Thank you NetGalley, Elizabeth Bromke and Bookouture for the ARC of Home to Brambleberry Creek. This is my personal review.
I adore finding new authors that write books which draw me into the dynamics of the story and keep me there until the very end.
Elizabeth Bromke is this author for me to now add her to my TBR books pile.
The story was filled with family dynamics that hooked me and made me feel so many emotions as I read.
Morgan goes to home to Brambleberry Creek after hearing the news her Memaw Essie is on her deathbed. Morgan knows she has to return and deal with all the things her past and people from her past. Emmett Dawson is part of her past.
This book is one you will want to read. The many hidden secrets and so much family issues all are woven together perfectly to make this a must read for many.

This is an intriguing story by new-to-me author Elizabeth Bromke. Morgan left her home in Brambleberry Creek several years ago to get away from her family and make her own way in the world, which isn’t going as well as she had hoped. She hasn’t been back since. When she hears that her beloved Memaw is in the hospital and isn’t doing well, she feels obligated to return, even if it’s a very brief visit and even though her heart isn’t totally on board with the prospect. An incident occurred between Memaw and Morgan that Morgan is having a hard time forgetting about and forgiving. She has many fond memories of Memaw, but she also has some bad ones. And her boyfriend, Nick, is totally against her returning home, no matter how short the visit might be.

A story of tragedy, loss, heartbreak, secrets, family dynamics, healing, forgiveness, and a HEA.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Years ago, there was an incident involving Memaw and Morgan. Their relationship is now strained, but when Memaw has a stroke, Morgan comes back to the Kentucky farm to see her. This was a story of family, regret, and forgiveness.

Serious (And Not Always Obvious) Series Starter. In this first book with a new publisher, Bromke does something she'd rarely done in my experience reading her books over the past year or so - approached 300 pages. Most of her other books I'd read hit between 150 and 200 or so pages, and here the extra length works to allow fair amount of extra drama and detail that Bromke normally manages to tell a strong tale while excluding. Yet she adds it in such a way that it is never obvious, and that is evidence of solid storytelling abilities. While the witty comedy that she normally brings is noticeably absent here, there are still some fun times to be had - but the overall tone of this particular tale is truly much more serious than previous efforts I've read from her. Still, in the end it does in fact become clear that there are at least two more tales to tell in this world, and this reader for one is looking forward to coming back to this world and seeing where Bromke takes us. Very much recommended.

Home to Brambleberry Creek was such a refreshing read right now. The story was immediately engaging and the characters were beautifully flawed. There were a few twists and turns along the way and I really enjoyed this book.

<strong>Great women's fiction family saga - 4.5☆</strong>

I enjoyed Elizabeth Bromke's latest novel, filled with wonderfully flawed characters, fabulous country farm-life world-building, and a whole lot of familial tension.

Morgan Jo was an interesting character to follow, as was Essie/Memaw. Their challenging and oftentimes puzzling lives slowly unravelled throughout the entire book, explaining each women's difficulties and past experiences. I appreciated the insight when the answers finally hit the pages, but I could understand if other readers became impatient with being drip-fed information. 🙊

If you're not into books where the main characters "hold out" on you, this might not be your cup of tea.

I also liked the teeny sprinkles of romance, even if they seemed barely an afterthought until the final section of the story.

NB I received an ARC of this novel.

What a great story! I absolutely enjoyed the plot and the characters. The book had my attention throughout and I didn't want the sweet story to end!

Morgan Jo goes back to Brambleberry creek when she learns her grandmother is on her deathbed. very good story. love Elizabeth Bromke books.

Family secret and relationships. The characters are well developed and the reader is transported to the past and back to the present throughout the book. Extensive details make this book a lovely read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you read Rae Ann Thyme, or Robyn Carr or Debbie Macomber then this could be perfect for you.

What a great story about family and forgiveness. Sometimes things happen that we just don’t understand. Sometimes we are lucky enough to find out a why. I’ve always heard there are 3 sides to every story. What we see and what we think we know may not be the total picture. I really like Essie and Morgan Jo. I think they are both very strong women. They are certainly the main characters in this story. I enjoyed reading their story and I think you will too. I hope to be able to visit Brambleberry Creek again someday. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

I always enjoy stories by Elizabeth Bromke. They have great settings, well developed characters and plenty of family/relationship drama. Home to Brambleberry Creek is no exception. Morgan Jo, the central character, has left her home on a Kentucky family farm to start over in Arizona. When her grandmother, Memaw Essie, becomes ill, Morgan Jo feels obligated to return home briefly. Something awful happened between them that forced her to leave the home she loves. Finding out what happened will definitely keep you reading on to find out more.
I received an early readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

A family saga with a touch of mystery. From the beginning I was hooked. Morgan Jo was an intriguing character and her pull towards her Kentucky home. Home to Brambleberry Creek sets up what should be a great series with tons of characters to get to know better.

Thank you to Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.

This is my voluntary review of a copy I received from NetGalley.
Fantastic story!

The story plot is great, but I kind of have a love/hate relationship with the writing style. While it was wonderful to be so totally immersed through the colloquial speech, it made it harder for me to read because English is not my first language. It didn't stop me though!

There are many characters to sort out, but they fall into place quite quickly.
I love that so much of the story is a bit messy when it comes to the relationships. Yes, there's a HFN that looks like it'll be a HEA, but more than that there is a healing of the core family that lets you know that they're gonna be OK, too.

I was so thrilled to be approved to read this early as I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. Rich in detail, this is a delightful and fascinating read. Evocative, enthralling and enjoyable. A highly compelling, engrossing read.

A story about a Kentucky farm family. The family links between Memaw Essie and granddaughter Morgan Jo are central, as we follow how their lives weave through each other and their farm. I really enjoyed this rich story.

This is really a great read. Morgan’s life is an unraveling mystery from the beginning. Memaw is the driving force behind the family. Nick is a scoundrel that Morgan would be good to be free from. Emmet her first and true love is a very real possibility. The traumatic injury to Morgan’s hip is the secret that is guiding this wonderful story.