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Sunset Cove #3
Twilight at Blueberry Barrens
USA TODAY Bestseller! “Incredible storytelling and intricately drawn characters. You won’t want to miss Twilight at Blueberry Barrens. ” — Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author “I need you to keep these girls safe . . .” Kate Mason has devoted herself to caring for her family’s blueberry barrens. But after her fields stop producing fruit, she’s forced to come up with alternative ways to make a living. Renting out the small cottage on her property seems an obvious choice, but it won’t be enough. When entrepreneur Drake Newham shows up looking not only for a place to rent but also for a nanny for his two nieces, it’s almost too good to be true. And maybe it is—because Drake brings with him dangerous questions about who might be out to kill his family. The more time Kate spends with Drake and the girls, the more difficult it becomes to hide her attraction to him. But a family crisis isn’t exactly the ideal time to pursue a romance. Meanwhile, Kate learns that her uncle—in prison for murder—has escaped. Add to that a local stalker who won’t leave her alone, and Kate is looking over her shoulder at every turn. With threats swirling from multiple directions, she wonders if her blueberry fields will ever flourish again . . . or if this twilight is her last. Set on the beautiful coast of Maine, Twilight at Blueberry Barrens brings together suspense, romance, and the hope that one day new life will come again. “The tension, both suspenseful and romantic, is gripping, reflecting Coble’s prowess with the genre.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review “Coble has a gift for making a setting come to life. After reading Twilight at Blueberry Barrens, I feel like I’ve lived in Maine all my life. This plot kept me guessing until the end, and her characters seem like my friends. I don’t want to let them go!” —Terri Blackstock, USA Today bestselling author of If I Run “Coble delivers riveting suspense, delicious romance, and carefully crafted characters, all with the deft hand of a veteran writer. If you love romantic suspense, pick this one up. You won’t be disappointed!” —Denise Hunter, author of The Convenient Groom and Honeysuckle Dreams
352 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2016
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Colleen Coble
147 books6,322 followersUSAToday bestselling author Colleen Coble lives with her husband, Dave, in Arizona. She is the author of dozens of novels including the Rock Harbor Series, the Aloha Reef Series, the Mercy Falls Series, the Hope Beach Series, the Lonestar Series and two Women of Faith fiction selections, Alaska Twilight and Midnight Sea. She has more than 6 million books in print.
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October 10, 2016
4.5 stars
This is one of Coble's best books to date and a great end to the series...except I want more of this series! I hope in some way we'll get to have a glimpse of these characters in other stories.
It was great to have Claire and Luke be large characters in this book, but I will caution readers that their story needs to come first. At least read book two before book three, or you will be pretty at sea on some of the backstory.
I loved getting the end of Kate's story, and it's always great when both main characters are already committed Christians. I also loved the dog Jackson and the two girls, Drake's nieces and the children of the couple whose bodies Kate had discovered.
This is one of Coble's best books to date and a great end to the series...except I want more of this series! I hope in some way we'll get to have a glimpse of these characters in other stories.
It was great to have Claire and Luke be large characters in this book, but I will caution readers that their story needs to come first. At least read book two before book three, or you will be pretty at sea on some of the backstory.
I loved getting the end of Kate's story, and it's always great when both main characters are already committed Christians. I also loved the dog Jackson and the two girls, Drake's nieces and the children of the couple whose bodies Kate had discovered.
September 7, 2016
Another exciting romantic suspense tale set on the beautiful coast of Maine!
Full of plot twists, multiple suspects and red herrings, this one kept me guessing until the characters literally came out into the open in the action-filled ending. The vivid descriptions of the colorful, wild landscape and incorporation of landmarks, showed the attention to detail and careful research done to make the story and its characters feel so realistic. It was easy to picture the scenes and get a real sense of the danger playing out.
The themes of loneliness, being a people pleaser, trying to gain approval from others and God, and playing it safe to avoid being hurt, were some that many can relate to. Also poignant was the conflict that families can be a source of love and pain, blaming ourselves when people don't treat us well, but overcoming that with the truth of how God sees us. There were some inspirational messages throughout, giving a hopeful balance to it.
Book three in the series carries along parts of the previous books, but is easily read as a standalone with the recaps provided; there's a bit of a spoiler in them, so if you can, read the other two first. Recommend for fans of Christian romantic suspense! 4.5
(Book provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.)
Full of plot twists, multiple suspects and red herrings, this one kept me guessing until the characters literally came out into the open in the action-filled ending. The vivid descriptions of the colorful, wild landscape and incorporation of landmarks, showed the attention to detail and careful research done to make the story and its characters feel so realistic. It was easy to picture the scenes and get a real sense of the danger playing out.
The themes of loneliness, being a people pleaser, trying to gain approval from others and God, and playing it safe to avoid being hurt, were some that many can relate to. Also poignant was the conflict that families can be a source of love and pain, blaming ourselves when people don't treat us well, but overcoming that with the truth of how God sees us. There were some inspirational messages throughout, giving a hopeful balance to it.
Book three in the series carries along parts of the previous books, but is easily read as a standalone with the recaps provided; there's a bit of a spoiler in them, so if you can, read the other two first. Recommend for fans of Christian romantic suspense! 4.5
(Book provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.)
August 16, 2017
This was a great ending to the series. The book was full of suspense and twists and "I did not see that coming" moments. I also had no idea who the stalker was or what really happened with Heath and Melissa. I liked that we could read parts from the stalker's POV - it made the book more creepy and added to the suspense.
I loved the relationship between Drake and Kate and the girls. I think Emma and Phoebe added to the sweetness of the relationship. And I enjoyed seeing Kate grow and learning her worth.
This book can be read as a standalone, however, if you want to read the series, it is best to start with book 1, otherwise the mystery/suspense in book 1 would fall away by starting with book 3. The characters' history and story also builds from book 1. It won't take away from book 3, but I found I loved Kate and Claire more in this story by knowing their past which was revealed in book 1.
I really enjoyed this series and hope there will be a novella in the future so that we can catch up with Claire and Kate.
Recommended to fans of romantic suspense, especially fans of Irene Hannon, Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey.
I loved the relationship between Drake and Kate and the girls. I think Emma and Phoebe added to the sweetness of the relationship. And I enjoyed seeing Kate grow and learning her worth.
