The only problem with a Brenda Novak book is that it will end. But then you sit back and smile just waiting for the next wondrous story by this very prolific author. A WINTER WEDDING is the ninth book in the Whiskey Creek series that gets better with age just like a fine wine. Sorry to wax poetic but Brenda Novak has been entertaining me for many years. Whiskey Creek has introduced a slew of charismatic characters that have captured our attention and our hearts in each of their individual tales. Now it is time to get to know Kyle Houseman better and personally I couldn't wait to get started.

Before we go any further I must suggest that you get your hands on any and all of the Whiskey Creek series, including any novellas. The series is a testament to the talent of Brenda Novak. Each story stands alone on its own merit. Each book is ripe with details, wondrous dialog and memories.

In A WINTER WEDDING we find Kyle Houseman still engaged in conflict with his ex Noelle. Noelle just doesn't get the concept of a divorce although she was truly taking advantage of everything she gained in the judgment. She was never able to get Kyle to actually love her so this was his punishment.

Kyle's first love had married his brother. But living in a small town meant learning how to deal with heartbreak. The only other choice would be to relocate and leave all your friends and family behind. Not a choice for Kyle so he tried -- albeit unsuccessfully -- to move on. Noelle was the result of that mistake.

Enter Lourdes Bennett whose intention is to rent out a farmhouse to use as an escape from her hectic life so that she can work on writing new songs. Truthfully, her career depends on getting her artistic juices flowing again. Lourdes is a well-known country western singer and her arrival in Whiskey Creek is certainly going to capture attention. Her hopes are that she can blend into the background of this small town, get to work and create some real gems, and then move on back to Nashville.

Lourdes couldn't have chosen a better place, or a nicer landlord for her plan. Except she never bargained for Kyle, his ex-wife, and Mother Nature. Kind of a triple threat to her desire to revamp a career that had somehow lost some of its luster. But being in Whiskey Creek could just be the catalyst for revamping something much more important -- her life.

Did I mention I love Brenda Novak? After reading A WINTER WEDDING and any or all of the Whiskey Creek series, you will too. This series is infectious in a very good way. So run out and get A WINTER WEDDING, grab a glass of your favorite wine, and lose yourself in a most wonderful story.