Hidden Names, Holy Nudges

The Undercover Heiress of Brockton

Written by Kelly J. Goshorn

Series: Enduring Hope, Book 2

Published by Barbour Publishing | Barbour Fiction

Release Date: 08.01.25

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

4  Stars!

She used a false name to tell the truth. He ran toward danger when others ran from it. And through it all, God moved quietly, purposefully, and with power.

The Undercover Heiress of Brockton stirred something in me. The romance was sweet. The historical setting was rich. The mystery kept me flipping the pages. It was the faith that kept me. The kind that doesn’t always roar but speaks with authority. The kind that hides behind ink-stained fingers and smoke-streaked uniforms and reminds us that God sees it all … every detail … every heart.

Etta’s disguise may have fooled the public, but her heart was never hidden from the One who called her.

“Warmth spread through Etta’s chest. God knew what was needed and had made provisions even before Dr. Reid made his request. Why had she worried?” That whispers to my own heart.

The story unfolds against real tragedy and woven loss, yet I found peace in the way Etta saw God’s hand even in the rubble. “Some might look at the morning’s tragic events and question God. Etta saw His love and mercy… She’d never doubt that again.”

And then there’s Leo. Brave. Loyal. Unshakable in the ways that matter most. His quiet strength and the way his family laughed and teased and stood beside each other made the whole world of this book feel alive. That brotherly banter? I loved every bit of it.

This story reminded me that courage sometimes looks like speaking out … and sometimes it looks like laying your pride down and forgiving when it hurts.

“Use the gifts God’s given you to glorify Him.” Etta did. Leo did.

Their journey didn’t just stay on the page—it stirred a holy nudge in me. To trust that God has already made provision before I even know the need. To look for His mercy in the rubble. And to use whatever He’s placed in me to glorify Him and serve others, even in unseen places.

I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.