Not great story but the way in which it is written and beautiful manner in which the relationships are portrayed make it a worthwhile read.It makes you appreciate family,and all the relations that you have in your life.
Nice light read.

This is my first book Ive read by Betty Lee Crosby. What a great opportunity Netgalley introduced me to read and review this book. I loved reading about the town Magnolia Grove.
I trully enjoyed the empathy and battles behind each character, except the selfish egoistic ex boyfreind Dominic .
His past includes Tracy Briggs,who he got pg years ago and still to the end, he denies Lucas,a hearing impaired son is not his.. He is forced to return back to to his childhood peanut farm his grandparents have had for a long time,passed down generation to generation.. He lacks a sense of maturity and greed that only gets him into trouble ,again.

Alice his loving grandmother, is ill with a terminal illness and its bad enough of her physical struggle with this illness, but her anguish trying to keep the family, past and present together..
She comes out teaching others how love and pasts can be forgiven. She reminds me of my own grandmother,who always kept our family strings sewed together because of her forgiving tone and mending everyone's grudges. Alice wants her great grandson Lucas needs to be met ,when she is gone.
This women's fiction romance that includes drama and mystery , meaningful education about the hearing impaired and children's disabilities. Tracey's new love,Gabriel, is one of those men who works in the school Lucas attends. He runs the program there and the touching ending of his generous kind heart is a rewarding gift.
Thank you Netgalley for introducing me to a new author and I will go back and read her first story to this sequal.

This book, oh my gosh, what can I say? This book. *sigh*

A Year of Extraordinary Moments was filled with feeling, love, family and every single crazy thing that goes along with family. We've all been there and know sometimes family life is complicated. Bette Lee Crosby captured all of that and more with her wonderful characters that weren't so wonderful that they didn't have their faults, like all of us.

I have read a few books by Ms. Crosby, but this one? Made me a lifetime fan. One-click automatically.

If you love reading about small towns, their residents and getting an inside peek at a pretty real family, pick this up now. Seriously.

I did request an ARC and thoughts given in my review are completely my own.

A Year of Extraordinary Moments is the second book in A Magnolia Grove series. This book focuses on Tracy, her son Lucas and Alice DeLuca. As a grandmother myself, Alice really captured my heart, as well as reminding me of my own grandmothers. This story pulled at my heartstrings as I was taken on an emotional ride. Have a tissue near by as you read.
Captivating, so enjoyable, wonderfully written and I felt as though just was right there in Magnolia Grove with my friends.
Family, friendship, support and love really come through in time of need.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.
Thank you Bette Lee Crosby for a story that had me glued to my seat not wanting to put the book down.

Another winner by Bette Lee Crosby. She has extreme talent in making her characters so lifelike you feel you know them personally!

I loved this book! It was so good and picked up where the last one ended.
I will have to read more of her books!!

Welcome to a Magnolia Grove, Georgia. Tracy Briggs is a single mother raising a son that is hearing impaired (Lucas). Fortunately for her, she has her mother Lila and sister Meghan there to help, as well as a wonderful school especially for the deaf. Tracy runs the family paper, Briggs Snip N’ Save. Meghan used to run the paper but since getting married, she and her husband Tom have started a vet clinic. Life seems absolutely perfect in Magnolia Grove until one day when Dominic DeLuca, Lucas’ daddy comes back to town.

This story is full of wonderful characters, each one offering something different. From Alice DeLuca, grandmother to Dominic, to Charlie, Alice’s good friend, to Dominic, Alice’s grandson and Lucas’ father. From Tracy Briggs, Lucas’ mommy to her mother Lila Briggs, to her sister Meghan Whitley and Meghan’s husband Tom. From Gabriel, who runs the deaf school to Lucas Briggs, the child himself. You cannot help but care and truly like and dislike some of these people. A beautifully written story of unconditional love, relationships and family.

Bette Lee Crosby has written a truly enjoyable and heartwarming story. I absolutely loved this book and recommend it as highly as I possibly can. You can’t go wrong with this one! Well done Bette Lee Crosby and thank you for writing such a beautiful story.

Bette Lee Crosby is a gifted storyteller. She can wrap you around her little finger in the first few paragraphs of her books. I should know. I've read all of them!

This book is part of a series. I recommend reading the first book for background, but the author helps you out if you don't read the first one. It is the story of family, home and love. It's a beautiful story and I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

It's all about the Relationships!

I have said this many time of Bette Lee Crosby’s books and it is true of this book. The relationships are what shine in this book (as well as the story). A Year of Extraordinary Moments is the second in the Magnolia Grove series and I highly recommend reading this first book (The Summer of New Beginnings) in the series first.

This book begins where the previous book leaves off. Tracey Briggs has finally gotten her act together. Her hearing-impaired son, Lucas, is enrolled at a wonderful school, and she is running her deceased father's business with the help of her sister, Meghan. Tracey is looking forward to a new romance and happier life. Her sister, Megan is happily married and helping her husband run his Veterinary office/business. She helps Tracey out with the family business from time to time and struggles with separating her father from the business.

It was wonderful to see the characters from the previous book and even better getting to know Alice Deluca who is the great-grandmother of Tracy's son, Lucas. Lucas's father Dominic continues to not accept responsibility for his son, but Alice is determined to know Tracey and her great-grandson.

The Author continues to tackle serious subjects such as Cancer, hearing impairment, single mothers, absent fathers, and loss with grace. Her stories focus on family and the relationships between all the family members and their romantic partners/spouses. Most of the characters in this book are extremely likable and I enjoyed reading their thoughts and motivations in the italicized sections. I enjoyed this book more than the first book in the series mainly due to the character of Alice. I loved her strength and dedication to family.

