True North

by Jolita M. Peterson

Grief and loss compel Emma to search for the family she never knew. But in her quest for belonging, she may end up uncovering old wounds that were best left buried.Haunted by a tragic accident, Theo fled England to escape his guilt. But a connection from his childhood stirs up memories and feelings he'd rather leave undisturbed. Is pursuing forgiveness worth the risk he must take?Kendra is shocked to find out that her parents went to their graves with a troubling secret. In a search that seems to bring more questions than answers, she must decide if discovering the truth is worth exposing past mistakes.In a journey that stretches from the historic Annapolis harbor to the quaint Yorkshire countryside and beyond, join Emma, Theo and Kendra as they discover that the past does not define us and that when we feel lost, God is patiently waiting to guide us home.

226 pages, Paperback

Published February 13, 2024

Reviews

[Tracy Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a pleasure to read this story by a friend from long ago. The characters felt authentic and relatable, and the story line kept me turning pages. Feeding my family kept getting in the way of finishing sooner ;)

As an adoptive mom of two, I particularly appreciated that this story didn’t paint adoption or its many layers and ripples as a purely feel good experience. We are all too flawed for that! It was refreshing to read about the doubts, insecurities, and mistakes that are part of life for each member of this story’s adoption constellation.

Well done, my friend! I hope you write more stories of grace, forgiveness & hope.

[Kathi Roach · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐️ this is not my usual genre. It’s Young Adult, transatlantic Romance, involving Christian characters. All 3 of those elements aren’t books I’d normally read. I loved all of the info about England. If you love Young Adult, Romance, Christian novels, this is your book.