Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble

While Libby's partner Nicole investigated the renovation possibilities of several historical buildings on Hope Beach, she discovers some news that astounds Libby.  Her father did not die when she was five, but he was alive until recently and has now left her the Tidewater Inn and other property as well.  She also has a family she never knew anything about!  Shortly after that Nicole is kidnapped while Libby watches it on a web cam and is powerless to help her friend.

It seems that Libby suffers blow after blow in this book.  Her friend is kidnapped and she becomes a suspect.  She discovers that her mother lied to her for years.  She has family she never even knew about and aside from her lovely aunt, her siblings want nothing to do with her.  What anchors Libby is "What would Jesus do?"   A necklace her father left her had that inscription, and it proves valuable as she navigates the many difficult days that follow Nicole's kidnapping.  I loved that practical part of the book and how it inspires me to think in the same way.

When you throw in a hunky coast guard and some elusive villains you have yourself a recipe for an exciting romantic suspense!  I thought the characters were believable and I found I had an emotional response to the difficulties that Libby was dealing with.  I'd definitely recommend this book to my friends.

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