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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Colleen Coble has done it again in her new book, What We Hide. Lots of mystery, intrigue, suspense, and many twists and turns to explore. Savannah and her estranged husband, Hez, are thrown together when she is suspected of killing a colleague. The more they dig, the more danger they are in. I was engrossed with this book, the first in her new series, Tupelo Grove. I can’t wait for the next book of the series to come out!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I’m not really sure how I feel About this book. It is unlike most of Coleen's stories. A little bit romance, a lot of murder and mystery tossed in. Strange ending which seems to be a plot twist. I did like the main characters.

What We Hide by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker is a legal drama with family drama thrown in to carry the plot along. The story is categorized as Christian Mystery and Suspense Romance, but I do not agree with this assessment. The story features Savannah and Hez, who used to be married. Tragedy happened and their marriage fell apart. Now they are back in each other’s lives, they are trying to figure out if they can make this work or not. It reads more like a women’s fiction novel than a suspense novel. Yes, there were missing artifacts, and readers will see the person who is taking them and their point of view, but it does not seem to be a main suspense factor. Yes, the story features a dead body after a couple of chapters, but it really does not have that suspense atmosphere that mystery readers want when reading this type of story. Most of the story features Hez and Savannah arguing and thinking of the tragedy moment that happened three years ago. I was actually bored reading the story. I couldn’t wait for it to be over.

I received a complimentary copy of What We Hide by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker from Thomas Nelson Publishing, but the opinions are all my own.

Delighted that this is just the beginning of a series by co-authors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker!

Savannah Webster and her sister Jess are both employed by Tupelo Grove University in Alabama. The university has ties to their family which makes them both committed to its success. When crimes surface and the sisters are accused, Savannah turns to her soon to be ex-husband Hez for legal assistance.

I love a good second chance story. Hez has been sober for two years and wants Savannah to see he is a changed man.

The cover is perfect for the story inside.

What We Hide is an intriguing and complex mystery. It’s also very intense and emotional. Savannah and Hez, an estranged couple, are both living with the intense pain of losing a child, while Hez also deals with overcoming alcoholism and guilt. They are brought back together when first Savannah, then her sister, are accused of murder and are drawn into a mystery surrounding missing artifacts. There were a lot of twists, several surprises, and many misunderstandings, hard feelings, and misgivings to overcome as they try to uncover the truth. I was fascinated and hooked from the beginning. As a fan of Colleen Coble’s books, I also enjoyed this return to Pelican Harbor and “reuniting” with police chief Jane Hardy.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Colleen Coble and Rick Acker seamlessly craft a suspense/mystery novel in What We Hide. Tupelo Grove University history professor Savannah Webster is surprised to find her estranged husband and recovering addict Hezekiah (Hez) at her door asking for a second chance after the death of their daughter. She declines his offer until she finds herself in a jam with the law after discovering forged papers for artifacts sales and the university's president murdered. As one of the best attorneys around, she asks Hez to represent her and help figure out what is going on at the university. While investigating, their relationship starts to mend. But is everything really as it seems or is something more going on?

As far as writing, this is a quick, entertaining read. It's fast-paced and fairly well-developed. The struggles between Savannah and Hez are heartbreaking, yet realistic. This novel is written from three points-of-view: Savannah, Hez, and an unnamed first person POV. I really, truly thought I had the first person POV pegged until the Epilogue! Now I'm questioning everything! What a cliffhanger. Ready for the next book in the Tupelo Grove series.

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