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The Moon Has No Light

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​A PECAN POINTE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN'S FICTION NOVEL 

Two mothers.

One son.

A twenty-year-old mystery.

When the truth threatens everything they hold dear, faith may be the only thing that can carry them through.

Friendship   *   Faith   *    Forgiveness   *  Motherhood

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About The Moon Has No Light

 

​​Two mothers.

One son.

A truth that could shatter both their worlds.

 

For twenty years, pediatrician Maggie Langston has clung to the hope that her abducted toddler is still alive. When she encounters the twenty-two-year-old adopted son of a colleague's family, she's convinced she's finally found him.

 

But Maggie's suspicions unravel long-buried secrets in the Ellerby household, leaving Laney questioning her husband's past and wondering whether the adoption that brought her so much joy began with another mother's heartbreak.

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Determined to uncover the truth, Maggie and Laney embark on a journey that challenges their faith, exposes old wounds, and forges an unexpected friendship.

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When a tragic accident threatens the young man at the center of their search, both women must confront the possibility of losing him.

 

Maggie and Laney must each confront their deepest fear.

 

Can Maggie trust God when she stands to lose her son all over again?

And can Laney find the faith to face a truth that could cost her everything?

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​The Moon Has No light is a story of motherhood, faith, belief in searching for the truth, and the courage to accept it.​​

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Readers Are Saying

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​​                            ★★★★★

This book caught my interest and maintained it to the very end. 

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Amazon Reviewer

 ★★★★★

I love this author's books, but I believe this was my favorite. It is a compelling read about two mothers thrown together by unusual circumstances and their journey to finding answers to things that have happened in the past. 

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Goodreads Reviewer

​​                            ★★★★★​

This story is of the same caliber as The Vigil Marian's previous novel and I wish that I could give more than 5 stars. The characters are well developed and the secondary characters add a richness to the story.

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Amazon Reviewer

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Nestled beneath towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss,

Pecan Pointe is a quaint South Louisiana town situated

at the point where Bayou Delphine and Hyacinth Bayou

empty into Big Bayou Pecan.

Its narrow, tree-lined streets wind past charming homes,

locally owned businesses, and familiar gathering places where neighbors greet one another by name.

Life moves at its own pace here, shaped by Cajun traditions,

strong family ties, and a community where

everyone knows everyone—or at least their business.

Folks are always ready to lend a helping hand, share a meal,

or offer a word of encouragement.

And while life in Pecan Pointe isn't without its troubles,

faith, friendship, and the enduring spirit of its people

make it a place where hope and

second chances are never far from home.

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