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The Secret Place

(2021)
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How far can love bend before it breaks?

Josie Norris became an instant mommy when her twin sister Nadine handed over her newborn son and vanished. What Josie saw as a temporary arrangement grew into a mother-son bond too deep to uproot. But with her irrational sister threatening to steal him back, Josie has been living the last few years with Kennedy in hiding, afraid to go home.

When Aunt Libby—the only person who knows the truth about Kennedy—suffers a traumatic head injury, Josie rushes to her McKenzie River home to help Gram care for the woman who raised her. But not only is Libby’s injury causing family secrets to spill, it’s forcing Josie to see the women in her life in a new light.

Will—a ranger who Kennedy adores and who Josie is determined not to—is desperate to help the woman who has stolen his affections. But can Josie ever truly be authentic with the man she loves? With her son’s fate hanging in the balance, she is faced with the choice to risk everything she loves in order to bridge the most impossible gulfs.

In this story of mothers, daughters, and sisters, Josie must find the grace to forgive people for not being who she needed them to be…and the courage to surrender her fears to the God who has never once left her side.


Genre: Inspirational

Praise for this book

"Life hasn't been easy for any of the memorable characters in this compelling novel, but each of them allows redemption to change lives and ultimately bring great joy. Never predictable, the story offered several surprises along the way and compelled me to keep turning pages--yet feel sorry when I reached the last one. Highly recommended." - Deborah Raney

"...a deeply moving story about the power of love and the strength of family ties. Set inthe beautiful Pacific Northwest, the characters are unique and intriguing. Readers who enjoy family-focused women's fiction with meaningful romantic and faith threads are sure to enjoy The Secret Place. Well written and highly recommended!" - Carrie Turansky

"In The Secret Place, the past collides with the present, revealing a messy tangle of family secrets. Author Camille Eide skillfully shows how we make choices with the best of intentions, never comprehending how our decisions affect both us and others for years to come. Eide's characters may be imaginary, but her story is powerful because it is true to life." - Beth K Vogt


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