The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox is a dual timeline story. It jumps from 1965 to present day and as the 1965 storyline progresses the two stories intertwine into one. I found this very interesting to read and a great way to deeper know your characters as you're reading about their older and younger selves.
In 1965 Glory Ann confesses to her parents that she is pregnant with her dead fiancés baby. He died in Vietnam and her parents arrange a marriage of convenience to save her reputation. Clarence is a nice enough guy, but Glory Ann is determined to never love again. Time though, has a way of changing things. Clarence is so good with Rosemary and his patience and love for Glory Ann, in time, wins her over. Soon they have a baby of their own. When a tragedy strikes the family, Rosemary spends years blaming herself and trying to make up for her wrongs.
In present day, Sarah returns home to help her mother, Rosemary and grandmother Glory Ann, run the Old Depot Grocery store that her grandmother owns. Sarah has just suffered the loss of her husband, but more than that she is dealing with a lot of guilt, and could it be that the nausea and lack of appetite could be caused by something else? She soon discovers that her mother has been keeping a secret and is determined to uncover what it is. The three woman are going to have to come together and let love heal their wounds. The secrets that have been kept are destroying all of them.
I really can't recommend this book enough. I couldn't get enough of it and lost several hours of sleep trying to find out what happens next. There is a big surprise in this book that I must not spoil, but oh is it a good one! I was not expecting that twist!
Thank you to Revell and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book. The review is my own opinion.
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