The Potluck Club: Trouble's Brewing (The Potluck Club, Book 2) [Paperback]

Linda Evans Shepherd (Author), Eva Marie Everson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

More dining, dishing, and deep, dark secrets

Six women. More problems. New secrets. The Potluck Club is back with a yummy casserole of characters, hilarity, and adventure in Summit View, Colorado!

With troubles boiling over, an unhappy homecoming, one suitor too many, new dos, and new outlooks on life, everyone's in a stew! Will the Potluck Club serve up solutions, support, and spiritual guidance, or will all these cooks spoil the broth?

Editorial Reviews

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"An entertaining read with humor, drama, and food--what more could you want in a book?"--Angela Hunt, author of The Novelist -- Angela Hunt, author of The Novelist

"Three cheers! The Potluck Club cooks again! Don't miss this tasty recipe guaranteed to satisfy your hunger for a great read."--Gayle Roper, author of Allah's Fire -- Gayle Roper, author of Allah's Fire

"Utterly charming, a delicious menu of savory characters sprinkled with wit and wisdom and covered in a rich sauce of faith and fellowship. A delightful read!"--Allison Bottke, author of God Allows U-Turns -- Allison Bottke, author of God Allows U-Turns

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More dining, dishing, and deep, dark secrets

Every month, six very different women meet and eat in the Potluck Club. But juicy secrets are what really add the spice to their lives. And this time around, there are plenty of secrets on the menu.

With troubles boiling over, an unhappy homecoming, one suitor too many, new dos, and new outlooks on life, everyone's in a stew! Will the Potluck Club serve up solutions, support, and spiritual guidance, or will all these cooks spoil the broth?


"An entertaining read with humor, drama, and food--what more could you want in a book?"--Angela Hunt, author of The Novelist

"Utterly charming, a delicious menu of savory characters sprinkled with wit and wisdom and covered in a rich sauce of faith and fellowship. A delightful read!"--Allison Bottke, author of God Allows U-Turns

"Three cheers! The Potluck Club cooks again! Don't miss this tasty recipe guaranteed to satisfy your hunger for a great read."--Gayle Roper, author of Allah's Fire

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Revell; Reprinted edition (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800730658
• ISBN-13: 978-0800730659
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of These Ladies Might Be You ..., June 12, 2006

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Ane Mulligan "V.P./Sr. Editor, Novel Rocket" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Potluck Club: Trouble's Brewing (The Potluck Club, Book 2) (Paperback)

Trouble brews at every turn, and the ladies need prayer. But when the Potluck Club threatens to break up, can they find glue strong enough to mend it? Funny, endearing and poignant, the members of the Potluck Club walk off the pages and into your life. They're your next door neighbor and pew partner at church. One of them might be you.

I loved the first book of the series, and this second one is even better, if that's possible. What I find so fascinating, and frankly amazing about this book, is the way it's written. Each author writes three of the characters, yet their stories intertwine seamlessly.

As I turned the last page, I was delighted to see there is a third book in the works. I have grown to love the ladies of the Potluck Club, as you will, too. It will be fun to see if Clay ever uncovers all their secrets. Somehow I have my doubts.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All this and recipes, June 7, 2006

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Barbara Warren - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Potluck Club: Trouble's Brewing (The Potluck Club, Book 2) (Paperback)

The Potluck Club has six members and by the time you finish reading the book you'll feel they are your friends. There's Donny Vessy, town deputy. She has an admirer, Clay Whitefield, investigative reporter, who has loved her since high school, but she can only see him as a friend. Donna has a painful secret she can never tell anyone, especially Clay

Lizzie Prattle's life is running smoothly until her son Tim leaves his wife, Samantha, and his children, and moves back home. Lizzie has to do something to save her son's marriage, but it's difficult to succeed when you don't have any co-operation.

Vonnie Westbrook never told her husband, Fred, she'd been married before. She thought her baby from that marriage had died at birth, but one day he shows up on her doorstep, which puts a real strain on her marriage.

Goldie finally walked out on her womanizing husband, Jack Dippel. She has a new look, a new man, and a new life, but Jack wants her back. He swears he's a changed man, but Goldie finds it hard to think straight, when tall, dark, and terrific Van Lauer is gazing into her eyes.

Lisa Leann Lambert is a newcomer. She owns a bridal botique and has recently added a dating service. She has also started writing an advice column under the pseudonym of Aunt Ellen. She doesn't really gossip, she just wants to help her fellow Potluck members, bless their hearts. They need her.

Evangeline Benson, has never married. She wanted to, but that no-account Doreen Roberts stole Vernon Vessy out from under her nose in high school, and she's never got over it. Now she has a chance at Vernon, but Deputy Donna, Vernon's bratty daughter is doing all she can to get her father to dump Evie.
Each of the women in Trouble's Brewing is so real, so enjoyable, you'll have trouble putting the book down. You'll remember these characters, and the recipes are great too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Potluck Club: Trouble"s Brewing, October 23, 2009

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Joan L. Piel "Joanny" (Chicago area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Potluck Club: Trouble's Brewing (The Potluck Club, Book 2) (Paperback)

I have not personally read this exact book as I just finished book one of this series but based on just the first book I can't wait to get to book 2, Trouble's Brewing. The writer of this book really does an excellent job of keeping your attention throghout the book and when you set it down, you can't wait to get back to it. She clearly has known people like the people in the book and you will find that you do as well. I recommend the whole series - I intend to read every one of them.