When a Southern waitress inherits the Lowcountry cafe where she works, she suddenly has to balance more than just her next food order.
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Mar 16, 2008
Michelle
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When a Southern waitress inherits the Lowcountry cafe where she works, she suddenly has to balance more than just her next food order.
Caroline Sweeney has always done the right thing--the responsible, dependable thing--unlike her mother who abandoned her family. But when her best friend challenges her to accept an exciting job adventure in Barcelona, Spain, Caroline says "yes" to destiny.
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Oct 23, 2010
Malynda
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Sweet Caroline started off slow, and then got much better. Caroline Sweeney’s life changed dramatically after a man died, and anyone who has ever had to seek answers to life’s most important questions and make life-altering decisions will enjoy reading Caroline’s story. At first, I was on the fence about this book, and then, as I continued to read, I started to see a lot of myself in Caroline. I could not believe all of the decisions she had to make, and I empathized with her every time. Jus
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Aug 04, 2011
Jolee
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Golly. Hm....well...Genre romance is not my schtick...and this definitely was that. It certainly was engaging enough that I wasn't forced to projectile it across the room (how's that for positive review?!? <gulp>), so I think that means it was a FINE example of the genre, for folks who LIKE romances. Also, a bit hard to swallow (the innocence of some of the characters) , but refreshingly so, not coyingly so. Bottom line: I would recommend this strongly to folks who like romances and Christ
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Jul 23, 2010
Tina
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May 31, 2008
Margaret
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Sweet Caroline is quite the book, and she is quite the person. She is a normal human being, in a normal life. Tough decisions need to be made, and only Christ knows if she is making the right choices. This book grips your heart and doesn't let it go. I love it from the heart-head-ear conversations to the screaming in my head what I thought she should do. :) This story of a girl in her late twenties growing up is something that anyone could benefit from reading. Caroline's situations remind me of
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Mar 02, 2011
Jaclyn
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This book was a good distraction for me when I needed a fast, easy read. Caroline is a people pleaser who can't say no to anyone, and always puts off her own plans and dreams for others. Now she's been offered the opportunity of a lifetime, a job in Barcelona with one of her best friends. The only problem is: she's just inherited the Cafe she used to work for, and her long time love is back in town. Will Caroline finally put herself first? And what does that mean exactly?
Feb 04, 2011
Deanna
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Cute at times, but just to over the top for me. The main character has to choose between two completely hot guys who are after her (one a famous country star). Also whether she should take a job with the Donald Trump of Europe who thinks she's wonderful, despite the fact that she has no experience, education, foreign travel background, connections or even lived out on her own, or stay and own her own business that she received for free and starts doing great under her Midas touch.
Apr 28, 2011
Betsy
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I'd give this a 4.5 if I could, but I had to round it up to 5! I recently discovered this author and her books are pleasant, interesting reads. I was thinking about this book after I finished it and I would describe it as a "sweet story"... maybe that's why she named it as she did. Not just a romance - it's a lot more complex than that.
Dec 17, 2008
Erin
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Caroline was someone I could really relate to, seeing as we are both 20-somethings who seemingly have put our own lives on 'hold' in order to focus on helping others. When Caroline is suddenly faced with several life-altering choices she must seek guidance from the Lord in order to make the best decision. It took me a while to understand why she ends up choosing the one that she does, but that's because it is a deep decision which I would have wrestled over myself. While I'm not sure I would hav
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Oct 17, 2009
Glynis
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A one-day read for me, I totally devoured this book. I fell in love with Caroline and Mitch myself and would definitely eat at the Frogmore Cafe :) I love sweet stories that make me feel good when I'm finished and this was one of the best.
Jul 11, 2011
Renee
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Very light easy read, keeps you interested through the book. I just didn't like the ending. But you do get a little more info on the characters in a following book, Love Starts With Elle.
Jul 18, 2010
Naturally
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Aug 04, 2011
Wendy
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This was a pretty good book. What Caroline did in the book was never what I thought she was going to do. Was easy and enjoyable to read.
Aug 16, 2009
Belkis
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This was an INPIE book selection. I was annoyed with this book. I did not like her style and thought it was really unrealistic.
Jan 23, 2010
Jenny
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Fantastic!!! funny love story and friendship too. And let's not forget car naming. Great Novel I love her!!
Aug 03, 2011
Jrdmom
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I loved this story! The setting in the low country of South Carolina, the realness of the characters and events. I want to eat at the Frogmore Cafe and enjoy the biscuits!
Sep 19, 2011
Debbie
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I liked this one a lot more than Dining with Joy. It was a cute book and very relatable.
Sep 14, 2010
Jennifer
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It's just normal Christian fluff. I found this book by accident because there's also a Caroline Kennedy biography named Sweet Caroline. I do like reading books about places I've been and it was an interesting but predictable plot. Since it's about a restaurant and they talk about some special menu things, there should have been a few recipes, especially Pluff Mud Pie and Sweet Caroline Pie.
Nov 26, 2011
Leah
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This book was really good. I never knew what was going to happen.
Most times I'm able to guess how it's going to end, but this time I wasn't. Rachel did a great job writing it!
It was a fun read. Interesting, funny, and maybe a little bit sad.
I'm looking forward to see what happens in the next book.
Most times I'm able to guess how it's going to end, but this time I wasn't. Rachel did a great job writing it!
It was a fun read. Interesting, funny, and maybe a little bit sad.
I'm looking forward to see what happens in the next book.
Oct 20, 2010
Tiffany
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Loved this book, it made me laugh out loud several times. The beginning was a little slow, but the end was really good and surprising. It did not end how I thought it would. I would definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a light hearted easy read that you will not want to put down.
Sep 17, 2008
Becky
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A nice Christain book about a girl who inherits a cafe from her boss and has to decide what to do with it. Her ex-boyfriend, now a Nashville star, reenters her life- complicating matters. As does a life-changed job opportunity in Spain. It was fun- I've always wanted a cafe!
Sep 11, 2008
Kristie
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This book started off really well, then fizzled.
I don't know if it was me not in the mood to read this genre or what but I had to give up on it.
I'm giving it a three star because it's a nice story line, and I don't want my mood to ruin what might be a good book.
I don't know if it was me not in the mood to read this genre or what but I had to give up on it.
I'm giving it a three star because it's a nice story line, and I don't want my mood to ruin what might be a good book.
Jun 06, 2011
Lj
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I enjoyed this book, but I felt like I was experiencing deja vu. However, it doesn't diminish my love of books by Rachel Hauck. To be honest I think that part of my problem is that this book is the first of three, and I read it (inadvertently) last.
Oct 06, 2008
Amy
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I thought this was a great book. It actually took me awhile to get into it but in the end I loved it. I loved how it showed God's desire to have a personal relationship with us. That we are all dearly loved.
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Mar 04, 2008
Melissa
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Woman inherits a cafe and has to decide where her life is headed. Interesting and doesnt' turn out like I thought it would.
Jul 27, 2008
Erin
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Honestly, I couldn't get past the first 50 pages. A little too much God talk for me.
