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How many Christmases are in Little Women? Can you

How many Christmases are in Little Women? Can you list them?

Like Friends and Thanksgiving episodes, Little Women features quite a few Christmas moments!

The one where Father comes home is filled with so much joy and delight. And it's no wonder.

Everyone is finally together again.

There's joy and revelry,
hope and relief.

It's an unusually merry Christmas for the March family because they're reunited after a long and sad time apart.

And I think that's what we all long for at Christmas. The gifts and pageantry are beautiful, but it's togetherness and restoration that we desire.

As I think about the bittersweet moments that come at the holidays for many of us, I'm reminded that Christ came for the very thing we want most. He came to reconcile us, restore us, and reunite us.

With Himself.

And it gives me comfort to think about the big Heavenly reunion we'll have one day - with all the people we love. Those who are near, those who are far, those who are with us, and those who have gone ahead.

What a truly merry day that will be.

Here's to a very merry Christmas season, Kindred Spirits. I hope you're making it special in your own way.

Rachel xx

P.S. I loved writing about each March family Christmas in The Little Women Devotional. If you'd like the chance to win a signed copy, I'm giving one away right now (see previous post to enter).

#littlewomen #littlewomenedit #littlewomenmovie #louisamayalcott #jomarch #bethmarch #megmarch #amymarch #marmee #theodorelaurence #christmasmovies #cozychristmas #christmasvibes #cottagecore #cozycore

🎄BOOK GIVEAWAY!🎄 On the 3rd Day of Christma

🎄BOOK GIVEAWAY!🎄

On the 3rd Day of Christmas, your favorite Kindred Spirit gave away…

One signed copy of The Little Women Devotional!! It’s the perfect devotional for a cozy Christmas!

Snuggle up with Jo, Meg, Amy, Beth, and Marmee with this chapter-by-chapter companion devotional to Little Women! Each devotional entry is designed to draw you closer to Jesus and the people around you. For nostalgic Little Women fans of all ages! 🌟

To enter the giveaway:
1. Follow me @kindredspiritbooks
2. Tag all your friends (one per line please)
3. Share in your stories!

Giveaway closes 12/6
U.S. addresses only please
Must be 18+ to enter
Not affiliated with Instagram
Keep an eye out for more giveaways all week for my #12daysofchristmas give-a-thon! Signed books are available on my website as well (link in bio).

Merry Little Women Christmas, Kindred Spirits!

Rachel xx

#thelittlewomendevotional #littlewomen #louisamayalcott #devotionalbook #bookgiveaway #giveaway #jomarch #amymarch #megmarch #bethmarch #joandlaurie #christianwomen #devotional #dailydevo #quiettime #shereadstruth #prayerwarrior #biblestudy #bibletime #vintageaesthetic #classicliterature #cozycore #cozychristmas #cozyreading #victorianchristmas #bookishchristmas

Can you guess what I might give away next?? And w

Can you guess what I might give away next??

And while we’re on the subject, have you watched A Little Women’s Christmas yet on @greatamericanfamily channel?

I saw it over the weekend and loved it! It’s so cute and clever and fun. My friend @dione_sheehan wrote the screen play and she invited me on set this past summer. It was incredible!! I got teary watching her movie come to life.

I hope you’ll watch it and give lots of great reviews to this faith-based modern adaptation of Little Women! (You can watch it on Great American Pure Flix and Roku right now.)

So now that you’ve had a little time, what do you think I’ll give away next?

Stay tuned - it drops soon!!

Here’s to a Little Women Christmas, Kindred Spirits!

Rachel xx

#littlewomen #littlewomenedit #littlewomenmovie #louisamayalcott #jomarch #bethmarch #megmarch #amymarch #marmee #theodorelaurence #christmasmovies #romcoms #pureflix #cozychristmas #christmasvibes

🎄BOOK GIVEAWAY!🎄 On the 2nd Day of Christma

🎄BOOK GIVEAWAY!🎄

On the 2nd Day of Christmas, your favorite Kindred Spirit gave away…

One copy of Merry & Bright - a beautiful new Advent devotional by my friends over at @theruthexperience!! This is the Advent book every busy woman needs by her bed so she can slow down and breathe in Jesus this season. It also has charming recipes scattered throughout that I can’t wait to try!

