After being kidnapped as a child, heiress Emma Grace McMurray has seen firsthand the devastation that greed causes in the world, and she wants nothing to do with it—including her father’s offering her hand in a business deal. She sneaks away to be a Harvey Girl at the El Tovar Grand Canyon Hotel, planning to stay hidden even if it means always looking over her shoulder.
Ray Watkins arrives at the hotel wanting to impress his father by finding success on his own. Then maybe he can take on more of the family business and do something good with the profits.
Ray immediately admires Emma Grace, and though a friendship forms, she’s afraid he’s just like every other wealthy man she’s known. Then art and jewels go missing from El Tovar and the nearby Hopi House, a mystery that pulls them in and stirs up their worst fears. When shocking revelations come to light, they’ll have to question all they thought to be true.
The Review
The pace of the book was unlike any other romantic suspense. The author delivered mystery and romance with a large dose of intrigue in a way that was both captivating and inspiring.
The book was about an heiress Emma Grace and her quest for a life other than the one she had been born into. This same life has led her down paths she never thought she would traverse. Her grit and determination was very admirable.
The romance was sweet largely due to the hero, Ray, whose good heart and kindness shine through the story. A truly refreshing experience for the reader.
Circumstances brought them together in the most unlikely of ways. The most endearing part of this book are the Biblical principles lived out. The way the community of believers surrounds Emma Grace with caring is so heartwarming it brings one to tears. This group of characters truly reflects biblical love and hospitality.
If you’re in the mood for a sweet romantic suspense with an unforgettable storyline, then you don’t want to miss A Deep Divide by Kimberly Woodhouse.
The publisher offered a complimentary copy of this book. The review was given freely, without payment. All views expressed are only the honest opinion of a member of the Historical Bookworm Review Team.
The Author
Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than twenty-five books. A lover of history and research, she often gets sucked into the past and then her husband has to lure her out with chocolate and the promise of eighteen holes on the golf course. She loves music, kayaking, and her family. Her books have been awarded the Carol Award, Holt Medallion, Reader’s Choice Award, Selah Award, Spur Award, and others. A popular speaker/teacher, she’s shared with over 1,000,000 people at more than twenty-five hundred venues across the country. Married to the love of her life for three decades, she lives and writes in the Poconos where she’s traded in her hat of “craziest mom” for “coolest grandma.” Connect with Kim at KimberleyWoodhouse.com, Facebook.com, Instagram.com,
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