I have to say this summer is the hottest in recent memory (or else I’m just getting older and can’t stand the heat as well as before!) But read on for a little hope in a heatwave… A few weeks ago, we made our annual trek to Branson for the family vacation. And as usual seemed to have timed it to land in the middle of a heatwave. Now, I know that July in the
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I can't wait to share the small town community of the Cafe on Hope and Main with readers.
What's this series about?
This beloved small-town café is in danger of falling into the hands of a greedy developer, unless those who call the diner their second home can unravel the legacy the owner left behind.
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It'll take more than love on the menu to keep his family's café open.
Joel Dawson's dreams of corporate success are put on hold when his father collapses in the middle of the breakfast rush. Now it's up to him to keep the family business open and his grandmother's legacy alive--except his book-smarts are useless for running a café, and the only person who can help—their star waitress—is struggling with issues of her own.
Lauren Graham's lifetime spent trying to meet her father’s impossible expectations has turned her into the ultimate people pleaser, but now, she’s at a crossroads. Skipping college classes to cover extra shifts at the café will infuriate her family, but saying no to Joel feels impossible, even if being around him stirs up memories she’d rather forget.
Opposites may attract but even with a shared faith, their differences may be unsurmountable. And with each financial setback, the future of the café—and Grandma Hope's legacy—hangs in the balance. Is Joel willing to trade his big city attitude for a small town apron? And if so, is that enough for Lauren to trust him with her heart?
Fans of Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, and Karen Kingsbury will fall in love with the charming world of the Café on Hope and Main.
Encouragement for the Journey
Face it. Life can be a long, arduous climb filled with obstacles, but don't let that stop you from pursuing your goals because you are not alone...and the view from the top is worth the struggle. That's why I blog about my personal journey in order to encourage you in yours.
Truth Can Be Stranger Than Fiction

Thanks to everyone who reached out after my last post, because gaining a new daughter-in-law is definitely worth celebrating. And I love, love, love having a two-way conversation with you! Well, I might have left you all hanging with the teaser that there was more to the story. And here it is. (If you missed it, my youngest (nickname Carpenter) took a risk over a year ago to move out of state, started a new job,
Answered Prayers are the Best Gifts

Today I interrupt whatever I had originally planned to say, to make an announcement. Well, actually to share a story that is an answer to countless prayers and one I hope will encourage you to keep on believing God to open doors and put you in the right place at the right time. Spoiler alert: this story involves my youngest who I’ll call Carpenter. Carpenter used to live with us and install custom cabinets in
The Best Part About Summer Is…

Recently I asked a question on social media about what the best thing about summer is. And I was (and wasn’t) surprised by the answers I got back. Several mentioned sleeping in and then spending time with the kids. Several more put sitting on the porch at the top of their lists. Lazy days. Flowers. Fishing. Reading in a hammock in the shade. It all reminded me of my childhood and summer vacations where I basically got


