Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Her Secret Son
Linda Goodnight · 2022
73/100
👍 Worth It
Linda Goodnight is a multiple RITA winner for good reason — she writes emotional tension cleanly and the faith themes of forgiveness and honest communication are woven into the story rather than tacked on. The secret-baby premise is one of romance's most familiar setups, but Goodnight handles the reveal with enough character depth to make it feel earned. Fans of Love Inspired and the Sundown Valley series will be satisfied.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance66
craft74
originality58
accuracy86
hype80
age-fit88
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict73
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