Welcome back to Blessings Georgia. Conceived and embellished by the one and only Sharon Sala. THE BEST OF ME is the final book in the Blessings series which quickly became a favorite to me and many other readers. This series has captured the mind and heart of many people. Sharon Sala fans probably have favorite characters from Blessings. I know I do. In fact all I have to read is the name Peanut Butterman and I am smiling, truly ready for a joyous reading experience. And THE BEST OF ME is a truly fabulous addition to a heartwarming series of tales about a place that is too good to imagine. And yet this prolific author created this place that has entertained us for so many years.

Peanut and his wife Ruby’s life is going to undergo a totally unexpected but truly welcome change. One they absolutely never saw happening. They married late in life after spending so many years ignoring the attraction between them. Fans watched their union finally take place and joined in the celebration.

THE BEST OF ME centers around an eight-year-old girl's arrival in Blessings with her very ill mother. This poor woman barely made it to her necessary destination to hand her daughter to the woman she trusted with her most loved and valuable item, Carlie. The town takes on the job of assuring that her wishes are met. Lots of tears to go around as you realize how this little girl's life has just been shattered. You might think, beyond repair. But you haven’t met Ruby and Peanut Butterman and the wondrous folks of Blessings. If this is your introduction to Blessings you just may want to read the series and catch up.

THE BEST IF ME includes another tale of folks getting a second chance. This time it’s about Ladd and Deborah. Each had left Blessings to follow careers. Each returned to take care of family responsibilities. Each trying to decide if they are meant to stay in their hometown. And most importantly, if there is a future for them.

And of course, there is an amazing supporting cast, my favorite Melvin Lee. You can’t help but be captivated by this endearing young man and his devotion to his grandma, mother and siblings. When Melvin Lee decides he loves you, you are well loved and protected. A joy and another wondrous character created by Sharon Sala that will stay in your memories for a long time. As has her Peanut Butterman.

Sharon Sala creates flawed unique folk with her pen and paper. Each story in this series of thirteen books is filled with love and humor country style. I have had the joy and honor to read them all and review several. THE BEST OF ME just may be the best of the bunch and is a terrific conclusion to this series.