Photo by Jim Turnipseed
What I’m Reading ~ The Cedar Key by fellow Mississippian Stephania H. McGee is a story of self-discovery that kept me up much later than I meant for it to! I think you’ll love it, too. Here’s the back cover copy of the Cedar Key:
Could the key to Casey’s future be hidden in someone else’s past?
Casey Adams unexpectedly inherits an old Victorian house full of other people’s memories. Stuck in a quirky little Mississippi town, Casey’s hope for a fresh start died as soon she had to lay the grandmother she’d just met to rest.
But Grandma Ida carried secrets beyond the grave.
Before her death, Ida carefully planned a trail of clues to help Casey unlock the Macintyre family secrets. She would finally discover why they abandoned her. But each of Ida’s letters will only come from Casey’s handsome—and often frustrating—new neighbor. As Casey pieces together the stories behind the objects filling her grandmother’s house, she embarks on a heart-stirring journey that rattles her foundations, ignites her faith, and leads her to a startling discovery that will reshape her future. But only if she can face the lies that have been slowly tearing her apart.
What I’m Reading ~ The Cedar Key~ My Take:
Casey has been hurt by life. Adopted by a couple who gave no thought to what it would take to raise a child, they soon grew tired of the work it took. she overheard her adopted father ask his wife why they couldn’t have just gotten a dog. At least they could have taken it back if it didn’t work out.
Casey looked for rejection from everyone she met, so she became pre-emptive and sabotaged every relationship before it could grow. She was much like a porcupine–come close and you’ll get stuck. But Ryan refused to walk away. Actually, he couldn’t. He promised his friend he would help her granddaughter, even though Casey didn’t want his help. She only accepted his help because that was the only way she could get her grandmother’s letters that would tell her why she’d been rejected by her birth parents.
I loved watching Casey come out of her shell and learn to trust God. This is more than a sweet romance. It shows how God can help us to overcome rejection and learn to trust. This book has a little mystery, humor, and a sweet romance.
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I’ve heard good things about The Cedar Key. Thank you for sharing my favorite verse on such a beautiful photo. Have a blessed weekend.
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Lucy, it is so good! I think you would really enjoy it. And I’m glad you like my life verse. 🙂
Thank you, Lucy!
Pat, that is a great photo, and I’ve always loved that Bible verse. Thank you for starting my day with it.
This sounds like a very good book. Thanks for sharing your review with us. Too often we set up our own barriers to happiness and contentment. Then God knocks them down for us, often with the help of exactly the right people in our lives.
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Tim, it is one of my favorite verses. I think you would enjoy Stephenia’s book, and if you enjoy historicals, she’s written several set in Mississippi around the 1860s. Thanks for stopping by.
That’s so true, Tim!
I have a copy of The Cedar Key, and it’s next in my TBR pile. Thank you for reviewing it. I’m going to read it and then share it with our adopted daughter who has always been troubled by why her birth mother didn’t keep her. I’m hoping that reading this book might minister in some way to her.
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Suzanne, I believe you’ll really enjoy it! Thanks for dropping in!
Thank you, Suzanne. I hope you and she both enjoy the story and the message.
That sounds like an intriguing book I’d like to read–good premise.
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I think you’ll like it, Delores. Good to ‘see’ you!
Thanks, Delores!
I’ve read other books by this author and really enjoyed them, so I’ll definitely have to check this one out!
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Aren’t Stephenia H. McGee’s books great, Linda! So good to ‘see’ you here.
Thanks, Linda!
The Cedar Key sounds like a must read! Thank you for the recommendation.
Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks, Caryl!
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Thanks for stopping by, Stephenia! Always good to see you here. 🙂
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Always glad to recommend a book I’ve read and so enjoyed, Caryl! Thanks for stopping by.
This is on my TBR list and look forward to reading it. Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my favorite verses and the photo of sunflowers is nice. Love how they turn their faces toward the sun. Always a lovely sight to see a field of them.
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I think you’ll really enjoy The Cedar Key, Gloria! And I love the way sunflowers face the sun, too. I meant to grow some this year, but time slipped by. Thanks for stopping by.
This one is definitely going on my to-read list!! Thanks for the recommendation!!
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Oh, you’ll enjoy it, Regina! Sure miss seeing you!! Blessings.
A beautiful picture with the verse that has kept me sane through some very bad times.
I usually don’t read just romances unless they have something besides just romance and this one intrigues me, I’ll have to read this one.
Thanks for the verse with it’s lovely picture and the book review.
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That verse has kept me sane a few times, Pearl. I think you’ll find The Cedar Key hard to put down. Thanks for stopping by.
I almost missed that last sentence. Well, actually, I did miss it the first time. When I got to the comments, I thought: “Wait. There’s usually a question at the end.” I scrolled back to see if I missed it and saw a name I recognize. I’m pretty sure I know that guy, maybe better than anyone else I know. Thank you!
I like the picture. I would like to follow that road to see where it leads. Good verse, too.
The book sounds interesting. I don’t believe I have heard of it before.
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Well, Edward, I almost forgot to email you the books to choose from. lol. I’m glad you enjoyed my friend’s photo. He has a farm that overlooks about 4,000 acres (give or take). And some of the most beautiful sunflowers I’ve ever seen. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi, I have read alot of good things about The Cedar Key and it sounds very intriguing to me, I Love the book cover and I will definitely be adding it to my TBR list. Thank you so very much for sharing about it. Have a Great weekend and stay safe. God Bless you and your family.
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Alicia, I think you’ll really enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve heard such good things about this book. Its on my list for wanting to read it. Thanks for sharing your review!
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Stephenia is a wonderful writer, Megan, and I think you’ll love the book! Thanks for dropping by.
I just started a e-book copy of Cedar Key!
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Oh, Yayay, Joan! I know you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for dropping by and letting me know. 🙂
The Cedar Key sounds like a book I’ll enjoy reading. I like books that have the characters learn about themselves and grow in faith.
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Pam, Casey really does grow in this story. I think you will enjoy it if you get a chance to read it. Thanks for stopping by,
Beautiful photo, nice sunflowers. I liked the blurb. It sounds like a very interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Diana! I didn’t get to see the sunflowers this year, but they are always beautiful! I think you’d enjoy the book!
I’ve just started seeing reviews for this book come out recently. It does sound like one I’d enjoy also, since it’s on KU, I will be borrowing it!
Thanks for the book recommendations, Patricia, I add the ones I’d be interested in to my massive TBR list 🙂
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I know about massive TBR tables, Trixi. 😉 And I think you’ll really enjoy this book! thanks for stopping by.