Caroline and her sister, Lena, have accompanied their brother, Noah, to the village of Good Springs where Noah has just inherited a house and orchard from a childless adoptive uncle. Caroline is an extrovert who has never had much opportunity to socialise, so is looking forward to getting to know the people of Good Springs … and the handsome doctor who has moved into the house across the road.
Jedidiah has just arrived in Good Springs as the new town doctor, to take some of the load from Dr Lydia Colburn now her family is growing. He’s looking forward to becoming officially titled as doctor so he can’t be forced to return to his home village and his dishonest family. He’s interested in the lady across the road, but some of the things she says suggests she’s hiding a secret … and he has no interest in anyone who is anything less than honest.
But Jedidiah is hiding his own secrets … like the truth about his family.
I once read that any character with a secret is a good start to any novel, and that certainly proves true with Uncharted Grace. I especially enjoy secrets in fiction when the reader knows the secret and we’re waiting to see what will happen when the secrets are revealed (because they have to be revealed, right?).
I have read and enjoyed every story in the Uncharted series.
I love the twist on the traditional romance that comes from having characters with very different upbringings–characters who have to come to terms with and accept their place because there is no other option.
The first few books in the series were set in the town of Good Springs and painted a picture of an idyllic location where everyone was a Christian and lived a Christian life. They weren’t perfect and they had troubles, but life was good.
The last few books have ventured into other settlements in the Land, especially the Inn. Uncharted Grace brings us back to the familiar location of Good Springs, and the familiar characters such as Connor and the Colburns.
I loved that.
But neither Caroline nor Jedidiah are from Good Springs. Caroline and her siblings were adopted and grew up in Northcrest after their parents died. Jedidiah is from Stonehill, and we find out enough about both locations to realise that not everywhere in the Land is as idyllic as Good Springs … and much of that is down to the leadership. That’s a thought worth pondering.
Uncharted Grace ticks all the boxes. It’s an excellent slow-burn romance between an older couple (they’re both twenty-nine, which is positively ancient in a culture where people tend to marry almost a decade younger). It’s a quick, easy, and relaxing read, perfect for after a hard week at work.
While Uncharted Grace is a standalone story, you’ll probably enjoy it more if you’ve read at least one other book in the series. I’d recommend starting with The Land Uncharted, which introduces Connor and the Colburns.
Recommended for fans of Amish or prairie romance who are looking for a new twist on a familiar story.
Thanks to the author for providing a free eBook for review.
About Keely Brooke Keith
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Brooke Keith writes inspirational frontier-style fiction with a slight Sci-Fi twist, including The Land Uncharted (Shelf Unbound Notable Romance 2015) and Aboard Providence (2017 INSPY Awards Longlist). Keely also creates resources for writers such as The Writer’s Book Launch Guide and The Writer’s Character Journal.
Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Keely grew up in a family that frequently relocated. By graduation, she lived in 8 states and attended 14 schools. When she isn’t writing, Keely enjoys playing bass guitar, preparing homeschool lessons, and collecting antique textbooks. Keely, her husband, and their daughter live on a hilltop south of Nashville, Tennessee.
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About Uncharted Grace
Can two newcomers with shattered pasts and buried secrets find love in the village of Good Springs?
An inherited orchard offers a fresh start in a new village for social butterfly Caroline Vestal. She believes Good Springs is where she will finally find a soulmate, but building a genuine relationship means being honest—even with the family secret that could ruin her new life before it begins.
With his relaxed manner, professional expertise, and dapper appearance, physician Jedidiah Cotter makes a good first impression in his new village. Once the Good Springs elder council officially titles him, he can establish his career and be safe from the obligation to return to his crooked family’s business back home. But when the council unexpectedly stalls the process, Jedidiah must discover the cause and quickly find a cure.
Though Caroline is smitten with the dashing new physician who lives across the road from the orchard house, his attraction to her drives him to ask questions she isn’t prepared to answer. If she trusts the wrong person with the shocking truth about her family’s past, she could lose the inheritance and the man she loves.