It’s written by my friends (and favorite writing trio!) Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl. If you’ve read their other devotionals, you know how amazing they are!

It’s also on sale on Amazon this week if you grab one there! 🌟

To enter the giveaway:
1. Follow me @kindredspiritbooks
2. Tag all your friends (one per line please)
3. Share in your stories and tag me!

Giveaway closes 12/4 at midnight
U.S. addresses only please
Must be 18+ to enter
Not affiliated with Instagram

More to come all week. Stay tuned for more giveaways!

Merry 2nd Day of Christmas, Kindred Spirits!

Rachel xx

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“I prayed for a dress with puffed sleeves, but I

“I prayed for a dress with puffed sleeves, but I didn’t much expect it on that account. I didn’t suppose God would have time to bother about a little orphan girl’s dress.” -Anne Shirley

When she first came to Green Gables, Anne prayed for a dress with puffed sleeves... but didn't figure God would have time to bother with that...

But Matthew loved his little girl, and he noticed she wasn't dressed like the other girls her age... so he bought her a dress with puffed sleeves for Christmas...

I love the way Megan Follows and Richard Farnsworth acted in this scene in the 1985 film. Can you watch it without crying? Can you imagine a better Anne or Matthew?

From the Anne of Green Gables Devotional:

Matthew shows us "a glimpse into the overwhelming Father-love God has for us as His children. He anticipates and meets our needs each day, working behind the scenes in ways we cannot imagine. He goes further than our immediate necessities and does 'far more abundantly than all that we ask or think' (Ephesians 3:20 ESV). He loves to give good gifts to His children..."

Matthew is a beautiful picture of your Heavenly Father. He loves you, He delights in you, He always has time for you. No prayer is too big or too small.

As you tiptoe into the Christmas season this year, take time to close your eyes and imagine the love of your Heavenly Father shining down on you.

Here's to puffed sleeves and Christmas joy, Kindred Spirits!

Rachel xx

P.S. I'm giving away a signed copy of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional (see previous post to enter) so don't forget to go sign up and tag your friends!

#anneofgreengables #anneofgreengables1985 #richardfarnsworth #meganfollows #puffedsleeves #anneshirley #matthewcuthbert #heavenlyfather #godsloveneverfails #kindredspirits #cozychristmas #cozyreading #devotional #dailydevo

🎄BOOK GIVEAWAY!🎄

In honor of Christmas, I’ve planned a 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway for you, my bookish besties!

On the 1st Day of Christmas, I’m giving away...

A signed copy of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional!! Christmas with Anne will make you dream of puffed sleeves, sleigh rides, and Christmas concerts...

I have to start with this book because guess what? It hit the ECPA Bestseller list last month - AGAIN!! I can hardly believe it! To celebrate, I’m giving away a copy of this little, “red-haired engine that could” to one of you!

To enter the giveaway:
1. Follow me @kindredspiritbooks
2. Tag all your friends (one per line please)
3. Share in your stories and tag me!

Details:
Giveaway closes 12/3 at midnight
U.S. addresses only please
Must be 18+ to enter
Not affiliated with Instagram

More to come ALL WEEK LONG. Stay tuned. These giveaways are only going to get more scrumptious each day!

Merry 1st Day of Christmas, Kindred Spirits!

Rachel xx

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If you could live at Green Gables or in Valancy’

If you could live at Green Gables or in Valancy’s Blue Castle on Lake Mistawis, what would you choose?

Montgomery’s description of November in The Blue Castle is unparalleled:

“November—with uncanny witchery in its changed trees.

“With murky red sunsets flaming in smoky crimson behind the westering hills.

“With dear days when the austere woods were beautiful and gracious in a dignified serenity of folded hands and closed eyes—days full of a fine, pale sunshine that sifted through the late, leafless gold of the juniper-trees and glimmered among the grey beeches, lighting up evergreen banks of moss and washing the colonnades of the pines.

“Days with a high-sprung sky of flawless turquoise.

“Days when an exquisite melancholy seemed to hang over the landscape and dream about the lake.

