Wow, how to describe this story, It's a love story ,a mystery, and so much more...
I didn't see the ending coming. Well done , Claire Leslie Hall. Can't wait to read your next book. Thank you Net Galley for chance to read this ARC.

Highly recommended for readers of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING and THE PAPER PALACE. Alternating between past and present, this book has it all—a gripping mystery, family secrets, a sexy love story... and twists that will have your head spinning and jaw on the floor.

This was a beautifully written book about love, grief and forgiveness. I loved this story and couldn’t put down. Thank you Netgalley for this arc.

The first paragraph in the book "the farmer is dead. He is dead and all anyone wants to know is who killed him" . This is not a detective story , It is a love story where hidden truths, family relationships all come together. . Story takes place in a small English farming village. Teenage Beth has fallen in love with Gabriel, the son of the "lord of the manor" of the village. When Gabriel goes to University his relationship with Beth ends. Present day - Beth is happily married to Frank whom she grew up with. They had a son, Bobby, who passed away. Gabriel comes back to the village with his son Leo who reminds Beth of Bobby. When Beth is asked to care for Leo and spends more time with Gabriel their feelings for each other surface.
A very different love story.. I read this book in one day. This is the author's first book and I hope it is not the last. Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! Beautifully written and cuts deep with love, loss, ye And forgiveness. All the feels in this treasure. Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.