Gretchen Brink is an expert in telling little white lies. Having grown up in a broken home, she is used to the uncertainty life often brings. For over forty years, she has accepted the unspeakable lie she has been living as truth. Now as an adult, she has taken on the responsibility of caring for her two blind sisters. If only she hadn't lost her true love Sam many years ago. Perhaps her life would have turned out much differently.

When a terrifying tornado hits, Gretchen's life quickly unravels. An injured man with no memory is found lying in her field. The same day, Gretchen's grown daughter Abby returns home to announce the news of her unexpected pregnancy. As Gretchen tries to help the stranger remember his past while at the same time coming to terms with her daughter's future, his irrefutable likeness to Sam causes her to question who he may really be. Even Abby is drawn to the amnesiac man who bears a striking resemblance to her missing father Sam.

In an attempt to trigger the man's memory, Gretchen delves into Sam's past by retelling the magical story of his ancestor Hank Littlefoot, a native rainmaker. As Gretchen, Abby, and Sam grow closer, it becomes even harder for them to discern the truth from reality. With the hope for a second chance to make things right, Gretchen is forced to come face to face with the one little white lie that could destroy everything she has ever loved.

THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE & LIGHTNING is an unforgettable novel that beautifully demonstrates the undeniable power of forgiveness and the importance of family. The mystical presence adds an intriguing dimension to the storyline providing a smooth transition from the past to present. The loving bond between Gretchen and her daughter Abby warms the heart of the reader. Yet McBride's remarkable talent for deftly portraying tender scenes of unconditional love between Gretchen and her blind sisters makes this latest release truly notable.