The Agreement

by Embassie Susberry

602 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 21, 2026

About the author

I still remember the exact day I fell in love with reading. It was nighttime and raining. Mom and Dad had already sent me and my sister to bed. But I couldn't sleep. We didn't have cable (and I'm pretty sure the parents wouldn't allow it) and cartoons were over for the day. I remember turning on the light, looking across the room at my snoring sister and then at my bookcase filled with books. I wasn't a reader at the time, but my mother was. She was constantly buying me something. I walked over to the bookshelf and pulled my newest book off the shelf and just began to read. For the first time, I learned what it was to leave my room and go someplace else; to care about imaginary people so much, I had to turn the next page; to get so caught up in a story, hours flew by. And it is that exact feeling that I want so much to create in my readers. Enjoyment, entertainment, and feeling blessed.

Reviews

[She Reads for Jesus · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a refreshingly beautiful story! The Agreement by Embassie Susberry embodies all that I admire about the skillful writing of the author. A faith based clean mystery, with endearing romance, and an extremely lovable cast of characters; I absolutely loved this novel.

The Agreement is book two in the Arbor Springs series. With a whopping 602 pages, I enjoyed every bit of it. Returning readers are pleasantly swept into the lives of the Mosley family, which primarily follows Luane Mosley, as she navigates life after her father sold their farm. Working now as a teacher, she is searching for purpose in her life, when she discovers that her name is on a list with others who have secretly attempted to establish a NAACP chapter in their town. The mysterious surfacing of the list proves detrimental as the other listed members are threatened with danger. When an enemy from her past returns to Arbor Springs, she is forced to confront past trauma while dealing with a current threat of danger.

This book can be read as a stand-alone, however I urge readers to enjoy the series from the beginning. Author Embassie Susberry is a superb writer that effortlessly immerses the reader in a world of lovable characters and riveting plots. Her stories are faith based with a pleasant integration of Christian faith with prose consisting of mystery and romance. As always, I loved this story and look forward to reading the next book in the series.

[Agnes Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Book 2

Never thought that I would read all of these books about 20th century Black America! But I can't seem to get enough of them.
Not sure but I may have read all of this authors. Each new one is better than the last.
The characters are so real and the plot twists and turns make me not want to put the book down. This one may be my favorite! Never thought these two would end up together!

[Wonda Bowles-Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story

I love Embassie's books always a great read. I love how the suspense unfolds. And being a plus size girlie myself is could really relate to Luane. And its so true that your bullies are often secrete admirers or envious of the life you live. But true forgiveness will see you free.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE YOUR WORK

Amazing stories thank you for tying it all together and getting my mind ready for the next book! I try to savor your books but I get to a good place and cant stop! Keep doing what you do!

[D.K. Ricks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, Love Love this series!

I enjoy the story, the characters and how the past, future and their present all intertwined. All actions have consequences positive or negative and you have to face them! Always a page turner!

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Series So Far

I am so glad the second book was about Abraham. He was a very Interesting character from book one. Awaiting book 3.