Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch

 Her Darkest Secret

Book Summary

When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he's always wanted—her.

The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children's poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body—and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona.

Finding "Rhyme" is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career—and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret…the one only he knows.

My Thoughts

Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch is a Christian romantic suspense novel.  The Nursery Rhyme Killer has been on the loose for over seventeen years.  Only one victim has survived. FBI Special Agent Fiona Kelly escaped the killer’s clutches, but her sister and her friends were not so lucky.  Fiona tried to move forward with her life, but her determination to catch the Nursery Rhyme Killer ended her marriage.  The serial killer is back, and he wants Fiona drawn back into his web.  Fiona’s ex-husband, FBI Special Agent Asa Kodiak is in charge of the new case.  He must find a way to put aside his feelings so they can work together to catch this killer once and for all.  The Nursery Rhyme Killer is watching them, and he has no intension of getting caught.  He will use whatever weapons at his disposable to evade his captors and catch his prey:  Fiona.  

When I read the blurb for Her Darkest Secret, I knew I had to get this book.  I love dark suspenseful crime novels.  The prologue was great and had me itching to read the complete story.  Jessica R. Patch writes detailed descriptions.  I felt that she provided too much information (driving to scene, getting out of car, closing door, walking up to crime scene, showing badge, ducking under crime scene tape, etc.).  This amount of detail slows down the pacing of the story.  The mystery was interesting.  It was twisty and creepy.  I enjoyed following the clues to see if I could identify the guilty party before the suspenseful reveal.  There are some interesting and complex characters.  We learn something surprising about one of them near the end.  It had me wanting to know more about this person (will have to wait for A Cry in the Dark).  The characters emotions were palpable and could be felt by the reader.  I did feel that the romance element overshadowed the mystery at times.  Christianity was woven into the story.  It was subtle, but it was evident.  I liked reading about Christian FBI agents.  We get to see how the light ultimately triumphs over the evil darkness.  The importance of faith and the power of prayer.  Her Darkest Secret is a story about regret, faith, love, evil, hope, secrets, and redemption.  Her Darkest Secret is a twisty romantic suspense with a crazed killer, a steadfast FBI agent, a fractured romance, baffling feelings, curious clues, and an unremitting manhunt.

Her Darkest Secret publishes Tuesday, June 28 and it can be preordered from Amazon*.  A Cry in the Dark (next book in the series) will be out on February 28, 2023.  The author also has Cold Case Killer Profile releasing June 28.  You can find Jessica R. Patch's other novels here.  Thank you for joining me today.  Tomorrow I am a stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours for A Hint of Mischief by Daryl Wood Gerber.  It is the third A Fairy Garden Mystery.  You will be able to read an excerpt from the book plus there is a giveaway.  I hope that you have a merry day.  Take care, stay cool, and Happy Reading!

Kris

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Muddled Through by Barbara Ross

 Muddled Through

Book Summary

Mud season takes on a whole new meaning in the coastal town of Busman's Harbor, Maine, when local business owners sling dirt at one another in a heated feud over a proposed pedestrian mall. Vandalism is one thing, but murder means Julia Snowden of the Snowden Family Clambake steps in to clean up the case . . .
 
When Julia spots police cars in front of Lupine Design, she races over. Her sister Livvie works there as a potter. Livvie is unharmed but surrounded by smashed up pottery. The police find the owner Zoey Butterfield digging clay by a nearby bay, but she has no idea who would target her store. Zoey is a vocal advocate for turning four blocks of Main Street into a pedestrian mall on summer weekends. Other shop owners, including her next-door neighbor, are vehemently opposed. Could a small-town fight provoke such destruction? When a murder follows the break-in, it’s up to Julia to dig through the secrets and lies to uncover the truth . . .

