“Jennifer Martin’s Welcome to McIntosh is a delightful, small town story that feels like coming home. It’s cozy, it’s charming, and it’s filled with characters that become the friends and neighbors you’ve always wanted to know. Like a delicious plate of freshly-baked scones, Welcome to McIntosh keeps you coming back for more!”

—Rachel Dodge, author of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional, The Secret Garden Devotional, and Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen

“Welcome to McIntosh, where cotton aprons, chickens with personality and a group of women called the Knotty Knitters will keep you smiling and chuckling, chapter to chapter. Local characters thread their way through a myriad of village challenges, all the while sharing recipes, stirring bubbling pots, and sipping cups of fragrant tea. Enjoy!”

—April Cornell, Designer

A Small Town You’ll Wish Was Real
“A Charming Start to the McIntosh Series.
This is the kind of small town you wish really existed.
As a fan of small-town fiction, I really enjoyed Welcome to McIntosh. Jennifer Martin brings the town to life so beautifully that it feels like the kind of place you’d love to call home. The characters are engaging, and the story flows at an easy pace that kept me turning the pages. If you enjoy character-driven stories with warmth, heart, and a strong sense of community, this is a delightful read and a wonderful start to the series. I’m looking forward to spending more time in McIntosh!”

—Mary McCachern, Home is Where the Boat Is

A Perfectly Charming Book
“If you are a fan of Jan Karon and charming small towns with interesting characters, you will love this book! Jennifer Martin’s debut novel was a fun read and left me anticipating the next installment. There is much to love about this book! I felt like food was almost a character because so much centered around it, and what is not to love about southern comfort food. A wonderful bonus are the recipes that are included. I am an avid reader and love books. The fact that the book is centered around the small town library was not lost on me! I highly recommend Welcome to McIntosh!”

—Pam Richardson, Everyday Living blog

Small town cozy…yes please!
“This novel is a cozy, heartwarming story that feels like stepping into a small town you never want to leave. It’s gives all the Hallmark town feels! Welcome to McIntosh is filled with charm, community, and just the right touch of romance. I especially love the recipes it adds such a comforting, lived-in feel! It feels like you’re among friends. Such a Sweet, inviting, and full of heart novel!! I loved it!!!”

—Rosie L-Rodriguez, literallyrose__

Zesty, Fun and Incredibly Bookish!
“There’s so much to love about Jennifer Martin’s debut novel. Although I wouldn’t call it cozy (for me), I would say that it’s a heartwarming southern story with non-stop small town action.

Here’s what I loved most:

• Quaint Southern charm
• Likable and unique characters
• Amusing with non-stop chuckles
• Any and all library/cafe details
• Lively and fun conversations that I could actually hear in my head
• Deep and touching relationships between friends and family
• Wonderful and cozy descriptions of the fall festival at the farm and the Jubilee
• Exquisite descriptions of the Apron & Ink Exhibit with aprons, books, quotes, recipes and kitchenware

Along with the clever chapter titles, alluring alliteration and darling little drawings at beginning and end of chapters, Welcome to McIntosh stole my heart!

If you like a southern spoonful of Fannie Flagg, a dash of drama from Marcia Willett, the energetic and endearing energy of Debbie Macomber, and a nostalgic nod with a caring community of the Jennifer Ryan novels, you will LOVE this tantalizing tome!

It’s so exciting that this satisfying story will continue with more books in the series. Bravo to Jennifer Martin!”

—Gina House, reader

A charming story about a dreamy small town
“Welcome to McIntosh by Jennifer Martin is such a sweet, heartfelt story. I was immediately transported into this small-town world—the kind of place we all wish we could be part of.

Jane, the local librarian, dreams of creating a space where the community can gather, create, and truly connect—something beyond your average library. She shares a charming cottage with her grandmother Peg and Kitty Miss Bianca, where comfort food and delicious recipes are always on the menu. It’s the kind of setting that makes you want to pack your bags and move right in!

You’ll get to meet almost everyone in town, unique and quirky characters with their own depth and backstory. At times, I found myself slowing down to keep track of everyone, but it also speaks to how layered and richly detailed this little world is.

If you love immersive stories centered on family and community—with just a touch of romance—this is a book you’ll truly enjoy. I wouldn’t be surprised if this charming story finds its way to the screen someday, and I’m already looking forward to what’s next for the characters of McIntosh!”

—Katie Cummings, reader

“Cozy, irresistible, and utterly charming. Filled with delicious food, unforgettable characters, and a juicy plot that keeps you turning pages, Welcome to McIntosh left me savoring the beauty and warmth of small-town life, treasuring my closest friendships, and aching for just one more chapter.”

—Sarah Stoher, reader

“As one who mostly writes and reads in the shadows, I was astonished by how quickly this novel pulled me into the light! Jennifer Martin’s Welcome to McIntosh reads like the script of a show you immediately want to binge—witty, warm, and alive with an unforgettable cast of characters. It’s a world where stories matter, community holds fast, and hope feels earned, one that kept me basking in its charm long after I’d closed the book.

—Elle Powers, Author of Angel of Eventide and I Am Mr. Poe