The Crumbly Old Castle

· Purple Puppy Publishing
4.9
10 reviews
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464
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About this ebook

Three best friends. Two crumbling estates. And one trip that changes everything. 


When three barn besties escape for a girls’ trip to Ireland, they expect a lot of fun. They don’t expect to want to stay… forever.


Natalie was always the responsible one, the organized one, the together one. But when she inadvertently leaves one day early for their vacation and comes home pink-cheeked with embarrassment, the last thing she expects to find is her husband. . .in their bed with another woman. Luckily, they don’t notice her, and she takes the trip as a time-out to figure out what to do.


Samantha’s marriage has never been full of fireworks and trips to Cabo, but they were making it work. At least, she thought they were. When an unreasonable ultimatum sends her into a tailspin just before the trip, she takes the time to reevaluate what matters and what she wants out of life and love.


Vanessa’s husband passed a few years before, and she’s been soldiering on. Moments away from her job and responsibilities as a mother of three have been rare, but she has no plans of uprooting their life in Colorado. At least, not until someone she trusts betrays her in a big way. That wound makes her question everything about her own value and her family’s future.


Can these three friends help each other find firm ground in a world that seems to be unsafe, unsteady, and unhappy? And can found family really be what they all need when the going gets tough?


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Ratings and reviews

4.9
10 reviews
Gretchen McCullough
February 15, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. The amount of research and effort B.E Baker puts into her books always amazing. She even included pictures of several of the locations in the book. I felt like I was part of the story. Each one of the friends (3) all had their own voices and loved getting POV from all three. And while some part are heart wrenching, there are also wonderful heartwarming moments. I am really looking forward to seeing what happens next in each woman’s story!!
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Bekah Henderson
February 16, 2025
To say that this was an emotional ride would be an understatement. I was so emotionally invested in the journey of Samantha, Vanessa and Natalie to the point I felt like I was there too. Make sure you have a box of tissues because this one had me in tears a few times. I felt like I was a friend listening right alongside them. When Natalie found her husband cheating and she runs out, shocked I was angry for her. I wanted to give her husband a piece of my mind. Samantha is a gem and deserved so much more from her husband and towards the end of the book I was livid with the man that was supposed to be her husband a protector. But no, he was a destroyer. And Vanessa, I feel for her so much. Vanessa is so kind and caring and to see her brother-in-law treat her other than what she deserves made me so mad for her. I absolutely loved watching their journey begin. Also, I want some applecake now. IYKYK ❤️
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Tammie Causey
February 24, 2025
I've really enjoyed all of B.E. Baker's women's fiction, so of course I was excited to read this new series, and of course I ended up loving this book! All three of the women in this book were so likable and relatable in many ways. The thing I appreciated most about this book is the way the three women supported and helped each other through the hard times and changes they were each going through. It had me thinking about my bestie and all the ways she's supported me.
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About the author

Bridget’s a lawyer, but does as little legal work as possible. She has five kids and soooo many animals that she loses count. There are for sure lots of horses, dogs, cats, and so many chickens. Animals are her great love, after the hubby, the kids, and the books. She makes cookies waaaaay too often and believes they should be their own food group. In an attempt at balancing the scales, she kick boxes daily. So if you don’t like her books, maybe don’t tell her in person. 

Bridget’s active on social media, and has a Facebook group she comments in often. (Her husband even gets on there sometimes.) Please feel free to join her there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/750807222376182 She also gives a free book to everyone who joins her newsletter at www.BridgetEBakerWrites.com


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