Book Review of 'A Secret Between Them' by Donna Gartshore

Hello Bookworms!

Welcome to another week and more amazing book reviews! Life has been insanity of the best kind, and I am trying to soak up every moment. Thank you to everyone for the anniversary wishes this past week. This year was low key with a nice dinner and a night of talking and reconnecting, and honestly it was exactly what we both needed. With life being so busy we haven't had a lot of time alone, so it was great to just sit and talk, and just be.

Now for the book review! Today I am sharing another inspirational Love Inspired story that is a quick read with a wonderful message. I hope you enjoy my thoughts and, as always, don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Secret Between Them by Donna Gartshore, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Secret Between Them
Author: Donna Gartshore
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance

She’ll help him heal…

But is love enough to make him stay?

Unexpectedly injured, photojournalist John Bishop finds himself stuck in a town full of painful memories—with physical therapist Grace Severight his only way out. Following her treatment should be simple. But soon John’s falling again—this time for the single foster mom and her four-year-old charge. Now love might heal his past…but will a secret Grace is keeping destroy their chance at a future?

From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

My Review

From the beginning it’s clear that John has a chip on his shoulder. He’s only in town because of a promise to a friend and he is doing everything he can to get out of Living Skies until he injures his ankle and has to add physical therapy to his short stay.

It's clear that Grace cares a great deal about her physical therapy patients and her foster son, Toby. Besides her job, taking care of him, and trying to get him to open up, is her only priority, and I found that so admirable. I too have always thought about being a foster parent and it is such a tough job that can also be the most rewarding, so I enjoyed watching Grace’s journey to reach young Toby.

I adored the photography aspect of this sweet story the most as I am an amateur photographer. Right now, I am currently working on documenting my old family photos and it has been fascinating. There is something so powerful about capturing a moment in time that I think we all take for granted, so seeing photography through fresh, young eyes was refreshing. The bond between John and Toby was the sweetest, and honestly one of my favorite parts of this novel. I love when I see characters that are struggling yet are able to make a positive impact in someone else’s life.

A Secret Between Them is a shorter story with flawed characters that have real very real struggles that I’m sure many can identify with. It touches your heart with good writing and authenticity and it’s one I loved having the opportunity to read.

My Rating: ★★★★

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About the Author

Publishers Weekly bestselling author Donna Gartshore lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. Donna is so grateful to be able to tell stories of faith, hope and second chances for Love Inspired. She also writes devotionals and the occasional poem or short story. Donna loves time with her family, personal and group Bible study, long chats with friends over dinner or coffee and engaging in discussions about books and writing with her local and online writing communities.

Connect with Donna on social media at Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each win a print copy of Finding Her Voice, Finding Their Christmas Home and A Secret Between Them, plus an inspirational bookmark!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 22, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on April 29, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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