A look at family secrets and colorful characters that leave you with an important reminder… ~ Sheila
Piper Wick left her hometown of Pickwick, North Carolina, twelve years ago, shook the dust off her feet, ditched her drawl and her family name, and made a new life for herself as a high-powered public relations consultant in LA. She’s even “engaged to be engaged” to the picture-perfect U.S. Congressman Grant Spangler.
Now all of Piper’s hard-won happiness is threatened by a reclusive uncle’s bout of conscience. In the wake of a health scare, Uncle Obadiah Pickwick has decided to change his will, leaving money to make amends for four generations’ worth of family misdeeds. But that will reveal all the Pickwicks’ secrets, including Piper’s.
Though Piper arrives in Pickwick primed for battle, she is unprepared for Uncle Obe’s rugged, blue-eyed gardener. So just who is Axel Smith? Why does he think making amends is more than just making restitution? And why, oh why, can’t she stay on task? With the Lord’s help, Piper is about to discover that although good PR might smooth things over, only the truth will set her free.
My Thoughts…
I have not read Tamara Leigh before this book and found her characters to have life breathed into them which I really like. Characters that I can relate to, and find them to be real is always a plus and I enjoyed how Tamara took many of her characters and made them enjoyable to get to know.
The topic centered around family secrets was another plus. I like to read about how families deal with things they try to bury in their past, especially when it comes in a Christian format such as this one. I for one find great comfort in letting go of the past and moving on with a sense of known forgiveness and an honest approach to where I have been. A light easy read that I enjoyed.
What about Tamara Leigh?
Tamara Leigh is the best-selling author of twelve novels, including award-winning “Splitting Harriet” (2008 ACFW “Book of the Year”), “Faking Grace” and “Leaving Carolina” the first book in her new “Southern Discomfort” series. A former speech and language pathologist, Tamara lives with her husband and their sons in Tennessee. Visit her website at: www.tamaraleigh.com
This review copy was sent to me by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
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It sounds good, I’m looking forward to reading this one. I like the cover, too.
Thanks for the heads-up! I haven’t heard of this author before.
Sounds like a fun read, even though I can’t imagine why she’d want to get rid of her drawl!
Your review creates a feeling that this book contains stories and characters reflective of our own real lives. It is always better to have characters reflect reality to draw in readers. I am impressed with the theme of this books and would really like to locate it to read. Seems that I too would appreciate and enjoy this type of family oriented book.