The Reading Bud

Book Blog by Heena Rathore-Pardeshi

Book Review: Hidden In Plain Sight by Sharon D. Moore

31794229Author: Sharon D. Moore
Release Date: September 13, 2016
Series: Under The Shadow Of Almighty
Genre: Church fiction
Edition: e-book (Kindle)
Pages: 
Publisher: NewSeason Books

Rating: ★★★★

Blurb:

Two Pastors.
Two Penalties.
One Shot at Redemption.
When Philly-born playboy, Jason White, discovers a devastating family secret about the identity of his biological father, he launches on an angry quest to find and confront the man. A lengthy investigation into his father, a prominent pastor of a large church in North Carolina, spurs a quick, covert, out-of-town visit to the pastor’s church on Easter Sunday. Will Jason follow through on his desire to destroy the man he believes left him alone and in poverty?
In Raleigh, North Carolina, the greedy and lecherous Bishop Quincy Stewart’s less than discreet history of deceit and all around messiness is threatened with complete exposure when he loses control over his manufactured persona. A chance encounter and life-changing lunch unlocks the chains holding Stewart’s wife, Lucy, hostage and sets the stage for a much needed shift in her life. In a desperate act to break his wife’s spirit and force her into compliance, Bishop Stewart does the unthinkable. Will Bishop Stewart go down for his horrific actions? Will Lucy ever be set free from the pain he has caused her?
The Camelot-like existence of popular and honorable Bishop James Collins becomes shrouded in an indefinable dark cloud when his wife, Victoria, invites an unstable element into their lives. Will Bishop Collins overcome being blindsided by the ugly truths he’s forced to face or will his life and ministry be forever changed?

Review

I’m not a Christian, so the fact that I enjoyed reading Hidden In Plain Sight Sharon Moore says a lot.

I loved reading this right from the beginning till the very end. I especially enjoyed reading about Pastors and Bishops as it was a really unique experience for me. I’m generally a reader of thrillers, mysteries and dark fiction, but reading this beautiful book was a great change in pace and I enjoyed it for the very same reason.

The writing was really good and had a really easy flow that made this book a surprisingly quick read. The plot had a unique simplicity and a depth that made reading this even more enjoyable. I was drawn into this book right from the beginning and was left craving for more at the end. It ended perfectly and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end this amazing story.

The characterisation is good too. All the characters were believable I found myself caring for most of them. This book made me feel a range of emotions that I wasn’t expecting – happy at times and sad at the others, and t was mostly due to the brilliant characterisation.

The plot was excellent and the execution (per say) was brilliant. Author Sharon Moore has done a great job, especially considering that this is her first novel. I am definitely going to read more books by her.

I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series (and I really hope that the I get to read it soon!)

I’d recommend to everyone who wants to read a nice cozy book.


Goodreads | Amazon

One response to “Book Review: Hidden In Plain Sight by Sharon D. Moore”

  1. Lindsey Avatar

    Having read the blurb, I wouldn’t have pegged this is as a cosy book but sounds like it is a good read! I may have to add this one to my tbr list… Great review!

    Like

I love reading your comments, so please go ahead…

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

I’m Heena

Welcome to The Reading Bud, my cosy corner of the internet dedicated to all things books and authors. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of discovering under-represented books, independent and small press authors, and all things book with a touch of love and loud purrs. Let’s get Reading!

October 2016
M T W T F S S
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31  

Reading is like breathing to me.

Recent Posts

  • Book Review: Human Again: In the AI Age by J.D. Macpherson

    Book Details: Author: J.D. MacphersonRelease Date: December 3rd, 2025Series: Genre: Blend of Psychology, Philosophy, and Technology, Non-Fiction, Computer Science, AIFormat: E-book Pages: 221 pagesPublisher: Cairnstone PressBlurb:Are you using AI or is AI using you?In a world where algorithms…

  • Book Spotlight: Shards Of An Empire by Adam Lawless 

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Adam Lawless for his latest release, Shards of an Empire. Book: Shards Of An EmpireAuthor: Adam LawlessPublication Date: December 14th, 2025Publisher: –Page Count: Genres: Fiction, ThrillerAvailable in: ebook,…

  • Book Review: Quiet Endurance: A Memoir by James D. Reginato

    Book Details: Author: James D. Reginato  Release Date: 3rd November 2025Series: Genre: MemoirFormat: E-book Pages: 141 pagesPublisher: James D. ReginatoBlurb:Quiet Endurance is James’ debut memoir of chronic illness, misdiagnosis, and endurance: a haunting exploration of identity, resilience, and the…

  • Book Spotlight: Quiet Endurance: A Memoir by James D. Reginato

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author James D. Reginato for his latest release, Quiet Endurance: A Memoir. Book: Quiet EnduranceAuthor: James D. ReginatoPublication Date: 26 October 2025Publisher: Coffee Shop Publishing (Self-Published)Page Count: 139Genres: Personal…

  • Book Review: Christmas In Flanders Fields by Chris Waddington

    Book Details: Author: Chris Waddington Release Date: 19 October 2025Series: Genre: Historical Fiction, WW1Format: E-book Pages: 288 pagesPublisher: Coffee Shop Publishing (Self-Published)Blurb:I don’t know if I’m living longer or dying slower…Armed with dreams of heroic victory and Lord…