I felt like it was a bit strange that she didn't pray or mention her faith while living in the big city, but all of a sudden started talking about her spirituality and showed how she is led by the holy spirit in her prayers, in asking for God's will to be done. What confused me a bit at the start was that the main character, Gracie Temple, didn't demonstrate any outward expressions of her Christianity until she arrived in Harmony. I thought it would be a light Christian romance, so the added twist was very intriguing. Mehl crafts the perfect setting and mystery that did keep me guessing as I read. I didn't have any expectations when I received this book, but just a few chapters in, I was hooked. When someone tries to keep Gracie from discovering the truth behind the town's collection of secrets, will Sam and Gracie cling to their faith to help them decide what's most important - before it's too late? So why does he feel so drawn to an outsider?

He loves his fruit farm, and he loves Harmony. When he meets Gracie Temple, Sam discovers she's everything he doesn't want. But he can't bring himself to agree to a wedding date. Will Gracie shake off the dust of this town, or will its secret charms pull her in to stay?Īll Sam Goodrich wants is to get married and start a family.and he thought he'd do it with his fiancée. Especially once she discovers the house comes with a dark legacy and a cast of eccentric neighbors. And it looks like her life is on the right track when she takes a job at a struggling, midsize firm in Wichita.īut when Gracie inherits a house from her unknown uncle in the mostly Mennonite town of Harmony, Kansas, she's not sure what God's trying to tell her. Its the fight of Alexs life to defend the secret sanctuary, and most importantly, protect Elina.Graphic designer Gracie Temple wants it all: the big city lifestyle and a successful job in advertising.

Will the ranch be able to continue the sanctioned work? Or will she get a new assignment and be pulled away from the only place that feels like home? If she stays, can she resist the attraction she feels for Elina? Even love has to wait when danger threatens everyone at the ranch.

Alexs world is turned upside down when her mentor passes away and his granddaughter, Elina Hawkins, shows up at the ranch the marshals are using to hide witnesses. Its a life that she simply cant share, especially not when omitting the truth feels so wrong.

After growing up in witness protection, Alex is now a US deputy marshal specializing in protecting those awaiting trial. Book Synopsis Alexandria Trenton is tired of living alone, but keeping secrets comes with a steep price. About the Book US Deputy Marshal Alex Trenton specializes in protecting those awaiting trial, but when danger threatens the woman shes falling for, Alex is in for the fight of her life.

Simple Secrets by Nancy Mehl