This is a great summer read, a feel good story.

Libby has never felt loved. She has no more blood relatives. The last one alive, her grandmother, never showed her any love, and spent all the money that was meant for Libby and her education. Libby has several close friends, however. They encourage her to apply for a job at an antiques shop in the literal middle of nowhere. But she knows antiques, she knows book keeping and office management, so she is the perfect fit. The job also offers a rent-free apartment. It turns out the town has only 3 real residents.

The book has a minimum of a plot, but the characters are wonderful and the storyline is simple and gratifying. I enjoyed reading the book and for someone who is looking for a sweet story, I highly recommend this book.

This is a light/breezy read centered around Libby who leaves a big city to work at an antique store in Sawmill, Texas - population 4. Two older ladies also live in the area and invite Libby to join their book club, and every day lives, as they get to know Libby and determine the best interests of Benny who owns the antique store. This storyline is a familiar trope, and results in a happy read.

Libby and Benny are two separate people who trade big city living and stressful careers for small town life. They fall in love with the town, the people in it and each other. Can they put their pasts behind them and start a new life and family together? I love small towns and I love this book. Thanks @NetGalley for the ARC of this book! I enjoyed it.

This is a very sweet slow burn romance, with no open door sex scenes, but a whole load of friendship and understanding. There are a variety of ancillary characters, and a few red herrings that make the read expect more twists and turns than there actually are. It’s a book suitable for all ages, with no themes that would be too adult, and no expletives. It’s just a good old fashioned small town romance, with rich character back stories

Starting over in a new location after being made redundant takes a lot of courage. Libby has never had a close family relationship .
Nursing hurts from the relationships Libby is wary of new friendships and relationships.
Can meeting and working with Benny be the start of something wonderful or the worst thing ever? Dating the boss doesn't always work but can it make them both happy?
A book that will make you smile and value the good relationships in your life.

The Sawmill Book Club, is a wonderful women's novel with a little romance thrown in for good measure. Libby is a very strong lady. Growing up the way she did made her stronger. She has a lot of fears but is willing to overcome them. Benny is happy with his life and his job. He doesn't think that he needed someone to share it with because most women want him for his money. Libby is a complete opposite of what he usually dates. I loved the chemistry that they shared.

This is a Women's Fiction/Romance. I loved all the characters in this book, and I loved getting to know all the characters. This book had me from the first page, and I did not want to put it down. I really loved this book so much. There were cute moments, old women that got into everyone's business, and cute dogs ... what more do you need in a book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

This is the sweetest read about a young woman finding herself in a charming small town. The characters are richly drawn to the setting, the hint of romance done to perfection and the setting atmospheric and enjoyable to read. This is the perfect summer read to transport the reader to small town life and the courage of a young woman starting her life anew. You will love the Grandmothers and their endless contributions of foods to delight every reader. Add in the book club and this is the perfect read. I loved this book as it truly is the most enjoyable read. Well done to the author.

Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher and to the author. My review opinions are my own.

The Sawmill Book Club was a very wholesome story of growth, healing, and facing your fears. I really hoped for more from the main characters. Their relationship didn't feel like it had much chemistry and just felt boring. A very closed door slow burn romance story.

3.5 star rating. Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy for my honest review.

Libby O'Dell, weary of city life and jobless, hears from her neighbor Dolly about an opening in Sawmills for a bookkeeper and antiques specialist. Having grown up in her grandmother's antique shop, Libby is familiar with the trade. Her new employer, Benny Taylor, is surprisingly younger than she anticipated. Benny, a former high-powered attorney, now manages his grandfather's antique shop. Libby agrees to a six-month contract in the small town of Sawmills.

Two senior ladies residing in Sawmills maintain all store's dusting and tend a nearby garden. Benny's pet, a three-legged dog named Elvis, was previously owned by his best friend. Although Libby was raised in her grandmother's loveless home and initially reluctant to pursue a career in antiques, she discovers a newfound enjoyment in her work and Benny's company.

Carolyn Brown captivates with her delightful storytelling, engaging readers from the very first page. I wholeheartedly recommend all of her books.

This is another amazing book by Carolyn Brown. Libby's life is ready for a change, and her friend, tells her about a job, in Sawmill, Texas, and she applies. When she goes for an interview, she would be leaving the big city for a very small town, but she is offered the job on a 6-month trial and decides to take the job. She never felt like she knew who she was or where she belonged in the city, or growing up, so she is surprised when she is living in Sawmill. The book is her journey from when she was young to who she is today. Along the way, there are tears, her journey connects friendships, learning lessons, and she was surprised, that there was laughter, and a feeling of belonging. After moving to Sawmill, her journey connects with Benny, and his surrogate grandmothers, the widows Minilee and Opal, journey. Life does change for them, and it makes for some interesting reading. I loved the story, and found such a connection with them. I loved how they each talked to themselves, made me feel right at home.
I received an ARC from Montlake through NetGalley.

