Book Review: Counterfeit Faith by Crystal Caudill

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What is this book about?

As matron of Final Chance House of Refuge, Gwendolyn Ellison has dedicated her life to serving the children deemed delinquents by society. She’ll protect them with everything she has. So when she suspects someone is using Final Chance for criminal deeds, she’s determined to investigate and put a stop to it. But villains don’t like to be crossed–and they’re willing to kill to get their way.

Gwendolyn knows she can’t quit fighting. More than her own life is on the line if counterfeiters go free. She must find someone she can trust to help her expose the criminals and protect the children under her care.

Charming and chivalrous Secret Service operative Josiah Isaacs has never been able to turn his back on a woman in trouble–and capturing counterfeiters is his job, after all. The danger he’s truly worried about is his growing attraction to Gwendolyn when his heart wants to remain faithful to his deceased wife.

As both peril and interest grow, he begins to consider whether a second love may be possible–if they can live through this case. At the same time, he’s put off by her faith in a God he no longer trusts. How can a future together even be possible when their beliefs are at odds?

My review:

Danger has entered Gwendolyn’s world and confirmed flirt, Josiah Isaacs, is just the one to rescue her. The problem is that he can’t seem to do it without getting his heart involved. I loved the conflict that he struggled with to keep an emotional distance from a woman who claimed his attention without even trying.

Gwendolyn had a stubborn streak when it came to the children in her charge. I admired her strength of character as well as her strong faith. She challenged Josiah’s viewpoint of the world.

Not only was there sweet romance, but the danger kept me turning the pages. This was also a great end to the series bringing in the characters from the previous books.

What I enjoyed most about this book:

Josiah falling in love with someone who was a great match for him.

What I didn’t like about this book:

Nothing

Would I recommend this book to others? Yes I would. Good characters, suspense, and romance. This is the third book in this series. It can be read as a standalone but Josiah does show up in the first two books.

Note: I received this book complimentary as a member of the author’s launch team. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.

Where can I learn more about this author and their books?

Crystal Caudill, author website

-Loraine Nunley

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