Good morning, everyone!
First, my intent was to get posts uploaded while at the conference. I had horrid internet. I only work from my laptop for these posts and I couldn't get more than a single bar WHEN I could connect at all.
Also, through the conference, I wasn't able to eat on my schedule or properly so my sugar spiked. My Tuesday morning, I was ill and I slept all day Wednesday. That's what I have to do after one of these episodes. Thankfully, they don't happen often. I'm closer to myself today and diving in. Not hard, but at least trying to catch up.
Which brings me to today's review:
A joyful surprise can hide a painful truth—and Naomi Mercer is done trusting what no one will explain.
October has painted Gracefield, Tennessee, in copper and gold, and caterer Naomi Mercer has one important assignment: plan a secret Pastor Appreciation Lunch for the man who helped her family through its darkest season. The trouble is that the church has paired her with Gideon Hale, the dependable carpenter who once disappeared from her life without a word.
Gideon believes faithful
love means serving quietly and protecting other people’s burdens. Keeping one
celebration under wraps should be easy. Instead, covert orchard runs,
after-hours meetings with Naomi’s sister, a mysterious envelope, and a
treasured recording from Naomi’s late mother make every good intention look
like another betrayal.
As their hidden preparations grow increasingly complicated—and increasingly funny—old affection begins to return. But when an autumn storm threatens the lunch and Naomi receives an offer that could take her away from Gracefield, both must decide whether a second chance can survive without brave, honest trust.
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