I have not yet read the first two, but I agree this book is a charm! In a world where many families can be destroyed by even one painful event, Smith’s writing shows how Christian families can rise above dysfunction and move on to have a rich, satisfying life.

Is that easy? Lord, no! But, I felt that that was the overall theme of this book–that families can use the love of Christ as their foundation to help bond together and support each other.

The story itself focuses on a 24 year old woman and her family and follows her as she makes choices that really will affect her entire life.  There are a few good looking guys involved, as well as several different plot lines threading through the tale. I enjoyed the characters and the tone of the book—the fact that it was not “preachy” yet Christian.

I received this book to review during a snowstorm and had a wonderful time snuggling in and reading–to be honest, I expected a bit more fluff. While there were designer clothes, and perfect apartments that “look like waiting rooms,” I felt the story had many layers and a real depth.

I recommend Third Time’s a Charm.

Here is the “Official” Write-Up:

There’s not too much in this world that a little retail therapy can’t fix—except maybe the empty hole in your heart from lost and undiscovered love. Tori Sanderson is no exception. Facing abandonment issues with her father, Tori sets out to find the real reason he left her. Along the way she discovers even deeper truths. Add in two matchmaking sisters plus a couple of attractive men vying for Tori’s attention, as well as a tempting job promotion possibility, and you’ve got one confused sister. Through it all, Tori searches for the love she’s been missing all these years.

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You can find links to other reviews on the blog tour, as well as an interview with Virginia Smith and details on the Grand Prize here, on the Kathy Carlton Willis Communications blog. (This link goes right to a bunch of good info. about the author!) Also, leave your e-mail so I can tell you if you win!

Thanks to KCWC for providing me with the review copy of Third Time’s a Charm.

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