Monday 6 August 2018

More than Meets the Eye - Karen Witemeyer

When the train carrying orphaned children overturns, Evangeline Hamilton loses everything that was important to her. Banding together with two survivors – Seth and Zach – the three know they have to rely on each other. Families didn’t want children who were troublesome, poorly and in Evangeline’s case, cursed. Did having one brown and one blue eye mean that she wasn’t worthy?

The three become a family and with Zach leading them, they start a new life together. He would do anything to protect his new ‘siblings’. 
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Logan Fowler has returned to Pecan Gap to seek justice. 
When his father is cheated out of their home in a card game, there is only one man to blame. Zach Hamilton. A criminal who Logan blames wholeheartedly for the demise of his father and the loss of his birthright. As he camps out on the border of Hamilton’s land, he hears a rustling. Expecting trouble, Logan is surprised to come face to face with a beautiful woman and her pet pig. 
Discovering Logan is a happy accident as far as Evie is concerned. She hardly meets anyone on account that they treat her like a leper. But despite the different colored eyes, Logan treats her well. And, despite the warning signals going off in his mind, they develop a great camaraderie.
Becoming fast friends, Logan’s conscience pricks as he realizes that Eva, as he likes to call her, will no longer like him when she discovers the real reason behind his being in Pecan Gap. 
Bu,t when on a walk home from church Evie and Logan encounter a man disposing of a suspicious bundle, they immediately rush to the rescue of what they assume to be an unwanted animal. When they discover the truth, they are shocked and know they need to do more.
Taking an unexpected twist, Logan finds that he must work with the man who expected to take revenge upon. Will they be able to solve the mystery of not only who dumped the body in the river, but why they did so? To further his consternation, Logan worries that once Zach finds out who he is, Evie will too. And, will she want to have anything to do with him?
Another classic story from Witemeyer. The author creates characters that are easily likeable and identifiable. The want to be part of a loving family is key in this story. Elements of faith, loyalty and questioning God’s choices are interspersed in the tale combining to create a story that has moments of laughter and sadness. 

Overall, a lovely take on family values with a sweet love story thrown in the mix. Recommended for all fans of Witemeyer and Christian Fiction. 
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House publishers as part of their blogging program. The opinion expressed are my own and I am not required to give a positive critique.

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