When acclaimed Bible study author Genevieve Woodward receives an anonymous letter referencing her parents’ past, she returns to her hometown in the Blue Ridge Mountains to chase down her family’s secret. However, it’s Genevieve’s own secret that catches up to her when Sam Turner, owner of a historic farm, uncovers the source of shame she’s worked so hard to hide.
Sam has embraced his sorrow, his isolation, and his identity as an outsider. He’s spent years carving out both career success and peace of mind. The last thing he wants is to rent the cottage on his property to a woman whose struggles stir his worst failure back to life. Yet can he bear to turn her away right when she needs him most.
My Thoughts:
Well, unfortunately I don’t know where to even start with this one. I am a little disappointed and I hate feeling this way. So being completely truthful, I was not a fan of this book.
Truth being told, the main character (Genevieve) got on my nerves a little too much. She was a selfish brat who would not take no for an answer and don’t even get me started on personal space. For example: here was a girl who literally broke into a random strangers cottage and then expected that random stranger to be all nice and let her rent the cottage. Not happening!
Sam did not leave that big of an impression on me. One thing he definitely could do better is find a better girl but I am not the author. (: I liked the sister though. She was a hilarious side character who I would have wanted to know more about. At the beginning of each chapter the was a blurb about the miraculous five. I found myself more interested in that little story then the rest of the book. I was hoping for a little more about that but alas, I might have to wait for the next books.
This book did bring up the important topic of the prescription drug issue. It is important that people understand that it truly is an important issue in this world and one that needs to be resolved quickly. If not taken properly, prescription drugs can be extremely dangerous. Becky Wade did an excellent job in weaving the crisis into her story. So, well done for that aspect.
Overall not a fan of this one, though I am curious who the next book will be about.
How about you: What is your reaction to a book you thought you would like but then it ended in disappointment?
I received this book from the Bethany House Publishing of the Baker Publishing Group through Netgalley for this review. All words are my own.
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