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Counterfeit Faith
Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age #3
By Crystal Caudill
Counterfeit Faith is the third book in the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series. And yes, the series does read better if read as a series, but you can absolutely read and enjoy this book if you haven't yet read the previous books.
Final Chance House of Refuge is a place of last resort for children who are considered just this side of criminals, which is, at times, an unjust assessment of children who are forced at too young an age to try to survive in difficult circumstances.
Gwendolyn Ellison is the Matron of Final Chance and as such she takes her role very seriously. She is one of but a handful of people who can provide a positive influence, to offer love to scared and hurting children. But when Gwendolyn seeks answers to abuses of the boys' side of Final Chance, she soon finds herself in danger - both her position and her life.
Secret Service operative Josiah Isaacs has a personal interest in Final Chance when his nieces and nephew are taken into the refuge. Soon he finds more of interest than his young family members within those walls. Could this refuge be connected to his case? And what of the charming Matron Ellison? Is she as caring and vulnerable as she appears to be? Or is she part of the carefully concealed counterfeiting operation he has been after? The answers he seeks can only be found in Final Chance; he is determined to get them!
This is a wonderful Historical read. And the characters are ones that I, as a reader.was able to connect to. I do find Josiah's reputation to be an interesting one - nine broken engagements! One can easily understand Gwen's family's concerns, what with her work with him on the case she has been caught in the middle of. This is a perfect escape after a long and stress-filled day. I highly recommend it!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Book:
Series: Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age #3
Author: Crystal Caudill
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: May 16, 2023
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
She's losing her faith in mankind. He's lost his faith in God. Can working together restore them both?
As matron of Final Chance House of Refuge, Gwendolyn Ellison has dedicated her life to serving the children deemed delinquents by society. She'll protect them with everything she has. So when she suspects someone is using Final Chance for criminal deeds, she's determined to investigate and put a stop to it. But villains don't like to be crossed--and they're willing to kill to get their way.
Gwendolyn knows she can't quit fighting. More than her own life is on the line if counterfeiters go free. She must find someone she can trust to help her expose the criminals and protect the children under her care.
Charming and chivalrous Secret Service operative Josiah Isaacs has never been able to turn his back on a woman in trouble--and capturing counterfeiters is his job, after all. The danger he's truly worried about is his growing attraction to Gwendolyn when his heart wants to remain faithful to his deceased wife.
As both peril and interest grow, he begins to consider whether a second love may be possible--if they can live through this case. At the same time, he's put off by her faith in a God he no longer trusts. How can a future together even be possible when their beliefs are at odds?
"Page-turning action combines with depth and richness to create a full-bodied, rewarding read."
--Jocelyn Green, Christy Award-winning author of The Metropolitan Affair
"Readers who love romance, suspense, and a graceful amount of faith won't want to miss this story."
--Toni Shiloh, Christy Award-winning author
"With a host of sympathetic and likable characters (and a few not so likable), a riveting plot that clips along at the perfect pace, and a relatable faith thread, this book [is a] completely enjoyable read."
--Kimberly Duffy, Carol Award finalist and author of A Tapestry of Light
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glad you enjoyed it! I love this series!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the wonderful review, Megan! I hope you don't mind, but I stole a couple quotes to put into a graphic to share. I'll redirect people here to read the full review. I'm so glad you enjoyed Gwendolyn's and Josiah's story. There was definitely a lot to them.
ReplyDeleteThat is fine, thank you.
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