The plot of When Secrets Come Calling by Felicia Ferguson certainly intrigued me. Mark, a faithful and loving husband, father, and business owner is accused of crimes committed 40 years ago. How is this possible? What new evidence has surfaced? Is he guilty?
Mark's only child Dax, a former collegiate and pro football star, is desperate to prove his innocence and contacts the only person he thinks can help their family - Caitlin, a skilled cold case investigator ... and his former girlfriend. She reluctantly agrees to help, noting it's her goal to solve the case, whether or not it exonerates his father. The story is told in dual point-of-view format, providing readers both of their thoughts and motivations. As they spend time together, old feelings resurface. What does the future look like for Dax, Caitlin, and their families?
A lot is happening in this book, and its cover, while lovely, can be misleading. This is a second chance romance / police procedural rather than beachy women's fiction. In addition to the main story, subplots include long-held grief resulting from a tragedy that motivated Caitlin's career choice as well as personal struggles involving her brother and sister-in-law and her parents. I was very interested in the main story's resolution, and I was mostly satisfied, but the final section felt rushed and somewhat unbelievable. The numerous issues in Caitlin's personal life seemed a bit much, one or two would've been sufficient to the story.
When Secrets Come Calling has a strong faith thread throughout which I appreciated, except for one point when belief is implied to be transactional for blessings in one's life.
Thank you to the author and JustRead Publicity Tours for a complimentary copy of this novel; all opinions are my own.
Mark's only child Dax, a former collegiate and pro football star, is desperate to prove his innocence and contacts the only person he thinks can help their family - Caitlin, a skilled cold case investigator ... and his former girlfriend. She reluctantly agrees to help, noting it's her goal to solve the case, whether or not it exonerates his father. The story is told in dual point-of-view format, providing readers both of their thoughts and motivations. As they spend time together, old feelings resurface. What does the future look like for Dax, Caitlin, and their families?
A lot is happening in this book, and its cover, while lovely, can be misleading. This is a second chance romance / police procedural rather than beachy women's fiction. In addition to the main story, subplots include long-held grief resulting from a tragedy that motivated Caitlin's career choice as well as personal struggles involving her brother and sister-in-law and her parents. I was very interested in the main story's resolution, and I was mostly satisfied, but the final section felt rushed and somewhat unbelievable. The numerous issues in Caitlin's personal life seemed a bit much, one or two would've been sufficient to the story.
When Secrets Come Calling has a strong faith thread throughout which I appreciated, except for one point when belief is implied to be transactional for blessings in one's life.
Thank you to the author and JustRead Publicity Tours for a complimentary copy of this novel; all opinions are my own.
