4.5+ stars 
 Zach, only 4 years after being kicked out of his childhood home, is determined to show his value in his new home. While his childhood was anything but conventional, not being controlled by the cult-like organization he grew up has been eye opening. Even 4 years later he still has many things he hasn't experienced or seen. He had worked for everything he has, but is at a crossroads, unsure what his next move will be when the Shipley's no longer need him on the farm. 
 Lark is using the farm to get out from under her parents' scrutiny after a traumatic experience. Nightmares pull her from sleep regularly, keeping her trapped in her memories. She just wants to go back to normal, and hopes the quiet of the farm will help her put the experience behind her. But the nightmares don't let up and the only thing that quiets them is Zach's steady presence. 
 I loved these two. But hurt for them at the same time. Zach has had time to reconcile his very unique childhood and is ready to move on, to find his own family. Lark has a lot of things to deal with following her ordeal though, and though she thought getting out to the farm would be enough to help her move on, she quickly finds that a change of scenery does not fix her problems. And her problems are bigger than either can handle on their own, no matter how hard Lark may want to keep her struggles secret. 
 Watching Zach try to take care of Lark, to be what she needed, proved just how sweet and caring he is as a man. It didn't matter what it did to him, he wanted her to feel safe. His own boundaries were tested as he worked to keep Lark from the nightmares that chased her dreams. 
 The Shipleys are such a great family, and make for fantastically dynamic side characters. Despite twists and turns, they all just go along for the ride -- very little surprises them, very little trips them up. I love the way they welcome Zach and Lark into their home and make them part of the family with little fanfare. Some of my biggest surprises in the story were as a result of the side character's actions and revelations. It isn't often that I am truly surprised by a revelation, but I can honestly say I was shocked a couple times in Keepsake. 
 This was a great return to Shipley farms, and I hate that we have to wait an unknown amount of time for another glimpse at this family and these characters. There are plenty of side stories in the works here that would make for compelling reads and I hope that we get to see what is going on with May, the twins (as they get older), and the cousins as well. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.