My Thoughts

Muddled Through by Barbara Ross takes us back to Busman’s Harbor, Maine.  Julia Snowden finds herself embroiled in another mystery courtesy of her sister, Livvie.  Livvie works at Lupine Designs owned by Zoey Butterfield in the off season.  Zoey is a potter who makes beautiful plates, cups, bowls, platters, and other related items.  Julia gets a frantic call from her sister.  She rushes down to the shop to find the place destroyed.  Someone managed to get into the shop in the early hours and destroy the store’s inventory.  Zoey had been out collecting clay, so she was no in her apartment above the shop.  The day after a raucous town meeting, Phinney Hardison is found dead in the basement of Lupine Design.  Zoey is the prime suspect since it is her shop, she had access, and she had an altercation with the victim at the town meeting the previous evening.  Zoey and Phinney were on opposite sides of pedestrian mall matter.  Livvie asks Julia to investigate and prove Zoey’s innocence.  Julia has her work cut out for on this case.

Muddled Through by Barbara Ross is the tenth A Maine Clambake Mystery.  It can be read as a standalone since the necessary background information is provided.  Barbara Ross has a casual writing style.  It is friendly and engaging.  It makes her stories easy to read.  Julia Snowden is single after parting ways with Chris Durand. She has returned to her mother’s home since Gus needed Julia’s apartment for family.  It is spring in Maine which means it is the muddy season.  The mud and rain make it difficult to get around.  You need to have sturdy wellies if you are going to be out and about.  The town is in an uproar over the proposed pedestrian mall.  Four blocks of Main Street would be blocked to road traffic on Friday and Saturday evening during July and August.  Shops could set out their wares and restaurants could offer outdoor dining (a street festival vibe).  Zoey Butterfield, a local potter and store owner, is in favor of the pedestrian mall.  Phinney Hardison is not in favor of the mall or tourists.  He still considers Zoey a flatlander.  

Phinney is found dead in Zoey’s basement which leads to a major investigation.  Julia is a curious person by nature.  She likes to know the answers, so it does not take much persuasion to convince her to look into the crime.  Julia asks questions, looks up information online, and searches for clues.  The mystery becomes interesting in the second half of the book.  I enjoyed following Julia as she gathered intel.  I love solving whodunits.  I had an inkling as to why a certain person committed the crime, but I was not completely sure until Julia uncovered the final clue.  The reveal is suspenseful and suits the series.  Julia is still trying to get over Chris Durand.  Zoey gives her some good advice.  It looks like there is a potential love interest or two for Julia (when she is ready).  I enjoy the author’s descriptions of Maine.  It sounds like a beautiful area.  I liked meeting Alice Rumsford (a local philanthropist).  I hope we get to see more of her in the future.  Muddled Through is a wicked fun time with messy mud, pulverized pottery, ardent debating, mall melee, a slain neighbor, key conundrum, a brilliant breakthrough, and a questioning Julia.

Muddled Through will be out on Tuesday, June 28 and it is available for preorder from Amazon*.  You can find the other nine A Maine Clambake Mysteries here.  Barbara Ross has Hallowed Out releasing on July 26.  You can follow Barbara Ross on Amazon to receive an email when she has a new book release.  Thank you for visiting today.  Tomorrow I am sharing my thoughts on Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch.  I hope that you have a relaxing day. I am heading outside to complete a few tasks.  I am working on our seating area.  I have finished putting together the new rockers.  I am getting rid of the Adirondack chairs (too low).  I am putting down a new carpet that goes with the colors of the rockers and side table (various blues).   This will probably be my last outdoor chore for the next two months.  It is getting too hot to work outside even for a short period of time.  I have plenty to keep me busy inside where it is cool.  Take care, stay cool, and Happy Reading!

Kris

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Donut Disturb by Ellie Alexander

 Donut Disturb

Book Summary

The filling is looking grim for pastry chef and amateur sleuth Juliet Capshaw in Donut Disturb, the next in Ellie Alexander's beloved Bakeshop Series.

Love is in bloom in Ashland, Oregon. The Shakespearean hamlet is bursting with fresh spring energy. Fragrant lilacs and the sweet aroma of vanilla cake fill the air as everyone in town gathers at Lithia Park for the celebration of the year—Thomas and Kerry’s wedding.

