A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

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I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom #2) - Sarah Sundin

Anchor in the Storm is the second book in the Waves of Freedom series.  The first book is called Through Waters Deep.

Lillian has taken a job in Boston as a pharmacist.  There aren’t many female pharmacists, especially ones that only have one leg.  Lillian meets her brother’s rich friend, Arch, and they join forces to solve the mystery of the high amounts of sedatives that seem to be making it onto Arch’s ship.  She’s been hurt in the past by men and doesn’t want anything to do with Arch until it becomes clear they can just be friends.

Arch comes from a wealthy family, and as a result, is wary of anyone who could possibly be a gold digger.  Lillian is the first one that seems to want nothing to do with him, and it’s a refreshing change for him.  Since she’s the little sister of his best friend, he’s warned to step carefully, but Arch wants to be near her.  She seems different from the rest, but earning her trust is hard.

Lillian and Arch both have secrets that have caused them to guard their heart closely.  As the problems on the ship increase, Arch and Lillian spend more time together.  They lower their defenses, trusting one another with deep secrets.  They go on a tumultuous journey, getting to the point where they let go of their fears, open their hearts, then fall back into old thought patterns only to realize their mistake.  It’s a great read with many wonderful characters.

Jim and Mary, the characters from the first book show up a lot in this book.  Mary is Lilian’s roommate, and Jim is on the same ship as Arch.  The origins of their relationship are mentioned in a way you won’t feel lost if you haven’t read the first one, but I liked that one as well.  The third book in this series is scheduled to come out early 2017 and is called When Tides Turn.  It’s about Dan Avery and Quintessa.  Both are characters that have shown up in minor roles thus far, but I’m looking forward to their story!  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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