Review: His Secret Alaskan Family

HIS SECRET ALASKAN FAMILY - Belle Calhoune

Serenity Peak (Book #3)

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Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell | Rating: A

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE (Inspirational)


REVIEW: HIS SECRET ALASKAN FAMILY is a beautifully written second chance at love story that is set in the fictional town of Serenity Peaks, Alaska. In this story we encounter Violet Drummond, her 10-year-old son, Chase, and Deacon Shaw, who Violet and the good people of Serenity Peaks previously knew as John Darrow. You’ll get that when you read the story. Violet and Deacon have a ten-year history. It is that history that propels the storyline.

When Deacon shows up in Serenity Peaks after a ten-year absence, he has a lot of explaining to do, starting with his name change. Ten years ago, he and Violet were in love and planning to be married. Everything was perfect, except that Deacon disappeared leaving Violet heartbroken and pregnant. I loved how Ms. Calhoune handled this “uplifting inspirational romance”. Deacon’s backstory plays an important part in the reason he had to up and leave town and the woman he loved. Believe me, his love for Violet never waned over the ten years. Without spilling too much tea, I will tell you that Deacon had to seek cover in WITSEC (the Witness Protection Program). Of course, it changed his whole life. After one innocent incident, Deacon was forced to leave Alaska for fear of putting Violet, her family, and the citizens of Serenity Peaks in danger. What a predicament!

Some of the minor characters who have their own stories in this series appear as friends of Violet and Deacon. Along with Violet’s family, they are supportive and help in the development of the main characters. I love Chase’s role in this story. He certainly plays a major part in the second chance that Deacon wants with Violet.

I enjoyed reading Violet and Deacon’s love story. Forgiveness and beginning again was prominent throughout this story. You can read it as a stand-alone, but I strongly suggest that you also read the first two books in this engaging series:
HER ALASKAN RETURN, (Book #1) and AN ALASKAN BLESSING, (Book #2).  In the meantime, I recommend HIS SECRET ALASKAN FAMILY for your reading pleasure

1st February 2025 | romcol@gmail.com


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