I was gifted this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
A Summary:
After more than a year in Europe, Joanna Vaughn returns to Sweetwater Crossing, her dreams of becoming a concert pianist shattered. As if that weren't enough, her husband, whom she married after a whirlwind courtship, has died. The only thing sustaining her on the journey back to Texas was the thought of her childhood home. But to Joanna's dismay, she's changed so much that the place she once loved no longer feels like home.
After his fiancée married his partner and both blamed him for a patient's death, Dr. Burke Finley believes it's time for a change. A quick trip with his almost-aunt Della Samuels to Sweetwater Crossing turns into an extended stay to discover what happened to his uncle and her would-be husband. But the beautiful and musical Joanna makes it more than bearable.
As the two join forces to help Della, there is no denying the attraction felt on both sides. But ghosts from the past are coming to call--and threatening to destroy any chance at happily-ever-after.
Get swept away by this emotional tale of family, friendship, and the kind of love that overcomes every obstacle.
My Take:
I cannot believe it is time to say good bye to this great cast of characters created by Amanda Cabot. I have enjoyed all three books in this series. This conclusion is filled with endearing characters who we have fallen in love with over time, but also introduces to us Burke and Della. What I have loved about this series is the craftsmanship Amanda has shown in blending secrets with intrigue, second chances for happiness, and the solving of a long-ago unexplained disappearance of a main character who we didn't meet while he was alive. This is a faith-based story, that isn't overpowering but provides the comfort that have a relationship with your God provides you. I'm wondering if there is an off chance that I could convince Amanda that there is a need for one more, after all, we need to watch that baby grow up!
About the Author:
With both parents avid readers, it's no surprise that Amanda Cabot learned to read at an early age. From there it was only a small step to deciding to become a writer. Of course, deciding and becoming are two different things, as she soon discovered. Fortunately for the world, her first attempts at fiction, which included a play for her fifth grade class entitled "All About Thermometers," were not published, but she did meet her goal of selling a novel by her thirtieth birthday. Since then she's sold more than forty novels. When she's not writing, Amanda enjoys sewing, cooking and - of course - reading.
