I really appreciate a novel like this. It kind of reminds me of a Hallmark movie that warms your heart in more ways than one. This book has done that for me.
I loved Joanna's story best. This is the 3rd and best novel in this series!
I felt like I got to know her so much better!
Burke was the same way. He is the most interesting character because of his past.
Yes, we all make mistakes. I wish Dr. Burke realized that instead of beating himself up all the time.
My heart went out to him in many ways.
This is a can't put down book until these two wonderful characters tell their story.
This story is full of love, family, friendship and compassion along with the community of Sweetwater Creek. Don't you just love the name? I do.
I enjoyed see Louisa and Emily too.
5 stars for keeping my heart full and satisfied! I highly recommend!
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review..all opinions expressed are my own.

Such a delightful Historical Romance with endearing characters.

The writing in this book is truly beautiful. I enjoy reading books that evoke emotions in me, and the characters of this story really touch my heart...This book has everything - romance, intrigue, and mystery! The romance is sweet and tender and serves as a reminder that love can happen unexpectedly.

This is the third and sadly final book in the Sweetwater Crossing series. The story begins with Johanna, who has just arrived at her childhood home after experiencing devastating losses. Her dreams of becoming a concert pianist were shattered, by a severe pneumonia that affected her lungs. On top of that, her husband, whom she married after a whirlwind courtship, has passed away... Meanwhile, Burke has arrived at Sweetwater Crossing with her aunt to visit the Finley House... Burke is a Doctor struggling with guilt over the outcome of a patient's treatment and is finding it challenging to move on. Meanwhile, Johanna has lost everything dear to her and is searching for a new path in life. Burke and Johanna share many similarities, making them an ideal match for each other.

The mystery surrounding the fate of Clive Finley, who built Finley House for his fiancée, has finally been revealed. While everyone assumed he left to fight in the war and died, it has now come to light that he never left town. Johanna and Burke join forces to investigate what happened to Clive Finley... If you're good at guessing, you might know where the body is and have a good suspicion about who did it. The author drops some clues throughout the series, but the ending is still shocking and slightly sad.

Johanna and Burke are delightful characters who are easy to love, and their gently swoony romance grows from the warm friendship that first develops between them. It’s been a while since I’ve rooted for two characters to have a happy ending as much as I have for these two. Love these characters, especially Johanna, and her resilience despite disappointment in her pursuit of love and happiness.

The story was concise and did not have any unnecessary words... When I think of this book, words like bittersweet, inspirational, emotional, and romantic come to mind. The story can be read on its own, but I recommend reading the previous book to become familiar with the returning characters, especially Beulah and little Noah. I highly recommend Into the Starlight to everyone who enjoys reading delightfully written historical fiction, mystery, and romance!

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

Into the Starlight was wonderful to read. I didn’t know it was third in a series but you don’t have to have read the previous ones to know what is happening. The character development is great and both men and women characters developed. The Christian principles are enforced and God is prominent. I wish more verses of scripture were included. The book draws you into characters who have had devastating things in their lives, yet push forward to persue happiness and love.

This is book 3 of 3. I suggest reading the previous books. Without having read them, I was lost in this story. I am going to read the first 2 books.

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

Another fantastic book by Amanda Cabot! The third and sadly final book in the Sweetwater Crossing series. I enjoyed Joanna's story immensely! There were so many surprises that popped up everywhere! A mystery is solved, and true love is found!

The characters are wonderful! There are many familiar characters and some interesting new ones! I love that all of the sisters found love and the men in their lives are full of great qualities! The way the author writes her characters really touches the heart, and they start to feel like beloved members of family!

Some difficult issues are present in the book. Death of loved ones, murder and mental illness. On the opposite side, there's also second chances, love, and new life! I eagerly look forward to reading more books by this author!

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book by Revell via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this story so much. Love the sisters and their interactions. Joanna is a kind soul who grew through tragedy and pain. Burke is helping his aunt find peace. I love how the author brought the series full circle. I received a free copy with no expectations.

Great book! I loved reading this one. It kept me interested the whole way through. I feel like this will be a book that will be on my mind for a while.

