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Mini-Book Review — The Women of Chateau Lafayette

10 Feb

My book club chose The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray as our February selection. It was with some trepidation that I approached this novel mainly because of its length. At over 500 pages I feared I would never finish it in time for our meeting. I was so busy with a book festival I help host and a trip to Norway, I just knew I would never complete it. But with several plane rides and airport layovers, I managed to get the necessary reading time in. Thank goodness for a Kindle! At first the book dragged for me (book festival hangover and travel lags), but as I became immersed in the stories of three determined women, I couldn’t get enough. The chateau of the Marquis de Lafayette (yes, that one) connected each time period and story thread. Dray chose to tell the valiant stories of Adrienne de Lafayette, Beatrice Chanler, and fictional Marthe Simon, as they fought for love, freedom, and country. Dray does a wonderful job of creating riveting stories for each of the women. The time periods are the American and French Revolutions, WWI, and WWII — all important in the history of both France and he United States. With extensive research and wonderful plotting, the women’s stories are told against the backdrop of history. I cannot really say which character I liked best — all were intriguing. Perhaps Marthe was my favorite as she found her purpose and place in the world.

If you are fan of historical fiction based on fact, then The Women of Chateau Lafayette is definitely for you. Please note that this is a general market offering.

Highly Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(I purchased the ebook from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Most castles are protected by men. This one by women.

A founding mother…
1774. Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her husband, the Marquis de Lafayette’s political partner in the fight for American independence. But when their idealism sparks revolution in France and the guillotine threatens everything she holds dear, Adrienne must renounce the complicated man she loves, or risk her life for a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

A daring visionary…
1914. Glittering New York socialite Beatrice Chanler is a force of nature, daunted by nothing—not her humble beginnings, her crumbling marriage, or the outbreak of war. But after witnessing the devastation in France firsthand, Beatrice takes on the challenge of a lifetime: convincing America to fight for what’s right.

A reluctant resistor…
1940. French school-teacher and aspiring artist Marthe Simone has an orphan’s self-reliance and wants nothing to do with war. But as the realities of Nazi occupation transform her life in the isolated castle where she came of age, she makes a discovery that calls into question who she is, and more importantly, who she is willing to become.

Intricately woven and powerfully told, The Women of Chateau Lafayette is a sweeping novel about duty and hope, love and courage, and the strength we take from those who came before us.

Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into ten languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She lives in Maryland with her husband, cats, and history books.

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Mini-Book Review — The Choice

6 Feb

I read The Choice by D. L. Wood in anticipation of her attendance at the 2025 Turning A New Page Book Festival in Perry, Georgia two weeks ago. This romantic suspense poses the question — if you could find out the answers you crave about the past, what would you do? Main character, Sadie Miles, has always wanted to know the identity of her father. Her mother would never tell her, believing that the truth was worse than not knowing. But faced with answers to long-held questions, Sadie takes a chance. The result puts her in the crosshairs of a killer. Wood puts Sadie in a lot of dangerous situations! And kept her off-balance. As a reader, I felt as lost as she, though I did have glimpses into the mind of the bad guy. But my guesses were wrong! I never saw the ending coming. This novel is definitely a twisting reading ride. The book is faith-based and clean — no worries over content. If you are a fan of this genre, then I recommend you check this one out. The book is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone.

Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(I purchased the ebook from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

What if a single letter could change everything you thought you knew about yourself?

Sadie Miles has built a life she can be proud of in Nashville, raising her best friend’s young son and pushing through every struggle that comes her way. But when an unsigned letter arrives at her door, she’s faced with a decision: ignore the letter and continue as is or take a risk to uncover the truth about her past—a truth she’s been chasing her entire life.

Following the letter’s cryptic instructions, Sadie finds herself aboard a luxury yacht, sailing down the eastern seaboard with strangers who share only one common goal: claim the fortune that awaits at the journey’s end. As the waves churn, so does the tension and when tragedy strikes, it becomes clear that someone will do anything to ensure they’re the last one standing.

Amidst the growing threat, Sadie’s only possible ally is the enigmatic lawyer, Liam Forrester—a man whose loyalties are as uncertain as the stormy seas around them, and who is as much of an unknown as the rest.

With Sadie on course to be the next victim, she must navigate treacherous waters both literally and figuratively. Can she survive until the end of the journey, or will she become another casualty of the deadly undertow of deceit and danger?

