She believes her dreams have been buried until one is rekindled—but the other threatens to cost her everything she loves.
Kallie Mae Bertram has harbored two dreams since childhood: to learn to read and to one day marry Quinn Spencer. But her first dream slipped away after her little sister died of a fever and her mother passed in childbirth. Kallie promised to care for the baby and her younger brother, which meant putting aside her own desires in order to keep her family together. But then a Moonlight School for adults offers Kallie hope of finally fulfilling that goal.
After Kallie's father forbids her from seeing Quinn, her second dream seems impossible. That is, until her frantic search for her missing sister leads to an unexpected encounter with Quinn in the woods—their first meeting in six years. The love they shared as children burns stronger than ever, awakening hopes Kallie thought were forever buried. But with their families locked in a bitter feud, following her heart could cost Kallie everything she's worked to protect.
Review:
I haven’t read any books by this author before, but I really enjoyed the depiction of the families who live in Southeastern Kentucky. Kallie Mae has been thrust into a situation that is not of her own making. Her hopes and dreams were dashed when she must step up to take care of her family. Ms. Gabhart captures your attention with the families that make this area their home. There is superstition, family feuds, and strong faith that builds the story and the characters.
Besides Kallie and her younger sister, Emmie, Aunt Sudie was my favorite character. Her comments at times made me laugh. She wields wisdom, prodding, matchmaking and backbone to be truly a woman that people respect.
I loved the Moonlight School that gave hard working adults the opportunity to learn how to read. Seeing Kallie and Quinn benefit from this program and the dedication of the teachers was very rewarding.
I recommend this book if you enjoy authors such as Jan Karon and Pepper Basham, or books like Christy.
I received a copy of this book from Revell Fiction, NetGalley, and Great Reads Book Promo. A positive review was not required.
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