“Beyond the Silence” by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse
Sometimes I have a hard time reading historical fiction because the time period is hard to relate to, but I did not have any problems reading and finishing this book!
It was very well written and suspenseful, along with some clean romance. There is also a religious element to this story as the characters learn forgiveness and brotherly compassion.
The main character Lillian, is a strong character in this book and knows how to stay focused on the job and take pride in what she does. She didn’t give up on her charge Jimmy or his dad even when things got intense.
Although readers will know right away who the killer is, it doesn’t detract from the book or make the story line predictable.
I don’t think I’ve read anything by these two authors before, but I will be looking for more books to read from them in the future! I would highly recommend this book and will be sharing it with my family members to read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.
EDITED TO ADD: Although this is a clean, religious fiction; I personally would not allow young adults to read this book because there are chapters where you read what the killer is thinking and doing and he is just evil. It’s not descriptive, but you know he has killed and will kill again. For that reason I would not allow my 14 year old to read this book.
Book Description:
Lillian Porter has always wanted to fulfill her mother’s dream of going west, so when she hears about a nanny position in Angels Camp, California, she defies her grandfather and takes a chance on a new future. But she quickly wonders if she made the right choice. There are rumors in town that her new employer, Woodward Colton, caused the death of his wife. This accusation doesn’t match the man Lillian comes to know–and Mrs. Goodman, Woody’s long-time housekeeper, is decisively on Woody’s side–but many in town stay far away from Lillian because of her association with the Colton family.
Lillian’s six-year-old charge, Jimmy, was there when his mother died, and he hasn’t spoken a word since. Gently, Lillian tries to coax him out of his shell, hoping he’ll one day feel safe enough to tell her the truth about what happened. But the Colton olive farm is no longer a safe place. Lillian encounters suspicious characters on their land and mysterious damage done to the farm. Will Mrs. Goodman and Jimmy be able to speak what they know in time to save Lillian from tragedy?
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About the Authors:
Tracie Peterson is the award-winning author of over 100 novels, both historical and contemporary. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana. Visit Tracie’s website at www.traciepeterson.com to learn more.
Kimberley Woodhouse is a multi-published author and a popular speaker and teacher who has shared the theme of “Joy Through Trials” with hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Kim is a pastor’s wife and is passionate about music and Bible study.
She lives in Colorado with her husband of twenty-plus years and their two kids.
Lillian Porter takes a chance on a new job and a new future . . . but rumors surrounding her job make Lillian begin to wonder if she made the right choice in Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse’s Beyond the Silence. There are rumors in town that her new employer, Woodward Colton, caused the death of his wife. This accusation doesn’t match the man Lillian comes to know . . . but soon the Colton olive farm is no longer a safe place. Lillian encounters suspicious characters on their land and mysterious damage done to the farm. Will Mrs. Goodman and Jimmy be able to speak what they know in time to save Lillian from tragedy?
Tracie and Kimberley are celebrating the launch of Beyond the Silence with a Loaded Fire Prize Pack giveaway (details below) and an author chat party on February 11!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- One copy of Beyond the Silence
- A Kindle Fire 7
- A $50 Amazon gift card to load your Fire with books
Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 2/11. The winner will be announced at the Beyond the Silence Facebook party. RSVP for a chance to connect with Tracie, Kimberley, and other readers, as well as for a chance to win other prizes!
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