“But days, too, of the wild blackness of great autumn storms, followed by dank, wet, streaming nights when there was witch-laughter in the pines and fitful moans among the mainland trees.

“What cared they?

“Old Tom had built his roof well, and his chimney drew.”

I’ve never been to the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada, but I’ve lived there many times in my imagination. Second slide is how I picture the mist on Valancy and Barney’s beautiful Mistawis.

As for where I’d live, I think I’d choose spring / summer at Green Gables and fall / winter in The Blue Castle!

Here’s to L.M. Montgomery’s 150th Birthday! And to the beauty of changing seasons, warm fire, books, comfort, safety, and cats (or dogs) on the rug.

And here’s to someone calling you Moonlight, Kindred Spirits, because every girl deserves a beautiful nickname.

Rachel xx

#kindredspirits #thebluecastle #lmmontgomery #cozyhome #cozyvibes #cozycore #cottagecore #lakelife #anneofgreengables #muskoka #fallvibes #wintervibes #wintering

Photo cred: Moskoka Blog

Giveaway now closed. Winner to be announced shortl

Giveaway now closed. Winner to be announced shortly. Thank you to all who participated and helped spread the joy!

It’s moments like these….

…when little girl me stands in awe of all God has done…

…and grown up me stands speechless, incredulous at such a gift.

Little girl me never dreamed that I’d grow up and write books about my favorite books…

Little girl me never dreamed that I’d write a devotional book based on Little Women…

Little girl me never dreamed that I’d narrate my books or have my name bundled with Louisa May Alcott’s…

Only God can come up with stuff that good.

But that’s just how good our God is.

He does things we can’t dream up on our own. He redeems things that we never knew needed redeeming. He works in mysterious ways, bringing everything together in His perfect timing.

Because He’s good.

And maybe you need that reminder today.

Life is messy, but God is good.
Life is painful, but God is good.
Life is hard, but God is still good.

Thank you to everyone at @oneaudiobooks @barbourbooks and @inciitestudios for making this possible. And a GIANT thank you to my audio engineer Brandon Door @dorrmanaudio - he’s a pro and he makes magic happen.

And now for the drumroll!!!!!!!!

GIVEAWAY:
In honor of this new project, I’m giving away one free copy of this beautiful audiobook bundle!

If you’d like the chance to win:
Tag at least 3 friends in the comments!
Follow me @kindredspiritbooks

DETAILS:
Giveaway ends Sunday night.
Must be 18 or older.
Not affiliated with Instagram.

Thank you, Kindred Spirits, for all your love and support!

Rachel xx

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:10

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It is November - the month of crimson sunsets, par

It is November - the month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, deep, sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines. (swipe for mood)

I feel like Anne this time of year, roaming and wandering, whether outdoors or in my imagination, letting the sweeping wind blow the fog out of my soul.

I want to light candles and write and read.
I want to savor the autumn glow.
The rain storms.
The leaves falling.
Everything golden and amber.

Flowers dried in place,
beautiful even as they fade,
as though someone hit pause.

Leaves crunching.
Winds blowing.
Temperatures rising and falling.

This is the time of year when I want to hit pause. I'm not ready for winter. I'm not quite ready to hibernate.

I need long rambles and lots of time to dream and pray and process.

What about you, Kindred Spirits? If you could ramble long with a favorite literary character, who would it be?

I think you know I choose Anne.

Rachel xx

#anneofgreengables #anneofgreengablesedit #anneoftheisland #anneshirley #anneshirleycuthbert #princeedwardisland #gilbertblythe #marillacuthbert #dianabarry #matthewcuthbert #cozycore #cozyfall #cottagecore #fallvibes #cozyvibes

A Hobbit Devotional for autumnal hobbitses... Som

A Hobbit Devotional for autumnal hobbitses...

Something about autumn makes me want to live in a hobbit hole and reread Tolkien!

I took a little walk today and captured this shot in the fall leaves.

This devotional is hard to find right now, which makes me sad, but I love this leatherette edition. If you can find a copy, I highly recommend it. It's available on Kindle too.

A Hobbit Devotional was written by the late Ed Strauss, and I'd love to see it back in print. I absolutely adore his style.

