Book description:
Hez and Savannah Webster have survived storms that would bury others without a love as strong as theirs--but can they withstand the final battle in the deadly Legare-Willard feud that threatens to sweep away everything they've fought for?
Hezekiah "Hez" Webster and his fiancée, Savannah, stand on the brink of a new life, but their dreams are haunted by specters of the past. Just as they're getting ready to adopt her nephew, two other petitioners also file for custody--both of whom only want Simon for their own gains.
Between the financial company that Hez outmaneuvered to save the university from ruin and the bad blood from the head of the Willard family, it's hard to say who wants them out of the way more. Hez and Savannah's quest for justice leads them through a labyrinth of family law, where loyalties are tested and trust is a dangerous luxury when every decision could be their last.
With the clock ticking, Hez and Savannah must confront the ghosts of their past and their deepest fears to secure a future for Simon. But with every secret revealed, the stakes grow higher. Can they build the family they've always dreamed of, or will their enemies succeed in tearing them apart forever?
The Tupelo Grove series reaches its breathtaking conclusion as an enemy's agenda for revenge runs darker than swamp water and justice remains as precarious as quicksand in this heart-pounding narrative that underscores the power of redemption and forgiveness.
My review:
I have been really impressed with everything this writing duo has put out, and I have been looking forward to the third and final book in this great series. And it was worth the weight. What a ride.
The authors piled a lot on Hez and Savannah in this book. At one point, I asked out loud "Do the authors even like these characters?!" There is a constant battle on in the book for the custody of their nephew, Simon, and at times the likelihood of their getting custody of him looks impossible.
And there is no shortage of bad guys, including Simon's grandfather.
One thing I have really liked about this series is the relationship between Hez and Savannah. When the series starts, they are separated and divorced, but have been slowly getting back on track with each other and God. I love the fact that a couple that was divorced got back together, and how they took an alcoholic and he got his relationship with God and his ex-wife back.
There were a few surprises in the book....and I am not giving those away. I'll just say the authors did a great job on pulling those out and totally surprising me.
This has been one awesome series, and I enjoyed all three books immensely, but this one may be the best of the three. Of course it did help that everything got resolved in it.
I was excited when I heard that these two authors were teaming up for this series, and it was even better than I expected.
Special thanks to the authors for an advance e-book copy of this novel. I was under no obligation to provide a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.
About the authors:
USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Colleen Coble has captivated readers with over 6 million books in print, earning #1 spots on Amazon. Her novels blend suspenseful plots, emotional depth, and faith-filled redemption that keep fans turning pages late into the night.
Colleen also teamed up with attorney Rick Acker. Together they launched the high-octane Tupelo Grove series which infused her signature coastal intrigue with Rick's courtroom-sharp twists. Multiple high concept novels continue to flow from their fun and exciting collaboration including I Think I Was Murdered, a ripped-from-the-headlines AI suspense novel.
A passionate mentor to aspiring writers, Colleen has served on the American Christian Fiction Writers board for 20 years, helping foster a warm and supportive community. A life-long Hoosier, she and her husband recently moved to Arizona where she continues to spoil her grandchildren and craft stories in the sunshine.
Check out her website for more about Collen and her books: CollenCoble.com
Rick Acker writes high-octane suspense novels during breaks from his “real job” as a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice, which provides inspiration for his acclaimed legal thrillers.
Rick has also teamed with award-winning romantic suspense author Colleen Coble to pen bestsellers such as I Think I Was Murdered and their Tupelo Grove series. Library Journal praises their “dynamic author partnership,” and predicts they “will continue to produce hits.”
When Rick isn't writing or lawyering, you can usually find him with his wife Anette exploring in the hills east of San Francisco, watching a good movie together, or, of course, reading.
Check out his website for more about Rick and his books: RickAcker.com
The rest of the series:
Book #1
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