Honestly, this is a book that you read because of the title and the cover. Taking judging a book by its cover to the next level over here. The story is set in a small town in Texas, around a young girl who begins a book club with two widowers.
The story did become repetitive, and because of that it got difficult to read and the ending was very easy to predict. However, where this book lacks in some areas Brown does make up in her writing style.
This would be a good read for someone looking for a quick feel-good small-town romance.

I can always count on a Carolyn Brown book to be the relaxing escape that I need when I am stressed! Libby and Benny were made for each other. I loved how they seemed to have so much fun just being together. Opal and Minilee also add an amusing dimension to the story. I’m just glad that Opal gave up on Benny and Tatum getting together! I’m happy to add this book to my 5-star list.

I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I absolutely love Carolyn Brown. I have been reading her books for years and I still love the after all this time. This was another quick and easy read. I love how she draws you in right from the start and keeps you entertained until the end. I love how she writes about small towns. She makes you feel like you are there with these characters. I live in a small town so I always feel warm and fuzzy while reading her books. Her characters are well written. If your looking for a feel good book, then pick this one up and ENJOY! I would definitely recommend this book and her other books.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

This was a fun easy read. Perfect as a palette cleanser in-between reading darker themed books. Well written and enjoyable. Thank you for the chance to read this ARC

Carolyn Brown's The Sawmill Book Club offers a heartwarming escape into the small-town charm of Sawmill, Texas, where Libby O'Dell finds solace and unexpected connections after leaving the hustle of city life behind. As she settles into a temporary job at an antique store owned by the charismatic Benny Taylor, Libby discovers the warmth of community, friendship, and the promise of love. While the titular book club, led by spirited widows Minilee and Opal, serves as a backdrop for the story's unfolding romance, Brown's prose paints a vivid portrait of small-town life, filled with endearing characters and cozy moments that remind readers of the beauty found in life's simplest pleasures. With its gentle humor and heartfelt storytelling, The Sawmill Book Club is a delightful read that offers a welcome respite from the complexities of the world.

Another heartwarming and uplifting book by Carolyn Brown: well plotted, full of emotions and hope.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

If you are in need of a book to make you feel like you are getting a hug from your grandmother, then this is the one to grab and settle in a comfy chair.
Libby has found her new home in Sawmill Texas. This is exactly what she needed in her life. Getting a job at Benny Taylors antique store is just the start of her new life.
I enjoyed the time I spent with the characters in this book, and I know you will too.
Thank you to NetGalley, Carolyn Brown and Montlake for the Arc of The Sawmill Book Club. This is my personal review.

Another good read by Carolyn Brown. I consider her romance novels cozy and comfortable and this fits the bill. This is a light & quick read. The main characters are likeable and the story has love, hesitancy, and resistance. I enjoyed it! I will recommend to others looking for a light-hearted romance.
Thanks to the publishers for an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Book Title: Sawmill Book Club
Author: Carolyn Brown
Publisher: Montlake
Genre: Woman’s Fiction
Pub Date: July 9, 2024
My Rating: 3.8 rounded up
Pages: 284


Libby O’Dell needs a change; she loves her neighbors but decides she needs to trade in Austin’s big-city life to something different. Her neighbor Dolly suggests Sawmill, Texas. Libby thinks well perhaps it will be a stopover. She finds a temporary job at Benny Taylor’s antique store. When Libby meets Benny the handsome owner, she decided the change is scenery is good so far. Benny has inherited the antique store from his grandfather, and believes it needs to be revitalized.
Libby soon establishes a bond with Benny’s three-legged dog Elvis as well as his surrogate grandmothers Minilee and Opal. The Grands are widows, and members of the Sawmill Book Club, a gathering for meddling as well as gossip. Their goal right now is to find a wife for Benny even though he isn’t looking for a wife. They come up with a few possibilities but we readers know just the right person.

This is a delightful quick enjoyable read I look forward to the next Carolyn Brown story.

I also enjoyed reading her Acknowledgements. She tells us that Libby and Benny both came to her months ago but she needed the right person to tell Libby’s emotional story.
I am delighted these characters reached out to her!

The first book I read by Carolyn Brown was " On the Way to Us".
Since it was my first book by her I decided to read her profile ~
Hi! I'm twenty five years old and movie star gorgeous. The camera added thirty plus years and a few wrinkles; “Can't trust those
cameras or mirrors either. Along with bathroom scales they are notorious liars!”

Honestly, I am the mother of three fantastic grown children who've made me laugh and given me more story ideas than I could ever
write. My husband, Charles, is my strongest supporter and my best friend. He's even willing to eat fast food and help with the laundry
while I finish one more chapter! Life is good and I am blessed!

After reading this I knew she was an author I was going to like!

Want to thank NetGalley and Montlake for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for July 9, 2024.