Review: Reviewed by Deena Peterson
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 30, 2013
I've read several of Mary's novellas, and each one has been enjoyable. Her second book in the 'Miracles at Mills Landing' almost suspended my disbelief a bit too far, but the warmth of the characters and the heart of the story redeemed the book for me.Rebecca Gillespie has spent five years in mourning for her husband, lost in a tragic car accident that nearly took her life as well. Her greatest loss remains a mystery she's working to solve: what happened to her unborn child? Who has her daughter and where is she?Cole Siebert is mourning his own loss, and struggling to raise his five year old daughter with the help of his sister and her husband. But Cole's sister is about to give birth to twins, so child care is at the top of his 'must find' list. Will Rebecca's preschool be his solution?As Cole and Rebecca become friends and get closer to one another, truth comes to light that threatens all that they've known. Will the bonds they've forged be enough to get them through, or will a stolen miracle keep them apart?I think you've read enough about Mary's novels to know how this one ends. Once again, the characters are rich and engaging, and she has a way of drawing you into the story from the first pages. I really enjoyed getting to know Kimmy Siebert, Cole's spunky little girl. Mary writes her scenes with humor and heart.I'm looking forward to more stories from Mary's imagination. Just hoping the next few aren't quite so neat and tidy...a small mustard seed of realism wouldn't add an extra dimension to the reading. But escapism never hurts!(The Wordsmith Journal strives to guide readers to books of personal interest, with the understanding and respect that what appeals to some may not appeal to others. Therefore we attempt to keep our reviews focused on content, genre and style. The rating is necessary to make use of Goodreads and Amazon. It reflects the reviewer's own level of enjoyment, but the review is intended to be informative for the benefit of all readers.)