What Hope Remembers by Johnnie Alexander is the third book in the Misty Willow series.  Although not required, reading the previous two books gives a great deal of back story that adds depth to the characters and their experiences.

Those who enjoy stories about redemption, forgiveness, and romance will appreciate this read.  The story is not all rainbows and sunshine.  Quite a number of events or recalled events illustrate the callus, calculating nature of human beings.  It also shows the ability of individuals to rise above the pain and heartache.

In some ways, the characters seemed flat and perhaps not entirely believable.  It almost felt as though they wanted to change, but just hadn’t quite implemented the changes.  Then the characters were suddenly reported to have altered their thinking.  However, the underlying messages were positive and hopeful.

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Revell

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  None

Violence/Gore:  Report that a man was shot and killed; animals and a person die in an arson fire. 

Sex/Nudity:  Child was reported to have born out of wedlock; character alludes to having had many sexual encounters with multiple partners; person reports being involved in an affair; non-married characters kiss, hold hands and embrace.

Mature Subject Matter:

Eating disorders, murder, death of parents, affairs, deceit.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Character used to drink heavily; character has a cigar.