Thursday, August 7, 2025

LULU'S CAFE by T. I. Lowe, Reviewed by Rebecca Maney

Clean and Wholesome Southern Romance

REBECCA'S REVIEW:

"Some scars don't ever heal . . . They're just too deep."

After barely surviving the brutality of an abusive relationship, Leah Allen follows what is left of her heart to the small South Carolina town of Riverton. Arriving in what could only be described as "death warmed over", she manages to snag a table at a lovely cafe where the food nourishes her body while the proprietor feeds her soul with an unconditional love that Leah only dreamed was possible. As her outward wounds slowly heal, it takes much longer for the ones inside to form a scar. And then along comes Crowley.

This story moves with a tender stealth that serves to magnify the impact of kindness, compassion, and everlasting joy. If only every town had a Lulu's Cafe! 
*I purchased a copy and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

BackCover Blurb:

When a young woman is given a chance to reclaim her life in a small Southern town, she must reckon with the dark secrets she left behind in order to accept the love she deserves.

On the run from a violent past, Leah Allen arrives in tiny Rivertown, South Carolina, battered and broken but ready to reinvent herself. By a stroke of fate, Leah is drawn to the Southern hospitality of a small café, looking for a warm meal but finding so much more. Lulu, the owner, offers her a job, a place to stay, and a new lease on life. Leah quickly finds herself embraced by the quaint community as she tries to put herself back together.

Not long after arriving, Leah meets Crowley Mason, the most eligible bachelor in town. A lawyer and friend of Lulu’s, Crowley is wary of Leah’s sudden, mysterious arrival. Despite his reserve, something sparks between them that can’t be denied. But after all she’s been through, can Leah allow herself to truly love and be loved, especially when her first urge is to run?

Exploring the resiliency of both the heart and the spirit, Lulu’s Café gorgeously illustrates how old scars can finally heal no matter how deep they seem.

-Clean and wholesome Southern romance, perfect for fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey, Delia Owens, and Nicholas Sparks
-Themes of faith and friendship
-Includes discussion questions for book clubs
-Features a playlist inspired by the book
 
Tyndale Fiction, 2019, re-released 2025
Available in digital ebook, paperback, and audiobook

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