Larkspur Cove

Synopsis from Publisher:

"Adventure is the last thing on Andrea Henderson's mind when she moves to Moses Lake. After surviving the worst year of her life, she's struggling to build a new life for herself and her son as a social worker. Perhaps in doing a job that makes a difference, she can find some sense of purpose and solace in her shattered faith.For new Moses Lake game warden Mart McClendon, finding a sense of purpose in life isn't an issue. He took the job to get out of southwest Texas and the constant reminders of a tragedy for which he can't forgive himself. But when a little girl is seen with the town recluse, Mart and Andrea are drawn together in the search for her identity. The little girl offers them both a new chance at redemption and hope--and may bring them closer than either ever planned."


My Review: 
This was my first book to read by Lisa Wingate and it did not disappoint.  I really enjoyed the author's style of writing; she did an incredible job of drawing me into the character's lives.  


The entire book was written in first-person, Wingate alternated every other chapter to give the account of both of the main characters.  I appreciated being able to read both Andrea and Mart's perspectives and it kept the book moving quickly.  Their love story was sweet with some hiccups along the way, but mostly, their romance was a lesson in learning to overcome fear and to love again.   


But the book to me was much more than just a romance, I cared just as much, if not more about the other characters in the book.  Andrea is a counselor for Child Protective Services and is trying her best to help individuals overcome adversity and make good decisions for their families. One of those "clients" is Len; Len is a mentally slow man who lives in deplorable conditions and has recently been entrusted with the care of his grand-daughter.  Andrea and Mart's journey with Len and his grand-daughter, Birdie, teaches them a lot about their own faith and understanding of this life.


I definitely look forward to reading more of Lisa Wingate's books in the future. Thank you Bethany House for this review book.