The Seaside Homecoming - On Devonshire Shores 3 by Julie Klassen

The Seaside Homecoming - On Devonshire Shores 3

12/2024 by Julie Klassen Published by Bethany House Publishers 

"She had no desire to make a spectacle of herself or to upset anyone. Yet she needed this— needed God’s presence and the comfort of corporate worship, even as she felt unworthy to join the faithful."

I found book 3, Claire's story, quite satisfying and enjoyable. The return of old characters (sweet Mrs. Denby) and the introduction of new ones was a delight (Mr. William Hammond; guests of Broadbridge's Boarding House).  Aunt Agnes was a difficult one and while I cannot agree with her ways, the ending outcome was a great surprise.   Even Claire's Mama was difficult for me to reconcile with. However, the extremely touching and unexpected scene near the end with the two of them brought me to tears.

I am greatly looking forward to the conclusion in Sept of next year, when A Sea View Christmas comes out and Sarah finally gets her turn, along with hopefully, dear Callum Henshall.

As an aside, I found it so endearing that Julie Klassen would include various versions of the nickname pumpkin for little Mira, just as Julie's own father called her.

Five Stars

I received this eVersion from NG and the publisher without expectation or compensation. All opinions are mine alone.

11/23/2024
Until next time, Hugs and a cup of tea!
Heather Elizabeth

An Honorable Deception Book 3 Imposters by Roseanna M White

Book Jacket: 
As the leader of elite private investigative firm the Imposters, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon dangerous secrets.

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects there's more to her oldest friends than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. Happy as she is for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing to bring laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the bad side of her best friend, his sister.

Tormented by a past that she doesn't dare to voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the darkest of society's secrets, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia soon learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . and truth isn't always honorable.

 My Review:
1910 England - 

I think we ALL wanted to read Yate's story!  This was a very satisfying read.  I found it amusing that Roseanna White shared he was never meant to end up with this particular heroine.  Consequently, we end up with a bonus romance in this story. We also find the return of some beloved characters from a previous series - but no spoilers here!  I highly recommend the entire trilogy filled with mystery, intrigue, romance, faith, personal growth and more.

Five Stars

I received this eVersion from NetGalley and the Publisher for my honest review without expectation or compensation. 

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Hope your day is going well, you have a good book, warm tea and a cozy book nook to read in.
Until next time,
Hugs & a cup of tea -
Heather Elizabeth