ebook, 257 pages
Published
November 17th 2020
by Edenbrooke Press
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given
Naomi McIntosh is
running from her family’s oppressive expectations and the loathsome man
her father has demanded she marry. Renaming herself to live incognito,
she takes a housekeeping job at the Inn at Falls Creek and promises God
this false identity will be her last.
When shepherd James Roberts goes home to the Inn at Falls Creek for his sister’s wedding, he doesn’t expect the woman who once broke his heart to be working there. No matter how much he wants to be with Naomi again, he can’t go along with her charade, especially since he is trying to persuade his father to make him the inn’s heir.
Though Naomi yearns for a future with James, if she confesses her deception to everyone, her estranged fiancĂ© will find her. And the longer James goes without telling his family the truth about Naomi—and their growing relationship—the further he jeopardizes the inheritance. But just when their relationship looks promising, the inn proves to be a poor hiding place from Naomi’s past.
Meanwhile, in Good Springs…
Connor Bradshaw wrestles with the overseers’ decision to preserve the Land’s pacifist ways. His desire to build a defense system for the Land keeps him up at night, secretly scanning for radio transmissions from the warring outside world. His training to be a village overseer will require him to lay down his weapons, but a voice over the radio waves ignites his worst fears.
When shepherd James Roberts goes home to the Inn at Falls Creek for his sister’s wedding, he doesn’t expect the woman who once broke his heart to be working there. No matter how much he wants to be with Naomi again, he can’t go along with her charade, especially since he is trying to persuade his father to make him the inn’s heir.
Though Naomi yearns for a future with James, if she confesses her deception to everyone, her estranged fiancĂ© will find her. And the longer James goes without telling his family the truth about Naomi—and their growing relationship—the further he jeopardizes the inheritance. But just when their relationship looks promising, the inn proves to be a poor hiding place from Naomi’s past.
Meanwhile, in Good Springs…
Connor Bradshaw wrestles with the overseers’ decision to preserve the Land’s pacifist ways. His desire to build a defense system for the Land keeps him up at night, secretly scanning for radio transmissions from the warring outside world. His training to be a village overseer will require him to lay down his weapons, but a voice over the radio waves ignites his worst fears.
My Review: 5 StarsThe world that Keith has created is one of the most fascinating ones I've read about. Most of the series takes place in the not-too-distant future, yet the world is completely different and this small land, undetected by most everyone, is intriguing. I love how each book unveils a tiny bit more to the mysteries surrounding it, and delves deeper into the lives of the characters inhabiting it. Sometimes it gets to a point when it's time for a series to come to an end, but I don't feel like this one will ever reach a conclusion.I also love how intertwined the characters lives are and how they intersect at such interesting spots. In this story, Naomi has had enough and is lying her way to a better life, being free of abuse and control. She's spunky and sweet, yet determined to break free and I loved that tenacity. James has a past with Naomi and still loves her. His support is endearing and I loved watching him work to build the life he wants.The mystery seeping in at times was a little eerie and had me on edge, and I can't wait to discover what's next for the land.Content: mild romance; very mild religion
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