The Banty House by Carolyn Brown

There is something so healing about the Betsy, Connie & Kate and how they love so many people. It's been difficult to find the words for this review, but the one thing I will say is Carolyn Brown is a master at creating small towns and memorable characters that we don't often forget.

This book was an entertaining ride for sure. Following 3 widows who take in a young teen with a baby makes for a great second chance story. The widows were all a lot of fun to read from, and the second chance this young woman gets is truly heartwarming.
Though I do prefer Carolyn Brown's cowboy romances to these, I love the sense of community that these books bring across. If you are interested in the concept, I recommend picking it up and giving it a try. The romance is sweet, along with the community taking in someone new.

A heartwarming and sweet story that made me smile and root for the characters.
It's a sweet story, engrossing and entertaining. I liked the well thought characters, the storyline and the lovely setting.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Carolyn Brown has once again written an entertaining story that doesn’t disappoint! It is so easy to judge people by circumstances that are beyond their control, but Ms. Brown shows us that we miss out on fun, loving relationships when we do that. I loved the sisters of The Banty House, a former brothel! They show us with their humor and sass that not all elderly women fit the typical grandma stereotype. Their unconditional love and acceptance of Ginger, a total stranger, is refreshing. Although parts of the plot were a bit predictable, it was a feel-good read that was hard to put down.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I’m not sure if I’ve ever read a book by Carolyn Brown before, but after reading The Banty House, I know I’m going to be reading a lot more of her books in the future! This was a women’s fiction/romance style book that really captured my heart. The characters were all really great people that you couldn’t help grow to care about. The three elderly sisters who owned The Banty House were just the funniest ladies. While reading, I found myself laughing out loud at some of the things they would say and do. One of them made moonshine in the cellar while another would crossbreed pot outback in her flowerbed. They were just so fun and entertaining. It’s a story about finding love and family when you least expect it and learning that you don’t have to be blood to be family. I loved this book and am looking forward to reading more by this author. I’ve already went ahead and bought a few more of her books so I know I’m in for a treat. This is a story I’m going to recommend to my friends. I know they will enjoy it as much as I did. I’d like to thank NetGalley for the arc to read and review. All opinions are my own. I’ve rated this at 5 stars.

The best feel good book I have read in a long time !!! It will grab you on the first page and not let you go even after you finish. Three old sisters, Kate, Betsy, and Connie, living in an old brothel, making moonshine, raising weed and taking care of every misfit they come across. Throw in a young pregnant unwed mother and a ex-solder and you have a wonderful book. Reading this book is like taking a vacation and it will make you want to live in Rooster Texas and be part of their clan !!

Book Info
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Expected publication: May 26th 2020 by Montlake
ISBN 1542018811 (ISBN13: 9781542018814)
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A homeless young woman finds an unexpected family in beloved New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s novel of healing hearts and new beginnings in a small Texas town.

In the fading town of Rooster, Texas, all that’s really left is a service station, a church…and the Banty House, a long-ago Depression-era brothel. For more than seventy-five years, Betsy, Connie, and Kate Carson have called their mama’s house a home. The three eccentric sisters get by just fine with their homemade jams and jellies, a little moonshine on the side, and big hearts always open to strangers. Like Ginger Andrews.

An abandoned teen with a baby on the way and nowhere to go, she’s given a room to call her own for as long as she wants. The kind invitation is made all the sweeter when Ginger meets the sisters’ young handyman, Sloan Baker. But with a past as broken as Ginger’s, he’s vowed never to get close to anyone again. As a season of change unfolds, Ginger and Sloan might discover a warm haven to heal in the Banty House, a place to finally belong, where hope and dreams never fade.

My Thoughts


Elderly sisters Kate, Connie and Betsy Carson are the ultimate example of best kind of maiden aunt/grandmother fictional combo characters.

It was hard to say goodbye to these feisty older female characters when book ended.

24 year old Sloan Baker and 19 year old Ginger Andrews are a perfect foil for each other as both romantic interests and friends.

Their beginning was a little rocky but the middle and ending was especially worth the angst the pair experienced.

The backdrop of small town Rooster Texas was reminiscent of where I grew up, as were a few select inhabitants featured in this story.

As with any of the fictional towns, and the eclectic groups of characters that populate them, this time spent reading their story was an excellent escape into a place and people that made it well worth it from start to finish.

To forget mentioning one of the main places, and in it’s own right a major character, The Banty House would be not only a horrid oversight but a mistake as well.

