Overview: Amy
came to Rosemary Cottage to grieve, to heal, maybe even find love. But
there’s a deadly undertow of secrets around Hope Island . . .
The charming Rosemary Cottage on
the beach offers Amy Lange respite she needs to mourn her brother, Ben.
She’s even thinking of moving her midwife practice to the Outer Banks
community. It’s always been a refuge for her and her family. She also
wants to investigate Ben’s disappearance at sea. Everyone blames a
surfing accident, but Amy has reason to wonder.
Coast Guard officer Curtis
Ireland has lost a sibling too. His sister, Gina, was run down by a
boat, leaving him to raise her infant daughter. If anyone knew who
little Raine’s father was, Curtis could lose his beloved niece. Yet he
can’t help being drawn to Hope Beach’s new midwife, Amy. He even agrees
to help her investigate what happened to both Ben and Gina.
Can two grieving people with
secrets find healing on beautiful Hope Island? Or will their quest for
truth set them at odds with each other…and with those who will go to any
length to keep hidden things hidden?
ISBN-13: 9781595547828
Publisher: Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date: 7/9/2013
Series: Hope Beach Series , #2
Pages: 336
Publisher: Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date: 7/9/2013
Series: Hope Beach Series , #2
Pages: 336
My Review: I just can't get over how masterful a story teller Colleen Coble is. I've not read one of her books I didn't thoroughly enjoy. This book is no exception! I was hooked from page one! The story moved at just the right pace. Lots of action, mystery, and the right amount of romance.
The emotions the characters felt were realistic. I could feel Amy's grief, joy, contentment, and conflict as she struggled to keep her emotions in check. Her character is one I can certainly relate to. Curtis' character drew me in from the start. His caring, protective nature is admirable. Their romance, while at times I wanted to smack them both, was sweet.
The lesson in this story was two-fold. God wants us to be real. It's so easy to put on a facade, to pretend to be someone we aren't or feel something we don't, but that's not what God wants. The other lesson is about judgement. We are in no way, shape, or form in a position to judge others, yet we do it on a daily basis. That's not God's will either!
Overall, this is a face-paced story with plenty of twists, turns, and romance for anyone!
About the Author: Best-selling author Colleen Coble’s novels have won or finaled in awards
ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the
Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du
Maurier, National Readers’ Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has
over 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she
loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian
Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana.
About the Author: Best-selling author Colleen Coble’s novels have won or finaled in awards
ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the
Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du
Maurier, National Readers’ Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has
over 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she
loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian
Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana.
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