In the Cradle Lies, is a heartbreaking story of babies stolen and sold in the U.S.
Where a manufacturing company is made rich in the dealing of the stolen babies and where one day the great grandson struggles to understand, but tries to make the wrongs right.
Five stars from me.

,This is a gripping story of family secrets that come to light years later. The story starts out in the 1930s, however the author expertly weaves the present and the past together. The setting is a small mountain town in Colorado within commuting distance to Denver Jillian and Kris have been best friends since childhood They meet Tucker, visiting from Missouri in a ski shop. Tucker has an extremely large amount of cash and insists on paying for some expensive items for the two girls Tucker shares he is on a mission to ski down a dangerous mountain that has been abandoned for years. Jillian and Kris are determined to keep Tucker from skiing down the dangerous mountain. There are many twists and turns along with surprises as the pages of this book are turned. Thought provoking story as some of the situations that occurred are also part of real life situations. The book will hold your interest until the last page is turned.
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Amazing story , I could not put it down. It will leave you heartbroken but is so worth the read. I knew things went on like this years ago and probably still do. I think everyone will want to have a genealogy done after reading this. I know I do. I like how the past and the present are put into these stories. Thank you Olivia Newport for keeping me awake at night reading...….just kidding. My fault could not put the book down to sleep.

Although the main character, Jillian, works finding family members for others, the basic story in this book is about a man who is looking for long lost family himself. He happens upon the town where Jillian and father work and live. Tucker is not a person one enjoys reading about-he is mysterious and has no real depth. He dates one woman while visiting but it is obvious he is toying with her. All in all,
the numerous characters in this story mesh but there is no one the reader might come to want to read more about. The plot is somewhat convoluted as the storyline takes place in two time periods.
This can be confusing. The author does a good job at the craft of writing about setting which adds to the story line-the snow and the skiing weather. There just seem to be too many people to keep
straight and some incidences are thrown in out of context. This is a light read and would be fun on a cold winter’s day.

“In the Cradle Lies” by Olivia Newport, is the second book in the Tree of Life” series. An investigative Father-Daughter Team try to link family histories,  present to past, on family trees. Tucker, on a solo ski vacation, spends his wealth indiscriminately. A fearless skier, he is determined to conquer an overgrown slope, a dangerous and risky run, hitherto unattempted for decades past. Genealogist Jillian explores Tucker’s family tree to try to reconcile his charming nature with his reckless resolve. Meanwhile Jillian’s father, Nolan tries to lure Tucker into giving him ski lessons, to make him open up about the suspicious circumstances revolving around his grandfather’s life in the 1930s. The secret of Tucker’s seemingly perfect family history may lie concealed in a sealed envelope Tucker refuses to part with. When Tucker’s fiancee turns up unannounced, and Tucker himself cannot be found, everyone realizes that he must be trying to ski the dangerous and perilous run, alone in a snowstorm. Time is running out for Tucker and soon it may be too late. This book inspires us to explore family trees and celebrate unforgettable family stories that connect us with our own unique family histories. It also takes us on amazing faith journeys that help us to discover what actually lies at the heart of our faith.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Split time-line story was a bit confusing at times, but everything tied together at the end. I enjoyed the father-daughter dynamic between Jillian and Nolan. Tucker was an interesting “hero” who didn’t know what to do with all his wealth once he learned the true source. Will everyone be able to save him when he decides to ski a risky trail that hasn’t been used in years? Satisfying conclusion. This is the second entry in the Tree of Life series. I recommend reading the first novel before this one to get a sense of who the cast of characters are.

In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport was an excellent read. I really enjoyed getting to know Jillian and her dad Nolan in the first book of the Tree of Life series and they did not disappoint this time around either. I even gave up movie night to finish it because it was so good! The story follows genealogist Jillian and her friend Kris get to know Tucker, a guy who comes to town to ski. However, Tucker is throwing money around and living a little recklessly for someone who is supposed to be a business owner with a good head on his shoulders. Parallel to Tucker's story, we hear of his grandpa Matt's story. When the two stories hit, worlds shatter and Tucker is trying to figure out how to put all the pieces back. Jillian and her dad and Kris have to convince him to be safe and allow them to help. Will they be able to save him from himself in time though, especially when he decides to ski an abandoned slope that is as dangerous as it is old? Check the book out to find out! You don't even have to read the first one to know what is going on, although you should because it is also a great book! What are you waiting for? Go read them!!
I received a free copy of this story from NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is the second book in the Tree of Life series by this author. I can’t tell you how much I love this author writing style. Everything just flows and connects. I love how the story connects history with the genealogy aspect. I love these characters and I even looked the town up because I would love to visit. (It is fictional) I cant wait to see what the next story holds.

