Be Sweet

by Diann Hunt

Book Overview

Same mom. Same dad. Completely different lives. Who's to say which sister has it sweeter?

Viney Haverford always told her daughters to "be sweet." But the only thing sweet about Charlene Haverford these days is her sweet tooth. Little sister Janni is the nice one. The one with the intact marriage, the great kids, the stable life on the family homestead in Tappery, Michigan. Charlene's the sister who left town heartbroken and humiliated but...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595541942
• ISBN13: 9781595541949
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Another Hit from Hunt!

Diann Hunt proves life begins at forty-five, and you don't begin to hit your stride till fifty. Her characters are zany, witty, eclectic, deep, gritty ... in other words: real, warts and all. But the book isn't a piece of fluff. There's a message of healing in its pages, a throwing off of old baggage, and trust. All wrapped up in one delicious, hilarious read. Heavily character driven, the story unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing the reader to get inside Charlene's head and know her. By the time you've finished half a chocolate chip cookie and a cup of coffee, you're sitting beside Char at the kitchen table, walking with her through the maples, tapping trees and getting sticky hands. What I found so interesting is how Hunt wrote Be Sweet in first person from Charlene's point of view, yet you know each character intimately. Though each is seen from Char's perspective, each is fully developed and has their own unique voice. The antics will keep you chuckling all the way through, from Viney's paranoia to Janni's strange behavior. Toss in a Harley, that hunky dentist, a couple of hormonal college kids, and you've got one of the best reads of the year. Grab something maple, preferably covered in chocolate, and enjoy. This reviewer gives Be Sweet her highest recommendation. It's a 5 star book.

A new twist and a terrfic read!

Diann Hunt proves life begins at forty-five, and you don't begin to hit your stride till fifty. Her characters are zany, witty, eclectic, deep, gritty ... in other words: real, warts and all. But the book isn't a piece of fluff. There's a message of healing in its pages, a throwing off of old baggage, and trust. All wrapped up in one delicious, hilarious read. Heavily character driven, the story unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing the reader to get inside Charlene's head and know her. By the time you've finished half a chocolate chip cookie and a cup of coffee, you're sitting beside Char at the kitchen table, walking with her through the maples, tapping trees and getting sticky hands. What I found so interesting is how Hunt wrote Be Sweet in first person from Charlene's point of view, yet you know each character intimately. Though each is seen from Char's perspective, each is fully developed and has their own unique voice. The antics will keep you chuckling all the way through, from Viney's paranoia to Janni's strange behavior. Toss in a Harley, that hunky dentist, a couple of hormonal college kids, and you've got one of the best reads of the year. Grab something maple, preferably covered in chocolate, and enjoy. This reviewer gives Be Sweet her highest recommendation. It's a 5 star book. Reviewed by Ane Mulligan www.anemulligan.com

Great Story!

Loved it! Be Sweet has quirky characters, humor, romance, secrets, and a handsome dentist. What more could you ask for?

For All Women

I love Diann Hunt and I lovved this book. She is definitely a funny lady. Her books always make me laugh out loud but are still sweet spiritual. Even though on the back of her books it states she writes fiction targeted to women of the Baby Boomer generation I always love her books when I read them and I am only 24. I even had pancakes and maple syrup at Cracker Barrel today. I highly recommend this book to all adult woman.

Where's The Maple Syrup?

Diann Hunt always makes me laugh, and Be Sweet is darling! Char is a realtor, her sister has stayed home at the maple syrup farm in Michigan. The story is all about how we can lose sight of the things that are really important. And how happiness might be found right where you last left it. Be Sweet is a darling story with everything--Hunt's trademark humor, romance, and a coming to grips with who we are inside. Her best book yet!