It’s a picture perfect day. Guests gather on picnic blankets in front of the bandshell to watch Kerry walk down the aisle and wed Ashland’s favorite detective in training, Thomas. Jules and her team at Torte have been tasked with catering the outdoor reception and everything is going according to plan, until a wedding crasher shows up.

The uninvited guest isn’t just someone looking to score a free glass of champagne. It’s Kerry’s estranged father who is supposed to be behind bars. Kerry is distraught. Jules vows to do everything she can to make sure that there are no other surprises on her friend’s big day. But when the bassist for Heart Strings, the wedding band, is found stabbed with the blunt end of his instrument Jules’s promise takes on new meaning. Now she’ll have to slice through the five tiered cake and a bevy of potential suspects in order to track down a killer before they turn the knife on her.

My Thoughts

We are returning to Ashland, Oregon for Thomas and Kerry’s wedding in Lithia Park.  Torte is catering the food as well as providing the wedding cake, groom cake, and the donuts the couple requested.  A few days before the wedding, a frantic Kerry requests Jules help.  Her father has arrived in town.  Kerry has worked hard to overcome her past and the last thing she wanted was for her jailbird father to appear.  Jules hopes this will be the last surprise before the big day.  The weather has cooperated for the wedding day.  Jules goes to retrieve an extra table for the setup from the storage area in the park.  Jules stumbles upon one of the band members stabbed with a piece of his bass.  Unfortunately, Kerry’s father was the last person seen with the victim before his death.  Kerry asks Jules to help with the case since she will not be in town.  Kerry knows her father is capable of many things, but murder is not one of them. Jules soon learns that there are a number of potential suspects.  Jules will need to work quickly if she is to solve the crime before Thomas and Kerry return from their honeymoon. 

Donut Disturb by Ellie Alexander is the 15^th A Bakeshop Mystery.  It can be read as a standalone if you are new to the series.  I found Donut Disturb to be easy to read.  I like the author’s writing style.  It is light and casual.  Jules and Carlos have settled into their new home and are enjoying their time together.  Both are busy but they make sure to make time for each other.  I enjoyed learning more about Kerry. We finally learn about her background and why she is the way she is (totally makes sense now).  There is plenty of baking and cooking.  The food descriptions will have your mouth watering.  Brett, a bass player with Heart Strings, ends up dead in a park storage area.  Jules stumbles upon the scene.  I found it odd the way Jules acted upon seeing the victim.  This is not her first rodeo.  By now, Jules should be used to seeing dead bodies (I do not expect her to be casual, but I did not expect her to act like this is the first time she has seen such a sight).  I expected her to take note of the scene and any potential clues.  I did not expect her to freeze up and go into shock.  In fact, Jules seemed to freeze up frequently.  Whenever she would end up alone with a suspect, she acted like they were going to attack her any second.  Jules is a smart woman who has to think on her feet in the bakery.  I expected her to be logical and no act like a scaredy cat.  I could excuse it once, but it happened multiple times.  There are several suspects in this whodunit along with a red herring or two.  There are good clues to help readers solve the crime before the reveal.  I enjoyed the lovely word depictions of Lithia Park.  It is a lovely park, and I can see why the wedding took place in that location.  Donut Disturb is an upbeat cozy mystery with an offender father, park nuptials, a stabbed bass player, the problematic Richard Lord, curious clues, delicious donuts, and a tricky takedown. 

Donut Disturb will be out on Tuesday, June 28 and it is available for preorder from Amazon*. The next A Bakeshop Mystery is Muffin but the Truth which will publish on December 27.  You can find the other A Bakeshop Mysteries here.  You can follow Ellie Alexander on Amazon to receive an email when has a new book coming out.  The park pictures above are of Ashland's Lithia Park where Kerry and Thomas had their wedding in Donut Disturb.  Thank you for joining me today.  Tomorrow I am discussing Muddled Through by Barbara Ross.  It is the tenth A Maine Clambake Mystery.  I finished the raised garden beds down the one side of my house.  I am now planning my next area of attack.  I have a raised bed to install in front of our screened in porch and one to do behind my mother's bedroom.  I have to get rid of the planters that are currently there first before I can proceed (they are falling apart).  I will have to move inside soon, though, because it is getting way too hot to work outside.  It will give me a chance to get the painting done inside and get the various items put together. My mother has a cabinet for her bathroom at the top of my "To Do" list.   I hope that you have a lovely day.  Take care, stay cool, and Happy Reading!

