“I’m saying that I’m not going to trash someone else’s reputation in a futile attempt to restore mine. Everyone would believe her. Why shouldn’t they? It’s probably the only lie she’s ever told in her life. Just happens to be the lie that ruined mine.”
Words have power. Add a solid reputation behind those words, and they have the power to destroy.
It began with a lie.
Mac’s life changed … lie.
Mac’s life changed irrevocably with a false accusation. Blissfully unaware of the carnage she left behind when she moved from Brant’s Corners, Savannah Forrester is back and when Mac sees her at church — with a boy — he wants answers.
For eight years he’s lived under the cloud of her accusations — without defending himself. He kept her secret. He endured the shame and the life-altering consequences.
Savannah can set the record straight. Mac says no. The ultimate question remains: what is best for Rory.
And who is Rory really?
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I like Chautona Havig’s writing style and her stories are provocative and heartfelt. This one is no exception. Teenage pregnancy is common and dealt with in different ways, Savannah chose a startling and very damaging course with her accusation that left Mac with few options. His faith was inspiring. A patient man staying true to his own path …
Too many books are forgettable. This isn’t one of them. I finished it last night and am still pondering – which would make this a good book club read.
This book contains several ‘what?!’ moments that make you think. Moments that force you to consider various issues.
I did find the writing confusing in several spots (somehow I thought Savannah had …
Very sweet book. Pretty sure I wouldn’t be as forgiving, but wish I could be.
This is me reading the book:
Aww – he is so sweet (cue romantic music, birds singing)
Oh! She likes him too! Sigh…
Huh? What is she thinking? Wait! What? No Savvy!!
Oh, that is scary. What will she do now?
???!!!!!! (screech of needle on record as the music abruptly stops, birds go silent)
No no no no no no no no no no no!!!!!!!!! I feel like …