The Rain Sparrow - (Honey Ridge Novel) by Linda Goodnight (Paperback)

About the Book

"A stranger's arrival in a small Southern town stirs up old secrets and new dreams"--

Book Synopsis

A stranger's arrival in a small Southern town stirs up old secrets and new dreams in this beautiful story full of hope and haunting mystery, and with the power to win your heart

Renowned yet private, thriller writer Hayden Winters lives a life colored by lies. As he is deeply ashamed of his past, his hunger for an honest relationship and dreams of starting a family remain unsatisfied, and he can trust no one with his secrets. He's determined to outrun his personal demons, but the charming old Peach Orchard Inn and a woman whose presence is as gentle as a sparrow's song stops him in his tracks.

Carrie Riley is afraid of everything from flying to thunderstorms, and pretty much of life itself. But meeting the enigmatic writer staying at the inn emboldens her to learn everything about him. When they discover a vulnerable boy hiding at the inn, Hayden is compelled to help Carrie protect him. Soon they're led to a centuries-old mystery that haunts Hayden's sleep, and his only safe haven is Carrie. As the secrets of the past and present cause their lives to become entwined, all that's left to come to light is love--if the grim truth doesn't tear them apart first.

Review Quotes

"The second of Goodnight's Honey Ridge novels [The Rain Sparrow] is an aching, absorbing, yet uplifting read."--Booklist

"The Memory House is a beautiful, rich, unforgettable story filled with tenderness and heart." -New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne

"Goodnight's prose is elegant..."--Booklist

"Her beautiful storytelling, coupled with a well-crafted, poignant plot, will touch readers' hearts from the first page." --RT Book Reviews about The Memory House

"Realistic family dynamics abound in this holiday tale and remind the reader love may be as important as family." --RT Book Reviews about Cowboy Under the Mistletoe (4 1/2 stars)

"Goodnight skillfully weaves storms, both literal and figurative, into the characters' lives." --RT Book Reviews about The Lawman's Honor (4 stars)