In the Cradle Lies

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NEWPORT, OLIVIA

IN THE CRADLE LIES

While on a solo ski vacation in Canyon Mines, Colorado, Tucker has a love-hate relationship with his wealth, spending indiscriminately while skiing fearlessly and preparing to conquer the overgrown slope of Hidden Run, a hill so dangerous it hasn't been used in decades. As genealogist Jillian tires to uncover enough of Tucker's family tree to understand his charming nature but reckless resolve, Jillian's equally charming father, Nolan, cajoles Tucker into giving him ski lessons to get him talking about the suspicious circumstances surrounding his grandfather's life in St. Louis in the 1930s.

On the surface, Tucker's family history seems too perfect. The secret may lie in the sealed envelope Tucker carries with him at all times -- even on the ski slope. When no one can find Tucker to tell him the fiancee he never mentioned turned up in Canyon Miles, they realize he must be off attempted to ski Hidden Run alone in a snowstorm. And they may be too late.

My Review:

published in 2019

I'm catching up with the Tree of Live series higgledy-piggledy so now I've read 1,2 and 4 and ready to dive into 3 next. While the books can be read out of order, I'm thinking it would be best to have at least read the first one in order to get a handle on the characters and their captivating Colorado tourist town.

Jillian and Nolan are a dynamic father/daughter duo who tend to meddle (in the nicest of ways) in the lives of complete strangers. She's a genealogist and he's a lawyer with Ninja mediation skills and their combined talents come in surprisingly handy during a crisis. Especially when it's of the messy family drama variety.

I love the way this series showcases genealogy and how family history plays an important role in understanding our present. And Newport does it in sublime dual timeline fashion. We have Tucker in present day and his grandfather in the 1930s through 1950s. The author explores the devastating effects when generations of secrets come to light and Tucker is left to cope (or not) with the fall out. Thankfully, Jillian and Nolan and a host of other caring Canyon Mines citizens are there to help him through.

Heartwarming, at times poignant, and a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Goal Updates: #2 Catch up on series I'm behind in

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