This book can be read as a standalone, however, if you want to read the series, it is best to start with book 1, otherwise the mystery/suspense in book 1 would fall away by starting with book 3. The characters' history and story also builds from book 1. It won't take away from book 3, but I found I loved Kate and Claire more in this story by knowing their past which was revealed in book 1.
I really enjoyed this series and hope there will be a novella in the future so that we can catch up with Claire and Kate.
Recommended to fans of romantic suspense, especially fans of Irene Hannon, Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey.
June 30, 2016
As always, Colleen Coble's suspense romance fiction's hit the spot. I have especially enjoyed the Sunset Cove series set in Maine. Partially because she aligned it quite cleverly with Denise Hunter, one of my favourite author's, with her Summer Harbor series. Located in the same area of Maine, their characters do overlap, in particularly Sheriff Colton. Oh the poor Sheriff has had a rough time of it! His failed romance attempts in Hunter's series, and the abundance of murders in a seemingly idyllic spot in Coble's!! But, I love it anyway - you approach it tongue in cheek because after all, they are just stories! The descriptive writing by Colleen is spot on, and no matter whether she is delving into the romance & chemistry of the two main characters, or adding suspense to a very anxious scene - or just passing a comment about the beauty of the location, she nails it every single time.
Her stories are not meant for the light hearted. They can be quite graphic, though in a toned down way. If you are looking for an easy romance, this really isn't the author for you. If you are looking for a good 'meaty' story, that keeps you turning the pages and wondering about all the twists and turns that come - and love that she writes in series and you get to come back again to these wonderful blend of characters then you should read 'Twilight at Blueberry Farms'. This is book 3 in her Sunset Cove series, set near Bar Harbor, Maine. Most of the novel takes place on the Island of Folly Shoals, and the community that thrives here. You are able to fully picture this place in your mind, as she describes everything in fine detail. In this book, Kate, who is the twin sister of Claire, who we met in 'Mermaid Moon', gets to take her turn in the world of danger and love. She has suffered an illness that meant she needed Chemo treatment, she can no longer have children. She feels that she is defined by her illness and has convinced herself that no man would really be interested in a long term relationship. So, with that, she has decided to not even step out and try. She wants to further her life, but is stuck in the Blueberry barrens that she inherited from her Mother, who is now in jail - also a follow on from 'Mermaid Moon'. Enter, Drake - who has brought his newly inherited nieces with him to Folly Shoals, to investigate the murder of his brother & sister in law, who - incidentally Kate discovered the bodies of on the rocks. I enjoyed the development of the relationship between these two. Sometimes, the holding back of a character in these types of genre's can be tiresome. Here however, there is a certain amount of understanding for Kate, given all that she has experienced and the knowledge that often it is our experiences that lead to the way we perceive ourselves. She's had a lot to contend with, and the fact that she is half way together says a lot. A fantastic return to Folly Shoals, and fully enjoyed.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson & Netgalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.
Her stories are not meant for the light hearted. They can be quite graphic, though in a toned down way. If you are looking for an easy romance, this really isn't the author for you. If you are looking for a good 'meaty' story, that keeps you turning the pages and wondering about all the twists and turns that come - and love that she writes in series and you get to come back again to these wonderful blend of characters then you should read 'Twilight at Blueberry Farms'. This is book 3 in her Sunset Cove series, set near Bar Harbor, Maine. Most of the novel takes place on the Island of Folly Shoals, and the community that thrives here. You are able to fully picture this place in your mind, as she describes everything in fine detail. In this book, Kate, who is the twin sister of Claire, who we met in 'Mermaid Moon', gets to take her turn in the world of danger and love. She has suffered an illness that meant she needed Chemo treatment, she can no longer have children. She feels that she is defined by her illness and has convinced herself that no man would really be interested in a long term relationship. So, with that, she has decided to not even step out and try. She wants to further her life, but is stuck in the Blueberry barrens that she inherited from her Mother, who is now in jail - also a follow on from 'Mermaid Moon'. Enter, Drake - who has brought his newly inherited nieces with him to Folly Shoals, to investigate the murder of his brother & sister in law, who - incidentally Kate discovered the bodies of on the rocks. I enjoyed the development of the relationship between these two. Sometimes, the holding back of a character in these types of genre's can be tiresome. Here however, there is a certain amount of understanding for Kate, given all that she has experienced and the knowledge that often it is our experiences that lead to the way we perceive ourselves. She's had a lot to contend with, and the fact that she is half way together says a lot. A fantastic return to Folly Shoals, and fully enjoyed.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson & Netgalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.
February 1, 2021
I’m so happy Kate got a book. I enjoyed her struggle (both emotional and physical) in book one of Sunset Cove series, so I was thrilled when I started the audio and realized she was featured as the leading lady of Twilight. It was fun to spend a full book watching her heal from her past and open her heart to a bright future.
Drake’s devotion to the nieces he inherited was fantastic. What a tough position to be placed in! He handled it like a pro and sought the resources (nanny, namely) he needed to adjust well to the new role of parent he suddenly found himself in.
Puffins! Goodness, having this bird featured threw me back over a decade. I remember in grade school when I got this amazing puffin TY beanie baby. I also remember when it got a hole and started losing its beans. Mom refilled and patched it up for me. I still have that little guy and the fond memories to go along with it. So I adored that puffins were highlighted in this story. I’ve enjoyed them since that TY puffin found its way into my home, and someday, I’d like to see a real one up close and personal.
The suspense and high stakes were great in this story, which fit in well with the other two books in the series. The cover is gorgeous and reflects the leading lady’s job on a blueberry farm. So neat how the cover design team so perfectly captured the beauty of what I imagine a real-life blueberry farm would be like in the ripest seasons.
Content: voyeurism (a guy took pictures of a girl in a shower; it was toned down after that disgusting moment, thankfully), one profanity, marital affairs
Drake’s devotion to the nieces he inherited was fantastic. What a tough position to be placed in! He handled it like a pro and sought the resources (nanny, namely) he needed to adjust well to the new role of parent he suddenly found himself in.
Puffins! Goodness, having this bird featured threw me back over a decade. I remember in grade school when I got this amazing puffin TY beanie baby. I also remember when it got a hole and started losing its beans. Mom refilled and patched it up for me. I still have that little guy and the fond memories to go along with it. So I adored that puffins were highlighted in this story. I’ve enjoyed them since that TY puffin found its way into my home, and someday, I’d like to see a real one up close and personal.