Kris

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The Last Dress from Paris by Jade Beer

 The Last Dress from Paris

Book Summary

The secret is hidden within a collection of Dior dresses...

London, 2017. There’s no one Lucille adores more than her grandmother. So, when her beloved Granny Sylvie asks for Lucille’s assistance with a small matter, she’s happy to help. The next thing she knows, Lucille is on a train to Paris, tasked with retrieving a priceless Dior dress. But not everything is as it seems, and what Lucille finds in a small Parisian apartment will have her scouring the city for answers to a question that could change her entire life.

Paris, 1952. Postwar France is full of glamour and privilege, and Alice Ainsley is in the middle of it all. As the wife to the British ambassador to France, Alice’s job is to see and be seen—even if that wasn’t quite what she signed up for. Her husband showers her with jewels, banquets, and couture Dior dresses, but his affection has become distressingly elusive. As the strain on her marriage grows, Alice’s only comfort is her bond with her trusted lady’s maid, Marianne. But when a new face appears in her drawing room, Alice finds herself yearning to follow her heart...no matter the consequences.

The City of Light comes alive in this lush, evocative tale that explores the ties that bind us together, the truths we hold that make us who we are, and the true meaning of what makes someone family.

My Thoughts

The Last Dress from Paris by Jade Beer is a dual timeline novel that takes place in 2017 and 1952.  A grandmother (Granny Sylvie) tasks her granddaughter (Lucille) with recovering a special dress from Paris.  It sounds like an easy task, but grandmum may have left out a few details.  Lucille soon finds herself on a journey in Paris that could change her life.  I thought the story was well-written.  Jade Beer is a descriptive writer.  I enjoyed the word imagery of the couture dresses.  I could imagine sitting at the Dior fashion shows seeing all the gorgeous creations.  I delighted in the detailed descriptions of Paris.  I thought the author beautifully blended the two timelines together.  The Last Dress from Paris has a forbidden romance, couture fashions, elaborate parties, Paris landmarks, a dress hunt, friendship, a strained mother/daughter relationship, and an unexpected romance.    I liked the strong female friendship between Anne and Alice.   I did have a hard time getting into the story.  It took me some time to become engaged.  I did find Alice’s storyline to be on the sad side, but it was balance with the more upbeat atmosphere in Lucille’s storyline.  I like that we get to see Lucille grow and become self-assured.  I appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the story.  The Last Dress from Paris is a heartfelt tale about friendships, fashion, and familial relationships.    

The Last Dress from Paris is available from Amazon*.  You can find Jade Beer's other novels here.  Thank you for stopping by today and reading my review.  Tomorrow I will be featuring Donut Disturb by Ellie Alexander which will be out on Tuesday, June 28.  It is the 15th A Bakeshop Mystery.  I hope that you have a joyful day.  Take care, stay cool, and Happy Reading!

Kris

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Unfailing Love by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan

Unfailing Love

Book Summary

Heartwarming Conclusion to the Companion Series to Hallmark Channel's When Hope Calls

Lillian Walsh and Grace Bennett have learned so much already about caring for children in distress. It hasn't been easy, but it becomes even more difficult when they suddenly discover that three children have run away. Concerned for the trio's safety, the sisters will do all they can to find the children.

But the runaways are not the only thing putting the future of the children's home in question. Lillian is faced with choosing between her dreams with fiancé Walter and her commitment to her sister. Steady Ben Waldin is keen to find where his family settled in Canada and to give little Janie a place to permanently call home. And the sisters receive a pair of surprise visitors that leaves them and their family uncertain.

As all of the people invested in the children's home seek to determine their paths forward, they begin to realize that sometimes loving well means making difficult choices.

