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Book Description:
Detective Nate Fisher must go back to the Amish community he left behind and confront his past to help the woman he once loved in this dual-POV mystery, perfect for fans of Linda Castillo.
Back to active duty after an administrative leave of absence for the use of deadly force, the last thing Detective Nathan Fisher wants to do is return to the conservative Amish community he left behind, but when his father passes, he has no choice. Hoping to clear his head and perhaps mend fences with his family, he returns to his small Mississippi hometown despite not being welcome. What was supposed to be a quick visit turns into a prolonged stay when his former love pleads for his help.
Rachel Hostetler’s world is turned upside down when she finds her brother’s body hanging in her family’s barn. Rachel is sure her brother Albie did not kill himself, but neither her father nor the police are willing to listen. When she spots Nate, her ex, now a detective in Oklahoma, back in Cedar Creek, she knows he is the answer to her problem and begs him to intercede.
As Nate and Rachel come to terms with their shared history, despite knowing nothing can come of the longing they have for each other, the pair must look into Albie’s death as suspects stack up. The truth is out there, but can they find it before Nate has to return to his real life and face the shooting that has him so desperately searching for peace?
My Thoughts: Highly Recommend
Oh my word. I don't even know where to begin. The Secrets We Keep had me flipping pages as fast as I could. Once I started reading, I could not stop. The mystery had me guessing all the way through. Each time I thought I'd figured something out, it went in a different direction. The pacing was on point, as each bit of evidence emerged, adding another piece to the mystery and drawing me further into the story.
Just as the mystery kept me intrigued and reading, so did the reconnection between Nate and Rachel. I enjoyed the story from their points of view and how they were affected by everything. Author Amy Lillard's descriptive writing had me feeling each of their feelings and struggles, which was heart-wrenching at times. Even so, I felt that the door on their reconnect was not fully closed; it left me hoping that in the future I will see more of them and what is to come next. And I am definitely looking forward to it.
The Secrets We Keep is listed as Amish & Mennonite Fiction and Traditional Detective Mysteries and falls under the umbrella of contemporary for some mild language and a sensitive subject. That being said, it is truly a fantastic story that I highly recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.
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About the Author: Amy Lillard
Amy loves nothing more than a good book. Except for her family...and maybe homemade tacos...and nail polish. But reading and writing are definitely high on the list.
Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy is a transplanted Southern Belle who now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband, their genius son, two spoiled cats, and one very lazy beagle. Oh, and don't forget the stray kitty that has taken up residence on her front porch. ^..^
When she's not creating quirky characters and happy endings, she's chauffeuring her prodigy to guitar lessons, orchestra concerts and baseball practice. She has a variety of hobbies, but her favorite is whatever gets her out of housework.
Amy also writes contemporary romances under the pen name Amie Louellen.
An award winning author, Amy is a member of RWA and ACFW. She loves to hear from readers. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest. For links to the various sites, check her website: www.amylillardbooks.com.
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