I didn't want this one to end. I thought at first it was going to be just a sweet story, but as it unfolded I got thoroughly attached to the characters with more layers and mystery to uncover. Well done! Great faith lessons and life lessons for a society girl who learns to love small town living and family.
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The book is filled with secrets that cause a young woman to question who she really is. What happens to Lillian when she finds out her mother has lied to her about her father? It is a shock and now she needs to decide if she wants to pursue getting to know him. Why did her mother keep this secret? Was it to protect Lillian?
There is a sweet romance in the story which I was very interesting in reading about. With adventure, historical facts a weave of faith this is a great book to enjoy.
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This novel took many unexpected twists and turns that it easily held my attention from beginning to end! The mystery surrounding Lillian’s father was not predictable. Both main characters were great too, so it was no hardship to root for Lillian and Jonah. I thought their romance was well written. I also liked the history of 1912 sprinkled in among the plot. And the spiritual truth of redemption was great; I especially liked the change and growth in Jonah. I enjoyed this novel and recommend it to those who liked historical fiction with a twist of mystery.

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Poor Lillian’s world is turned upside down. She has grown up under the impression that she was an orphan and her father died years ago, Suddenly she receives the news he has recently died and left her a fortune. Good news right? Except for the fact she learns she is illegitimate and her mother has hidden the truth.
She sets off alone (at her mother’s direction) to his hometown, a small, isolated community to claim her inheritance. Keep in mind she has been kept tightly under her mother’s control all this time. She is excited and nervous. Upon arrival she finds out there are people living in his-her home claiming it will soon be theirs. This becomes a whirlwind of experiences, even meeting family she never knew she had.
She finds her “fortune” is not as easy to obtain as she thought. There are more questions than answers and trouble rears its ugly head.
I felt sorry for Lillian. She had zero life experience in anything, certainly not people out of high society with their rigid rules. It was hard to see her try to operate with the shallowness of those she had been raised with. How wonderful itr it was when she began to accept and understand down to earth people and develop tangible relationships. She began to look outside of the tiny box of her previous life and truly dream.
At first I thought Jonah just a surly bitter young man. I tried to step back and see things from his perspective. My heart warmed as I saw his true self be revealed and his affection for Lillian to grow. Jonah’s mother was a delight. Her strong faith in God, hardworking ethic and joyful attitude amazed me. I enjoyed every line written about her. I was pleasantly surprised at the all the twists and turns in the story. There was so much mystery and unexpected developments! It definitely kept me turning the pages long into the night. I enjoyed this so much I also plan to read the author’s other book, The Secrets of Emberwild.
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I loved this wonderful story. I loved the romance and the bits of intrigue. I loved Lillian and Jonah. I also really liked Alma. I did not want to put the book down. I enjoyed learning a little about bootlegging. I received a copy of this book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )