Catherine Armstrong has written an excellent debut novel. I look forward to seeing more of her books in the future.

The characters of "Welcome to Last Chance" are believable and likeable all at the same time. Situated in the small town of Last Chance, New Mexico - a place in the middle of no where the sweet story unfolds. This author took a lot of time in describing the town and setting. She also was excellent at character development and bringing out sub-stories and sub-plots.

Last Chance is a place where Lanie Davis finds herself after leaving her boyfriend who has been nothing but trouble. In a way it is her 'last chance' to find a new start and new life. Interesting enough she lands in a town where such a thing is possible. She not only makes new friends who help to mend her broken heart and even find a new love.

This is an excellent debut novel. Filled with warmth, love, and redemption. I enjoyed it from the very first page.

Thanks to Revell for this review copy. ( )

A warning light on the dashboard of Lainie Davis's car will cause her to pull off into the tiny town of Last Chance, New Mexico. Here she will quickly encounter the people who make Last Chance their home. But for Lainie, who is running scared and full of secrets, these people are entirely too nice, too accommodating, and too interested in her personal life. But watching these folks and Lainie get to know each other and appreciate one another was an enjoyable escape to Last Chance. Not to mention there is also a nice romantic story going on between Lainie and the guy who runs the town saloon.

I thought the author did a good job on her first novel. Her story had lovable characters, who were trying to make their way through life and relationships. I look forward to reading more stories in this series. ( )

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This is an interesting coming-of-age, coming-home type book. Lainie has been on her own since age 14 and now she's fleeing an ex-boyfriend who got involved with drugs. Circumstances land her in a Mayberry-esque small town where everybody not only knows everybody else's name, but often knows their business too! The town wins Lainie over with their Christian caring, but she continues to worry that her past will catch up with her. ( )

This is one of the better books that I've read this month. Lainie is a very scared young woman, but she also has a resilient spirit about her. When her car strands her in Last Chance, New Mexico, she winds up living with a woman named Elizabeth and taking a job at the diner to make ends meet while she figures out what to do.

The story sounds very realistic, but I noticed a few loose ends that weren't tied up. I can only assume that these issues will be addressed in any continuing stories. ( )