The suspense and high stakes were great in this story, which fit in well with the other two books in the series. The cover is gorgeous and reflects the leading lady’s job on a blueberry farm. So neat how the cover design team so perfectly captured the beauty of what I imagine a real-life blueberry farm would be like in the ripest seasons.
Content: voyeurism (a guy took pictures of a girl in a shower; it was toned down after that disgusting moment, thankfully), one profanity, marital affairs
December 2, 2019
Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is book three in the Sunset Cove mysteries by Colleen Coble. Kate Mason, through her life, was changing for the better after suffering cancer and her mother and uncle went to prison for murder. However, that was not the case; the family blueberry barrens stop producing fruit. Kate needed to find alternative ways to make money to survive. At the right time, Drake Newham and his two nieces decided to visit Sunset Cove and needed a place to stay and a nanny for the girls. The readers of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens will follow Kate and Drake to find out what happens.
Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is another fantastic book in this excellently written series by Colleen Coble. I have not been disappointed with any of Colleen Coble books and the way she incorporates Christianity is well done. I love Colleen Coble portrayal of her characters and the way they interact with each other throughout this book. Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is well written and researched by Colleen Coble. I like the description of the settings of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens and the way they complement the plot of this book.
The readers of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens will learn about the importance of bees to Blueberry growers. Also, the readers of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens will learn about political corruption and how it affects everyone.
I recommend this book.
Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is another fantastic book in this excellently written series by Colleen Coble. I have not been disappointed with any of Colleen Coble books and the way she incorporates Christianity is well done. I love Colleen Coble portrayal of her characters and the way they interact with each other throughout this book. Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is well written and researched by Colleen Coble. I like the description of the settings of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens and the way they complement the plot of this book.
The readers of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens will learn about the importance of bees to Blueberry growers. Also, the readers of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens will learn about political corruption and how it affects everyone.
I recommend this book.
October 2, 2016
I really enjoyed returning to the characters and setting of the Sunset Cove novels. Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is book three in the series. The relationship between the sisters, Kate and Claire, will be more easily understood if book one is read first, however, I thought the author did a good job of summing up past events, so it could be possible to read this novel as a stand alone if desired.
This story does a great job of combining some very disturbing suspense involving murder and a stalker, while also providing a very heartfelt love story. Intense hurt from the past and worry about the future tends to weigh Kate down. Feelings of not being worthy also pull at her. It was wonderful to watch her budding relationship with Drake and the girls. Kate grew so much in this novel and learned to value herself as the person the Lord created her to be.
The suspense was nicely threaded throughout the story and provided enough tension to keep me on edge and cringe as events unfurled. I definitely recommend this entire series to fans of romantic suspense.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
You can read this review on my blog at:
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This story does a great job of combining some very disturbing suspense involving murder and a stalker, while also providing a very heartfelt love story. Intense hurt from the past and worry about the future tends to weigh Kate down. Feelings of not being worthy also pull at her. It was wonderful to watch her budding relationship with Drake and the girls. Kate grew so much in this novel and learned to value herself as the person the Lord created her to be.
The suspense was nicely threaded throughout the story and provided enough tension to keep me on edge and cringe as events unfurled. I definitely recommend this entire series to fans of romantic suspense.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
You can read this review on my blog at:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
May 10, 2016
Colleen Coble, the queen of Christian romantic mysteries, is back with her best book yet. Filled with familiar characters, plot twists, and a confusion of antagonists, I couldn’t keep the pages of this novel set in Maine turning fast enough. I reconnected with characters I love while taking a journey filled with murder, suspense, and the prospect of love. This truly is her best book to date, and perfect for readers who adore a page-turner laced with romance.
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September 5, 2021Dnf at page 50. I was feeling very uncomfortable with some of the things mentioned in this book and to be honest, I could not really get into it. I could not relate with any of the characters, and, frankly, I did not want to. Colleen Coble has written some wonderful books, but this one is just lacking. Sad I couldn’t finish the series, but moving on to other books worth my time. Glad I could have read what I did of this book. Hopefully, someone will enjoy it more!
November 18, 2016
My thoughts: First, the disclaimer. "I was provided a free paperback copy of this book. All opinions are my own." That done, TWILIGHT AT BLUEBERRY BARRENS is the third book in Ms. Coble's Sunset Cove series, and while it does have some continuing characters and story lines readers should be able to read this as a stand alone without being lost. I have read all the books in this series and Ms. Coble is one of my favorite romantic suspense stories. I love how the Coast Guard is a character in this story -- my son is in the Coast Guard and I can 'see' him at work in Ms. Coble's books.
Kate is a character introduced in the previous books but this time she gets a story of her own. Drake is in town investigating his brother's and sister-in-law's deaths because the sheriff has declared it a murder suicide and Drake is convinced his brother wouldn't murder his wife nor himself. Someone is also stalking Kate and there is the ongoing renegade uncle story so at the beginning of the book there seemed like three different suspense/mystery stories going. (You'll have to read the book to see if there are or not.) And I was curious how it would all tie together.
I adored Ms. Coble's books and am sorry to see this series come to an end and am anxious to see what is coming next from this author. If you like romantic suspense/cozy mysteries, then check out Colleen Coble's Sunset Cove series -- or any of her previous series. You won't be disappointed. 5 stars.
Kate is a character introduced in the previous books but this time she gets a story of her own. Drake is in town investigating his brother's and sister-in-law's deaths because the sheriff has declared it a murder suicide and Drake is convinced his brother wouldn't murder his wife nor himself. Someone is also stalking Kate and there is the ongoing renegade uncle story so at the beginning of the book there seemed like three different suspense/mystery stories going. (You'll have to read the book to see if there are or not.) And I was curious how it would all tie together.
I adored Ms. Coble's books and am sorry to see this series come to an end and am anxious to see what is coming next from this author. If you like romantic suspense/cozy mysteries, then check out Colleen Coble's Sunset Cove series -- or any of her previous series. You won't be disappointed. 5 stars.
