Into the Spotlight by Leslea Wahl (Formerly An Unexpected Role)

The devastation of a ruined summer.

The gift of a second chance.

Can Josie learn the lessons she needs to discover her true self?

After a humiliating event and overwhelming peer pressure, 16-year-old Josie flees her home to spend the summer with her aunt on a South Carolina Island. Her fresh start turns into the summer of her dreams as friendships grow, romance blossoms, and a series of thefts surround her with excitement.

However, when tragedy strikes someone close to her, Josie realizes there are more important things than her reputation. As she sets out to solve the mystery she has become entangled in, she not only realizes the importance of relying on her faith but along the way also discovers who God wants her to be.

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Into the Spotlight by Leslea Wahl is a great romantic mystery! I loved the writing in this book and how Josie changed over the course of the story. Ryan, who is the lead male character, was such a great guy who was super sweet towards Josie even when she hated him. Josie and Ryan's friendship might even lead to more in this story. The mystery was very good, and I appreciated how committed Josie was to solving the case and helping others. The ending was beautiful and I loved how family and God triumphed in the end. I would 9/10 recommend this book to mystery and romance lovers, or fans of Leslea Wahl.

*Things to Mention

Brief kisses. Josie's get made fun of and bullied by the popular kids at school. A character gets in a severe accident. The mystery involves a bit of danger.

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Into the Spotlight