Thursday, May 1, 2025

TANDEM COTTAGE by Carrie Fancett Pagels, Reviewed by Paula Shreckhise #ReleaseDay


Mackinac Cottages Series Book 3

PAULA'S REVIEW:

I always love returning to Mackinac Island through the stories of Ms. Pagels. She makes me reflect on the time I visited, albeit a long time ago. It is just so fun to read these stories.
I appreciate the pronunciation guide and character list at the beginning so that I can refresh my memory about the family connections.

Alyssa and Sammy captured my heart from the first page and I enjoyed Alyssa’s compulsion to provide for her son. I was glad to see Carter striving to take care of baby Kelsey and prioritizing his mental health after a crisis. 

From the interaction between Alyssa and Carter, it was clear to see they were interested in each other but wanted to take it slow and be sure.

The plot was creative and informative about relevant issues. The supporting characters were well drawn and added to the family dynamic. Many were Christians who lived out their faith transparently.

I look forward to another trip to Mackinac to soak up the atmosphere and catch up on what everyone is doing.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the author. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 4 stars and a solid faith thread 


BackCover Blurb:
Newly minted computer science graduate, Alyssa, has plans to obtain work and finally live independently with her son. Summer programming for Alyssa’s son, who has Aspergers, is tossed when his biological father and new wife, an attorney, insist on summer visitation. With her plans completely upended, Alyssa pursues a job on Mackinac Island with the hopes of acquiring an internship. Young widower, Carter, who has suffered the tragic loss of his wife, is working remotely on Mackinac Island as a computer programmer and hires Alyssa as nanny for his baby girl.

Susan, a social worker with unknown links to Alyssa, is also Carter’s former group therapist. Susan consults at a Mackinac Island summer-long retreat as she mulls retirement options. With Alyssa’s estranged grandmother a famous television evangelist, Susan’s mother the senior-most congressional representative, and a mysterious artist all adding their dramatic flair to the Mackinac Island mix—what could go wrong? 

Hearts Overcoming Press, May, 2025

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  1. AnonymousMay 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM

    Thanks so much, Susan, for reading and sharing about this new novel! I always love to return to Mackinac Island--even if it's only in story world!

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