this is a page turner to the end. the main characters are very complex. and not always what it appears to be. the couple go through much sorrow and twist and turns.. if you like suspense and dysfunctional family dynamics you will not want to miss this story. i was given a copy of the book by net galley but this is an honest review

What we Hide was a phenomenal book. Colleen Coble had a way of grabbing your attention from the very first page and keeping you reading into the wee hours of the morning. This book was no exception. It is full of twists and turns and suspense and I highly recommend it.

Colleen Coble and Rick Acker have joined forces to write a thrilling series! This first book pulls you in with mystery, danger, drama, and romance. Full of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end and surprises that I never saw coming.

Savannah Webster finds herself needing help from her estranged husband, Hez, when she becomes a suspect in a murder. As they search to uncover the truth, they quickly discover things are not as they appear at TGU. They must race to get to the bottom of the mystery while coming to terms with their painful pasts and discovering what the future holds.

This book has me so excited for this series! It promises to be highly entertaining with deep layers to keep me thinking long after I close the book.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

I always read Colleen Cables books but I was a bit leery because she has never collaborated with another author before, even know many authors do. I was definitely pleasantly surprised. This book was in my opinion one of her best. I like books with a happy ending but I love being pulled in emotionally and having a vested interest in the characters and this book definitely did that. I can only imagine the emotional toll losing a child takes on a marriage. In my opinion they did a awesome job with that. The story was suspenseful and it kept you guessing,and turning the pages as quickly as possible. They brought the story to a close and yet a cliffhanger!! I can't wait til the next book from Tupelo Grove.

Book 1 in the Tupelo Grove Series begins with Savannah Webster, a history professor, trying to sort out her life. She is estranged from her husband, Hezekiah, due to heartbreaking loss. He suddenly shows up on her doorstep and a wild ride ensues. Discovering bogus paperwork, she begins to ask questions but then she discovers the college president's body and becomes a prime suspect. Now she needs a defense lawyer, and she trusts no one but her husband. What is happening at the university? Can Savannah and her husband put aside their differences to figure out the answers before it is too late? Dangerous twists and turns in this novel keep you turning pages way past bedtime and a surprise ending makes this a delicious read! This was an amazing collaboration between Colleen Coble and Rick Acker and I look forward to seeing where they take readers next!

I was gifted a copy of this novel by the publisher through NetGalley. Many thanks to them for providing me with a tremendous read. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Savanah asks her exes help when she is a suspect in a murder. The more they delved into the murder, the more questions they had. Thus was a nice read.

I like this book over all, but I really did not like the characters in this book. One sister is portrayed as being hard and cold and the other sister is so wishy-washer, I just wanted to slap her. There was too much 'agnst' in every part of the book on the part of the wishy-washer sister. Also, this book had way too many chapters that ended in cliff-hanger style just in order to extend the story. It almost appeared at the end of some chapters that it was the end of the book - but no - just another twist. A good read, but not my favorite by far.

This read held hidden depths. Savannah stumbles upon a dead body setting off a chain of events that takes the reader on a thrill ride. As Savannah and Hez dig deeper into the mystery a domino effect takes over their lives. The more they learn the more questions they have. Battling the past is hard but battling to stay alive in the present is harder. The story moved at an even pace with some high stakes battles being fought. If you’ve read Coble’s Pelican Harbor series you’ll see some familiar faces and I really liked that tie in. I did guess the guilty party early on but I was unsure of the complete motive. I enjoyed the mystery and the multiple lines of investigation. The indecisive nature of the main characters did become repetitive but understanding the backstory it isn’t unreasonable. What really made this book was that bombshell ending. The final words made the perfect setup for a second book. Clever, deceitful, cold, and threatening, this promises to be a series full of big things to come.

I really enjoy Colleen Coble's romantic suspense novels.I have read several of them at this point so there was some familiarity with how things would play out within the book. I knew pretty quickly who was at fault and even had some suspensions about another character involved. Some of the story felt familiar like it was similar to some of her previous work and for that reason I have given this a 4 -star rating. I do love aspects of the predictability though because she often interweaves reconciliation in her books and I always find that beautiful!

