Though this story belongs to the whole family, it does circle a bit more around Allie and Barney...and what a tale to tell! Poor Allie was in a pickle between fighting her own demons, addressing the situation with this Ben fella (what a bonehead!), and her daughter's sudden desire to stay after the theater is finished. I couldn't fathom what new straw would appear and be the one to break her...though she has more backbone than she seemed to know. It was great to watch her become comfortable in her own skin, even addressing those issues that she attempted to hide, and realize her own potential.

The great big mystery that surrounded Barney and the dessert maker dropped us a clue here and there as to what created such a rub between them, allowing the plot to thicken quite nicely, and build to a final reveal of sorts by book's end...rest assured while it could be quite the scandal, our gal Barney has it all in hand just as she always does. Really, how can you NOT adore her character?

All in all, it was a wonderful conclusion to what's been an amazing series. It gave us satisfying ends for our leading ladies as well as the potential for new beginnings long after we turn the final page. ♡ For me, it also felt like a little piece of home because the setting of the book is actually in the surrounding area of where I was born and partially raised...haven't been up there in FOR-EV-ER, but it's still nice to reminisce, and reading about places I've been, lived, or seen, gives it another layer of "personal".

**eARC received for review; opinions are my own
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This was the perfect conclusion to the reopening of the Sugarhouse Theatre. I got a little bored toward the middle of the book, but the pace picked right back up and when I thought a trilogy would end the author left a small opening for another enjoyable read. I look forward to keeping my eyes open for her next book and plan to check our more written by her already. ( )

This is a wonderful romance. I loved Allie, Barney and Nikki. This is the third book in the Hudson Sisters series and they are all fantastic. It would probably be best to read these in the order they are written to really enjoy them. You learn a lot of secrets in this third book that ties everything together. I received a copy of this book from Gallery Books, Simon and Schuster for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

The Goodbye Cafe is third in a trilogy. I read it as a stand alone and had no trouble understanding anything. It's the continuation of the story of three sisters who only found each other after their father died. His will stipulated that they must live together in the town of Hidden Falls and restore the old Sugarhouse theater there. They are doing this indeed. Allie is the focus of this story. The story gives some background as to why she's so abrasive. It's well written and predictable but still entertaining. It's a heart warming and hopeful story of lost connections and female relationships. If you like women's fiction or romcom type stories, you'll like it. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review. ( )

I haven’t read a Stewart book in some time. With her work, sometimes, it’s a hit or miss with me. She’s either got a really amazing book, or one that doesn’t captivate me. This one, her third in The Hudson Sisters trilogy, is easily read as a stand alone and absolutely captivated me. I loved the detail Stewart added to the story, I loved the characters, the plot line, all of it captivated me so this was a hit for sure.

I loved how Stewart blended these sisters together. They are new to each others lives, having to live together because of their late father’s will. Seeing them together, watching them work through differences was awesome.

Allie is a woman I could relate to, having been through a divorce myself and raising children. I could feel her pain, her walls that were up around her heart were my own. I loved watching her come to terms with her new life, and with her decision to stay in Pennsylvania, or back to California where her old life awaited her. Seeing her form new bonds, watching her blossom into who she’s truly meant to be, was a refreshing time for me.

This is a chick lit read that I recommend to all. It’s four stars worthy and two thumbs up from this reader. From laughter, to tears, to smiles and finding one’s true self, this book will keep you up late into the night reading.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Gallery Books and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.* ( )