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Smoky Mountain #11
Lost Inheritance
It was a comedown for Emily Lamont to arrive at the small mountain gallery in Gatlinburg after running the prestigious Newman Gallery for so many years. Still, it wasn't as though she had many other options. The Newmans never made a clear will leaving her the gallery, although they meant to. With the Newmans' only nephew inheriting their property, and the gallery, Emily felt moving to Gatlinburg to manage the Creekside Gallery her only option. Now she simply needed to make the best of it, including banging heads with the man who felt his mother should have inherited the gallery instead of her.
Garrison Log Homes owner, Cooper Garrison, felt bitter when the Creekside Gallery changed hands without his mother getting an option to buy it. She'd managed the gallery since he was a boy, and now some woman, not even a relative of the Newmans, had inherited it. Grudgingly, Cooper agrees to fix up the apartment above the gallery for the new owner, but when she arrives, she is not at all what Cooper expects. Despite being attracted to her, problems from the past keep Cooper running from a deeper relationship. When an unexpected event sends Emily back to Philadelphia, Cooper is forced, at last, to examine his heart.
Garrison Log Homes owner, Cooper Garrison, felt bitter when the Creekside Gallery changed hands without his mother getting an option to buy it. She'd managed the gallery since he was a boy, and now some woman, not even a relative of the Newmans, had inherited it. Grudgingly, Cooper agrees to fix up the apartment above the gallery for the new owner, but when she arrives, she is not at all what Cooper expects. Despite being attracted to her, problems from the past keep Cooper running from a deeper relationship. When an unexpected event sends Emily back to Philadelphia, Cooper is forced, at last, to examine his heart.
300 pages, Paperback
Published April 3, 2018
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April 3, 2018
Lost Inheritance by Lin Stepp is the most delightful contemporary Christian romance which I absolutely loved.
The novel is set in small town America and has a wonderful warm feel to it that envelopes the reader. Life is not always perfect but people pull together with words of wisdom and offers of hospitality.
There are motifs for our lives of building houses and paintings. God is the master builder. The reader is reminded that unless we build our lives on the sure foundation of His word, our lives will be built on shifting sand. Likewise, God is the artist of all our lives. Sometimes we try to 'fake it', but God sees the original us.
All the characters are wonderfully drawn and exude warmth. They are realistic too, having less than perfect tempers.
There is the theme of loss. We need to face our loss before we can move on to a new normal. It is natural to get angry over loss but we must not remain angry or we may become bitter.
In our hurt and pain, it is all too easy to play the blame game. "What's the point of being all-powerful and omnipotent if you can't stop bad things happening to good people?" God is never the cause of our pain but we live in a fallen world and all have free will. Being 'good' does not protect us from evil. Knowing God means that in those difficult times, God will walk alongside us for He has promised to never leave us.
Pets are a part of our lives. I loved the inclusion of the gallery cat and several dogs who had unique personalities and quickly became part of the action.
In life we will always come across people with bad intent. They are hard to spot because they look like regular people. Evil intent has a normal face.
The town and surrounding countryside have been wonderfully painted by Lin Stepp. Her comprehensive descriptions enabled the reader to 'walk' through the novel.
Lin Stepp is a new author to me and what a delightful tale she weaves. I felt welcomed and found Lost Inheritance a most delightful read. I cannot wait for more from Lin Stepp.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
The novel is set in small town America and has a wonderful warm feel to it that envelopes the reader. Life is not always perfect but people pull together with words of wisdom and offers of hospitality.
There are motifs for our lives of building houses and paintings. God is the master builder. The reader is reminded that unless we build our lives on the sure foundation of His word, our lives will be built on shifting sand. Likewise, God is the artist of all our lives. Sometimes we try to 'fake it', but God sees the original us.
All the characters are wonderfully drawn and exude warmth. They are realistic too, having less than perfect tempers.
There is the theme of loss. We need to face our loss before we can move on to a new normal. It is natural to get angry over loss but we must not remain angry or we may become bitter.
In our hurt and pain, it is all too easy to play the blame game. "What's the point of being all-powerful and omnipotent if you can't stop bad things happening to good people?" God is never the cause of our pain but we live in a fallen world and all have free will. Being 'good' does not protect us from evil. Knowing God means that in those difficult times, God will walk alongside us for He has promised to never leave us.
Pets are a part of our lives. I loved the inclusion of the gallery cat and several dogs who had unique personalities and quickly became part of the action.
In life we will always come across people with bad intent. They are hard to spot because they look like regular people. Evil intent has a normal face.
The town and surrounding countryside have been wonderfully painted by Lin Stepp. Her comprehensive descriptions enabled the reader to 'walk' through the novel.
