After her husband, Jack, dies in a climbing incident, Shauna has only her five-year-old son and her helicopter charter business to live for. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and she lives in constant fear of losing even more than she already has.When her business partner is murdered, his final words convince Shauna that she’s in danger too. But where can she turn? Zach Bannister was her husband’s best friend and is the person she blames for his death. She’s barely spoken to him since. But right now he seems her only hope for protecting her son.
Zach is only too happy to assuage his guilt over Jack’s death by helping Shauna any way he can. But there are secrets involved dating back to Shauna’s childhood that more than one person would prefer to stay hidden.
In The View from Rainshadow Bay, suspense, danger, and a longing to love again ignite amid the gorgeous lavender fields of Washington State.
Paperback, 336 pages
Published January 23rd 2018
by Thomas Nelson
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The cover of this book is gorgeous, the mountains in the background just gives a great feel. The View from Rainshadow Bay is the first book in Colleen Coble's new Lavender Tides Series.
I found this book to be very plot driven, right from the beginning the action starts and I will admit to being a little overwhelmed here, lots happened fast. I was intrigued with the mystery and that's what kept me turning the pages. That being said, there were spots I found slow and some of the scenarios didn't match the drama (things that wouldn't have happened in real life).
Life is hard for Shauna as she is still adjusting to life since the sudden death of her husband. While caring for her young son she holds a grudge against his best friend, whom she feels is responsible for his death. This is where I also struggled somewhat, I realize grief is different for everyone and I would have loved to feel her struggles and that of her mother-in-law rather than being told.
There was closure in the ending but at the same time opened the door for future stories. I will continue with this series as I have found with this author, she gets better with each installment.
There was closure in the ending but at the same time opened the door for future stories. I will continue with this series as I have found with this author, she gets better with each installment.
The View of Rainshadow Bay is a story of forgiveness, mystery, secrets and second chances.
Thanks to the publisher (via Netalley) for an advanced copy and TLC Tours for the opportunity to review this one.
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I've never read anything by this author, but I may start. This one sounds good!
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