Author:  Ellen McClarety                                  
Publisher:  Simon & Schuster
Pages:  256
Genre:  Women’s Fiction
Source: Edelweiss    

Goodreads:  ELLEN M c CLARETY, a recent divorcée, has opened a new bake shop in her small Midwestern town, hoping to turn her life around by dedicating herself to the traditional Danish pastry called kringle. She is no longer saddled by her ne’er-do-well husband, but the past still haunts her—sometimes by showing up on her doorstep. Her younger sister, Lanie, is a successful divorce attorney with a baby at home. But Lanie is beginning to feel that her perfect life is not as perfect as it seems. Both women long for the guidance of their mother, who died years ago but left them with lasting memories of her love and a wonderful piece of advice: “At the end of every day, you can always think of three good things that happened.” Ellen and Lanie are as close as two sisters can be, until one begins keeping a secret that could forever change both their lives. Wearing her big Midwestern heart proudly on her sleeve, Wendy Francis skillfully illuminates the emotional lives of two women with humor and compassion, weaving a story destined to be shared with a friend, a mother, or a sister.

Ope’s Opinion:  I really enjoy stories about sisters and this one is a good one.  The story read fast.  It was not a deep story, but an enjoyable one.  Occasionally, the story did jump a little, but that kept it moving and kept my interest into what would happen next.
                                       
                                      I liked all the characters, except for Henry.  He was not very interesting.  I understand the strong, quiet type, but he did not have enough personality for me.  Ellen deserved someone steady and reliable, which Henry was, but she deserved someone willing to be a bit more demonstrative with his feelings.

                                   Overall, this was an easy, enjoyable read.  I would read another book by Ellen McClarety. Some books are just a good get away and this was one of them.



Rating:  Three Chairs – I like the book enough to suggest it to a friend or two.