While this book is part of a series it could be read as a stand alone with no problems.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. All opinions were my own.

I loved the first book in this series and was excited to dive into the second. It did not disappoint! I love the descriptive language the author uses in this book - you literally feel transported to this little mountain town in the dead of winter. This is an easy, light read that is great for relaxing and unwinding.

In the Cradle Lies was just an okay read for me. I give this second installment from the Tree of Life series three stars.

4 stars- This is the second book in the “Tree of Life” series. This series steps into the lives of a father/daughter team that use their expertise in mediation and genealogy to help others find their way in life.
In this second installment a mysterious young man arrives in Canyon Mines that seems to be trying to throw away his fortune one generous gift at a time and take his life into his own hands to ski a dangerous, forgotten ski run. But no one can figure out why. Jillian and her dad Nolan are on the job to help figure things out for poor Tucker.
I enjoyed this book more than the first one. I felt as though the quirky cast of characters were quite a bit less overbearing in this story than the first. I like Jillian and her dad and the host of other characters in Canyon Mines. It seems like it would be a fun place to live (in the summer! LOL).
I liked the split time line and trying to fit all the pieces together of Tucker’s family story along with Jillian and her dad. This is a great cozy read if you’re looking for something somewhat light but with some deeper truths mixed in. At the end I enjoyed the peek into the next book and am excited to read Jillian and Nolan’s next adventure.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

In the Cradle Lies is well written inspirational book. Great plot and well developed characters. I highly recommend this book. Thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

The Tree of Life series is set in the small town of Canyon Mines, and centers around Jillian Parisi-Duffy's work as a genealogist. Besides her steady paycheck work of hunting down next-of-kin for insurance companies, she can't help but be curious about the strangers who wander into her town with mysterious backstories. The Inn at Hidden Run introduces Jillian to Meri, who has run away from her family and doesn't want to talk about it. In the Cradle Lies brings Tucker Kintzler to town, with his piles of cash and crazy dream to find the Inn's Hidden ski run namesake. In both novels, Jillian works with her father, a lawyer skilled in mediation and getting people to open up to him, as well as a cast of small-town characters, to dig out enough information to piece together the history these folks need to find peace with their pasts and a path for their futures.

This is such an interesting theme for a series of novels; I love that the small town people we meet continue to tie them together, but a new puzzle for Jillian to solve makes each novel unique. If you can suspend the question of whether Jillian should be looking into people's pasts who haven't asked, it's engaging to watch the story come together, utilizing a dual timeline to bring their past and current stories together. Tucker's family history was darker than I anticipated, and I had trouble reconciling the quick tying up of ends with the slow reveal of the atrocities.

I give both books in this series 3 stars; I enjoy the idea of the genealogical mysteries, and I will likely continue to read the series, but I don't see myself reading these again.

I received a digital copy of this book, via NetGalley, from the publishers, in exchange for my honest review.

This is a very well written book that stays with you long after you finish the last page. It's a story of sins of the fathers passed down through generations and how they deal with it and how it affects other people. This book is full of mystery, suspense and a dash of romance. Even though this is the second book in the Tree of Life series it can easily be read as a stand alone. I can't wait to read the next book in this excellent series. Thank you Barbour Publishing Shiloh Run Press via NetGallery for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

IN THE CRADLE LIES by OLIVIA NEWPORT is a really good read. Following on from The Inn at Hidden Run, but easily standing alone, it is a story that will really stay with you.
When Tucker comes to the small town of Canyon Mines with his brilliant skiing ability, his seemingly unending supply of cash and his determination to ski the dangerous slopes of Hidden Run, genealogist Jillian Parisi-Duffy and her family advocate father, Nolan, sense a story. The two of them, together with Jillian's best friend, Kris, are determined to do all they can to dissuade him from certain disaster. When Kris, who is also an excellent skier, seems to be falling for him, and is even considering skiing Hidden Run with him, things begin to get out of hand.
As they unravel Tucker's family history, Nolan, who is a brilliant family mediator, is led to be honest about his own past, especially his relationship with his youngest brother, Paddy.
The Scripture we are reminded of throughout is "the truth will set you free" and this is well brought out in the two time frames that run through the story. How each generation deals with the "sins of the fathers", the effect of those sins on their own lives and on society in general, is so well brought out. It is a story of repentance and regeneration, of the restoration that comes when we allow God to deal with our sins and guilt, and with the pain of uncovering the past.
I love the characters, the interesting story and the excellent Christian message, and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.