Reading the history of the fictional homes background was one of the highlights interspersed here and there throughout the story as it unfolded.

Book was not long enough as read the story too quickly but these characters demanded my attention from first page to last.

[EArc from Netgalley]


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I always love her book's can't wait for more.
I love the character's and the cover and the the title fits the book..I was able to get in to and didn't want to put it down..I received the book from netgalley.

I'm sorry I couldn't finish this. It wasn't my taste. But don't let my opinion stop you from reading this. I am still grateful that I received this in exchange for an honest review

I am a Carolyn Brown fan. I never miss one of her books. I love The Banty House. This book may be the best yet. I love the characters and the setting. The story was so well written. I highly recommend this book.

I love Carolyn Brown's books and The Banty House is no exception. I really liked the three soldiers and their journey. Great read!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoy Carolyn Brown’s books. This one was another winner about a young pregnant woman, 3 elderly sisters and a soldier suffering from PTSD. They help each other to heal and grow. It’s a feel good story that I couldn’t stop reading.
Thanks to Net Galley for my copy of this book.

#TheBanyHouse#NetGalley
Another great read by Carolyn Brown.
As the story opens a young unwed mother steps off the bus in Rooster Texas. She meets the Carson sisters, Betty,Connie, and Kate. Connie comes out of the beauty shop she's the girl on the bench and they take her home to the Bantu House as this was something their Mother had taught them to help those who needed it. The sisters make excuses to keep her.Their young handyman Sloan wonders if she is scanning his neighbors but comes to realise they all need each other. Sloan tries to stay distant as he is a vet with Ptsd. It is a feel good story as family can start in many different ways.

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. Wow what can I say about this title it was just an awesome read. This book was just something so wonderfully different I’ve never quite read anything like this. You should read to find out you won’t be disappointed. I’m definitely going to read more by this author.

What a great read! I wish I knew someone as interesting as the Carson sisters! This book makes you rethink that terms of a family and how innocent those "little old" ladies are. This book will have you laughing out loud, crying and feeling all warm and fuzzy. The Carson sisters have lived on the edges of society, never fitting on one side the other but they're full of heart and open arms to all. Ginger arrives in Rooster, Texas with just a suitcase in her hand, a child of the system since birth she's never really had anywhere to call home and kindness wasn't always freely given so when the three sisters took the very pregnant young girl home Ginger had no idea what she was in for. Sloan saw these ladies as honorary grandmas he wasn't about to let a down on her luck stranger take advantage of the sisters. Lots of healing is needed by both Sloan and Ginger and the sisters have the best medicine for lost souls. Family can be by blood but the best is by choosing, and this book is a wonderful story in family.. I think this is my favorite Carolyn Brown to date!

Three sisters living together in the family home that was once a high class brothel. The sisters are pot raising, moonshine making delights. Their next door neighbor is an ex Army vet who does odd jobs for them. A pregnant homeless young woman ends up living with them, Mamas rule #1, always help a stranger. What starts out as a short overnight stay just keeps on extending. This was a delightful book. The sisters are great characters and you can’t help falling in love with Ginger. I haven’t read this author before but I will certainly read her again. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Three elderly women follow rules #1 help a stranger. They invite a young, homeless, pregnant girl into their home.
Carolyn Brown is one of the queens of southern women's storytelling. Her character's jump off the page. Their quirkiness makes me laugh.
Highly recommend

I absolutely love Carolyn Brown and this book did not disappoint! The characters and so heartwarming and the story kept me turning the page. I loved reading Ginger's transformation and her and Sloan's relationship. The sisters and just a light in the book as well. I would definitely recommend if you love a small town country romance with substance!

I will leave a review on Amazon or B&N on May 26, 2020

The Banty House by Carolyn Brown is a book where you can definitely fall in love with the characters and identify with each one of them. Three elderly sisters, a pregnant single mom, and a former military man suffering from PTSD. For me to give a book 5 stars it has to be able to pull all my emotions to the surface. There were tears, laughter, heartache and joy. I think we all would love to have aunts like the three sisters. I received an Advanced Readers Copy from NetGalley, the publisher and author and this is my fair and honest review.

Ginger, Sloan and the Carson Sisters what a great set of characters. Who wouldn't loved to have been taken in by these three sisters when in need. A loved this book and had me laughing throughout. My first read by this author, but she is one that I will look for again. Thank you for my ARC i thoroughly enjoyed it.