I have read almost all of Lisa Wingate's books starting with "Before We Were Yours". I could not wait for Shelterwood to become available to me to read but I was so very disappointed. There was nothing to make me feel anything for the kids/children in the book. Sadly I did not finish reading the book as it just did not hold my attention. I also did not care for the before and after storyline as it did not keep my attention either. Sorry but this is one book I was very disappointed with.