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"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."—DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author

There's never a dull moment in Blessings, Georgia:

An orphaned little girl desperately needs a new homeAn eager couple is ready to welcome her with open armsFriendly neighbors are always there for each otherIn this southern small town, good things happen to good people

Ruby Butterman and her husband, Peanut, cannot have children, but they're given a second chance at a family when eight-year-old orphan Carlie is left in their care. It's a challenge for Carlie to adapt to a new town, a new school, and a new family, and when she gets bullied at school, Ruby and Peanut discover how to step up as parents, and how to make a forever family for their beloved little girl.

No summer reading list is complete without a deep, hopeful, and exciting small town romance by Sharon Sala!

"Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"—ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times bestselling author

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09CLMSKBG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Casablanca (April 26, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3677 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1728206200
Reviewer: BookAddict
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Saved the Best for Last
Review: This is the last of the Blessings, GA, series, and oh, my heart, this incredible storyteller is closing it out with a bang! Blessings stories always touch my heart, but this one had me bawling from the very beginning. Seriously, get the tissues. This one cues the waterworks multiple times with an unforgettable, heart-warming read.Ruby and Peanut Butterman (The Color of Love) are fixtures in Blessings. He's the only attorney in town and she owns the only hair salon. They’ve found their ever after together, but they’ve never been able to start the family they both want. When a blast from the past shows up at the police station, Ruby and Peanut get a call. Eight-year-old Carlie Duroy is now an orphan, with a letter from her mother asking Ruby to take care of Carlie.Little Carlie couldn’t be in better hands, with not only Ruby and Peanut claiming her as their own, but pretty much the entire town of Blessings welcoming her with open arms. She finds an unlikely ally in young Melvin Lee Wilson, and their friendship couldn’t be any more precious. With all that Carlie has lost, Blessings and its people are slowly mending her broken heart.Ruinously heartbreaking and devastatingly beautiful, this extraordinary story and its exceptional characters are seared on my soul. A masterful, poignant story of love, loss, and found family, this one will leave its permanent mark on your heart. Sweet, profound, emotional and magical, this is the perfect ending to a uniquely special series and a definite must-read!

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sharon Sala Does It Again
Review: Touching story about a little girl wanting & finding a family to love, and to be loved in return. Excellent

Reviewer: Kindle CustomerJoanie B.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Heartwarming Ending To This Series*****
Review: What a beautiful ending to such an amazing as well as emotional series. I have cried many tears, some sad but many more happy tears through this series and at some point in the future I will be re-reading many of these stories again. Awesome writing Sharon! *****

Reviewer: Teresa
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good Book
Review: This book was sad at times and times where you laughed out loud and I love Melvin Lee so funny. I look forward to the next adventure in Blessings,Georgia series.

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of the best book series I have ever read. This book is so real, and so beautifully written.
Review: Ms. Sala, is one of my favorite authors. I use to love Nora Roberts, Linda Howard, and Julie Garwood. Twelve years ago I purchased my first e reader from b & n. I loved it. And a few years later, I then bought my first of 5 kindles. But I quit buying from the above authors because the books became way to expensive. I found Sharon Sala and I became hooked. I love the Blessing series. I have over 30 of her books downloaded and I will reread them all a year or so again and enjoy them just as much. This book makes me wish to see the next chapter, but the series has ended and a new one is starting this November. I can hardly wait. Thank you Ms. Sala for the many many hours of reading your wonderful books.

Reviewer: Marian Sherry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The best of me
Review: And so it goes in Blessings, Georgia.Those who are hurt are healed.That which is broken is fixed.That which threatens one threatens all.And such a tragedy or intrusion is not to be taken quietly or lightly.The Best of Me by Sharon Sala is the 13th and final book in the Blessings, Georgia series. Oh say it isn’t so!The Best of Me is emotional, tender, both heartbreaking and heartfelt. A story full of blessings in so many ways. It is Carlie’s story.Ruby Butterman and her husband, Peanut cannot have children, but are given a second chance when seven year old Carlie is left in their care by her dying mother.Carlie has to adapt to a new town, a new school, and a new family. With the help of the many wonderful people we’ve come to love in this wonderful town Carlie truly receives the blessings of many.I can’t say enough about this beloved series and the wonderful people of Blessings, Georgia. I hope one day the author will come back to write another wonderful story as I believe they are still many blessings to be had.A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ must read. Oh and bring the tissues.

Reviewer: Ruby
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sala does it again
Review: I am in love with this book! Ms.Sala is a true wordsmith. This final Blessings book is truly great. We get to see characters from her previous Blessings books and are introduced to new friends.Ms.Sala draws into her world of Blessing Georgia with the story of Carlie Jo and how Peanut and Ruby Butterman turn this orphan girl life into one with Joy. Another story of how two people meet again years after their high school romance. The author brings tears and laughter into this world and keeps you spellbound to the last page. I am going to miss this series because it is truly wonderful world this lady has created.This book is truly a warm and heartfelt piece of art. I love all of her works but this one touched my soul.

Reviewer: Ann miller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Full circle
Review: I am a long time reader of Sharon Sala's books. I love the whole Blessings GA series. It is truly a representation of a community that encompasses the tears and laughter that occurs every in rural/small town America. My preference is reading a series in order so that when the author gifts a glimpse of characters who were featured in previous books it gives The reader a sense of homecoming. The focus of The Best of Me is coming home in every sense possible. Shirley, Ladd and Deborah like many young people had left their hometown to find their way in the world. And as sometimes happens they felt the need to return. Shirley to entrust her child's care to Ruby who showed her kindness in hope that her girl will have a new home once she is gone. Ladd and Deborah were high school sweethearts that drifted apart as college and life happen. First Ladd then Deborah returned home due to parental failing health issues. Out of tragedy comes hope and love lost can be recovered. Out of lost one can rebuild something new. When one door closes another door opens for Ruby and Peanut.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I’m so sad this was the final book in the series, but I’ll find more bySharon Sala, always love her… Carlie goes to Blessings with her Mom Shirley,who is dying, Shirley leaves a letter for Miss Ruby giving her guardianshipof Carlie and a love story begins

Reviewer: Carol B.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I read this whole series. Loved them all.

Reviewer: Limousinlass.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: What a great read, full of emotion, hence the need for tissues. Well deserved of a five star review. Enjoy !!

Reviewer: Michele J Mitchell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Such a great ending to a series. Sharon’s storytelling is a gift to all whom read her work. Thanks for the laughter and tears. Once again you’ve outdone yourself. Blessings is a place where everyone would want to visit, and some would want to stay.

Reviewer: Mrs CM Rodgers
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I have loved the Blessings Series and am sad they are ending. This was a terrific story though.