This book is heartwarming and pulled on my heartstrings. Pull up a comfortable chair, grab a glass of sweet tea, have the tissues handy, and immerse yourself into the world of the Briggs and DeLucas.

Thank you to Bette Lee Crosby, Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
Expected publication: October 16th 2018 by Lake Union Publishing

A year of Extraordinary moments is the second book in the new Magnolia Grove series, but don't worry, if you've missed the first one (What a shame, equally as enjoyable!) You won't be lost!
Bette Lee Crosby can weave a warm your heart tale like no other! I was drawn in from the first sentence, and found it hard to put down to the end. Her writing makes you feel like you are not just a reader of the story, but an observer. You become concerned with the characters and their feelings and what happens to them. Her writing flawlessly flows and the plot is outstanding. Her characters are full of personality and mesh together so well! I So love this story and fully recommend you read it!! Definitely a 5 star!

The Brigg family saga continues. Meghan is happily married but still tied to keeping her fathers business running. Tracy has finally started to blossom and her give her five year old son is doing well years after a cochlear transplant.
But then Dominic returns. Just what is he up to? The plot is filled with unexpected turns.

Author Bette Lee Crosby writes stories that bring emotions of all kinds to the reader. I cried, I became angry, I laughed, I felt fear, I experienced hope and peace. In this very special story, lives twist and turn and something extraordinary happens with the characters that gives the possibility of hope and love. Excellent read. I received a copy of this book from the author and Net Galley. This is my own personal opinion. No review was required.

A Year of Extraordinary Moments is a book that draws you in from the very beginning and keeps you engrossed in the story until the last sentence. It is a powerful story of love, relationships, tough love, doing what is best, and moving forward. Always moving forward. Bette Lee Crosby holds your attention and makes you think of how it will all resolve itself in the end. I highly recommend this book!

Oh my gosh, what an absolutely wonderful book! I had a hard time putting this down. There were so many interesting parts with the story of Tracy and Dominic and their beloved son, Lucas, who was born deaf and had a cochlear implant. Deadbeat dad Dominic who wanted nothing to do with his son until a carrot was dangled in front of him to maybe step up, all for the wrong reasons.
Sisters who had been so devoted to their deceased father in wanting to continue his magazine so he would be proud of them. I loved grandma Alice and her struggles with cancer and how she’ reached out to Lucas. I was crying reading about Alice and her struggles. The wonderful work of Gabriel and his school for the deaf. All the scenarios in this book are so relatable to real life. Love can always find a way into the story and showing us how sometimes you need to let go of your past. I definitely recommend this book and give it 5 stars! I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Bette Lee Crosby once again weaves of beautiful story of relationships young and old. This will tug on your heart strings and make you smile. Great character development and a wonderful ending! Thanks to the author and Netgalley for the ARC.

Bette Lee Crosby has written another hit! I absolutely loved A Year of Extraordinary Moments. I read it in two days and didn’t want it to end. This book seriously touched on all my emotions. I laughed, was scared and even cried while reading it. The characters are very well written. This is the second book in the Magnolia Grove series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Tracy is a single Mother who has moved on with her life when her ex boyfriend comes back to town to help his ailing grandmother. This story is about how she deals with her new live, past relationship, her family and the new family members who enter her life. I highly recommended this book to all who appreciate a real life story. Thank you to Netgalley who provided an advanced readers copy for me to read and write an honest review.

I received an ARC of this book and thoroughly enjoyed it! I previously met the characters in The Summer of New Beginnings and what a pleasure to spend more time with them! This book can be read on it's own as well. Bette Lee Crosby writes amazing stories. They grab your heart and hold it long after the last word has been read. This story was impossible to put down.

This is my first book by MS. Crosby, but will not be my last.
Even though this is the second book in a series, I felt I had all the information I needed about the characters.
Those characters are well-developed. You get a feel for the ideals, true nature, etc. of each person .
Good plot line, with enough twists to make it Intriguing,without a lot of extra drama.
I like the way the author switched the point of view between the main characters, giving more insight into the thoughts of each.
The last chapter was the perfect wrap up, and brought a tear to my eye.
I definitely will be getting more of Ms. Crosby's
books.

Bette Lee Crosby is an amazing author, Her personality shines in this book and she is an amazing story teller. Her characters seem life like and people you would like to meet. You want to cheer them on throughout the book.
The Briggs family is the kind of people you would want for neighbors. I really enjoyed how far the Briggs family has come, and grown in this book. I also felt a little sorry for Alice DeLuca, and how Dominic treats her. She has a rough life and now battling terminal cancer. I am so glad that she was able to form a relationship with Lucas.
You also get a little more of a background story on Dominic. I did feel like I understood his anger issues a little more, but he is still responsible for his poor choices.
The ending of this book is perfect. Everything is tied up with a pretty bow, and leaves you with feeling good, I also suggest keeping a few tissues handy. You will need them.

I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
Once again Crosby writes a winner! I love her books - I can feel the emotions of each person as I read.
Grandma is ill and asks her grandson to come home. She wants everything I place before she passes.
Her grandson is irresponsible and has a child with Tracy who he has never helped.
The beautiful boy has a hearing disorder and through this she meets Gabriel, at a hearing school - and they fall in love.
The story of their growing love and the love of the child makes for extraordinary moments.
Grandma Alice wants to be a part of the boys life. The times they share are treasured times and melt your heart.
Dominic continues to be a problem but in the end Grandma is able to handle him.
You will love this book and treasure each and every emotion that you go through as you read it.