This book is soul food.
Deeply biblical and heartily hobbit.

Have you read this book? If you could spend a day in a cozy hobbit hole, what would you do?

Here's to hobbits and holes and walking in the leaves, Kindred Spirits!

Rachel xx

#thehobbit #thefellowshipofthering #thelordoftherings #tlotr #devotionalbook #dailydevotional #devotionaltime #quiettime #walkingwithgod #hobbithole #bilbobaggins #gandalf #mistymountains #theshire #gollum #slayingdragons #faithoverfear #christianbooks #cozycore #fallvibes #fallleaves🍁🍂

I can TOTALLY relate to Anne's imagination getting

I can TOTALLY relate to Anne's imagination getting the best of her, can you? 😂

Here's the scene:

“I can’t go through the Haunted Wood, Marilla,” cried Anne desperately.

Marilla stared.

“The Haunted Wood! Are you crazy? What under the canopy is the Haunted Wood?”

“The spruce wood over the brook,” said Anne in a whisper.

“Fiddlesticks! There is no such thing as a haunted wood anywhere. Who has been telling you such stuff?”

“Nobody,” confessed Anne. “Diana and I just imagined the wood was haunted. All the places around here are so—so—commonplace. We just got this up for our own amusement."

This might be controversial, but this is one time when I think the movie (1985) is better than the book! It's just so funny.

Can you relate to Anne, Kindred Spirits? Do you have a wonderful imagination like Anne or do you prefer to keep your feet on solid ground like Marilla?

Here's to allowing our imaginations to fly to places that are beautiful and inspiring… and to staying out of haunted woods… 😆

Happy Halloween!

Rachel xx

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Eat with Anne Shirley? Yes, please! Look at this A

Eat with Anne Shirley? Yes, please! Look at this Anne Shirley coin and this new book by @carrottoppapershop and @thebooksellersdaughter!

Book mail is the best mail! I’m swooning over all the goodies and I can’t wait to read the book, try the recipes, and enjoy all my favorite books in a new way!

What is your favorite foodie moment from a book or movie?

My top 3 are Farmer Boy, The Secret Garden, and of course Anne of Green Gables!

Link to the book in my bio!

Happy fall and happy eating, Kindred Spirits!🍂

Rachel xx

#anneshirley #anneshirleyedit #anneshurleycuthbert #anneofgreengables #anneofgreengablesedit #dianabarry #thesecretgarden #littlehouseontheprairie #theireyeswerewatchinggod #littlewomen #farmerboy #marillacuthbert #cozyvibes #cozyvintagelife #cottagecore #cozycore

I dare you to find a more romantic quote, a more r

I dare you to find a more romantic quote, a more romantic moment, a more romantic scene in literature.

It just doesn't get better than Gilbert and the dream of Anne that he never, ever gave up on--not even once.

Here's the scene:

"Anne wanted to speak but she could find no words. Happiness was breaking over her like a wave. It almost frightened her.

“I asked you a question over two years ago, Anne. If I ask it again today will you give me a different answer?”

"Still Anne could not speak. But she lifted her eyes, shining with all the love-rapture of countless generations, and looked into his for a moment. He wanted no other answer."

Gilbert never gave up.
He never stopped.
He kept loving her.
He kept dreaming.

From the first day he saw her and wanted to meet her so badly and put out his hand and tweaked her braid...

Until he gave up everything so she could stay at Green Gables...

And every time,
he put his heart on the line...
again and again...

And finally, when she almost lost him, Anne realized the love that had always been there, that never gave up, that loved her from the start.

Ah, Gilbert. The dreamer who never gave up on the red-haired, freckled girl he fell in love with all those years ago.

You taught us what love really is.
You taught us to never settle.
You taught us to dream and wait...
and believe.

Gilbert proposed to Anne in the autumn, and I wonder if he remembered that she always said she loved Octobers best.

Gilbert was my first book crush. Who was yours?

Here's to dreams and never giving up, Kindred Spirits, because God's best for your life is always worth waiting for.

