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Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
To everyone in Hillsdale, Idaho, Faith Lyons was the new second-grade teacher who had moved into the small town about three years ago, and Faith hoped it would remain that way. She was trying to start afresh, away from her family and true identity, Astrid Luxe, the fashion icon and heir to Luxe Fashion, a fashion powerhouse based in New York. She had legally changed her name to Faith Lyons to stay off her controlling mother’s radar and escape the future planned for her. It was also to cut ties with her past, a part of her life she is not proud of. However, when she meets Adam Peters, the school’s basketball coach, a single dad and Hillsdale’s hottest bachelor, her façade threatens to crack. The two fall head over heels for each other, but Faith must reveal her secret to Adam, because not only he, but the whole of Hillsdale will depend on it. Find out in Secrets in the Snow (Seasons of Hillsdale Book 2) by Kiri Patterson.
If you are looking for a contemporary romance novel flavored with drama, a touch of humor, and suspense, Secrets in the Snow by Kiri Patterson is the perfect pick. Faith is a complex character whose journey from New York to Hillsdale is a quest for self-discovery, growth, purpose, and healing. When I was introduced to her at the beginning, I saw an insecure woman grappling with low self-esteem, self-doubt, and guilt, thanks to the influence of her overbearing mother. Her mother’s actions demonstrate the damaging effect of parents foisting their expectations on their children without considering their opinions, needs, and choices. Patterson gives the storyline a profound sentimental edge, making the cast’s emotions palpable. I could feel the strong attraction and passionate love between Faith and Adam. Their love is the kind that leaves you longing to experience it, and their story is a roadmap for navigating its intricacies.
