Happy Book Release Day! Some of the new books out today are: The Farm Stand by Amy Clipston, The Trustworthy One by Shelley Shepard Gray, Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan (I will feature on May 6), Unyielding Hope by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan, On a Coastal Breeze by Suzanne Woods Fisher (I will feature on May 18), Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano, and A Mosaic of Wings by Kimberly Duffy. Which of these new books appeals to you?
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| Lehman's--an Amish hardware store in Ohio |
The Trustworthy One by Shelley Shepard Gray has Kendra Troyer opening Tried and True, a furniture and
accessories shop, in Walnut Creek, Ohio.
Kendra never thought she would return to her hometown. It is filled with bad memories of her abusive
home and the comments made by Nate Miller when she was a teen. But Kendra discovered that she missed her four
younger siblings and her friends in the Eight.
Kendra is working in her shop when Nate stops by bringing up all the old
feelings. Nate wants to make things right between them and will not let Kendra dissuade
him. Kendra’s younger sister, Naomi has
been living with their maternal grandparents.
Naomi wants to live with Kendra and take care of her for a change. What does the future hold for Kendra, Naomi
and Nate? The Trustworthy One is the 4th
novel in The Walnut Creek Series. I
recommend reading the series in order because it will give you a better understanding
of the group called the “Eight”. It will
also give you a chance to know the characters and their situations. I found The
Trustworthy One to be well-written with developed, flawed characters. I find the characters to be realistic, relatable
and likeable. Kendra Troyer comes from
an abusive home. Her father was a drunk,
bully and abuser and Kendra’s mother used drugs to deal with the
situation. Kendra took care of her
siblings. She took the brunt of the
abuse and made sure that they had food to eat (even if she went without). When Kendra had a chance to escape, she took
it, but she feels guilty for leaving her siblings behind. Kendra has never fully dealt with her
feelings. The situation was worsened as
a teen by careless, unkind and humiliating remarks made by Nate. Kendra and Naomi need to find a way to
overcome the past and forgive if they are to move forward. Nate uses charm,
persistence and kindness in dealing with Kendra. Kendra was technically not a part of the
eight (a group of close friends who are Englisch, Amish and Mennonite), but
they became her friends. Kendra needs
this close group of friends. We get to
see how each member of the group is doing and I like Kendra’s story about Andy
that is told in bits before each chapter. I like how the author dealt with such a
difficult and sensitive subject. The
ending was satisfying and left me smiling.
The Trustworthy One is a poignant tale with fabulous furniture shop, a
painful past, fantastic friends, persecuting parents, and delicious delights.
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| Lehman's has a little bit of everything |
The Trustworthy One is available from Amazon*. You can find other retail options here. The other novels in The Walnut Creek series can be found here. The books, though, are not listed in the correct order. Friends to the End (a novella) begins the series. Thank you for visiting today and reading my review. Tomorrow I am taking part in the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan. It is the first book in An Alaskan Diner Mystery series. I hope that you have a lively day. Take care, stay safe, and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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