Beekeeper Beckett Walsh is living her dream, working alongside her father in their apiary, until his untimely death sends her world into a tailspin. She suddenly finds she must deal with a new part owner of the family business–one who is looking to sell the property. Beck cannot fathom why her father would put her into the position to lose everything they built together.
When Callie Peterson is named in the trust of a man she’s never heard of, she’s not sure what to do. Her fledgling business has just taken wing and her mother has reentered her life asking for help getting into rehab for her lifelong substance abuse issues, making Callie’s financial situation rather . . . precarious. She’s sure she has no right to someone else’s farm, but the money from the sale could solve her problems and give her the stability she’s always craved.
As these two women navigate their present conundrum, they will discover a complex and entangled past full of secrets–and the potential for a brighter future for both of them.
What a different book in a most wonderful way! I loved so many parts to it – from learning so much about bees, to the sweet romances, not to mention the mystery surrounding Callie and the fallout from a substance abusing parent, and finally the precociousness of little Fern. Both Beckett and Callie are dealing with so many past hurts that really impact their present lives. But what makes the book different is that although it has a small amount of romance, that is not the focus but instead it is the relationship between the two women who have been thrown together without knowing why. The faith element is present but minimal. I so enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I am freely writing a review – all thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Author: Amanda Cox is the author of The Edge of Belonging and The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery, both of which were the Christy Award Book of the Year in 2021 and 2022, respectively. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Bible and theology and a master’s degree in professional counseling, but her first love is communicating through story. Her studies and her interactions with hurting families over a decade have allowed her to create multidimensional characters that connect emotionally with readers. She lives in the foothills of Tennesee with her husband and their three children.
He Should Have Told The Bees was published on August 1, 2023 by Revell.
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