The Rain Sparrow (A Honey Ridge Novel)

By Linda Goodnight

Description:

 Renowned yet private, thriller writer Hayden Winters lives a life colored by lies. As he is deeply ashamed of his past, his hunger for an honest relationship and dreams of starting a family remain unsatisfied, and he can trust no one with his secrets. He's determined to outrun his personal demons, but the charming old Peach Orchard Inn and a woman whose presence is as gentle as a sparrow's song stops him in his tracks. Carrie Riley is afraid of everything from flying to thunderstorms, and pretty much of life itself. But meeting the enigmatic writer staying at the inn emboldens her to learn everything about him. When they discover a vulnerable boy hiding at the inn, Hayden is compelled to help Carrie protect him. Soon they're led to a centuries-old mystery that haunts Hayden's sleep, and his only safe haven is Carrie. As the secrets of the past and present cause their lives to become entwined, all that's left to come to light is love—if the grim truth doesn't tear them apart first.

Book Takeaway:

No matter what has happened to us in childhood or at any time in our lives, including the mistakes we bring on ourselves, we can overcome.

Why the author wrote this book:

The Rain Sparrow is the second in my Honey Ridge novels, a series of dual time line books. The story explores the long term effects of childhood abuse and the hope and healing found in love. I was interested to understand how some badly abused children go on to have successful lives while others flounder. Hayden learned to thrive, but his hurt kept him from fully enjoying life until....