September 19, 2016
I can't stop staring at this cover. It is stunning! Colleen always has lovely covers but this one really grabs me. Anyway, cover aside, this story was great! I am loving Colleen's suspense and this book captured my attention right away. You have a crazy stalker, an evil man, an escapee from prison, and of course- murder. Not to mention two children and the sweetest lady who has no problem telling people her opinion. Now Drake wasn't my favorite at first, I had to warm up to him and get to know him better throughout the book.
Of course there is a marvelous setting, and good secondary characters that tie this novel together. Solid ending and good story telling make this a five star book.
"I received this book from BookLook Bloggers for free in exchange for an honest review."
September 23, 2016
I have read a majority of Colleen Coble's romantic suspense and have enjoyed plenty of hours spent reading these treasures. I have read both books in the A Sunset Cove series, The Inn at Ocean'sEdge and Mermaid Moon. While I enjoyed the second book more than the first one, I really couldn't wait to get around and read Twilight at Blueberry Barren's. Coble knows exactly what a romantic suspense should have and she does exactly that.
A writer knows how to dig deep into the prose and dialogue to make the characters jump off the page. Coble does a good job at that. By listening to the numerous conversations, I felt like I was sitting in the cottages watching all the action and relationships develop.
My favorite aspect of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens was Coble's ability to show more of the budding relationship between Claire, the heroine from The Inn at Ocean's Edge, and Kate, the heroine I couldn't wait to see tell her story. While the mystery kept popping up in the background, it wasn't the main focus of this story. The growing relationship between the twin sisters sparked my interest. While reading The Inn at Ocean's Edge, I really didn't like the character of Claire, but in this book, Coble redeemed her character and made her someone that I could relate to. I really enjoyed seeing Kate and learning more about her.
Kate Mason is a strong woman who loves and pays attention to others, but she has been seriously sick in the past and not have a good family life. Maybe this is why Drake, the hero, is instantly drawn to Kate. Kate takes care of his two nieces and helps mold their family together. Drake is a busy man who is working on his own company, making drones while trying to find his brother and brother's wife's killer, and learning how to raise two little girls. I understand how it is to struggle with so much on my plate that I feel overwhelmed at times, so I believe this will make Drake's character more relatable.
The romance and the plot are intertwine nicely. The romance between Drake and Kate doesn't happen until about fifty-six percent into the book, so it was nice not to see them falling over each other on the first page. I enjoyed seeing Kate and Claire interact in between the mystery and the romance. While the romance and the girl's relationship was nicely written, I had a hard time with the mystery. It seemed almost forced at a number of times. Everything was going along nicely, then Coble would drop in something like a stalker raiding Kate's house again. It just seemed too convenient for me. I didn't feel like I needed to put the book down. I enjoyed the story. I even figured out who the bad guy was the moment he/she was introduced. Totally predictable and not really original.
As a side note, fans of Carrie Stuart Parks' Gwen Marcey and Denise Hunter's Summer Harbor series will enjoy seeing some of those characters jump into this story. I liked seeing them. I enjoyed both of these other side projects.
Filled with romance and a little bit of mystery, Colleen Coble's latest romantic suspense Twilight at Blueberry Barren's felt more like a contemporary romance with a little bit of suspense thrown in. I enjoyed seeing the characters return, but the mystery wasn't the greatest.
I received a complimentary copy of Twilight at Blueberry Barren's from Thomas Nelson Publishing and the opinions stated are all my own.
A writer knows how to dig deep into the prose and dialogue to make the characters jump off the page. Coble does a good job at that. By listening to the numerous conversations, I felt like I was sitting in the cottages watching all the action and relationships develop.
My favorite aspect of Twilight at Blueberry Barrens was Coble's ability to show more of the budding relationship between Claire, the heroine from The Inn at Ocean's Edge, and Kate, the heroine I couldn't wait to see tell her story. While the mystery kept popping up in the background, it wasn't the main focus of this story. The growing relationship between the twin sisters sparked my interest. While reading The Inn at Ocean's Edge, I really didn't like the character of Claire, but in this book, Coble redeemed her character and made her someone that I could relate to. I really enjoyed seeing Kate and learning more about her.
Kate Mason is a strong woman who loves and pays attention to others, but she has been seriously sick in the past and not have a good family life. Maybe this is why Drake, the hero, is instantly drawn to Kate. Kate takes care of his two nieces and helps mold their family together. Drake is a busy man who is working on his own company, making drones while trying to find his brother and brother's wife's killer, and learning how to raise two little girls. I understand how it is to struggle with so much on my plate that I feel overwhelmed at times, so I believe this will make Drake's character more relatable.
The romance and the plot are intertwine nicely. The romance between Drake and Kate doesn't happen until about fifty-six percent into the book, so it was nice not to see them falling over each other on the first page. I enjoyed seeing Kate and Claire interact in between the mystery and the romance. While the romance and the girl's relationship was nicely written, I had a hard time with the mystery. It seemed almost forced at a number of times. Everything was going along nicely, then Coble would drop in something like a stalker raiding Kate's house again. It just seemed too convenient for me. I didn't feel like I needed to put the book down. I enjoyed the story. I even figured out who the bad guy was the moment he/she was introduced. Totally predictable and not really original.
As a side note, fans of Carrie Stuart Parks' Gwen Marcey and Denise Hunter's Summer Harbor series will enjoy seeing some of those characters jump into this story. I liked seeing them. I enjoyed both of these other side projects.
Filled with romance and a little bit of mystery, Colleen Coble's latest romantic suspense Twilight at Blueberry Barren's felt more like a contemporary romance with a little bit of suspense thrown in. I enjoyed seeing the characters return, but the mystery wasn't the greatest.
I received a complimentary copy of Twilight at Blueberry Barren's from Thomas Nelson Publishing and the opinions stated are all my own.
September 25, 2016
If you're looking for a romance novel this is not the book for you. If you're looking for a book so full of suspense and moments that make you want to get up and close all the curtains in your house, then this IS the book for you! Colleen Coble has written, in my opinion, her best book yet! Twilight at Blueberry Barrens will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages as quickly as you can (and closing those aforementioned curtains).
While this book grabbed me from the beginning it took me a few pages to get everyone straightened out. It had been a minute since I read the second book in the series and I just needed to reacquaint myself with everyone. (I will admit I haven't read the first book in the series, and so, at times, felt like I was missing out on Kate and Claire's backstory. The first book is definitely on my tbr list.)
