Melody Carlson writes books with a light-hearted hand, but this one is a bit more serious and true-to-life. At the end of the book she tells her readers that this comes from a place in her heart that makes the story more real and deeper than some of her others. This depth creates a thoughtful story that touches the soul.
At the heart of this novel is CT, a man suffering from Frontotemporal Dementia. It's a devastating illness because the sufferer knows something is wrong but can't do anything about it. CT's hobby has been keeping bees and when his daughter and granddaughter came to help his wife, his granddaughter picked up his hobby of keeping bees.
Welcome to the Honey B&B really delves into some real-life situations and gives them a humane treatment. While the book is promoted as a romance, what little romance there is, is understated and quite quiet.
This is the best Melody Carlson book I've read. It presents real struggles with real personalities. This is a five-star book, with two thumbs up, and a honeybee hive.
Revell Publishing provided the copy I read. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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