Lin Stepp is a new author to me and what a delightful tale she weaves. I felt welcomed and found Lost Inheritance a most delightful read. I cannot wait for more from Lin Stepp.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
March 28, 2018
Lost Inheritance is the eleventh book in the Smoky Mountain series by author Lin Stepp. I have read several books in this series and found them all to be delightful. Stepp lives near the Smoky Mountains and her love of the mountains comes through in her books. Her extensive research of the area adds value and merit to the series. I find that Stepp really captures the nature of the people of the mountains in her novels.
Lost Inheritance tells the story of Emily Lamont, the new owner of a gallery in Gatlinburg. Emily had expected to inherit a gallery in Philadelphia from her unofficially adoptive parents. Instead she inherited a small gallery in Gatlinburg. Enter Cooper Garrison who had always thought his mother should have been given an opportunity to buy the gallery. Before you know it sparks are flying...
Lin Stepp's books are always well written and a pleasure to read. Lost Inheritance is indeed a treat. Pick up a copy to see if Emily and Cooper find their happy ending. It is available in the beginning of April.
Highly recommend Lost Inheritance.
Lost Inheritance tells the story of Emily Lamont, the new owner of a gallery in Gatlinburg. Emily had expected to inherit a gallery in Philadelphia from her unofficially adoptive parents. Instead she inherited a small gallery in Gatlinburg. Enter Cooper Garrison who had always thought his mother should have been given an opportunity to buy the gallery. Before you know it sparks are flying...
Lin Stepp's books are always well written and a pleasure to read. Lost Inheritance is indeed a treat. Pick up a copy to see if Emily and Cooper find their happy ending. It is available in the beginning of April.
Highly recommend Lost Inheritance.
February 27, 2018
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April 28, 2020
Lost Inheritance is book #11 in Lin Stepp’s Smoky Mountain series. The setting of Gatlinburg, TN makes this story easier to comprehend. Gatlinburg is not a large metropolitan area, but it is a well visited town centered around tourism. It’s not a small hamlet stuck in a valley between mountain ranges. The story focuses on Emily Lamont, and her lost birthright, caused by incomplete financial paperwork. Tragically, her beloved home-place and employment (her also beloved Newman Gallery) are inherited by a despicable and spiteful distant relative. Emily takes the only road available when she leaves the Newman, and moves to Gatlinburg, TN to manage her inherited smaller gallery, the Creekside Gallery.
Upon arriving, she meets Cooper Garrison, owner of Garrison Log Homes, and the son of the Creekside’s longtime manager. He is not happy with his mother being displaced as manager. There is a spark between Emily and Cooper, but both are hurting from situations beyond their control. Emily has lost her beloved gallery and home in Philadelphia. Actions force her to leave friends and move to Gatlinburg. She also longs for her deceased guardians, and for her deceased parents. Cooper is irritated by his mother’s demotion, and the long-time loss of his father, and his brother. Slowly, but surely, Emily and Cooper move closer and closer.
The author is a master of beautiful, colorful secondary characters. She also is an expert of inserting beautiful embroidery into the story line. A sweet example is Emily’s passion for building dollhouses, and Cooper’s passion for building log houses. Unexpected twists and turns with the story line help the story to its heartfelt conclusion. It’s a master story told by a master storyteller.
Upon arriving, she meets Cooper Garrison, owner of Garrison Log Homes, and the son of the Creekside’s longtime manager. He is not happy with his mother being displaced as manager. There is a spark between Emily and Cooper, but both are hurting from situations beyond their control. Emily has lost her beloved gallery and home in Philadelphia. Actions force her to leave friends and move to Gatlinburg. She also longs for her deceased guardians, and for her deceased parents. Cooper is irritated by his mother’s demotion, and the long-time loss of his father, and his brother. Slowly, but surely, Emily and Cooper move closer and closer.
The author is a master of beautiful, colorful secondary characters. She also is an expert of inserting beautiful embroidery into the story line. A sweet example is Emily’s passion for building dollhouses, and Cooper’s passion for building log houses. Unexpected twists and turns with the story line help the story to its heartfelt conclusion. It’s a master story told by a master storyteller.
May 12, 2018
Lost Inheritance
Another good one by Lin Stepp! In fact, I think this is my favorite. I can’t wait for her next book!
Another good one by Lin Stepp! In fact, I think this is my favorite. I can’t wait for her next book!
February 15, 2021
Lost Inheritance was a sweet book from my hometown. I really enjoyed reading it
June 23, 2018
I enjoyed this book. I like books that take place in Tennessee. nice romance, interesting location
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