Thursday, August 29, 2024

Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox

 Joey finds herself entangled by her family's drama, and feels rather isolated and alone. Past hurts and heartaches prevent her from moving on. She tries to overcome the obstacles by operating her own business when her friend suggests she suddenly take an undeniably incredible yet surprising opportunity to become a temporary keeper at a decommissioned lighthouse on a North Carolina island. This unheard of adventure peaks her interest, and Joey delights in the history and restoration of the lighthouse. Finn, on the other hand, thinks his grandfather is crazy for restoring the lighthouse from his youth. However, the story that unfolds shares a rich and deep history with an amazing plot. 

I thoroughly enjoyed Between the Sound and Sea. The story was amazing timeline of historical and yet fictional events. I assumed I had the plot figured out, but true to a great novel, I did not. Amanda Cox again produces a thrilling piece that will keep the reader engaged. I highly recommend between the sound and see.

Tracking Tilly by Janice Thompson

Tracking Tilly by Janice Thompson shares the tale of RaeLyn and her grandfather’s beloved antique truck. Her grandfather sold the truck years ago to help pay for his cancer treatments. Her grandfather then passed without ever seeing his truck again. RaeLyn has always dreamed of restoring the beloved truck. RaeLyn wins the truck at an auction spending more than she anticipated. Arrangements are made for the truck to come home. However just before it is to be towed the truck is stolen. RaeLyn and her close knit family spend their time looking for the beloved vehicle. Mason, RaeLyn's former boyfriend, has also recently moved to town. He offers to help with the truck restoration but with the truck stolen he finds new ways to catch up and interact with RaeLyn. 

Tracking Tilly has great story elements and twists and turns. I did not anticipate how the mystery would end. I did enjoy this cozy fiction, suspense, mystery, Christian story. A great enjoyable read.