Buckle up for a suspenseful, slow-burn thriller that escalates to a heart-pounding conclusion—where every choice could be your last.

D.L. Wood is a USA TODAY and Amazon bestselling author who writes thrilling suspense laced with romance and faith. Her books have won multiple awards and her novel Unintended Target was selected as the May 2019 American Christian Fiction Writers Book Club book.

D.L. writes CleanCaptivatingFiction™- fiction that entertains and uplifts. In her novels she tries to give readers the same thing that she wants: a “can’t-put-it-down-stay-up-till-3am” character-driven story, full of heart, believability and adrenaline. She lives in North Alabama, where, if she’s not writing, you’ll probably catch her curled up with a cup of Earl Grey (light milk, one sugar) and her Westies, bingeing on the latest BBC mystery series. You can stay apprised of D.L.’s releases and promotions (including free and discounted books) and receive a free gift by subscribing to her newsletter on her website at dlwoodonline.com.

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Book Review: The Hunted Heir

23 Jan

Have you ever read a book that is just a pure delight? I just finished The Hunted Heir, a legal drama/suspense with romantic elements by Jayna Breigh. It was wonderful! Read all about it below.

After a tragic loss, private investigator Nona Taylor swore off romantic entanglements and distanced herself from the world. Once a year, on New Year’s Eve, she attends church to beg God for forgiveness, haunted by the guilt of driving her twin sister to her death.

Attorney DeMarcus Johnson is determined to climb the ladder to partnership by winning high-profile cases at his Los Angeles law firm, harnessing his ADHD hyperfocus to excel. He’s everything Nona knows to steer clear of–an overconfident ex-jock willing to do anything for success.

Their worlds collide when Nona’s pastor receives a mysterious letter claiming he’s the sole heir to a substantial estate. Desperate for answers, Nona infiltrates a lavish charity ball, only to be found out by a suspicious stranger–so she latches onto DeMarcus and concocts a fib about being his fiancée.

Now bound by a false engagement, the pair reluctantly join forces to discover the truth about the inheritance. But when an unseen enemy strikes, they realize the stakes are higher than they thought. Can Nona and DeMarcus overcome their differences to keep the pastor safe, secure DeMarcus’s partnership, and preserve a future for themselves?

Jayna Breigh is an award-winning writer of Romantic Legal Dramas – Suspenseful, Twist-Filled Mystery/Thrillers with Romance. She practiced “Big City Law” in Los Angeles for over a decade. Jayna loves funny, inspirational and painfully cute social media. The only real life drama allowed—British period pieces and games of Wordfeud.

My Impressions:

The Hunted Heir is Jayna Breigh‘s debut novel. This attorney turned author wins with this delightful, suspense-filled mystery. There is so much to love about this book — charming characters, a twisting mystery, and a faith-filled message. I immediately fell in love with main character Nona, a private investigator who has struggled for a decade with guilt and shame. Walled off to avoid relationships, she meets her match in the disarming DeMarcus, a Princeton alum attorney working his way to make a mark on the legal world. They are divinely thrown together, and their hilarious fake engagement takes off. These two characters are a hoot, and I hope they have more books ahead of them. The story revolves around a land deal, crooked politicians, and a laughing heir — someone who inherits from an unknown distant relative. You know, laughing all the way to the bank. But there is nothing funny about the way the bad guys try to thwart the rightful heir from collecting. Readers are given knowledge that Nona and DeMarcus do not possess, and it’s fun to see how they uncover all the clues. There is also a secondary plot that highlights Nona and DeMarcus’s skills as well. Fun, fun reading! Breigh also includes a very realistic faith thread that I never found preachy. It is profound and filled with thought-provoking moments.

The Hunted Heir is a complete read — enjoyable characters, a fun plot, and deep spiritual truths. I very highly recommend it. It will be going on my best of the best list for 2025.

Very Highly Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(Thanks to the publisher for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

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Mini-Book Review — Christmas at The Jekyll Island Club

22 Jan

It’s never too late — or too early — to read a Christmas book. I enjoyed reading Christmas at The Jekyll Island Club, part of the Romance at The Gilded Ages Resorts series, following a visit to the island in mid-December. The historic district and the clubhouse itself has been lovingly restored, and guests can experience a little of what it must have been like to live among the rich and powerful of the early 1900s. Author Blossom Turner does a good job of bringing those days to life in her novella-length book. The story contrasts the excessiveness of the rich with those who made their living in very different ways. The story revolves around a rich young heiress and a humble and earnest preacher tasked with delivering not-so-comfortable sermons to those on the island. There’s a salvation moment in which eyes and ears are opened to God’s truth. Christmas at The Jekyll Island Club will appeal to those who like to venture back in time through the pages of a historical romance.