Into the Starlight
By Amanda Cabot
Publisher: Revell
Series: Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing, Book 3
Rated: 4
Obtain: Borrow
Back of the Book: “After more than a year in Europe, Joanna Vaughn returns to Sweetwater Crossing, her dreams of becoming a concert pianist shattered. As if that weren't enough, her husband, whom she married after a whirlwind courtship, has died. The only thing sustaining her on the journey back to Texas was the thought of her childhood home. But to Joanna's dismay, she's changed so much that the place she once loved no longer feels like home.
After his fiancée married his partner and both blamed him for a patient's death, Dr. Burke Finley believes it's time for a change. A quick trip with his almost-aunt Della Samuels to Sweetwater Crossing turns into an extended stay to discover what happened to his uncle and her would-be husband. But the beautiful and musical Joanna makes it more than bearable.
As the two join forces to help Della, there is no denying the attraction felt on both sides. But ghosts from the past are coming to call--and threatening to destroy any chance at happily ever after.
Get swept away by this emotional tale of family, friendship, and the kind of love that overcomes every obstacle.”

Impressions: This is the third and final book of this series. This book follows Joanna who had been in Europe. The plot continues to follow Sweetwater Crossing residents as well, but this could be read as a stand-alone novel. I enjoyed the new characters introduced and the mystery they brought. I did not feel like so much drama from Joanna’s past was necessary at the end. It felt like a whirlwind of extra stress was brought up towards the end to throw things off and make the mysterious conclusion more exciting. Rather than feel engaging it made the ending feel scattered.

Quotes: “...’ Talking about what had happened would help him, a bit like lancing a boil to let the poison drain...’”

I received an ARC of this book via the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review shared here.

I love the sisters and how close they are. Sweetwater Crossing is a place where everyone feels like family and would be a great place to grow. Although this story is a romance there is so much more. A deeply buried secret keeps the reader fully engaged. More than one secret keeps this story exciting, twisting everything to keep the reader guessing at how it ends. I enjoyed the music and medicine components of this story. The author does a fantastic job at guiding the readers and their emotions toward certain characters yet keeping them undecided about others. There is a great ending to the story and series that wrapped up all three sisters and their lives founded on God, family and friends.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

Into the Starlight is the third and final book in the Sweetwater Crossing series. Joanna has come back home after being in Europe for a year. She is heartbroken in more than one sense: she's been widowed, she has returned home after both of her parents died, and she has lost her capacity to play the piano for long periods of time. To top it all off, she's pregnant. The day she arrives back home, Burke Finley and his "aunt" Della have come to Sweetwater Crossing to get some answers. Della was supposed to marry Burke's uncle, Clive Finley, and he disappeared without a trace.
There is a fairly large cast of characters roaming through this novel, making up the warp and woof of the town. It is not hard to keep track of the characters because they have shown up in other books in this series.

There is a bit of mystery and a couple of romances brewing in this final offering from Sweetwater Crossing. The mystery surrounds Clive's disappearance and who the last people were who saw him. The pastor finds a fondness for Della and Burke quickly finds himself falling for Joanna. The love of the three sisters is something I could only wish for my own children.

Amanda Cabot has a realism in her characters that evoke feelings of comradery and friendship. Even though her characters live in a bygone era, they are real in the sense of having faults and foibles as well as qualities of genuineness. I would love to have those sisters as friends.

The only thing that I didn't like in the book is that some of the issues were tied up too neatly as a vehicle to pull the series together.

A Strong Four Star Book.

Revell Publishing provided the copy I read for this review.

Into the Starlight is the third in the series Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing. This book follows the middle sister Joanna who has been travelling in the previous books. She is the gifted musician in the family and has been enjoying extensive piano training in Europe. Through the story we learn that she's had severe pneumonia which effectively ended her musical career as she can't "stand the exertion" with her lungs. So she comes home. And she doesn't want to be coddled by her sisters, but is struggling to find her path without concerts in her future.

She comes under the scrutiny of Dr. Burke Finley who assesses that she has medical issues just from his personal training. He's in Sweetwater to accompany his aunt to the house that her fiancé built for her...the home that Joanna and her sisters are living in and is used as an INN. he has his own personal demons he's battling, but he is called to provide the care he trained for. He also desperately wants to help *cure* something like the pneumonia Joanna had in order to help so many people.

