Book Description from Amazon.com:
“RITA Award-winning author Tammy L. Gray delivers an unforgettable new series following five struggling friends in search of the true meaning of family through secrets, betrayal and the unexpected influence of an outsider…
Tyler Mitchell grew up an orphan, taken in by his best friend’s family when he was only sixteen. Even though ten years have passed, and he’s been given everything he should ever want—a loving home, an adoring girlfriend, a successful career, and lifelong friendships—Tyler has always felt a foreigner in his own life.
When a surprising phone call reveals the death of his biological grandfather, Tyler’s seemingly perfect life starts to unravel. The people he loves most in world have kept from him the greatest secret of all—knowledge of his father’s family.
Now hunting for more information about his past, Tyler discovers nothing is quite as it seems. And the definition of family is far more complicated than choosing between blood and loyalty.”
My Review:
Note: Published by Tammy L. Gray on Amazon. 256 pages
“If we are sons and daughters of Christ, why do we live as orphans? Why do we limp along as if we haven’t been given the Kingdom of God?” (Quote from the book.)
These questions are the basis for this contemporary novel by Tammy Gray. The story revolves around a group of young adults who have been close friends for most of their lives. As they each face their own individual crisis of faith, loss, and loyalty, their friendship becomes an important source of strength and encouragement.
I liked the characters and the storyline. The author did a great job in making me care about the characters. I wish the author had taken a step or two further in the story as far as establishing faith in Christ in regards to the main characters, but that’s always my personal preference in a book that’s marketed as Christian fiction.
Fans of Christian contemporary romance fiction will love this book.
It is a sweet, clean story with no bad language or embarrassing scenes.
This is the first in a series of books involving the friends from Brentwood.
I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to give a positive review. This is my honest opinion of the book.