Rachel xx

#gilbertblythe #gilbertblytheedit #anneandgilbert #anneshirley #anneshirleycuthbert #anneofgreengables #cozyhome #cozycottage #lmmontgomery #kindredspirits #princeedwardisland #avonlea #cottagecore #cozycore #anneoftheisland

🍂Feeling all the fall feels… This darling vi

🍂Feeling all the fall feels…

This darling vintage book set was a gift from my brother @oppencreche when we went on a bookstore romp last week. (Swipe to see the inscription and date!!)

We both found several beautiful books. Can’t wait to show you more of our #bookhaul.

For now, I leave you with this:

What books feel like fall to you, Kindred Spirits? Do you savor the glow of candlelight as much as I do?

Rachel xx

#fallfeels #autumnvibes #fallvibes #cozycottage #cozycore #cottagecore #oldbooks #rarebooks #rarebooksofinstagram #rarebookshop #englishhistory #booksandcandles #bookishdelights #cozybookstagram #cozybooks

It’s time. Time to revel in color. Time to list

It’s time.

Time to revel in color.
Time to listen and feel.
Time to breathe deep.

Fall is all around.

Falling
Leaves
Crunching underfoot.

It’s here.

The most beautiful month of the year.

October.

The month of my birth.
Glorious end-cap.
The month I long for most.

The month I can almost taste.

The smell.
The feel.

The world around me
slowly cooling and drying.

Crisp and brittle.
Smoky mist.
Colors swirling.

It’s time to draw in and curl up.

Sip deeply, slowly
as the hearth flame
flickers and winks.

—Ode to October

This is the annual post I look forward to most each year. Here's the full quote from Anne Shirley

“Oh, Marilla,” Anne exclaimed one Saturday morning, coming dancing in with her arms full of gorgeous boughs, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it? Look at these maple branches. Don’t they give you a thrill—several thrills? I’m going to decorate my room with them.”

What do you love about October, Kindred Spirits? What are your favorite things to do in the fall?

Happy October!
Rachel xx

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Dame Maggie Smith died today at the age of 89 in H

Dame Maggie Smith died today at the age of 89 in Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

She will forever be Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, Professor Minerva McGonagall, Granny Wendy (Darling) from Hook, and so many other beloved characters to me.

I know so many of us loved her. The world and British films and television won’t be the same without her.

Speaking about her reputation, Smith once said, “It’s true I don’t tolerate fools, but then they don’t tolerate me, so I am spiky,” according to the Associated Press.

“Maybe that’s why I’m quite good at playing spiky elderly ladies,” she quipped in addition.

And while that’s true, and that’s why we adore her, it’s also true that her characters were complex and delightful and witty and tender.

I plan to watch some of her movies this weekend as we enjoy some rain.

Which of her acting roles did you love most over the years?

Blessings to you all, Kindred Spirits. Well done, Dame Maggie Smith.

Rachel xx

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"So up he got, and trotted along with his little s

"So up he got, and trotted along with his little sword held in front of him and one hand feeling the wall, and his heart all of a patter and a pitter." -The Hobbit

Hobbits may be small in stature, but they are wise and brave! Stout-hearted and stubborn and loyal, Bilbo knows forward is the only way to go.

His decision process can teach us so much for our lives...and the life of faith:

Go back? Not good at all.
Go sideways? Impossible!
Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!

Forward motion is the motion of faith.
We can't go back.
Sideways only leads us...well, sideways.
Forward is the only Way.

Perhaps there is something that's making your heart go all patter and pitter right now. Something difficult. Something you can't control. Some kind of tight spot. Or maybe there's something you need to surrender, confess, or turn from.

Whatever it is, there is wisdom in forward motion. As you trot along, hold your sword up in front of you. Don't be afraid. You may feel like you're groping in the dark, but as you move in step with the Holy Spirit, He will be your guide.

The life of faith is not for faint-hearted hobbits, but hobbits prove to us that you don't have to be big or strong or mighty in stature to take a step of faith.

Maybe today is the day you get up and take a few steps forward. Maybe it's time to pick up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17).

Why do Hobbits make us feel brave? Why do we love them so much?

I think it's a lot to do with the beauty of how they're made. No one would think to give a hobbit a big job, which is exactly why they are the perfect choice. And that's exactly why God might be asking you to take a brave step too.

