“I felt as if I belonged in the pages…”

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Reviews, Books

I was pleasantly surprised to receive another glowing review for More than Coffee. This book was released in fall of 2021, so for these amazing reviews to still be flowing in truly warms my heart. Cheryl Orteglia from Living in the Gap wrote a stunner!

This is an extraordinary book and one that I could not put down. Scott captures the reader with her love for coffee, endearing tales, and the courage to live life to the fullest. Her exceptional writing resonates deeply with my own values, history, and love of storytelling. It is a charming book of prose and poems that will warm your heart and lift your soul. Scott highlights the beauty of marriage, friendship, and the love of family so beautifully, from the first story to the last poem, I felt as if I belonged in the pages of this delightful book.

Scott explores all the facets of life, including love and sadness, gratitude and loss, humor and joy. She takes me on a familiar journey of a complicated life, including encounters with aggressive spiders, sacred heirlooms, grief, and long-distance relationships with grown children.

I admire how Scott and her husband are exploring new activities as their nest empties and their courage soars. I especially related to the long hikes and the magical encounters with the wilderness, waterfalls, and a canopy of stars.

I have Scott’s book by my bedside, within reach, so I can enjoy again and again her incredible knack for drawing one into a story, her arresting poetry, and the potency of a well-told story. Don’t miss this opportunity to sit down with a cup of coffee, an old friend and explore the deeper meaning of this one precious life.

I highly recommend More Than Coffee with a five-star review for those of you who love memoirs, mystique, and family love.

Thank you SO much, Cheryl! I’m over the moon again by your most beautiful review, and I’m so grateful you felt as if you belonged in the pages. This line just gets to me in a warm way. ❤️

For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Cheryl, please pay her a visit. She writes engaging posts about real-life stuff! And her sense of humor will have you doubled over! When you read her stories, you’ll find yourself nodding because her tales are so relatable!

If you wrote a review for my book, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! And if you read it and loved it, I hope you’ll consider writing one. I’ve heard through sources here in the land of blogging that reviews are like hugs to Indie authors. Fyi, I love hugs! 🙂

Thanks so much for dropping in, and I wish you an amazing weekend!

~Lauren ❤️

“The majestic trees and vast sky invite you to keep looking up.”

© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.

70 thoughts on ““I felt as if I belonged in the pages…””

    1. Thanks for reading, Pooja! Cheryl is awesome! I met her through another friend, which is the great thing about blogging. Just like I met you through Cindy’s blog. 🙂 I’m thrilled that you’ll read More than Coffee in the future. I hope you enjoy it as much as Cheryl did. I appreciate your support and enthusiasm. ❤️

  4. Congratulations on the amazing review, Lauren! It must be so gratifying to have your work thought of in these ways. I am grateful to have found your site through the blogging community, and enjoy what you share with us.

    1. Aww, thanks for your wonderful comment, Steve. To read reviews like this is so gratifying that it’s even difficult to express through words. 🙂 I’m so happy you’re enjoying my posts, and I feel the same way about the songs you share. I’m learning about other musicians, too, which is always fun. Thanks again, and enjoy your weekend.

      1. You’re so welcome, Lauren! Enjoy the ride! I’m happy that you are enjoying my blog as well. The interaction with people makes it much more enjoyable. I hope you’re enjoying the weekend, too!

  8. Wow! this is a heartwarming review Lauren and keeping one’s book by bedside is a superb compliment! Congratulations dear friend. Yes, Cheryl’s stories are amazing, I admire her for the details she dwells on, while writing.

  14. It’s a wonderful thing that your book has ongoing appeal.
    You know I love it.
    This is a great review, well deserved.
    Thank you Cheryl and Lauren!

  15. Congratulations on the amazing review, Lauren! Cheryl puts your book by her bedside, within reach, so she can enjoy it again and again – no higher recommendation than that! I’m so happy for you, Lauren!

    1. Hi Miriam, I agree, no higher recommendation. I’m still over the moon from Cheryl’s stunning review. Thanks so much for your wonderful words, and if you get the chance to read it, I hope you enjoy just as much. I loved Songs of Heartstrings and The Winding Road is on my stack to read. 🙂 🩷

      1. You’re welcome, Lauren! I’m happy to know you’re the contributor for Yvette’s latest “Grow” book. I’ll meet you at the blog tour.
        Thank you for reading and reviewing Songs of Heartstrings, and thank you for having The Winding Road on your Kindle. I wrote that book as a family legacy, so it was honest and imtimate. I wanted my descendants know what their great, great, great grandma had gone through. My writing group encouraged me to share it with a larger audience. I’m glad I did! Thank you, Lauren! 🙂 I just downloaded your book More Than Coffee! 🙂

      2. Yes, see you on the tour, Miriam. It’s great to be a part of the book and Yvette has been wonderful to work with. And you’re so welcome about Songs of Heartstrings. I think The Winding Road is a special legacy. A story that should be told. And thanks so much for buying More than Coffee. I’m humbled by the many amazing reviews I’ve received, including Cheryl’s. So I hope you enjoy it too! 🥰

  16. Ah… what a wonderful review by Cheryl!
    So very happy, my dear Lauren! Here’s to many more and ….. here;s to your new one!!!!
    Love and hugs your way!
    ❤️😘❤️

    1. Thanks for reading, Marina. Cheryl’s review took me back to Cloud 9, and the view is amazing. 🙂 I always appreciate your wonderful support. Lots of love and hugs your way, too! 💞🦋💞🦋💞

  18. Thanks so much for posting my review of your wonderful book Lauren! I not only love the way you write but what you write about. And by the way you’re driving a lot of traffic to my site! Thank you. What a wonderful community you have here. Lots of love and support. Hugs, C

    1. You’re so welcome, Cheryl, but Thank YOU! Keeping my book beside your bed, and feeling like you belong in the pages. What more can I ask for? And I have to tell you that two more friends bought my book because of your fantastic review. 🙏🏻 I hope they enjoy it as much as you did. And I’m glad my post is sending you more traffic. Lots of love, support, and hugs back to you. 🩷

  19. I loved Cheryl’s very accurate review of your book, Lauren. It’s always a pleasure to read a good writer write a review of another good writer. Wishing you more and more reviews. ❤

    1. Thanks so much for reading Cheryl’s review, Carol, and for your wonderful comment. I feel the same way when reading other reviews. And your review of my book sent me over the moon, too. 🙂 I appreciate your wishes and support! 🩷

  23. Awesome and fantastic review of your wonderful book Lauren. I have started working so am not having time to write a review on your book but will surely do so. Your book is awesome. Have a wonderful week ahead ❤️🙏🏻❤️

  25. Congratulations, Lauren on this thoughtful and beautiful review. Cheryl, captures your book exactly and reflects my own feelings; ‘More Than Coffee’ is a book that has stayed with me! May the reviews keep rolling in, my friend! xx ❤️

    1. Thanks so much, Annika. I’m still over the moon from Cheryl’s review, but from yours and the others that my book has received. I’m pleasantly surprised by the kindness, which encourages me to keep writing. 🙂 Your words warm my heart, too. Thanks again, and sending hugs! 💞🤗

    1. Aww, thanks so much, Selma! Your words warm my heart! I appreciate all your support. I’m still waiting to hear re: my e-proof. It’s taking so long. So, who knows, I may shoot for the beginning of August. 🙂 Still TBD. Hugs and love to you! xoxo

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