The characters in the book are so well developed I soon forgot they were fictional. They had such a realness about them that added to the authenticity of the story. I thought Kate was very brave. Had I been in her shoes I would have skedaddled right on out of there at the first sign of trouble. Drake was the perfect balance to Kate's character and I really enjoyed the interactions between the two. Their relationship developed in a natural way and didn't seem forced or contrived.
Colleen Coble is a wonderful storyteller and the timing of events in this book was perfect. There was just the right amount of suspense and buildup to the climax. I have to say I was completely shocked to find out who the antagonist was. I didn't see any clues to make me think I even had an inkling of who it was and I loved the total element of surprise there. I also liked the romantic thread that was woven into the suspense-filled story. It was just a natural part of the story and didn't seem out of place.
I have had the honor of meeting Collen Coble at a book signing and found her to be such a sweet lady. But oh boy can she write a book that makes your heart beat a little faster, makes you want to get up and make sure the doors are locked and maybe, just maybe, scares you some, but in a good way. I like to think of her as the Mary Higgins Clark of the Christian fiction world and I can't wait to read her next book!
I received a free copy of this book from BookLook Bloggers in exchange for my honest opinion which I have given.
While this book grabbed me from the beginning it took me a few pages to get everyone straightened out. It had been a minute since I read the second book in the series and I just needed to reacquaint myself with everyone. (I will admit I haven't read the first book in the series, and so, at times, felt like I was missing out on Kate and Claire's backstory. The first book is definitely on my tbr list.)
The characters in the book are so well developed I soon forgot they were fictional. They had such a realness about them that added to the authenticity of the story. I thought Kate was very brave. Had I been in her shoes I would have skedaddled right on out of there at the first sign of trouble. Drake was the perfect balance to Kate's character and I really enjoyed the interactions between the two. Their relationship developed in a natural way and didn't seem forced or contrived.
Colleen Coble is a wonderful storyteller and the timing of events in this book was perfect. There was just the right amount of suspense and buildup to the climax. I have to say I was completely shocked to find out who the antagonist was. I didn't see any clues to make me think I even had an inkling of who it was and I loved the total element of surprise there. I also liked the romantic thread that was woven into the suspense-filled story. It was just a natural part of the story and didn't seem out of place.
I have had the honor of meeting Collen Coble at a book signing and found her to be such a sweet lady. But oh boy can she write a book that makes your heart beat a little faster, makes you want to get up and make sure the doors are locked and maybe, just maybe, scares you some, but in a good way. I like to think of her as the Mary Higgins Clark of the Christian fiction world and I can't wait to read her next book!
I received a free copy of this book from BookLook Bloggers in exchange for my honest opinion which I have given.
May 20, 2017
Colleen Coble is one of my favorite authors. She does a great job writing fast paced romantic suspense.
Kate Mason has had a tough life. Her mom and uncle are in prison and she has had many health issues. She is getting her strength back after chemo. Living on the Maine coast, her blueberry barrens are in trouble due to blossom blight and will not be producing a crop to sell. She needs to generate money some way and decides to fix up the cottage on her land to rent out.
Drake Newham is a businessman with a company just getting on its feet when his brother and sister in law die in an apparent murder/suicide. Drake doesn't believe his brother would ever kill his wife. This leaves him with his two nieces in his care. When his apartment in Boston is broken into, he decides to go to Summer Harbor, Maine to get the girls to a safer place where he can investigate his brother and sister in law's deaths. When he happens upon Kate's cottage to rent, it is a win win for Drake and Kate. It benefits them both also when he hires Kate as nanny for the girls. They don't see eye to eye on how to raise children. Drake is too protective of the girls because of losing their parents but Kate eventually convinces him of the importance of discipline.
Someone is stalking Kate and she is constantly looking over her shoulder. Her uncle has escaped prison and she is afraid of what he might be up to. Drake and Kate are drawn to each other and work together to find out what is going on in Summer Harbor. Things get exciting when they get closer to finding the stalker and solving the mystery of the death of Drake's brother and sister in law. This is another great suspense and a mystery or two to solve.
Kate Mason has had a tough life. Her mom and uncle are in prison and she has had many health issues. She is getting her strength back after chemo. Living on the Maine coast, her blueberry barrens are in trouble due to blossom blight and will not be producing a crop to sell. She needs to generate money some way and decides to fix up the cottage on her land to rent out.
Drake Newham is a businessman with a company just getting on its feet when his brother and sister in law die in an apparent murder/suicide. Drake doesn't believe his brother would ever kill his wife. This leaves him with his two nieces in his care. When his apartment in Boston is broken into, he decides to go to Summer Harbor, Maine to get the girls to a safer place where he can investigate his brother and sister in law's deaths. When he happens upon Kate's cottage to rent, it is a win win for Drake and Kate. It benefits them both also when he hires Kate as nanny for the girls. They don't see eye to eye on how to raise children. Drake is too protective of the girls because of losing their parents but Kate eventually convinces him of the importance of discipline.
Someone is stalking Kate and she is constantly looking over her shoulder. Her uncle has escaped prison and she is afraid of what he might be up to. Drake and Kate are drawn to each other and work together to find out what is going on in Summer Harbor. Things get exciting when they get closer to finding the stalker and solving the mystery of the death of Drake's brother and sister in law. This is another great suspense and a mystery or two to solve.
May 1, 2021
I think this was a good end to the series. I'd really liked Kate ever since 'meeting' her in book one of the series. Not only does she have an awesome name *smirk*, I loved the way she dealt with being a chronic illness warrior. It's hard not to let your illness define you, especially when it takes away abilities that you value.
I connected with her even more in this story as she learned to trust that she didn't need to make everyone happy and comfortable to prove her worth to them. She just needed to be herself, and trust God completely.
I also liked Drake. He was trying to do his best to care for his nieces, while also trying to uncover the truth about what had happened to their parents. Though I don't think we saw it as much as we saw in Kate's journey, it was implied that he had a faith in God and trust in His plans as well.
The suspense . . . ahh the suspense. While I did figure out 'whodunnit' earlier than the reveal at the end, I enjoyed all the twists and turns of trying to figure out WHY things were happening the way they were.
(Note that this book contains a scene (though not explicit by any stretch of the imagination) of a sexual assault which I found uncomfortable to read as a survivor. That said, it wasn't triggering for me . . . just uncomfortable. YMMV, so I thought I'd give a heads-up.)
