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Secrets of their Past by Allie Pleiter Review

 Hello Friends :)

I pray today finds you all doing well, and I want to thank you all for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess.

2022 seems to be the year where so many beloved series are coming to a conclusion, and I'm honestly still feeling a little emotional about that fact that Allie Pleiter's Wander Canyon series is one of them.

This series continues to be one of my favorite Love Inspired series of all time, and I'm so sad to see it come to an end.

However, the fifth and final book was everything I was hoping for and more, and today I can't wait to share with you all what I ended up thinking about it.

If you're interested in reading my reviews of the previous books in the series, check out the links below:

Their Wander Canyon Wish

Winning Back Her Heart

His Christmas Wish

A Mother's Strength


Keep reading on for my full review.


Secrets of their Past by Allie Pleiter:



Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author as Part of her Street Team

Publisher: Love Inspired

Publication Date: February 22nd, 2022

Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance

Series: Wander Canyon


Synopsis:

Facing the past

could change his future.

Veterinarian Neal Rodgers is in Wander Canyon seeking the truth about his past—not to rescue a litter of kittens under his next-door neighbor’s porch. But persistent single-mom Tessa Kennedy is impossible to ignore—especially when she uncovers a family secret of her own. Discovering the hidden facts of their histories could be the key to unlocking everything in this small town.

(synopsis from goodreads)


My Review:

I have read and loved every single title in Allie Pleiter's Wander Canyon series, and reading the fifth and final book was really bittersweet for me. I loved this heartwarming story about a couple needing to come to terms with their past before they can move on in the present, but I'm honestly so sad to see this series come to an end. It's become a favorite of mine right from the first installment, and while I'm definitely sad to see it go, this final title sends the series off on the perfect end note, and I can't possibly recommend it enough.

Secrets of their Past had so many of my favorite elements all wrapped up into one lovely and captivating read. We have a couple who meet under strange circumstances. We have a romance that first starts out as a beautiful friendship. We have a mystery that ends up leading into places that I never personally saw coming. We have a more in depth look into one of Wander Canyon's least liked citizens. We have plenty of cameos from the characters in the previous books, and perhaps best of all, we have a story that heavily focuses around a momma cat and her adorable kittens, and the part they play in bringing the lead couple (Neal and Tessa) together.

Allie Pleiter is an extremely talented storyteller, and this beautiful new romance from her is truly her at her best. I could barely bring myself to put it down, and I loved that she included a little hint about her upcoming series in this one, as it's definitely giving me something more to look forward to. I appreciate how effortlessly the faith element is always blended into her Love Inspired stories, and Secrets of their Past was no exception. 

I can't say enough good things about this one, and I recommend picking up the entire Wander Canyon series as I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. 

Final Rating: 5/5.

Thanks so much to Allie Pleiter for allowing me to advance read and review this one! 

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. I was not required to give a positive review.

Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)

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