About the book:
When Ivy Rose returns to her hometown to oversee her late grandmother's
estate sale, she soon discovers that the woman left behind more than
trinkets and photo frames--she provided a path to the truth behind Ivy's
adoption. Shocked, Ivy seeks clues to her past, but a key piece to the
mystery is missing.
Twenty-four years earlier, Harvey James finds an abandoned newborn who gives him a sense of human connection for the first time in his life. His desire to care for the baby runs up against the stark fact that he is homeless. When he becomes entwined with two people seeking to help him find his way, Harvey knows he must keep the baby a secret or risk losing the only person he's ever loved.
In this dual-timeline story from debut novelist Amanda Cox, the truth--both the search for it and the desire to keep it from others--takes center stage as Ivy and Harvey grapple with love, loss, and letting go.
Twenty-four years earlier, Harvey James finds an abandoned newborn who gives him a sense of human connection for the first time in his life. His desire to care for the baby runs up against the stark fact that he is homeless. When he becomes entwined with two people seeking to help him find his way, Harvey knows he must keep the baby a secret or risk losing the only person he's ever loved.
In this dual-timeline story from debut novelist Amanda Cox, the truth--both the search for it and the desire to keep it from others--takes center stage as Ivy and Harvey grapple with love, loss, and letting go.
My review:
I love split time novels and this one was just beautiful! Both storylines were intriguing and made me eager to discover the mystery surrounding Ivy's birth. I liked Ivy a lot and felt for all she was going through but Harvey and Grandma Pearl stole the show. Harvey's brokenness and Grandma Pearl's love and determination were a match made in heaven and it was wonderful to see his transformation. There was also quite a difference between the men in her life, from a jerk of an ex to the best friend who was always there for her. She had some issues to work through, also, because of her adoption. A couple of the characters dealt with anxiety, panic attacks and depression and I appreciate seeing that portrayed more in Christian books. There were some sweet romantic moments and so many touching moments filled with redemption and love. This book made me laugh and cry and showed what a difference one life can make. I highly recommend it!
I received this book free from Revell. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
The Author
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© Emilie Haney Amanda Cox
Amanda Cox is a blogger and a curriculum developer for a national nonprofit youth leadership organization, but her first love is communicating through story. She holds a bachelor's degree in Bible and theology and a master's degree in professional counseling....
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