Where Secrets Lie is the second in the Tupelo Grove series. More secrets are exposed as Hez and Savannah try to end all the illegal activities at Tupelo Grove University.

Savannah has been named president of the college by her father who hopes she will help keep money flowing from the college to him and his friends. Besides having to deal with that, Savannah thinks Hez is drinking again and her sister Jess is mysterious. All these make for a read you do not want to put down and anxious for the final in the trilogy.

I enjoy this series and adding a cowriter has made her stories even better. This is a series that needs to be read in order.

I received a complimentary copy of the book thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.

"Secrets never lie buried, do they? They always rise to the surface like stones in a New England field." She sighed and tossed another crumb to the dove. "This place was stolen by Legares, you know."

Savannah is hopeful that life turning around. She is moving toward reuniting with her former husband. Her nephew lives in town. And she is working at the university that she loves. But life is never that simple. And secrets do not stay hidden. Will the truth find a way to prevail without damaging them all in the process?

This book has plenty of suspense, many surprises, a bit of romance and pasts that need to be overcome. I like the fact that the authors contrasted bitterness and forgiveness. The storyline is certainly powerful and the characters are compelling. So many spoilers would ruin the plot, so I am limiting my review.

In my opinion, one has to read Tupelo Grove #1 "What We Hide" first. One would really not follow along with knowing the characters and the back story. This sequel answers some of the questions. I definitely look forward to reading book three to find more answers.

I did read a copy of this book through NetGalley. I wanted to read and review it. All opinions are my own.

Colleen Coble and Rick Acker are a dynamic duo as a writing team. Each time I read a new book in their Tupelo Grove series, I am unsure how they could ever top it, and then they do! Where Secrets Lie is an amazing piece of romantic suspense, but if you haven't read the first two books, please do yourself a favor and begin at the beginning. Each story, and most especially this latest release, has multiple storylines that intersect. The plot is most definitely not predictable, which fascinates me. The characters are realistic with weaknesses and past sorrows that work to assert themselves when least welcomed. They are also prone to seeking hope even when it seems blocked at every turn, something that would benefit us all.

The writing in Where Secrets Lie is crisp and focused. It evokes strong emotions of many kinds. The authors' voices consistently meld forming a harmony that creates a strong, singular voice. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

In Part Two of A Tupelo Grove series, university professor Savannah Webster and her ex-husband Hez attempt to begin a new life together. But shadows from the past cause Savannah to question the wisdom of renewing their relationship. Add in scandals, scheming, and smuggling, and Coble and Acker have crafted a story that kept me turning the pages and trying to figure out who was behind it all.

Richly drawn characters and top-notch plotting make this a fabulous read! Note: Where Secrets Lie is a much richer story if book one is read first.

The second book in the Tupelo Grove series continues the story of artifacts being smuggled from the small campus and the romance developing between Hez and Savannah. This novel offers a great deal of insight into the back story of the main characters, making this an immersive character study as well as a well written mystery. The faith element is a foundation of the story as Savannah and Hez suffer debilitating setbacks and have to lean in to faith and prayer to help them persevere. All opinions expressed are my own.