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.

Who I am:
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, January 22, 2019

Secrets at Cedar Cabin (Lavender Tides #3) - Colleen Coble

This is the third book in the series.  It starts with a novella, Leaving Lavender Tides, and then the first two books: The View from Rainshadow Bay and The House at Saltwater Point.  Personally, I haven't read the novella, but I've been able to read both novels.

Bailey doesn't know it, but her mother has been lying for her entire life.  Now, her mother's dead, and someone's after Bailey.  She leaves Rock Harbor (Coble fans will recognize the location) and heads for a cabin in Lavender Tides.  Little does she realize the house will link her with a human trafficking ring.

Lance has been searching for his sister for years, but he feels close this time.  He starts off by trying to tell Bailey he's a neighbor while he checks out who she is.  When he realizes she's just wrapped up in something she doesn't understand, he wants to help her.

And she wants to help him.  Both Bailey and Lance have been hurt in the past, so getting past their wounds is going to take some time.  But Bailey's upfront about who she is, and that draws Lance even closer.

I appreciate the author wrapping up Jason and Mac's story, but the brief moments with just the two of them seemed to interrupt the flow of the main story at times.  I also felt that the end was a bit rushed, but these are minor criticisms. Overall,  I really enjoyed this story and the series as a whole.

The series is about the siblings coming together but with separate stories.  There's a few plot lines that overlap, and with the way you're reading about how their lives are progressing, I think you'll get the most out of the series by reading them in order.  There's a nice little epilogue at the end from Shauna's point of view wrapping it all up in a tidy little bow.  She's got her family back, and it was an enjoyable ride for me as a reader.  Good Book!

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


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