Freedom's Kiss (Carrington Family #3) by Sarah Monzon Reviewed

About the book:

Title: Freedom's Kiss (Carrington Family #3)
Author: Sarah Monzon
Publisher: Radiant Publications

They were both prisoners of their past. Could legacy be the key to setting them free?
Olivia Arroyo knows who she is and where she’s going—her sense of family responsibility a stepping stone to her dream of becoming a chef. When her employer refuses her the chance to move from server to the kitchen, she makes another opportunity for herself with the owner of a new food truck. But her life derails when a hidden piece of her past suddenly comes to light, and she discovers everything she thought she knew about herself has been a lie.
A single decision can have innumerable consequences—a truth that has changed Adam Carrington’s life. A criminal defense attorney turned food truck owner, he is haunted by his role in an unpardonable act and driven by his need to make restitution. Unexpected help comes in the form of a feisty, raven-haired beauty, but she soon begins challenging his kitchen as well as his heart.

Florida, 1816
Propelled by a fleeting hope of freedom, Winnie and her family escape slavery and find refuge and new life with the Seminole Indians of Florida. But their future is still uncertain as threats of war, a return to slavery, and removal to the west shake their tentative grasp on freedom. Will they ever step out of the shadow of fear to leave a legacy of deliverance?

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About Sarah Monzon:

Sarah Monzon is a Navy chaplain's wife and a stay at home mom to the two cutest littles in the world. Playing pretend all day with them isn't enough, she spends the evenings after their heads hit the pillow to create her own imaginary characters. When she isn't in the world of make believe, she can be found in the pine forests of western Washington taking care of her family, fostering friendships, and enjoying all the adventures each day brings.
Her debut novel, The Isaac Project, skyrocketed to Amazon bestseller status while her Sophomore book, Finders Keepers, won the 2017 SELAH award for contemporary romance.

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My Thoughts:

I loved this book! It's set in Florida, where I call home. It's a dual time novel, and it has an adoption thread. A perfect trifecta for me!

This book is about being lost, not knowing who and whose you are. Adam has walked away from his calling as a lawyer because he feels responsible for a case. Olivia discovers a family secret which throws her into a tailspin.

Olivia is spunky. I loved how she just walked into Adam's food truck and just started preparing food. Something I would do.

Olivia's parents drove me crazy after she discovered the secret they'd kept from her. I wanted to strangle them both. With that said, Ms. Monzon got Olivia's emotions on point. I've always known that I was adopted, but I have friends who didn't and it literally tore them apart.

The historical thread of a runaway slave and the Seminole Indian War fuses into the present day story like a grandparent telling a child their family history.

My Bottom Line

This is the first book of the Carrington family that I've read. While this was book three in the series, I wasn't lost at all. Sarah Monzon creates family sagas similar to Julie Lessman and Pepper Basham.

Ms. Monzon portrays characters in spiritual need, and through a series of events shows that God is the only answer for that need.

I highly recommend this book!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher as apart of a street team. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.