I enjoyed reading What We Hide by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker. I loved the mystery/thriller, Christian fiction, romance combo. Good twists though I suspected who the culprit was halfway through. I particularly liked the second chance theme. Thank you, Netgalley, for giving me this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

Colleen Coble and Rick Acker do a great job in writing this book, it had everything that I wanted and enjoyed the overall feel of this book. I enjoyed the idea of family secrets element and how it worked with the historical fiction elements. I enjoyed the overall concept in this book and thought it had the suspenseful feel to it. The characters were everything that I was hoping for and left me wanting more.

Loved this story. The story line is interesting, and throughout the book there are several unexpected twists. I thought I had the antagonist figured out, but there was a huge surprise at the end. I enjoyed the setting on the college campus and the characters. Such an intriguing story, that I'll definitely be reading the next book in the series. I received a free copy and my opinions are my own.

Big Colleen Coble fan. So I was excited to check this book out.
Great mystery/thriller book. I enjoyed the storyline and most of the characters. Not sure how I feel about the ending..... So can't wait for the next book.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Another great book by this author! Savannah and Hez have been separated since their little girl drowned and Hez fell into alcohol. He would love a second chance and tells her he has changed but can she trust him? But when Savannah is suspected of murder she calls him for help
Someone is selling the artifacts. Who? As the hunt for answers continues things become dangerous. Who can you trust?

A heart pounding new series by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker. Savannah has returned to teach at the small university her father was once president of, but all is not as it seems.

Coble and Acker combine their talents to weave a romantic suspense filled with intrigue and questions.
Estranged married couple, Hezekiah and Savannah, find themselves face to face with one another and the pain of their past. Now embroiled in a murder investigation that centers around historic Tupelo Grove University, the deep roots of ill-gotten treasure, and a past that continues to haunt their every day lives; will their marriage be able to heal or are the breaks too deep?
I found the first half to be a little slower than a usual suspense, but the second half was filled with excitement and twists that made it hard to out the book down.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinions. All opinions are my own.
Book published on July 2, 2024

What We Hide by Colleen Coble; Rick Acker. The writing styles of the two authors merge seamlessly to create a spine-tingling legal suspense thriller. Hez and Savannah have experienced hardships and loss throughout their lives. Their recollections of Ella were painful. A read that is emotionally exhilarating and full of secrets and twists and turns.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This was an amazing book. I highly recommend it to everyone. Great characters and a great plot. I will be looking for more books by this author. The book is superbly written. Lots of twists, turns and shocking turns of events. Quickly becoming a go to author for me!!!! If you love to read a book and be shocked by the ending then check out this author for sure. You will love this book and this author

It doesn’t take Tupelo Grove University history professor, Savannah Webster, long to realize that she may have been hasty in turning down her estranged husband and former District Attorney, Hezekiah’s request for a second chance. In one moment her life is turned upside down and she realizes she needs his help; the president of the university has been murdered and forged papers associated with the university’s precious artifacts are discovered. With their relationship hanging together by a thread despite sharing the loss of their daughter, can these two manage to work together to save each other? Despite his drinking problem?

As a general rule, I read anything Coble writes but will admit to being hesitant when I noticed it was coauthored. I needn't have worried. This duo crafted a pacey, unpredictable, heart-pounding suspenseful second-chance redemption novel with a fantastic cliffhanger ending. The addition of a coauthor didn’t affect Coble’s classic faith thread and readers will be watching for Savannah’s reliance on a seemingly silent God.

The choice of three distinct POVs gives readers insight into Savannah and Hez’s relationship and provides an opportunity for Coble’s characteristic emotional pull to shine. The unnamed third person’s POV added to the mystery and kept me invested in the story.

This series is off to a great start!

I was gifted this copy by Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Savannah works at Tupelo Grove University and finds herself in a situation that has her leaning on her estranged husband - Hez. I found this one to be a bit immature at times but not unreadable. I’d recommend to those who enjoy a quick read. Thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the ARC - all opinions are my own.