The Best of Intentions

Starred review from June 1, 2018
After arriving in Canada and making a tragic discovery, Grace Abernathy must ensure that Christian, her infant nephew, is safe and well loved by the prestigious Easton family, even if that means lying about her real identity to be hired as the Eastons' new nanny. Andrew Easton is compassionate and values family above all, especially his guardianship of baby Christian and his duties as son and heir. As Grace's devotion to Christian captivates Andrew, tensions within the family intensify. When her secret is finally revealed, Andrew must decide whether to follow his heart for a future with the family or the woman he loves. Mason begins her new Canadian Crossings series with this engaging family drama set in Toronto in 1919 and featuring sharp character development; an exciting plot; and delightful, forbidden upstairs-downstairs romances. Readers will be charmed as they follow Toronto's elite into mansions and through galas and carnivals while exploring the challenge of finding true value not in wealth or others' approval but in the comfort of God's grace and forgiveness. Laced with inspiration, Mason's historical faith-based romance is an uplifting read for anyone who has ever felt the weight of expectations.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)