Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author of the Walnut Creek series crafts a moving and evocative novel of secrets, friendship, and second chances—perfect for fans of Kathleen Fuller and Beth Wiseman.
When Katie Steury hires her old friend Harley Lambright to remodel her rundown old house into a charming bed and breakfast, she does so with trepidation. Though they are longtime friends, they’ve always had a rocky relationship, thanks to her being partly responsible for his most recent breakup. But while they may not always get along, she needs someone to trust with her secrets, and Harley is nothing if not trustworthy and loyal.
Katie has always reminded Harley of a bright hummingbird—she is small and flighty, moves a mile a minute, and she possesses a very sharp beak. He’s hesitant to accept the job because of his history with Katie. But when he realizes that Katie’s been hiding her mother’s hoarding, he agrees to help her because it’s clear she needs someone on her side.
Both soon discover that clearing the debris in one old house also means they have to do some clean-up in their lives, forcing them to reevaluate their past and their future. This somewhat painful process reveals that Katie isn’t the only one with secrets. As the house gets a second chance, so, too, does their relationship. Now all they have to do is open their hearts—and hope and pray that their new bond will also stand the test of time.
My thoughts:
I have been a fan of the authors work for many years and one of the reasons I am is simply because of the unique way she crafts a storyline. Especially in her Walnut Creek series by taking the tried and true Amish novels that we are all too familiar and truthfully I find tiresome after awhile, by adding some harsh realities which I enjoy.
It was easy to imagine what Katie must have been going through as she works to turn her family home into a B&B, she has to grapple with the past and how difficult it will be to get on with her future. It was sad at first but opening up to her friend, Harley was just what she needed to cleanse her soul and move forward. Sharing a shameful secret is what is needed sometimes, especially for Katie and Harley.
If you haven't read the first book in the series, you should to familiarize yourself with the characters and their strong friendship. So far I have enjoyed both books in the series and look forward to reading the next one.
I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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