Recommended.

Audience: older teens and adults.

(I purchased this book from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

She was born into privilege yet yearns for freedom. Dare she risk it all for love?

Though spunky Savannah Ensworth was born into wealth and privilege, she longs for the freedom allotted to men. Marriage is the very last thing on her to-do list. As the sole heir to her father’s fortune, she’s in no hurry to turn the freedom that comes with wealth over to a husband.

Bored and restless, she arrives for yet another mind-numbing winter season at the Jekyll Island Millionaire’s Club. There is nothing new under the sun…or so she thinks until she meets Joseph Bennett, the visiting reverend.

As sparks fly, a forbidden attraction grows. But will their very different lives snuff out any hope of a future? And is she ready to give up the freedom she’s always desired for a love that could cost her everything?

Blossom Turner is an award-winning novelist who loves to jump out of planes, garden, and sing… all for fun.

She is published in Chicken Soup and Kernels of Hope anthologies, a former newspaper columnist on health and fitness and personal trainer. She writes a monthly inspirational newsletter and blog.

As a later-in-life career she is pursuing her dream to write and is gifted in bringing to life thought-provoking stories of love and relationship sprinkled with God’s hope. Check out the award-winning Shenandoah Bride Series about five sisters and their love stories all with an inspirational twist.

She and her husband, David, have two grown children and live in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, with their Shepherd/Bernese dog named Lacey.

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Mini-Book Review — Hidden in The Night

20 Jan

I was on a suspense reading-binge in December. I took some time off from book tours and book festival business, and just read for pleasure. Mystery/suspense is my go-to genre choice, and I had a blast reading what I wanted! One of the books I read was Hidden in The Night, Elizabeth Goddard‘s final book in the Missing in Alaska series. It was great! I loved the characters — the chemistry between the two main characters happened before the action in this book and it developed as fast as the action. The plot — a missing manuscript and a missing woman — intertwined in intriguing ways. I loved that the author created a lost book written by Jack London, a fascinating figure in his own right. While the book and its accompanying curse were purely fictional, it ignited a lot of what-ifs in the real world. The setting brought back memories of two trips my husband and I took to Alaska. The scenery is breathtaking, and Goddard did a good job of making the reader feel they were right there. I admit I was surprised to look up after being immersed in the book and not finding the ground outside my windows covered in snow! 😉 As always, Goddard weaves a faith message naturally in the narrative. I appreciate the struggles the characters faced — they will resonate with many readers.

A very satisfying ending to a wonderful series, Hidden in The Night is a recommended read.

Recommended

Audience: Adults

(I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

At the behest of her ailing mother, former FBI special agent turned rare-book collector Ivy Elliott arrives in Alaska to secure an unpublished Jack London manuscript kept secreted away for decades. But when she arrives, she learns the manuscript is gone–taken by the granddaughter of the woman who possessed it. Ivy sets off in pursuit, not just to save the manuscript but to save the vulnerable girl, who was previously trafficked and has no idea what she’s getting herself into.

Joining forces with Alaska State Trooper Nolan Long, Ivy must battle a blizzard, sabotage, and the worst of an Alaskan winter as the search goes on. But every answer they find only raises more questions–and the danger to their lives and to the missing girl may only be the tip of the iceberg.

Elizabeth Goddard is the PW, ECPA, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of over sixty novels, including the Missing in Alaska and Rocky Mountain Courage series. Her books have sold more than 1.5 million copies. She is a Christy Award, Carol Award and Reader’s Choice Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award and HOLT Medallion finalist. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. For more information about her books, visit her website.

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Mini-Book Review: 26 Below

16 Jan

I read Kimberly Woodhouse‘s Alaskan Cyber Hunters series all out of order! Don’t be like me. 😉 If you haven’t read this series yet, begin with the suspense-filled 26 Below. Each book in this series builds on the previous one, and 26 Below will whet your appetite for more. Engaging main characters are faced with life and death conditions and decisions as they tackle a cyber attack in the midst of a cold, cold winter in Alaska. The book alternates between the POV of the good guys and the very evil POV of an unknown bad guy. Very. Bad. Guy. I liked that the reader had insight into the machinations and derangement of the villain. Yes, I like thriller elements in my romantic suspense, so this book fit the bill. While the story seems to have a resolution, hold on to your hat for the next two books. All are available, so you have plenty to keep your cold, cold winter nights occupied. 😉

Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(I bought this book from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

In her new role as Emergency Operations Center director for Fairbanks, Alaska, Darcie Phillips prevents disasters. But none of her training can prepare her for the terror that’s coming. 

