Review: An Unexpected Sin
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2014
An Unexpected Sin, the second book in the Sins of Salem series, is set in the time of the Salem witch hunts and speaks to the bleakness of the time and the care each person had to take to avoid being unjustly accused of witchcraft.  I like learning more about this time period, even though I find it upsetting at how little it took to be accused.  The author’s research and attention to detail is very apparent.Josiah has returned home, after six years, seeking his childhood friend, Anne. He’s loved her all this time and can only hope she returns his feelings.  But he has secrets and as the story progresses, we learn others have secrets, too.  I love the air of mystery the author created with all the secrets woven into the story.I truly enjoyed Josiah and Anne’s journey, experiencing the joy of their love and the difficulties they endured right along with them.  In my opinion, this book offers the reader a rich and beautiful love story.Even if you haven’t read the first book in this series, you won’t feel lost; An Unexpected Sin works well as a stand-alone.  I can’t wait for the next book in this series, ever hopeful that the instigators receive their just reward.  I find Ms. Ballance to be a talented writer, regardless of genre, and look forward to reading her work for a long time.4 Stars*ARC received from the publisher for an honest review