I connected with her even more in this story as she learned to trust that she didn't need to make everyone happy and comfortable to prove her worth to them. She just needed to be herself, and trust God completely.
I also liked Drake. He was trying to do his best to care for his nieces, while also trying to uncover the truth about what had happened to their parents. Though I don't think we saw it as much as we saw in Kate's journey, it was implied that he had a faith in God and trust in His plans as well.
The suspense . . . ahh the suspense. While I did figure out 'whodunnit' earlier than the reveal at the end, I enjoyed all the twists and turns of trying to figure out WHY things were happening the way they were.
(Note that this book contains a scene (though not explicit by any stretch of the imagination) of a sexual assault which I found uncomfortable to read as a survivor. That said, it wasn't triggering for me . . . just uncomfortable. YMMV, so I thought I'd give a heads-up.)
January 5, 2020
3.75 Stars!
An enjoyable romantic suspense but some characters were annoying!
While I enjoyed the final book of the series it was my least favourite.
Things I enjoyed
1. The suspense - lots of twists that had me guessing until the end.
2. Most of the storyline.
3. I like Colleen’s ability to incorporate sadistic characters in a Graceful way.
Things I didn’t enjoy
1. The heroine - Kate drove me mad with Clare being a close second. (I do not remember Clare being this annoying in book 1).
2. A little light on the Christian element. (but not a big deal)
Again 5 stars to Devon O’Day for an excellent audio performance.
Worth reading to finish the series :)
An enjoyable romantic suspense but some characters were annoying!
While I enjoyed the final book of the series it was my least favourite.
Things I enjoyed
1. The suspense - lots of twists that had me guessing until the end.
2. Most of the storyline.
3. I like Colleen’s ability to incorporate sadistic characters in a Graceful way.
Things I didn’t enjoy
1. The heroine - Kate drove me mad with Clare being a close second. (I do not remember Clare being this annoying in book 1).
2. A little light on the Christian element. (but not a big deal)
Again 5 stars to Devon O’Day for an excellent audio performance.
Worth reading to finish the series :)
April 24, 2024
Great end to this series.. lots of action and twists. Good one.
July 26, 2019
A story of life's trials and how love, family and faith will see you through.
December 13, 2016
Tell me if you can relate. Every once in a while, there’s a book on my TBR pile (and yes, sometimes they’re ones I’m supposed to review) that takes you forever to get to it? But then you finally, finally get some time to read it and you’re like, “Why didn’t I read that sooner?”
That��s exactly what happened with Colleen Coble’s Twilight at Blueberry Barrens. Once I started reading this story, I didn’t want to put it down.
But first, let’s take a minute to admire this beautiful cover. I love the colors on this one.
This is part of the Sunset Cove series that takes place in Maine but it can be read alone (in fact, I haven’t read the other two books but after this one, I’m going back to them).
When her family’s blueberry crop does not yield enough fruit to sustain her, Kate Mason needs to find another source of income and fast. When a potential renter is thrown into her lap with the additional income of a possible nanny position, Kate’s eager to help the man with his two little girls.
Drake Newham is determined to find out the truth behind his brother’s and sister-in-law’s deaths. If it means moving to the rugged coast of Maine for several weeks, he’ll do it. But digging into the truth will require leaving his nieces with someone.
As the attraction between Kate and Drake build, so does the suspense. Kate’s uncle has escaped from prison, someone keeps breaking into Kate’s house, and a local peeping Tom has the women in town looking over their shoulders. Can they, with the help of local law enforcement, solve the mysteries surrounding them before someone else pays the price?
There’s a lot happening in this book (which is why it was hard to put it down when I had other obligation—like work). And while I had an inkling of what was happening, the solution went deeper than I realized.
Coble creates loveable characters. As a reader, I rooted for Kate and Drake. Kate’s past is riddled with trials and unfair circumstances. Now that she’s found so much, I wanted her to have all of the good things she deserves in her life without having to earn them. Drake is skeptical at first but he grew on me quickly. And as a supporter of other Christian fiction authors, it was fun to read mentions of Denise Hunter’s Summer Harbor series and Carrie Stuart Parks’ Gwen Marcey series in this book.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
That��s exactly what happened with Colleen Coble’s Twilight at Blueberry Barrens. Once I started reading this story, I didn’t want to put it down.
But first, let’s take a minute to admire this beautiful cover. I love the colors on this one.
This is part of the Sunset Cove series that takes place in Maine but it can be read alone (in fact, I haven’t read the other two books but after this one, I’m going back to them).
When her family’s blueberry crop does not yield enough fruit to sustain her, Kate Mason needs to find another source of income and fast. When a potential renter is thrown into her lap with the additional income of a possible nanny position, Kate’s eager to help the man with his two little girls.
Drake Newham is determined to find out the truth behind his brother’s and sister-in-law’s deaths. If it means moving to the rugged coast of Maine for several weeks, he’ll do it. But digging into the truth will require leaving his nieces with someone.
As the attraction between Kate and Drake build, so does the suspense. Kate’s uncle has escaped from prison, someone keeps breaking into Kate’s house, and a local peeping Tom has the women in town looking over their shoulders. Can they, with the help of local law enforcement, solve the mysteries surrounding them before someone else pays the price?
There’s a lot happening in this book (which is why it was hard to put it down when I had other obligation—like work). And while I had an inkling of what was happening, the solution went deeper than I realized.
Coble creates loveable characters. As a reader, I rooted for Kate and Drake. Kate’s past is riddled with trials and unfair circumstances. Now that she’s found so much, I wanted her to have all of the good things she deserves in her life without having to earn them. Drake is skeptical at first but he grew on me quickly. And as a supporter of other Christian fiction authors, it was fun to read mentions of Denise Hunter’s Summer Harbor series and Carrie Stuart Parks’ Gwen Marcey series in this book.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
July 7, 2016
Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is third in the Sunset Cove series. If you can it is better to read the first book in the series, The Inn at Ocean's Edge so you can understand the history behind Claire and Kate. They are biological sisters but did not know about each other. It is not as important to read the second book in the series as that story does not involve Kate or Claire. In a few of Collen Coble's books I have been able to guess who the bad guys were. Not so in this book. I was puzzled until the very end. This book starts out with a mystery. Kate and her sister Claire spot a murdered couple on the beach. From all appearances it looks like a murder/suicide. The police believe the husband murdered the wife and then killed himself. The man's brother Drake does not believe his brother would do such a thing. Drake becomes the caretaker of his brother's children and hires Kate to be their nanny.
