For fork’s sake, by Karen Grey (Farm 2 Forking)

FOR FORK'S SAKE is the third book in the Farm 2 Forking author collaboration. It can be read stand-alone, but I recommend you read "Since you've bean gone" and " Butter you up" before starting this one as there's a well-developed backstory adding more richness to most of the characters. They are also FAB stories!!

We return to the Bedd family in Fork Lick, New York. Sam is the uber bright kid, who none in the family really understands and he's not feeling like he belongs. 

"Family that sucks is still family."

He is also working a job he hates, having to deliver a corporate message, at a large conference, that he does not believe in. Diane is in the audience and is horrified of 'his' views. 

Fast forward and Sam has quit his old job and found a new one more in line with his own beliefs.

Diane is on a drive to do good and ends up at the Bedd family farm. She is immediately 'adopted' by Ethel. When Sam turns up, they realise they've met before... they try to hide it at first which ensures some awkward moments.

Lots of misunderstandings, unmet expectations, and longing for acceptance. The obstacles are plentiful, but so is the attraction between Sam and Diane.

Trixie and Baabara are back. We also meet Gomer, Sam's 'failed' service dog.

Are we getting Ethel's story or not, I wonder...

The five books in the Farm to Forking series at Bedd Fellows Farm and Udder Farm in Fork Lit, New York are

• Since you’ve bean gone, Lainey Davis – available now (my review)
• Butter you up, Liz Alden – available now (my review)
• For fork’s sake, Karen Grey – available now (this review)
• Bringing home the bacon, Erin Mallon – due 8 August
• A fork in the road, Ember Leigh – due 10 September 

ARC via the author