The book wraps everything up in a bow--especially the mystery of what happened to Clive...the man who built the house that the girls have lived in their whole life--who disappeared one day. Once the answer to that is revealed--it is obvious to me now that hints were given through the previous two books as well. But it still wasn't one of those IT IS OBVIOUSLLY SO-AND-SO until it was revealed.

This was a great series and had a lot of inspirational encouragement throughout the books. Highly recommend all three...and you really need all three as none of them truly is a stand-alone.

4 stars.

*I was provided a complimentary copy of the ARC by the publishers and NetGalley. i was not obligated to write a positive review and all opinions are 100% my own.

This had everything that I was hoping for and enjoyed the overall feel of the story. The historical element worked with everything that I was hoping for and enjoyed the romance going on in this world. I enjoyed the way Amanda Cabot has a great writing style and the characters were everything that I was looking for.

I was given a copy to read and review through Netgalley. All thoughts are my own, honest opinion.
I requested this book as I have read and enjoyed other books written by Amanda Cabot. I read the 2 previous books about the other sisters and wanted to finish the series as I enjoyed "meeting" the other sisters and the towns people. This book did not disappoint me at all. If you have read any of the books by Amanda Cabot and enjoyed them, you will not be disappointed.
The characters were well developed and the story flowed well. There was a bit of a surprise at the end, which enhanced the story.
The only negative was a few minor editing errors. Mostly grammatical.
I think if you are looking for a clean, Christian but not preachy, novel, this book will be one you are glad to read.
I give this a solid 4 out of 5-star rating.

Mystery, romance, family - this book has it all. This story has been teased from the beginning of the series and it doesn't disappoint. Well written, we finally tie up all the mysteries in the series which has me sad to finish but excited for a new series.

Sadly, it's the third and final story set in Sweetwater Crossing. This could be read as a stand alone but because the stories intertwine, I do recommend reading it in order. I will be buying this for the library and recommending it on as I loved it.

I receive complimentary books for various sources including, Netgalley, Authors, and other such sources. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received compensation.

A wonderful inspiring story that has some interesting twists with very complicated family ties. It's a good reminder that God is in control and sees all things in our lives.

Into the Starlight
Amanda Cabot
Joanna Vaughn had dreams of being a concert pianist, but that all came crashing down. She returned home to Sweetwater Crossing, Texas, a widow. Her childhood home has changed, or she has, it no longer feels like home, like a place where she can take refuge.
Dr. Burke Finley and his almost aunt, Deila Samuels take a trip to Sweetwater Crossing; the visit last longer than he anticipated. He extends his visit to investigate the mystery surrounding his uncle and Deila.
This is the final book in the Sweetwater Crossing series. This book is beautifully written with a romance and the characters work well together. The romance is sweet.

This was stunning. The plot was well-paced and captivating from start to finish. The characters were well-developed; complex, and intriguing. I highly recommend this beautiful telling of the power of love. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

I’ve been waiting for this book to read Joanna’s story!
Great read and finally the truth of what happened to a man who was assumed lost in the Civil War.
I love the way the author brings her characters from lost dreams, expectations, and goals in life to be put exactly where God wants them. That has been my personal experience as well.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

I have really enjoyed the Sweetwater Crossing series. This is the final book of the series. Thank you Revell for this ARC for me to review.

The middle sister returns back to Sweetwater with a ton of baggage and a broken heart. She then meets a Dr visiting with his own story.

I highly recommend the whole series.

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Into the Starlight by Amanda Cabot returns to the town of Sweetwater Crossing, Texas. I enjoyed reading the first two books in the series, and I couldn't wait to see what the third sister had been up to. I love returning to familiar faces in the town. I loved seeing the two sisters again, and what they have been up to. Sweetwater Crossing has become a vibrant little town filled with a variety of people who would be nice to meet in real life. Cabot included a mystery that Joanna works on trying to solve. No, this was not the whole purpose of her journey when she returned home. Once in a while, Cabot will bring it back up into the story, and readers will want to know the solution to the plotline. A sweet romance brings out the best in Joanna and Dr. Burke. There romance is not a romance of convenience. Instead, it grows nicely as the story moves along. Overall, Into the Starlight by Amanda Cabot was a sweet story that I actually enjoyed reading and spending time with. Definitely recommend.

I received a complimentary copy of Into the Starlight by Amanda Cabot from Revell Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.