Welcome to Nova Cambridge, Alabama! I’m your hostess, Savannah Webster. You’ve heard of Gulf Shores and have maybe even vacationed on our powdery white sand beaches, but you might not have taken the time to find our neck of the woods. Nova Cambridge is off the beaten track down winding county roads that meander through tupelo (black gum) and live oak trees. We’re the part of the Gulf Shores area most people never bother to discover.
Nova Cambridge has always reminded me of Magnolia Springs. I love the cozy 1920s bungalows interspersed with grander, newer homes. Even better, it’s strategically located next to all the things I love like Page and Palette Bookstore in Fairhope and Jesse’s Restaurant in Magnolia Springs. Just offshore, where Mobile Bay and the Bon Secour Bay kiss and merge, you can access the road to the Sanctuary Animal Refuge over the Kate Norris Bridge. Mobile Bay is on one side and Weeks Bay is on the other.
It’s not far from Foley and my beloved library either. I hope you’ll take time to drive out our way and discover the charm of the hidden places like Dinosaurs in the Woods and Bamahenge. They are a little out of the way, but so worth the drive!
Tupelo Grove University (we call it Harvard on the Bayou) is my family’s pride and joy. It’s a southern gothic campus surrounded by green shade, old stone, and rich (though currently threadbare) traditions. You’ll see gorgeous old buildings (some in various stages of genteel decay), Spanish moss on huge old trees that need trimming, and a grandiose marble building that never got finished and looms derelict on a hill. The old school used to be prestigious, but ran into hard times, and I’ve been trying to save it (with help from Hez) ever since I was appointed president. The university has been a part of my Legare family heritage since the early 1900s, but I’ve been so afraid the old family feud would be its ruin. Hez and I are determined to save it and make sure justice comes to those who would destroy it. Once you visit, you’ll see why!
If you come for a visit, I hope you’ll walk around the pond and say hi to our resident gator, Boo Radley. He about chased Hez away the day he came to ask me for a 2nd chance, but thankfully, Hez ignored his roar. If you’re lucky, you might see my black Aussie Marley or Hez’s lovable mutt Cody. Just make sure you have shoes on and no stocking feet when you say hello to Cody, or you might get this view! The dogs have a love/hate relationship with Boo and Boo’s new girlfriend, Pika. (Get it – Peekaboo.)
I hope you enjoyed your little visit! Hez and I would love you to stay a while and really get to know us.
WHEN JUSTICE COMES by Rick Acker, Colleen Coble
Tupelo Grove #3
USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble and Rick Acker deliver the final book in their beloved Tupelo Grove series: Hez and Savannah Webster have survived storms that would bury others without a love as strong as theirs—but can they withstand the final battle in the deadly Legare—Willard feud that threatens to sweep away everything they’ve fought for?
Hezekiah “Hez” Webster and his fiancé, Savannah, stand on the brink of a new life, but their dreams are haunted by specters of the past. Just as they’re getting ready to adopt her nephew, two other petitioners also file for custody—both of whom only want Simon for their own gains.
Between the financial company that Hez outmaneuvered to save the university from ruin and the bad blood from the head of the Willard family, it’s hard to say who wants them out of the way more. Hez and Savannah’s quest for justice leads them through a labyrinth of family law, where loyalties are tested and trust is a dangerous luxury when every decision could be their last.
With the clock ticking, Hez and Savannah must confront the ghosts of their past and their deepest fears to secure a future for Simon. But with every secret revealed, the stakes grow higher. Can they build the family they’ve always dreamed of, or will their enemies succeed in tearing them apart forever?
The Tupelo Grove series reaches its breathtaking conclusion as an enemy’s agenda for revenge runs darker than swamp water and justice remains as precarious as quicksand in this heart—pounding narrative that underscores the power of redemption and forgiveness.
Christian | Romance | Mystery [ Thomas Nelson, On Sale: March 3, 2026, Trade Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781400345731 / eISBN: 9781400345755 ]
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About Rick Acker
Rick Acker writes high-octane suspense novels during breaks from his “real job” as a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice, which provides inspiration for his acclaimed legal thrillers. Rick has also teamed with award-winning romantic suspense author Colleen Coble to pen bestsellers such as I Think I Was Murdered and their Tupelo Grove series. Library Journal praises their “dynamic author partnership,” and predicts they “will continue to produce hits.” When Rick isn’t writing or lawyering, you can usually find him with his wife Anette exploring in the hills east of San Francisco, watching a good movie together, or, of course, reading.
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About Colleen Coble
USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Colleen Coble has captivated readers with over 6 million books in print, earning #1 spots on Amazon. Her novels blend suspenseful plots, emotional depth, and faith-filled redemption that keep fans turning pages late into the night. Colleen also teamed up with attorney Rick Acker. Together they launched the high-octane Tupelo Grove series which infused her signature coastal intrigue with Rick’s courtroom-sharp twists. Multiple high concept novels continue to flow from their fun and exciting collaboration including I Think I Was Murdered, a ripped-from-the-headlines AI suspense novel. A passionate mentor to aspiring writers, Colleen has served on the American Christian Fiction Writers board for 20 years, helping foster a warm and supportive community. A life-long Hoosier, she and her husband recently moved to Arizona where she continues to spoil her grandchildren and craft stories in the sunshine.
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