The Sunshine Club

By: Carolyn Brown

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

Sisters of the heart play Cupid in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s funny and heartwarming novel about friendship, family, and finding love.

Gussie, Ina Mae, and Blanche have been best friends for more than sixty years. From their humble beginnings of founding the Sunshine Club when they were girls to becoming the matchmaking queens of Newton, Texas, these three were inseparable. When Blanche passes away, Gussie and Ina Mae feel the best way to honor their dearly departed is with a shot of whiskey, some good music, and making a match for Blanche’s niece, Sissy.

Never mind that Sissy’s in town for only six weeks. Is there a better reason for her to stay? And is there a better prospect than handsome, charming, blue-eyed local preacher Luke Beauchamp? No and no. The attraction is already there. Now it’s up to Gussie and Ina Mae to make sure the sparks really get to crackling by Christmas.

The Sunshine Club is back in business. Don’t underestimate two feisty women who have their hearts set on a happy ending.

©2021 by Carolyn Brown. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“As Sissy returns home to Newton, Texas, after the sudden death of her beloved Aunt Blanche, narrator Brittany Pressley makes her grief palpable for listeners.... Pressley gives Luke, a man of God, a calm manner without losing any of his masculinity. She provides subtle nuances as Sissy senses Blanche's presence from beyond, speaking to her and offering advice. Sissy has inherited a vodka-demanding cockatiel, and Pressley's portrayal of the bird adds a touch of vibrancy. Pressley brings the listener through the characters' grieving and journey back to happiness.” (AudioFile Magazine)

A really fun book

This book started off making me laugh! I enjoyed all of the characters and their interactions.

Lovely sweet story

Sweet story. The Sunshine Club of Gussie and Anna May along with all the characters of Newton made for a delightful story. Add a little romance between Sissy and Luke, Christmas in a small town and you have a good story all wrapped up in a bow!

Little House on the Prairie Romance Novel

If you're looking for a peck on the cheek romance novel that is pure and sweet, then you have found your book. No real depth to the story itself to balance things out, but the narration was excellent. Sweet story, just not worth a credit, to be honest.

A little predictable and

Decent story but a bit sappy. Characters definitely fictional. Loved the birds though, thought they were a hoot.

Not quite as good as her other books

I didn’t like this book as much as I have liked other Carolyn Brown books I have listened to. It ends well, but it’s a bit of a slow start.

Not my favorite

This one was not my favorite of the author’s books. Some of the choices made by the characters were not believable and some of the characters were detestable. That being said I still love this author and will continue to listen and read her books. The narrator was great as always.

Saccharine

Predictable southern story of love, church, friendship, grief, charitable good works and dedicated community involvement.

Loved it

Good story. Loved it. Surprised by the epilogue. Will listen to this author again. Thanks

Cute story!

This is a fun and sweet story that I enjoyed. The narrator is great as well.

Great story!

What a fun and happy book! The characters just leave you laughing wondering what they will get into next!