Picking Up the Pieces
by Tammy L. Boulds
Jena Madison is devastated when her husband Dean dies in an automobile crash. Her mourning is disturbed by an anonymous
letter telling her that the crash was no accident. When the local police and her family shrug her off, she reaches
out to an old school friend, Luke Collins. Using his skills and connection with the Chicago Police Department, they
search for Dean’s killer and start picking up the pieces.
I like the book because I thought the by-play between the two main characters was honest. She’s newly widowed and
vulnerable, but still very much in love with departed her husband. Luke has loved Jena since they first met in high
school and after some soul-searching about timing tells her so. She wants to respect Dean’s memory but doesn’t have
any out-dated notions about how long she has to mourn to bind her. She does feel guilty about making herself feel
warm and happy, but after the second time Luke saves her life, she understands that it is ok to feel good and safe
even when things are bad. If he is going to put his body between her and the murderer, why shouldn’t she trust him
all the way?
I also felt the motive for the murder was very original. I will recommend this book to my friends who are into
mysteries as well as those who enjoy romance. |
The Book |
Whiskey Creek Press |
September 2006 |
e-book: 226pages in pdf format |
ISBN |
Romantic Suspense |
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at Publisher's site |
Excerpt |
NOTE: A few swear words, two fade-to-black sex scenes |
The Reviewer |
Beth E. McKenzie |
Reviewed 2006 |
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