This was a well done series and each book dealt with some hard issues in life and the author did a great job of showing how God can work all things out for good to those who love Him. In this story Sofia Rogers is trying to raise her little brother Andy, hold down a job, manage their house and now plan for her baby to be born; a baby conceived after a tragic rape. Sofia is a very determine and independent little lady and can't seem to accept help from people very well. Her secret is the warnings she is receiving to not reveal anything to anyone about her rape experience or she can expect bad things to happen to her brother.

Dr. Elijah Trent has just moved to Wabash, Indiana to take over his grandfather's medical practice. His sense of compassion for Sofia and her brother moves him to uncover and do something about her threats. But that could put everyone in danger. The back cover summarizes it well, "Eli is determined to break down the wall of silence behind which Sofie hides her deep, dark secret, and to make her realize that trusting him - and her heavenly Father - is the only things that make sense." This is a tender love story which handles a delicate situation very well.

Can easily be a stand alone story, but I highly recommend you read the series. Many folks from book one and two are mentioned in book three and you would know them so much better if you read their stories first. Enjoy. ( )

Sofia Rogers has endured much hardship in her life. She raises her younger brother and shies away from people in town. Due to what happened to her she doesn't trust men or others.
Her life is one of fear even after Dr. Eli Trent comes on the scene. Eli wants to protect her and her brother, Andy.
A series of events, near disasters, etc. and then the sheriff is killed. Sofia's secret is then revealed and she is amazed at how the town people respond to her. They rally around her and help her.
Dr. Eli Trent backs off to get to know Sofia better. She then thinks he has lost interest. Loved his romantic proposal.
A story of God's grace, forgiveness and protection. God's plan revealed to Eli.
Uplifting and reward in one's walk with God. ( )

This is the third book in this series, and I've enjoyed my return visit with these sweet people. Although it would be great to read all of the books, and I recommend that you do, it is not necessary to in order to enjoy this one.
I enjoyed this journey with Sofia and her brother Andy, and of course, Dr Eli Trent. Loved how Sofia reacted and tried to keep her head up, especially with the gossip that followed her. She is pregnant, and won't tell anyone what or how it happened. She is trying to protect her brother, who has been in her care since their parents were killed in a train accident.
Enjoy how the faith of these people bring joy to desperate situations. We travel along through floods, acts of violence, and mental instability. You hope things will turn out ok, but in the back of your mind you wonder the whole time.
The book is a fast page turning read...once you start you can't stop!!

I received this book through First Wild Card Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )