The Cedar Key

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MCGEE, STEPHENIA H.

THE CEDAR KEY

Could the key to Casey's future be hidden in someone else's past?

Casey Adams unexpectedly inherits an old Victorian house full of other people's memories. Stuck in a quirky little Mississippi town, Casey's hope for a fresh start died as soon as she had to lay the grandmother she'd just met to rest.

But Grandma Ida carried secrets beyond the grave.

Before her death Ida carefully planned a trail of clues to help Casey unlock the Macintyre family secrets and finally explain why they abandoned her. But each of Ida's letters will only come from Casey's handsome - and often frustrating - new neighbor. 

As Casey pieces together the stories behind the objects filling her grandmother's house, she embarks on a heart-stirring journey that rattles her foundations, ignites her faith, and leads her to a startling discovery that will reshape her future. But only if she can face the lies that have been slowly tearing her apart.

My Review:

Five tissue box alert. 

My heart feels like it's been pummelled to pulp and then stretched three sizes bigger. I hurt...in a good way. And am definitely better for having read The Cedar Key.

McGee has crafted the kind of richly layered story that a reader has no choice but to feel her way through -- and I think listening to the audible edition narrated by Bryn Austin made it that much more emotional for me.

Casey is a hot mess when we first meet her. Scrappy and prickly and barricaded behind an impenetrable wall of hurt. No one is going to get past her defences. She's been discarded one too many times in her life and she's guarding her heart from everyone and everything. Including God.

But then she finds herself in a quirky little southern town with a host of folks who just won't leave her alone -- for better or worse. Including her deceased grandma who has prepared an intricate trail of discovery through revealing letters and projects. The result is pure magic!

Deep, aching sorrow paired with the hope of new-found faith makes this the kind of stand-out novel we need in Christian Fiction. But there's also plenty of laughter amidst the tears as enduring friendships are made. Not to mention stomach churning angst as someone conspires against Casey. Add in some sweet (but complicated) romance and the result is pure bibliophile bliss! 

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is available in paperback or ebook format -- winner's choice

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Cedar Key, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winners announced on Saturday June 12 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!