In the aftermath of WWI, Grace Abernathy is determined to reunite her family, crossing an ocean to convince her widowed sister to return home to England. Yet, in Toronto she discovers more tragedy--her nephew Christian in the custody of his paternal relatives, the formidable Easton family, who rejected Grace's sister because of her low social status.
Unconvinced the Eastons can be fitting caretakers, Grace uses an assumed name to secure the position of Christian's nanny and moves into the Easton estate. There she can observe the family up close, while ensuring Christian's well-being. In the course of her new role, she is shocked to find herself falling in love with Andrew Easton, the boy's guardian. Unfortunately, Andrew is promised to a spoiled socialite who is sure to make a terrible stepmother for Christian. Will Grace be able to protect her nephew . . . and her heart?
This is the first book in Susan's "Canadian Crossing," series and I have to say it was a good start. The one thing you will say when reading this book is that the title of the book is very appropriate as all along Grace has only the best of intentions with what ever she does. It may not appear that way all the time, but she has no malice in her heart.
You won't be overly surprised at how the story plays out, but there are a number of twists and turns that keep the story interesting. It's one of those books where you don't really have to concentrate to keep up with the story. A nice light read is how I like to put it.
What also made it interesting was that the story was set in Toronto, so it felt very familiar.
Stars out of 5 : 4 A good book to pick up and read over a couple of days. The next book in the Canadian Crossings series will be published in March of 2019.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
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