Learning about the crime from the killer’s point of view while viewing the lives of the two young women as they move unknowingly toward the horrendous event made me race to the end of the story with bated breath. This is a story of family, love and relationships that is written in a way that evokes all kinds of emotions. Jenny Knipfer did a fabulous job of weaving a story full of suspense, love, tension, and mystery. KC Hart, bestselling author of the Katy Cross cozy mystery series

Through an intricate weaving of characters, Knipfer constructs an engaging story that doesn't just live on the printed page, but the characters speak to your heart. The author beautifully highlights many areas single mothers face when interacting with others while protecting their children. I highly recommend this historical romance for its intriguing development and relatable characters. Readers’ Favorite five-star review

The fourth book of Jenny Knipfer's excellent Sheltering Trees series, By Broken Birch Bay is another swirling portrayal of uncertain romance and intense family drama. Steeped in longing reveries and subtle prayers for deliverance, this is a tender and emotional story, particularly when it comes to Petra's scarred heart and Honey's innocent hopes for happiness, but there is also grit and struggle, giving the book the feel and import of a Christian parable. Knipfer masterfully weaves a small-town historical drama, peppered with a sharply crafted whodunit, resulting in a rustic and remarkably engaging work of pastoral historical fiction that offers a greater sense of mystery than previous installments in the series.