What do you love most about Bilbo (and hobbits in general)?

Here's to hobbits and fall days and forward movement, Kindred Spirits!

On we go!

Rachel xx

#hobbitlife #hobbitcore #hobbitaesthetic #cottagecore #jrrtolkien #thehobbit #bookquoteoftheday #thelordoftherings #lotr #thefellowshipofthering #followingjesus #onwego #upwardandonward #lifeoffaith #couragedearheart #bilbobaggins

Now closed. Congrats to @alletaquilts on winning!

Now closed. Congrats to @alletaquilts on winning! Thank you to everyone who participated.

👒Calling all Kindred Spirits!!👒

We are thrilled to bring this delightful #Annetober Fall Giveaway to you!🍂

As the leaves turn, and a crisp chill comes into the air, we head indoors to while away the afternoon in front of the fire. This Autumn, we’d love for you to join us in lingering on the beauty found in Anne of Green Gables and set your gaze upwards on His goodness and faithfulness, through these companions. One winner will receive these two prizes:

💕 Rachel @kindredspiritbooks brings you a hardback copy of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional with reflections, prayers, quotes, and delightful original artwork for each chapter. Perfect for individual reflection or small groups.

💕 Jessica @lifegivingpages brings you a printable family devotional for use with the whole family, from the youngest to the oldest. With biblical reflection, discussion questions, scripture memory work, copywork, colouring sheets, and more. A beautiful way to focus on the riches of God's word, all whilst reading this beloved classic.

To enter:
🌷 Follow us both @kindredspiritbooks and @lifegivingpages
🌷 Like and save this post
🌷 Tag all your favourite friends!

We’d be honoured if you’d share this giveaway to your stories to help spread the word. Every share truly encourages and blesses us.

Blessings to you, Kindred Spirits! 🌸

Rachel & Jessica xx

Details: Giveaway closes Friday, 27 Sept. Must be 18 and over. Not affiliated with Instagram. U.S. / U.K. only. Prizes provided by us.

#bookgiveway #kindredspirits #anneofgreengables #anneshirley

And people wonder why we mood read. Here is a des

And people wonder why we mood read.

Here is a description of Beorn's table:

"There they had a supper, or a dinner, such as they had not had since they left the Last Homely House in the West and said good-bye to Elrond.

"The light of the torches and the fire flickered about them, and on the table were two tall red beeswax candles.

"They sat long at the table with their wooden drinking-bowls filled with mead. The dark night came on outside. The fires in the middle of the hall were built with fresh logs and the torches were put out, and still they sat in the light of the dancing flames with the pillars of the house standing tall behind them, and dark at the top like trees of the forest."

With descriptions like these, it's no wonder we want to be hobbits, go on a grand adventure, and slay a dragon.

It's no wonder we want to sit at a table, joined with other stout-hearted folk, listening and learning, sharing and nodding, dreaming and planning.

It's no wonder we long for nourishing fellowship over a shared meal... together... the candles list... with something hearty and warm in our bellies.

Fellow hobbits, what's your favorite place to gather with friends and family? What warms your heart most about Middle Earth?

Here's to hobbits and meals and all the cozy feels, Kindred Spirits.

Rachel xx

#hobbitday #thehobbit #jrrtolkien #theinklings #thefellowshipofthering #lordoftherings #theshire #middleearth #cslewis #bilbobaggins #gandalf #samwisegamgee #cozyreads #cozymeal #fellowship #gather #cozycore #hobbithole #hobbitcore

What’s your favorite setting for a book? I tend

What’s your favorite setting for a book?

I tend to love small towns and quirky characters in addition to the main love interest.

Which is why I’ve been waiting for this next book from @hollyvarni!! Her first book On Moonberry Lake was absolutely charming. This next installment centers on a new but related character so you can read it alone or as a sequel. Yay!

I’m all about small-town charm, eclectic characters, and a hearty warm welcome that makes me chuckle one moment and reach for the tissue the next. If that’s you, then this is your next read.

It releases next week. Run, don’t walk, to order your copy, Kindred Spirits!!

Rachel xx

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