As a cybersecurity specialist, Jason Myers is determined to ferret out any threats to the town he now calls home–and that includes his reckless brother and his ecoterrorist friends.

When an old woman’s wild prediction–widespread destruction as soon as the Fairbanks temperature falls to 26 below–hits national headlines, neither Darcie nor Jason sees a real risk to anything but tourism.

Then the bodies start dropping.

Darcie is relying on her experience and intelligence to stop a killer; Jason is relying on God to guide the way. They’ll have to work together to find the truth and prevent their Alaskan town from becoming a city of nightmares. The first in a thrilling new suspense series from best-selling author Kimberley Woodhouse, 26 Below will delight fans of Lynnette Eason, Irene Hannon, and Lynn Blackburn.

Kimberley Woodhouse is the best-selling and award-winning author of more than two dozen books. She is a wife, mother, author, and musician with a quick wit and positive outlook despite difficult circumstances. A popular speaker, she’s shared at more than 2,000 venues across the country. Kimberley and her family’s story have garnered national media attention for many years including ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Montel Williams Show, Discovery Health channel’s Mystery ER, The Hour of Power, The Harvest Show, and over 1,000 other TV appearances and radio interviews. She lives and writes in the Poconos with her husband of thirty years. kimberleywoodhouse.com

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Book Review: Indigo Isle

15 Jan

Indigo Isle by T. I. Lowe won the 2024 Christy Award for Contemporary Romance and Book of The Year. Before beginning it, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. What I got blew my mind. This book is fabulous! Read it now! 😉 See all my gushing below.

Sonny Bates left South Carolina fifteen years ago and never looked back. Now she’s a successful Hollywood location scout who travels the world, finding perfect places for movie shoots. Home is wherever she lands, and between her busy schedule and dealing with her boss’s demands, she has little time to think about the past . . . until her latest gig lands her a stone’s throw from everything she left behind.

Searching off the coast of Charleston for a secluded site to film a key scene, Sonny wanders onto a private barrier island and encounters its reclusive owner, known by locals as the Monster of Indigo Isle. What she finds is a man much more complex than the myth.

Once a successful New York attorney, Hudson Renfrow’s grief has exiled him to his island for several years. He spends his days alone, tending his fields of indigo, then making indigo dye―and he has no interest in serving the intrusive needs of a film company or yielding to Sonny’s determined curiosity. But when a hurricane makes landfall on the Carolina coast, stranding them together, an unlikely friendship forms between the two damaged souls. Soon the gruff exterior Hudson has long hidden behind crumbles―exposing the tender part of him that’s desperate for forgiveness and a second chance.

A story of hanging on and letting go, of redemption and reconciliation, and of a love that heals the deepest wounds, from the author of the breakout Southern fiction bestseller Under the Magnolias.

T. I. Lowe is an ordinary country girl who loves to tell extraordinary stories. She is the author of nearly twenty published novels, including her recent bestselling and critically acclaimed novel, Under the Magnolias, and her debut breakout, Lulu’s Café. She lives with her husband and family in coastal South Carolina. Find her at tilowe.com or on Facebook (T.I.Lowe), Instagram (tilowe), and Twitter (@TiLowe).

My Impressions:

Wow! Indigo Isle by T. I. Lowe was not what I expected. Billed as a contemporary romance set in the lowcountry, I thought this novel would have the typical tropes and themes. It does not. Main character Sonny Bates has made a few, no, a lot of mistakes in her life. And she is paying for them. Of course, some of the problems that she deals with are those inflicted by others, namely an abusive boss. Coming back to her roots after 15 years adds its own level of stress and trauma. But Sonny has an awakening that changes the course of her life’s trajectory. With some nods to fairy tale elements — a motel-owning fairy godmother and a Beast with his own set of trauma — Indigo Isle is a novel of complex family relationships, a journey of missteps and wrong turns put straight, and the powerful message of God’s grace and mercy. I loved, loved, loved this book. Sonny is a flawed character that will resonate with any reader. I was in turn frustrated with her, enraged for her, and cheering her on as she made her way back to who she could be in the future. I do have a warning for readers though — Lowe does not gloss over the abusive nature (sexual and emotional) of the relationship between Sonny and her boss. (If you are sensitive to this topic, you may want to skip this book.) I did love that secondary characters came along side her to back her up. There’s also the ending. I don’t think Lowe could have written a better epilogue if she tried. You are going to love the HEA!

