Title: The Secrets Beneath
Series: Treasures of the Earth
(Book 1)
Author: Kimberley
Woodhouse
Genre: Historical Fiction, Western Romance, Inspirational
Fiction
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
(September 26, 2023)
Length: (336) pages
Format: Trade Paperback, eBook,
& Audiobook
ISBN: 978-0764241680
Tour Dates: October 9 – October 23,
2023
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Some
secrets can only stay buried for so long. . . .
Anna Lakeman has spent her life working alongside her paleontologist
father, drawing intricate sketches at every dig. When they find dinosaur bones
near their home in Wyoming Territory, they're given the opportunity of a
lifetime and are swiftly caught up in the competitive era of the Bone Wars. But
after her father becomes sick and Joshua Ziegler, an old beau, returns for the
summer, Anna's world is upended, and the practical, orderly life she has made
for herself shatters.
Medical student Joshua Ziegler left his hometown to forget Anna, the one woman
he truly loved and deeply hurt. But when he returns, time hasn't erased the
feelings they've always had for each other. After Joshua's nephew goes missing—just
like his sister did years ago—and Anna's job is threatened, tensions mount and
dangerous secrets are unearthed.
MY REVIEW
The Secrets Beneath is everything you may have come to expect from Kimberley Woodhouse and so much more.
Strong
Heroine with big dreams - check!
Dashing
Hero who is flawed but supportive = check!
Misunderstood
antagonist with a mystery - check!
Happily
Ever After - check!
Plenty
of drama and mystery with a little bit of science thrown in - check!
I loved
this story and these characters. This was truly well written and I may have
found out a few things about gardening and fossils.
Anna
Lakeman has assisted her father for years on his dig sites where he is a
paleontologist. She and Josh Zeigler were engaged, until they fought over her
participation. He has been at medical school for three years and they haven't
written or spoken.. When circumstances bring them both home, their romance is
rekindled, but not until they address what ripped them apart and distance had
nothing to do with it.
These
characters are flawed and learn true growth through their faith and they grow
together as they share that, truly making this a Christian Romance. While there
is a kiss or two shared, there is nothing untoward, but the burn is just right.
I
thoroughly enjoyed this stroy and look forward to more as this promises to be
the first book in a collection.,
I
received an early copy from the publisher through NetGalley and this is my
honest review.,
PRAISE FOR THE SECRETS BENEATH
- “…a propulsive launch with plenty
of fuel for future adventures.”— Publisher’s Weekly
- "This book is full of intrigue
and adventure, twists and turns…I highly recommend you pick up a copy and
enjoy the journey."— Tracie Peterson, author of Pictures of the
Heart
- “Fans of Kimberley Woodhouse will
rejoice in this launch to a unique and engaging new series."— Jocelyn
Green, author of The Metropolitan Affair
PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON | BARNES
& NOBLE | PUBLISHER | BOOKSHOP
| BOOKBUB | GOODREADS
AUTHOR BIO
Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 fiction and nonfiction books. Kim and her incredible husband of 30-plus years live in Colorado, where they play golf together, spend time with their kids and grandbaby, and research all the history around them.
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | BOOKBUB | GOODREADS
No comments:
Post a Comment