Laura
felt that she had been entangled by a sin she committed years ago.
Because of it, she felt she could never have a good relationship with
God. When Jon came back to town, her worst nightmare seemed to be
coming true.
I
really liked this novel. Laura and Jon had made an unwise decision
when young. Then the two had an abrupt separation over deep hurt on
both sides. Laura had married while Jon remained single. Laura's
husband had died suddenly on an ice coated road. Left to raise her
son alone, she gravitated toward an up and coming attorney.
This
novel is a great combination of suspense and character development.
Before to far into the novel, there is a murder. Laura comes across
the body on the green way between her house and her business. She is
so close on the heels of the murder, the murderer even attacks her,
but someone comes along the path just in time. The suspense builds
when Laura finds that someone is leaving incriminating notes for her.
Someone knows about her past.
In
the midst of the suspense is the character development. Jon is newly
with the Raleigh Police Department. When he is part of the murder
investigation, Laura is stunned. Suddenly the past is before her. She
and Jon face the love they once had, and still have for each other.
Their possible romantic relationship is plagued with
misunderstandings and ghosts from the past. Laura's son, Ian, is a
great young man. He has an uncanny sense of understanding. What a
great character.
Both
aspects of the novel combine for a very rewarding novel to read.
There are issues like past sins and lies we tell ourselves and
others. There is the very important issue of God's mercy.
I
like the setting of the novel too, the south. It is a place where
appearance is everything so people do lie and hide the truth. But
there are great southern characters too, regal women – and some
catty ones!
A
great novel of romantic suspense. I recommend it. There is a discussion guide so it would be great for reading groups too.
Lisa
Carter is the author of several romantic suspense novels. She and her
family life in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can find out more at
http://www.lisacarterauthor.com/.
Abingdon
Press, 320 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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