Review of He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox

Uncovering long-held family secrets may sting at first--but the result can be sweeter than honey

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.

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My Review

He Should Have Told the Bees is much more than a story about a woman beekeeper. It is about secrets, deception, healing, family, and forgiveness.

The characters are compelling and their strengths, weaknesses, and even addiction made the story come to life for me. Part of the story is heartbreaking but the pages show that with trust, faith, and healing there is hope and a sense of being more than they ever thought they could be.

Fern was one of my favorite characters. She was mischievous but at the same time a ray of sunshine and I enjoyed seeing her growth through the story.

If you only read one story this year, I truly hope it will be this one. So many twists to the story that pull at your heartstrings but leave you feeling uplifted and inspired at the end.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and a positive review was not required. All my opinions are my own.