As best I can tell, the cover has nothing to do with the plot at all. I think the cover is a bit creepy, especially as there's nothing about a doll being lost in the rain that I remember being in the book.

Both Marie and Seth are hiding things from others. Seth's probably better at it than Marie since it was part of what he did at work prior to moving to Serenity, Arkansas. Neither trusts many people--given that, it seems odd that they'd bond with each other or that love would grow between two distrustful people.

I had a harder time caring about the characters in this book than I have for other books. The suspense wasn't overly compelling and the romance wasn't as believable as some are. I gave it 3 stars only because I did actually finish it and I usually reserve 1 and 2 star ratings for books I have trouble finishing or ones that I have arguments with. ( )

Garage mechanic Seth Whitfield has come to love the small town of Serenity, Arkansas. Hiding from his past and a trumped up murder charge, he's not quite ready to reach out to anyone. But young mother Marie and her small daughter Patty change all that. On the run from some vicious thugs when her car breaks down, Marie isn't ready to trust anyone, but Seth's assistance seems heaven-sent. Can faith in God and trust in each other help them survive a finale riddled with gunfire?

The latest installment featuring the couples of Serenity, Arkansas, this one is thinly plotted and the dialogue and character development leave a lot to be desired. A promising premise, but no follow through - too bad. ( )