The Peaceful Season: a novel (Book 3) (Growing Season Series)

I have enjoyed the whole series of these books and can’t wait to read the next one. For those people not living or coming from the country it shows a new light on how other people live. The main character hadn’t been living in the country for quite a long time and had forgotten what it was like to live a quiet country life. She went to the country and stayed, enjoying being able to become a part of the community instead of just rushing off to work and hearing all the noise. Enjoy the books and how the writer describes things.

I have really enjoyed reading this series, each and every book have been so good. The characters are so good. There is nothing like rural living. This series so good.

The Peaceful Season is the third book of a wonderful series that tells the not-always-so-simple story of Melinda Foster's sojourn in the small town of Prosper, Iowa, following the loss of her job in Minneapolis. Everything I said in my reviews of the first two books in the series, Growing Season and Harvest Season, apply to this third book as well. This is not a flashy tale -- just a well told story of a 40-something women who re-purposes her life without fully intending it. This is a quiet, easy read. The story flows naturally, and the reader is borne quietly along with it. The season has turned to early winter, with approaching holidays and all the pressures they bring. Ahead as well is the really hard part of an Iowa winter, and Melinda finds herself wondering if she'll be up to the task. In the meantime, she's caught up in the affairs of the town, of her own family, and the family of the bachelor farmers who still own her farmstead. She also finds herself involved in a touchy situation involving the family of one of her older friends, wanting to do something to help but hesitant to intervene where her help may not be welcomed. Things work out in the end, of course, but Ms. Lageschulte's ending is realistic and satisfying. Unusual for me, I bought this book on its first day of release, and look forward to the December 2018 release of Waiting Season.

This is my favorite in the series so far, I’ve fallen in love with the characters. Can’t wait to see what happens with Melinda and hobo next

Just a sweet series set in a small farm town in Iowa with some lovely and quirky small town characters. Easy reading and drama-free!

Great plot. Enjoy this author. Will read more by her loved all of the characters and the beautiful setting 4 star

Winter is fast approaching the town of Prosper, Iowa. Melinda has a list of things she has to do before she can relax and enjoy a warm and cosy fire at home. First she has to prepare her house so it is protected from the ice and snow which is predicted this year. She has found herself in charge of the Christmas Festival which includes a live Nativity. This has never been attempted before therefore the reader will enjoy this greatly! It will keeping you laughing for a few pages! She is hosting her family's Christmas Day dinner also. A stranger arrives in the town which provides a mystery for the town.

II have read the first 3 books and plan to read the rest of the books in this series. Melanie is going to be my favorite author for easy reading. The people in these books have become my best friends.

Nice series

A easy to read enjoyable. Enjoy her adventures.

These books are a joy to read and I am so pleased there are 7 in the series so far. The pace is gentle but absorbing. A lovely read.

I enjoyed reading all 3 books and can’t wait to read Book 4. I would definitely recommend. Wholesome country living.

Really enjoyed reading all of these books. Looking forward to the next one in the series!