! You won't be disappointed!! 5 Loverly Stars!!
I'm sad to see the end of this series! The characters, the stories, the Sweethaven town...Can I live there and meet these characters? I loved everything about this series. Courtney Walshe's stories just give you everything and so much more than you'd ever expected. I can't even provide a good summary. There is just much to choose
from, and so many things about this series...it's hard for me to put into words! (I am not a writer! Lol!) Check this series out! You won't be disappointed!! 5 Loverly Stars!!
July 31, 2023
was a bit of a drag in the middle (kinda got boring) so I paused this and then picked it up again... but the ending and like second half was so beautiful. loved it. literally had tears in my eyes. It really was beautiful.
Also - Graham was literally like the kindest, most understanding yet funny husband ever. goals
Also Meghan and Luke singing together was so beautiful (yes I'm using this word too much)
TW: weightloss (um there could be more trigger warnings tbh that I didn't pick up on)
Also - Christmas>>>
Small towns>>>
Christmas in small towns>>>>>>>
Also - Graham was literally like the kindest, most understanding yet funny husband ever. goals
Also Meghan and Luke singing together was so beautiful (yes I'm using this word too much)
TW: weightloss (um there could be more trigger warnings tbh that I didn't pick up on)
Also - Christmas>>>
Small towns>>>
Christmas in small towns>>>>>>>
January 15, 2018
The first half of this book is so full of problems and conflict in the various character's lives and relationships, I almost quit reading. Walsh's writing is so good that she makes the reader really feel for the characters, and I was getting worn out and unhappy. I'm glad I persevered, however, because she does bring hope and resolution and progress by the end. The characters mature, renew their faith, try new things, learn to trust, and learn what true love really is.
April 11, 2021
I feel like my heart is happy from this author
Where to begin with this book? This series was exactly what I needed to escape reality and be transported to a place where most dream of living. I love all the characters and how it’s love but not some fairy tale love where everything is sunshine and roses. It felt like real people with real problems and real love. I can’t say enough about how much I have enjoyed these books
Where to begin with this book? This series was exactly what I needed to escape reality and be transported to a place where most dream of living. I love all the characters and how it’s love but not some fairy tale love where everything is sunshine and roses. It felt like real people with real problems and real love. I can’t say enough about how much I have enjoyed these books
December 23, 2021
The Sins of the Past
Sometimes hold us captive (that line itself resonates with me). There was a lot of forgiveness and reconciliation necessary. I found it amusing when Jane set Lori straight. Graham had a lot of insight into people. I was so proud that Jane took control of her body. Adele is quite a character. Campbell finally acknowledged her feelings. I never thought that Lila's mom would admit her wrong.
Sometimes hold us captive (that line itself resonates with me). There was a lot of forgiveness and reconciliation necessary. I found it amusing when Jane set Lori straight. Graham had a lot of insight into people. I was so proud that Jane took control of her body. Adele is quite a character. Campbell finally acknowledged her feelings. I never thought that Lila's mom would admit her wrong.
December 7, 2024
I absolutely loved this book. Hands down my favorite of the trilogy. I love all of the women and going on their life journeys with them was very, very special. Add to the fact that this story was during Christmas?! Pure magic!
I especially related to Jane's storyline and loved how Courtney tackled it with such beauty and making Jane so strong!
I loved seeing Lila grow too and Campbell, Adele and Meghan celebrate their happily ever afters!
Overall, I loved it. So, so much!!
I especially related to Jane's storyline and loved how Courtney tackled it with such beauty and making Jane so strong!
I loved seeing Lila grow too and Campbell, Adele and Meghan celebrate their happily ever afters!
Overall, I loved it. So, so much!!
May 19, 2017
Poignant
This was such a sweet, poignant read! I loved it! I really appreciated how the characters had realistic stories, particularly Jane's struggle with food. I really related to that. All in, all, this was a great, clean read that brought a beautiful close to the Sweethaven series.
This was such a sweet, poignant read! I loved it! I really appreciated how the characters had realistic stories, particularly Jane's struggle with food. I really related to that. All in, all, this was a great, clean read that brought a beautiful close to the Sweethaven series.
March 11, 2018
Loved this trilogy!!
I enjoyed the Sweethaven trilogy immensely. I’m just finding time to read again after putting kiddos to bed, and the Courtney Walsh books, this trilogy, Paper Hearts and Change of Heart, were my first five to read. Easy reads, but heartfelt. I enjoyed all the references to God! He makes a.m. things good!
I enjoyed the Sweethaven trilogy immensely. I’m just finding time to read again after putting kiddos to bed, and the Courtney Walsh books, this trilogy, Paper Hearts and Change of Heart, were my first five to read. Easy reads, but heartfelt. I enjoyed all the references to God! He makes a.m. things good!
January 23, 2019
This book makes me want to join the circle of friends and scrapbookers! Each of the 4 women had situations to handle, and had to face unpleasant things, but they finished stronger. I especially liked when someone said, "We all have our issues. Otherwise, we wouldn't need God." I like to think about that, and have shared it with someone else who needed those words of truth.
March 22, 2020
Great ending to this series. Not my favorite of the series but still a very good read. Courtney Walsh really knows how to hook me in her books and not being able to stop reading. I love reading her stories and this book was no exception. Great way to finish off the story of the lives of a small group of friends who has gone through a lot in the adult life but are now back together in one place .
September 17, 2022
Definitely would have benefited from reading the first two books rather than the last first since I was initially confused about some of the relationships and friendships. However once I sorted most of it out, totally enjoyed the story. I will be going back to read the other books in the written order since I still have unanswered questions.
April 15, 2024
Definitely my favorite of the series. I'm not sure why, because there was still so much drama. I probably liked it best because after reading the other books in the series, I felt I knew the ladies and could better keep up with their stories. I did enjoy the happy ending for each of them, but I'm ready to read something lighter after this series.
June 8, 2025
Courtney Walsh became one of my favorite authors a few years ago and I read everything as she put them out. I added these ebooks to my kindle, but they stayed there in my growing TBR pile.
I signed up for a trial and Aduible and found this series! I listened to all 3 books in two days. <3
Like everything she writes, it enjoyed it throughly.
I signed up for a trial and Aduible and found this series! I listened to all 3 books in two days. <3
Like everything she writes, it enjoyed it throughly.
December 25, 2025
This final installment was interesting. Definitely had less religion in it. The previous book felt as though it was shoving religion down your throat. I must say that while Jane was more real to me, I just never warmed up to Adele & Campbell. At times this series felt a little too perfect and unrealistic to me.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 118 reviews