My Thoughts

Unfailing Love by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan is the third book in When Hope Calls series.  I believe it is best to read the series in order.  It will allow you to get to know the characters and their storylines.  Unfailing Love is the conclusion of the series.  We return to Canada where Lillian Walsh and Grace Bennett run a home for orphaned children.  Three of their charges have disappeared.  People rally to help them find and return the children.  It is not going to be easy since the girl is very smart and one of the boys is wily.  To make matters more complicated, there is a mountain lion in the area.  They want to find the children before the mountain lion.  Lillian is also worried about her father who is returning after a long absence.  He is bringing his new bride who happens to be closer to Lillian’s age than her father’s.  Lillian is also worried about the future.  Her fiancé, Walter has a dream of owning a ranch.  This would take Lillian away from her sister, Grace, the home she grew up in, and the children.  She is torn between her desires and those of Walter.  There are several side storylines in this historical novel.  The story contains skillful writing, but the pacing is slow.  I have read every book written by Janette Oke.  

I found Unfailing Love to be different from her earlier works.  The first half of the book is the slowest as the search is on for the missing children.  The pacing picks up in the second half.  Unfailing Love is a good story, but it could have been an exceptional story (needed some lightness and more action).  I could understand why Lillian had a tough time accepting her father’s new bride who is close to her in age.  Lillian still misses her mother and thinks about her frequently.  I liked seeing the characters grow as individuals and in their faith.  Unfailing Love is a heartwarming story with good life lessons.  I like how faith was woven into the story.  I enjoyed how Unfailing Love ended.  The epilogue was special and a great way to end the series.  I was hoping for one of the characters to have a change of heart, but it was not meant to be.  This person was not ready to accept what Grace and Lillian were offering them.  I have two lines that I wanted to share from Unfailing Love.  The first is, “We can’t be bothered by what other people think.”  The second line is, “God’s view is all what matters.”  Unfailing Love is a touching tale with absconded adolescents, an alarming mountain lion, a surprising stepmother, missing money, ranch realities, powerful prayers, and lasting love. 

Unfailing Love is available from Amazon*.  The first two books in When Hope Calls series are Unyielding Hope (can borrow for free through Kindle Unlimited) and Sustaining Faith.  You can find Laurel Oke Logan's book with Janette Oke here.  You can find Janette Oke's other novels here.  I just love Janette Oke's heartwarming tales (her earlier works are my favorite).  I have read every one of her books.  I appreciate you stopping by today and reading my book review.  I hope that you have an enjoyable weekend.  I am planning on finishing my Fourth of July decorations.  I have had several people stop by asking when I am going to get them done (it seems my over-the-top decorating has become popular).  I have to dig the inflatables out of the shed (aka storage area).  Last year I did not put all the decorations together in one tote when I took them down (a big mistake).  I have an idea where they are in the storage area so that will help (it is a bit of a mess right now).  I have red, white, and blue lights on the patio, ramp, and trees.  I even have a string of lights that are stars with flashing red, white, and blue lights.  I enjoy decorating with my favorite colors. I will be back on Tuesday with The Last Dress from Paris by Jade Beer. Take care, stay cool (it is so hot and humid), and Happy Reading!

Kris

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Murder is No Picnic by Amy Pershing: Review & Giveaway!

Murder is No Picnic

About Murder is No Picnic

Murder Is No Picnic (A Cape Cod Foodie Mystery) 

Cozy Mystery 

3rd in Series 

Setting – Cape Cod, Massachusetts 

Publisher ‏: ‎ Berkley (June 7, 2022) 

Mass Market Paperback ‏: ‎ 336 pages 

The Fourth of July is coming, and for professional food lover Samantha Barnes, it’s all about the picnic. Okay, and the fireworks. And the parade. But mostly the picnic. What could be better than a DIY clambake followed by the best blueberry buckle in the world? Sam has finally found the perfect recipe in the kitchen of Clara Foster, famed cookbook author and retired restaurateur, and she’s thrilled when Clara agrees to a buckle baking lesson.

