The Inn at Hidden Run (The Tree of Life #1) by Olivia Newport

Book Description:

A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Present to Past on Family Trees

Meri's family has been producing doctors for so many generations that no one remembers why, so when she flunks out of medical school, she runs as far from her parents as she can get. In the small mountain town of Canyon Mines, Colorado, she takes a job at the Inn at Hidden Run B&B. And waits. It's only a matter of time.

What she doesn't count on is genealogist Jillian Parisi-Duffy and her father, Nolan, having her back when it takes everything she has not to bolt again but to stay and face the truth that only unfolding her family's history will reveal. While Nolan works on keeping Meri calm--and in town--Jillian pulls out of her gems of information she doesn't know she has and arranges the puzzle pieces.

But none of that changes the fact that Meri's family is closing in to haul her back to her "real" life. 

When their arrival inflames tensions and Meri finally does bolt, Nolan and Jillian may be out of time.

The Inn at Hidden Run is the first book in the Tree of Life series. Readers will come back to 

backdrop of a lovely mountain town of Canyon Mines again and again to explore and celebrate unforgettable family stories that inspire them to connect with their own family histories and unique faith journeys.

My thoughts:

The Inn at Hidden Inn is such an enjoyable story and is the first book in the new Trees of Life series by Olivia Newport.  Thanks to a few family members who are interested in genealogy I do have information on our family history but am curious to find out more after finishing this book.

I love a time-slip novel so that was a huge plus for me along with the authors smooth transition of each of the storylines.  I truly dislike when I feel that there is a jarring and abrupt interruption between the two which didn't happen in this book.  The small town feel in the present day added to my enjoyment while the yellow fever epidemic in 1878 in Memphis was heartbreaking but very relevant to the family history of Meri, a newcomer to the town of Canyon Mines.

Nolan and Jillian Duffy are a father and daughter who I could imagine being friends with and would happily tag along with to Canary Cage Coffee for a cup of coffee and some pastries.  Their relationship was sweet and loving but I liked their willingness to help those around them when needed.  I loved the town and I grew fond of the residents who I met because I felt like I got to know them through this well crafted story.  

I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fast and fun week-end read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.