This book had me guessing from the beginning. Kate is being stalked. Is it her uncle Paul who has escaped from prison or someone more sinister? And what about the murder of the couple on the beach? Who is responsible for this? I would have one theory and then one theory would be be blown when the answer was revealed. As in any Colleen Coble novel there are twists and turns. You don't want to miss this one if you are a fan of romantic suspense.
This book is due to be released on September 20, 2016. Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Company for providing me an ARC of the book to review.
This book had me guessing from the beginning. Kate is being stalked. Is it her uncle Paul who has escaped from prison or someone more sinister? And what about the murder of the couple on the beach? Who is responsible for this? I would have one theory and then one theory would be be blown when the answer was revealed. As in any Colleen Coble novel there are twists and turns. You don't want to miss this one if you are a fan of romantic suspense.
This book is due to be released on September 20, 2016. Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Company for providing me an ARC of the book to review.
September 20, 2024
Secrets abound in the blueberry barrens.
Kate Mason has finally re-started her life after successfully battling a life threatening illness, only to be confronted with a faceless enemy, possibly someone she knows quite well. When given the opportunity to nanny a summer guest's young nieces, Kate's mysteries become intertwined with those of their handsome uncle, Drake Newham, who has come to Maine in order to investigate his brother and sister-in-law's brutal deaths.
Successful Boston entrepreneur Drake Newham is extremely gratified to find a cottage to rent for the summer, in a addition to a competent caregiver, protecting his brother's two daughters is now his top priority. It appears that his brother could have been killed because of his legal actions against a dangerous international crime leader, but Drake is discovering that Heath and Melissa's marriage was unstable, thus local officials are convinced theirs was a case of murder-suicide.
As Drake and Kate spend hours of time together, their bond grows stronger and danger grows nearer, prompting them to re-evaluate promises, priorities and plans for the future. Coble has quite successfully woven characters from this entire series together, resulting in an intriguing story filled with all the elements of surprise, suspense and sweet romance, managing to include deep inspiration.
Kate Mason has finally re-started her life after successfully battling a life threatening illness, only to be confronted with a faceless enemy, possibly someone she knows quite well. When given the opportunity to nanny a summer guest's young nieces, Kate's mysteries become intertwined with those of their handsome uncle, Drake Newham, who has come to Maine in order to investigate his brother and sister-in-law's brutal deaths.
Successful Boston entrepreneur Drake Newham is extremely gratified to find a cottage to rent for the summer, in a addition to a competent caregiver, protecting his brother's two daughters is now his top priority. It appears that his brother could have been killed because of his legal actions against a dangerous international crime leader, but Drake is discovering that Heath and Melissa's marriage was unstable, thus local officials are convinced theirs was a case of murder-suicide.
As Drake and Kate spend hours of time together, their bond grows stronger and danger grows nearer, prompting them to re-evaluate promises, priorities and plans for the future. Coble has quite successfully woven characters from this entire series together, resulting in an intriguing story filled with all the elements of surprise, suspense and sweet romance, managing to include deep inspiration.
September 5, 2016
This is the 3rd book in Colleen Coble's suspenseful 'Sunset Cove' series. She's very good at Christian suspense, too. This one is a well crafted story of suspense, murder, stalking and of finding your place in God's plan for you.The characters are likeable, the scenery fantastic and the tale very interesting. Other characters from the series make appearances, too. I enjoyed that very much.
Colleen Coble is going to release another book set in her Rock Harbor series soon and I am very much looking forward to that. That is my favorite series of hers.
*I was provided with a copy of this book by Net Galley for review purposes.
Colleen Coble is going to release another book set in her Rock Harbor series soon and I am very much looking forward to that. That is my favorite series of hers.
*I was provided with a copy of this book by Net Galley for review purposes.
December 13, 2017
Conclusion: the audio version is just as good as the paper one. ;)
April 4, 2025
After being reunited with her long lost sister and surviving some health issues, Kate Mason has taken it upon herself to take care of her family’s blueberry barrens. Desperate to earn more money to provide for herself, Kate brings renting out a small cottage on her property.
Drake Newham is an entrepreneur who is the guardian of his two nieces after the mysterious death of his brother and sister-in-law. When Drake rents Kate’s cottage and hires her as a nanny for his nieces, Drake quickly realizes that the mysteries surrounding the death of his brother are beginning to surface and danger begins to creep in.
As threats increase, a stalker closes in, and secrets bubble to the surface, will Drake and Kate be able to find the truth before it’s too late?
This is the final book in Colleen Coble’s Sunset Cove series and I LOVED it!😍 Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed the previous two books, but this one was definitely my favorite! While it’s the last book in the series, it could be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend reading the series in order since there’s a lot of influence from the previous books.
Kate was such a great MFC. I adored her courage as she overcame her health struggles and she handled every situation with such grace. I appreciated her brutal honesty with Drake, especially as they navigate raising both of the girls.
My heart broke for Drake as he was navigating grief in addition to becoming a parental figure for both of his nieces, all while trying to run a business. I loved how he eventually accepted Kate’s advice towards raising the girls, and the way he was so gentle with Kate’s heart.❤️
This book truly is such a great comfort read and I wish I could read it for the first time all over again🥹
I’d recommend this book if you like:
❤️🔥 Slow burn romance
🤫 Stalker antagonist
🫐 Blueberry barrens
🤓 Learning more about puffins!
🌊 The gorgeous setting of Maine
💕 Found family
Drake Newham is an entrepreneur who is the guardian of his two nieces after the mysterious death of his brother and sister-in-law. When Drake rents Kate’s cottage and hires her as a nanny for his nieces, Drake quickly realizes that the mysteries surrounding the death of his brother are beginning to surface and danger begins to creep in.
As threats increase, a stalker closes in, and secrets bubble to the surface, will Drake and Kate be able to find the truth before it’s too late?
This is the final book in Colleen Coble’s Sunset Cove series and I LOVED it!😍 Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed the previous two books, but this one was definitely my favorite! While it’s the last book in the series, it could be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend reading the series in order since there’s a lot of influence from the previous books.