But when Clara dies in a house fire blamed on carelessness in the kitchen, Sam doesn’t believe it. Unfortunately, her doubts set in motion an investigation pointing to the new owner of Clara’s legendary restaurant—and a cousin of Sam’s harbormaster boyfriend. So, in between researching the Cape’s best lobster rolls and planning her clambake, Sam needs to find Clara's killer before the fireworks really start....

About Amy Pershing

Amy Pershing, who spent every summer of her childhood on Cape Cod, was an editor, a restaurant reviewer and a journalist before leading employee communications at a global bank. A few years ago she waved goodbye to Wall Street to write full time. Murder Is No Picnic is the third of the Cape Cod Foodie mysteries featuring Samantha Barnes, a disgraced but resilient ex-chef who retreats home to Cape Cod where she finds herself juggling a new job as the local paper’s “Cape Cod Foodie,” a complicated love life, a posse of just-slightly-odd friends, a falling-down house, a ginormous dog and a propensity for falling over dead bodies. Elizabeth Gilbert called the first book in the series, A Side of Murder, “the freshest, funniest mystery I have ever read,” and Kirkus Reviews gave the second book, An Eggnog to Die For, a starred review, saying, “A delightful sleuth, a complex mystery, and lovingly described cuisine: a winner for both foodies and mystery mavens.”

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My Thoughts

Samantha Barnes, the Cape Cod Foodie, eats the best blueberry buckle she has ever experienced.  She learns it is the recipe of renowned chef, Clara Foster.  Clara agrees to a video shoot with Samantha where they will make the blueberry buckle.  Samantha loves Clara’s beachside home with its original artwork and a wonderful cookbook collection.   The next morning, Samantha learns that there was a fire at Clara’s house and the chef is dead.  At first blush, it looks like the fire was an accident. When Samantha looks at the scene with Detective Vivian Peters, she notices a couple of clues that indicate foul play.  Samantha with the help of her friends sets out to sift through the clues and question suspects. Samantha will need to be careful, or she could get burned.  

Murder is No Picnic by Amy Pershing is the third A Cape Cod Foodie Mystery.  Each book in the series can be read as a standalone.  I enjoyed the author’s descriptions of Cape Cod.  The food depictions will have your mouth watering.  I just loved hearing about Clara’s wonderful cookbook collection.  It contained one-a-kind cookbooks that collectors would kill to own.  The mystery was interesting.  There were some good clues at the scene, and it was interesting how the crime was set up.  A foodie was definitely needed to discern the crime scene.  There are a handful of suspects along with a red herring.  There are clues to help readers identify the guilty party before the unique reveal.  I like that we get all of our questions answered regarding the crime.  Samantha, though, does need to work on her questioning technique.  She lacks subtlety.  I was surprised when the mystery was solved with about twenty percent of the book still to go.  There was one item about this whodunit that was left up in the air.  I wonder if it will be revisited in future books.  I like the inclusion of the cat and dog in the story.  I just love Diogi.  He is such a sweetie.  Samantha’s relationship with Jason is suffering while he is away in Santa Barbara.  Sam worried about Jason and his feelings frequently while he was away.  I had to laugh at Samantha’s reaction to the news about the clock found in her attic.  The whole world gets to enjoy her response since it was filmed for Antiques in the Attic.  There are recipes at the end of the book for a summer picnic including one for a delectable blueberry buckle. Murder is No Picnic is a fun summer cozy mystery with blueberry buckle, a killer cookbook collection, an amazing art collection, a demanding dognapper, a beautiful boat, a curious crime, a Cape Cod clam bake, and fun Fourth of July festivities.

Murder is No Picnic is available from Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Google Books, IndieBound, Bookshop.org, and PenguinRandomHouse.  The first two books in A Cape Cod Foodie Mysteries are A Side of Murder and An Eggnog to Die For.  As part of the tour, Amy Pershing is giving away a print copy of Murder is No Picnic (sorry, but US Only).  To enter, click here or use the Rafflecopter form below.  Leave a comment for an extra entry in the contest.  Good Luck!  Thank you for joining me today.  Next time I am featuring Unfailing Love by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan.  It is the third book in the When Hope Calls series.  I hope that you have cheerful day.  Take care, stay cool, and Happy Reading!

Kris

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