The Promise of Lumby by Gail Fraser

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Summary:

At Montis Inn, the success of Pam Walker’s on-location restaurant is leaving her overworked and frazzled. Meanwhile, Lumby’s only veterinarian, Dr. Ellen Campbell, has decided to sell her business, and the townsfolk are in full panic mode. Who could possibly replace her?

When animal doctor Tom Candor arrives in Lumby, he seems to be the answer to everyone’s prayers. But some residents are not so trusting of the shy, pensive vet, especially newspaper owner Dennis Beezer, who is determined to expose Tom’s hidden secrets. The repercussions lead to an unpredictable, over-the-top adventure, and a lesson the people of Lumby won’t soon forget…

My Review:

Finally I feel like Fraser has gotten back to where she captured me in The Lumby Lines. I sped through this book and found myself giggling over and over again.

Now, I will say this – some of the situations, as is normal by this point if you have read the other Lumby books, are a bit fantastic. I have a hard time believing koalas and other exotic animals are just being sent to this little, quaint town, but – I went along with it just because it’s good, wholesome fun.

I really enjoyed the budding romance in this one and I enjoyed the different opening that was used. I’m happy that I finally feel like the series is back on track, especially since I have an ARC of the upcoming Lumby book to be released next month.

If you enjoy Jan Karon’s Mitford series, this is definitely a series you should look into – it’s not quite as in depth as Karon’s books are, but it’s fun, quirky and the newspaper alone makes it worth the read.

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