Kate was such a great MFC. I adored her courage as she overcame her health struggles and she handled every situation with such grace. I appreciated her brutal honesty with Drake, especially as they navigate raising both of the girls.
My heart broke for Drake as he was navigating grief in addition to becoming a parental figure for both of his nieces, all while trying to run a business. I loved how he eventually accepted Kate’s advice towards raising the girls, and the way he was so gentle with Kate’s heart.❤️
This book truly is such a great comfort read and I wish I could read it for the first time all over again🥹
I’d recommend this book if you like:
❤️🔥 Slow burn romance
🤫 Stalker antagonist
🫐 Blueberry barrens
🤓 Learning more about puffins!
🌊 The gorgeous setting of Maine
💕 Found family
August 16, 2018
Kate Mason’s life has been hard - very difficult family, lost sister, illness (resulting in her being barren). But she is a fighter, fiercely loving her dear ones, like her long-lost sister Claire. She is also very dedicated to fulfilling her duties. She also has a hard time to believe that people can love her just the way she is (as a result of the hardships).
The situation needs a man like Drake and his two adorable nieces (and a faithful God) to make her to open to the possibilities of living her own dreams.
City guy Drake has been too busy to visit the coast of Maine. But when the corpses of his brother and his wife had been found, he needs to clear his brother’s reputation of being a suicidal murderer. Luckily the hard-headed (and beautiful) neighbour is willing to help with his orphaned nieces...
Throw in some murders, some stalkers, some unsolved crimes and you have one hot pursuit of a ride here. Event-packed plot will not allow you to breathe, and even within the fast-going situations you are confronted with some emotional issues (like suppressed dreams and self-inflicted traps of if/when/how one is worthy of love).
I like the previous novel in this series more (I can relate to the plot better and there is a not such a wide spread of emotional issues going on), but this novel is a precious, intelligent a and deep food for thought - and a heck of a ride! Colleen Coble gets better and better.
And a shout out for another involvement of Gwen Marcey, the heroine of the Gwen Marcey Series by Carrie Stuart Parks, whom I dearly love.
Recommended read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The situation needs a man like Drake and his two adorable nieces (and a faithful God) to make her to open to the possibilities of living her own dreams.
City guy Drake has been too busy to visit the coast of Maine. But when the corpses of his brother and his wife had been found, he needs to clear his brother’s reputation of being a suicidal murderer. Luckily the hard-headed (and beautiful) neighbour is willing to help with his orphaned nieces...
Throw in some murders, some stalkers, some unsolved crimes and you have one hot pursuit of a ride here. Event-packed plot will not allow you to breathe, and even within the fast-going situations you are confronted with some emotional issues (like suppressed dreams and self-inflicted traps of if/when/how one is worthy of love).
I like the previous novel in this series more (I can relate to the plot better and there is a not such a wide spread of emotional issues going on), but this novel is a precious, intelligent a and deep food for thought - and a heck of a ride! Colleen Coble gets better and better.
And a shout out for another involvement of Gwen Marcey, the heroine of the Gwen Marcey Series by Carrie Stuart Parks, whom I dearly love.
Recommended read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
May 9, 2025
I really wanted to love this book. The cover is beautiful 😍 and I enjoyed the first book in the series. Claire's story was interesting!
Unfortunately, there was a little too much going on in this book. Some threads could've been removed and others could've been focused on more.
The biggest drawback for me was the unlikability of the main character, Kate. I couldn't get past her judgemental, bossy, and belittling attitude toward the male character.
And the romance wasn't believable. There was no chemistry between Kate and Drake, and beyond his obsession with her looks, I couldn't see any reason for him to fall madly in love with her in four weeks and already be thinking about marriage and kids. As a reader, I was told that this was how they feel about each other now, but I was never shown why.
Unfortunately, there was a little too much going on in this book. Some threads could've been removed and others could've been focused on more.
The biggest drawback for me was the unlikability of the main character, Kate. I couldn't get past her judgemental, bossy, and belittling attitude toward the male character.
And the romance wasn't believable. There was no chemistry between Kate and Drake, and beyond his obsession with her looks, I couldn't see any reason for him to fall madly in love with her in four weeks and already be thinking about marriage and kids. As a reader, I was told that this was how they feel about each other now, but I was never shown why.
June 28, 2019
Super good read! I highly recommend this book!
There’s allot going on in Kate Mason’s world. Kate doesn’t know what to do after her fields don’t produce their crop so now she has to find a way to make ends meet. Then along comes Drake Newham with his two nieces and he’s out to find who’d killed his brother and sister in law and he stumbles across Kate fixing up her small cottage and he wants to rent it from her. Also he needs a nanny for his girls while he searches for a killer and Kate knows her prayers have been answered except for she brings her own problems into the mix such as stalker and her uncle breaking out of jail. Can Drake and Kate survive this craziness in time to have a future?
There’s allot going on in Kate Mason’s world. Kate doesn’t know what to do after her fields don’t produce their crop so now she has to find a way to make ends meet. Then along comes Drake Newham with his two nieces and he’s out to find who’d killed his brother and sister in law and he stumbles across Kate fixing up her small cottage and he wants to rent it from her. Also he needs a nanny for his girls while he searches for a killer and Kate knows her prayers have been answered except for she brings her own problems into the mix such as stalker and her uncle breaking out of jail. Can Drake and Kate survive this craziness in time to have a future?
May 30, 2021
This book was given to me by a friend and even though I saw it was #3 in the series I went ahead and read it. I realized there were past situations that were mentioned that I didn’t know what they were about. However I enjoyed it in spite of that. It was a great suspense story that keeps you guessing who the bad guy is until the end. I loved Drake and Kate and it was fun seeing them fall for each other. Colleen Coble is one of the best Romantic Suspense Authors. I really love her books.
November 4, 2019
The author does a good job creating a suspenseful story. There are plenty of bad guys to good around, and more than one story thread and mystery to solve. But I found the romance to be a bit on the sappy side. I enjoyed the tale - the plot was intriguing and the characters were interesting and well developed. This third book concludes the series and wraps things up nicely.
July 9, 2018
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! The plot-line was excellent, even if it was just a tad bit predictable:) The romance was sweet and the suspense and mystery kept me up till one in the morning.
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