My Thoughts and More on When Secrets Come Calling by Felicia Ferguson

 

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About the Book

Title: When Secrets Come Calling
Author: Felicia Ferguson
Publisher: Salt & Light Publishing
Release Date: July 1, 2024
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Past secrets. A second chance. But can the truth really set them free? 

When former University of Alabama and Titans wide receiver Dax Carpenter learns his father is accused of a forty-year-old robbery and murder, he turns to the only person he trusts to discover the truth: his ex-girlfriend, Caitlin Fitzhugh. 

Caitlin, a cold-case specialist with the Alabama State Division of Investigations, wants nothing to do with the case nor Dax. Not only is the evidence against Dax’s father already condemning, she can’t risk having her heart broken—again. 

Caitlin’s boss, however, ignores her arguments, and she begrudgingly takes the consult, convincing herself she can keep the case and her past with Dax separate. But unlike her, longings and memories don’t follow orders. While she lends her skills to the Gulf Shores Police Department in the search for the truth, Dax fends off a possibly career-ending social media hit—leading him to question everything he knows about his father and himself. 

As the secrets of both their pasts unfold, they discover whether Dax’s father truly robbed and murdered a man forty years ago but also why Caitlin ended their relationship. Secrets that could drive a wedge between them, forever.

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My Thoughts:

You know that old saying, don't judge a book by its cover? Well, it certainly applies to this story. At first glance it looks like a possible romantic beachy read, it is not. For some reason the cover does throw me off. This story is so much more.

This is a romance, a second chance one. It is also a mystery. When former football player, Dax Carpenter walks back into cold case specialist Caitlin's life, he wants her to investigate a case regarding his father. A witness has come forward and accused his father of murder. Caitlin doesn't quite know what to do. She wants to say no, as she doesn't want to open any possibility of romance with Dax. However, there will be no possibility of romance if she uncovers evidence his father is guilty. She is between a rock and a hard place.

As Caitlin searches for the truth, we get a glimpse into her present and past life. She also is dealing with a lot of familial issues. I felt for her as she carries a lot of guilt from the past and her father is in poor health on top of that. One of the themes I liked most in this story was when Caitlin comes to the realization that she is not guilty for what happened in her past. Bad things happen, but she must stop punishing herself and robbing herself of her future. How true is that for many of us?

There was a lot going on in this story, it certainly was not that peaceful scene on the cover. 

I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

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About the Author

Felicia Ferguson achieved master’s degrees in Healthcare Administration and Speech-Language Pathology, but has written since childhood and dreamed of authoring books that teach and inspire others. An award-winning fiction and non-fiction freelance writer, she has previously published devotions with Christian Devotions and Inkspirations, written articles for national luxury lifestyle magazine, VIE, and guest blogged on multiple websites. But her greatest writing love is contemporary Southern women’s fiction and romantic suspense. Her heroines are strong women who work through their spiritual and emotional issues using biblical principles and counseling techniques, finding real hope in their happily-ever-after endings.

As a child, Felicia lived in Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana before her family settled on a horse and cattle farm in Kentucky. As an adult, she’s lived in Tennessee, the Florida panhandle, and now Colorado. When she’s not glued to her laptop, Felicia enjoys hiking, Bible studies with friends, and looking forward to the next story.

Connect with Felicia at feliciafergusonauthor.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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