Last Circle of Love

A Novel

By: Lorna Landvik

Narrated by: Lorna Landvik

A funny, heartwarming story about a feisty group of women who shake, spice, and heat things up with a “recipe” book for romance, from the bestselling author of Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons.

Newly installed at All Souls Lutheran, Mallory “Pastor Pete” Peterson soon realizes that her church isn’t merely going through turbulent waters, but is a sinking ship. With the help of five loyal members of the Naomi Circle, the young, bold minister brainstorms fundraising ideas. They all agree that the usual recipe book won’t add much to the parish coffers, but maybe one with all the ingredients on how to heat up relationships rather than casseroles will…

Pastor Pete has her doubts about the project, but it turns out the group of postmenopausal women has a lot to say on the subject of romance. While Charlene, the youngest member at fifty-two, struggles with the assignment, baker-extraordinaire Marlys, elegantly bohemian Bunny, I’m-always-right Velda, and ebullient Edie take up their contributions enthusiastically. After all, their book is really about cooking up love in all its forms.

But not everyone in the congregation is on board with this “scandalous” project. As the voices of opposition grow louder, Pastor Pete and these intrepid women will have to decide how hard they’re willing to fight for this book and the powerful stories within—stories of discovery, softened hearts, and changed lives.

©2022 Lorna Landvik (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“A feel-good read for book clubs.”—Booklist

An authentic blast!

It was a real treat to listen to the author talk “Minnesotan” for this book. Fun, touching, memorable.

Disappointing … pushing LBGT agenda!!

What could of been a fun book turned into big flop for me … mixing Faith and Lies into a sad disappointment… another author for the no go list✍🏼

Loved

So fun, real, and relevant. Just the thing for a crazy world. Thanks, and loved the narration.

Such a fun adventure into the meaning of LOVE!

Enjoyed this audiobook so much that I listened every spare moment I had. As I do with all of Lorna's books...I will listen again and enjoy it even more the second time because I now know these fabulous characters and don't want to forget them. Lorna's character voices are fabulous...and funny. I laughed many times. Thank you Lorna Landvik for this wonderful medicine for a world that needs to laugh more and to recognize the love we may be ignoring.

Heart Warming

This was a feel-good book, giving hope and perspective about touching taboos and other delicate subjects. But I wonder why the author decided to tell the story herself. While I commend her effort, I believe a professional narrator would have done the book better justice in a more enticing way. Other than that, all that I missed was an epilogue with the ramifications of the project.