Secrets Revealed

Cedar Island Tales #4

by Kate Vale

Single father Owen Haskins is worried about his emotionally troubled 7-year-old son, Ian. The brilliant little boy is placed in Faith Russell’s second-grade class after they move to East Shore on Cedar Island. Although Owen is attracted to her, he isn’t sure Faith is the right teacher for his son.

Faith’s lack of trust in men slowly recedes when, against her better judgment, she begins to date Owen. Over the coming weeks, their relationship deepens, although they agree that it can’t become serious.

Too bad Faith’s heart refuses to listen. Owen proposes marriage, but instead of telling her he loves her, he explains that he wants Ian to have a mother. Deeply hurt, Faith breaks off their relationship. She regrets that she’s allowed herself to fall for both Ian and his handsome father.

Too late, Owen realizes his mistake. But how can he change Faith’s mind about him and prove that he’s more than a cold-hearted lawyer who doesn’t need love?

318 pages, Paperback

Published January 2, 2016

About the author

My mother said I wrote my first book when I was five--after I carefully copied the words in one of my favorite stories. A favorite children's book I still have is a first edition, signed by the author, of MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE, perhaps one reason I included reference to it in my indie-novel, PACKAGE DEAL.

Counting my current work as a novelist, I think I've experienced at least five different careers, the first four providing lots of grist for the mill of what my characters do or would like to do. One example? Olivia Brown in GRANDDAD'S HOUSE is a realtor. I was one, too! And realtors show up again in CHOICES and in a new book not yet ready for publication.

I hope you enjoy my stories. I love to hear from readers.

Reviews

[Gay Yellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you begin to care about a character from Page 1, you know the author has done something right. That's how I felt about Ian, the bright, sad and altogether appealing seven-year-old son of Owen Hastings. Owen and his motherless boy have just moved back to Owen's hometown. With his new high-profile job, Owen has little time for his still-grieving son. Faith, Ian's new teacher, takes an interest in the boy and he becomes very attached to her. Readers of romance can enjoy this story through the ups and downs of the relationships of the teacher, the father and young Ian, right to the end.

[Kasey Potzler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a page turner! This story is a strong reminder of how words and actions can so deeply wound children for life. Had it not been for her own resiliency Faith Russell's parents set her up to be miserable. Owen Haskin's father and mother-in-law impact his life negatively and later Zara brings horrors upon Owen's precious son Ian. Maybe because their past lives have been so difficult you hope from early on that Faith & Owen will find love together, and perhaps Ian is their greatest matchmaker.

[Kathy Church · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful and heartwarming

Ian stole my heart and I couldn't put the book down. This is a great book . It is a love story between Owen and Faith and Owens son Ian.