Indigo Isle has it all — compelling storyline, powerful themes, and characters to love. This is my first book by Lowe, but it will not be my last!

Highly Recommended.

Great for Book Clubs.

Audience: Adults.

(I purchased the ebook from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

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Mini-Book Review — One Wrong Move

13 Jan

Dani Pettrey is known for strong suspense-filled novels with great romantic chemistry. If that’s your thing, you are going to love the first book in the Jeopardy Falls series, One Wrong Move. This one has lots of action to keep the pages turning, plus two main characters to love! Andi Forester was once an FBI agent, but now investigates insurance fraud. She teams up with Christian O’Brady who installed the break-in proof security systems for art galleries that proved him wrong. Both Andi and Christian have big baggage, and this case is make or break on their second chance at proving themselves professionally. These two characters are great at their jobs, and great together. I also loved the southwestern setting of the novel — places I have only visited in books. With Pettrey’s descriptions I can now say I was right there. This book is quick-paced with plenty of twists to keep the reader on his/her toes. I loved it and am betting you will too. Book 2, Two Seconds Too Late, releases in April, so make sure you read this one now!

Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Taunting riddles.
A deadly string of heists. 
Two broken hearts trapped in a killer’s game.

Christian O’Brady was pulled into a life of crime at a young age by his con artist parents. Now making amends for his corrupt past, he has become one of the country’s foremost security experts. When a string of Southwestern art heists targets one of the galleries Christian secured, he is paired up with a gifted insurance investigator who has her own checkered past.

Andi Forester was a brilliant FBI forensic analyst until her career was destroyed. She now puts those skills to work investigating insurance fraud, and this latest high-stakes case will test her gift to the limit. Drawn deep into a dangerous game with an opponent bent on revenge, Christian and Andi are in a race against the clock to catch him, but the perpetrator’s game is far from finished, and one wrong move could be the death of them both.

Publishers Weekly and #1 Amazon bestselling author, Dani Pettrey has sold nearly one million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance.

Her novels stand out for their “wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters” (Publishers Weekly), “gripping storyline[s],” (RT Book Reviews), and “sizzling undercurrent of romance” (USA Today).

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Mini-Review — The Gardins of Edin

9 Jan

If you are looking for a book with plenty of Southern-sass, then you are in for a treat with The Gardins of Edin by Rosey Lee. Set in the fictional town of Edin, Georgia, this contemporary novel features four women in the Gardin family — Ruth, Naomi, Martha, and Mary. That’s right! The characters are named for the famous biblical mother-in-law/daughter-in-law and sister duos. While this is not a retelling of Bible stories, the women are definitely inspired by their namesakes and there are plenty of spiritual truths shared. The Gardin family loves fiercely, but they are a messy bunch! Full of real life relationship pitfalls and strengths, Lee delivers a poignant story that also made me laugh out loud.

With its strong characterization, The Gardins of Edin is a wonderful debut from Lee. I look forward to a continuation of the story, A Gardin Wedding, releasing in May 2025.

Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(I purchased the audiobook from Audible. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

The four women of the Gardin family live side-by-side in Edin, Georgia, but residing in tight proximity doesn’t mean everything is picture-perfect. Ruth runs the family’s multimillion-dollar peanut business, a legacy of the Gardins’ formerly enslaved ancestors. But tensions have intensified since the death of her husband, Beau, and she feels like an outsider in the very place she wishes to belong. 

Sisters Mary and Martha fuel the family tension. Martha’s unfounded mistrust of Ruth causes her to constantly seek ways to undermine Ruth’s decisions with the business, while Mary, trying to focus on her new restaurant that serves healthy comfort food, is dragged into the family fray by Martha. 

For years, Naomi, the matriarch who raised the sisters after their parents’ death and supported Ruth in her grief, has played peacemaker. But as she decides to take a step back, hidden truths, life-and-death circumstances, and escalating clashes finally force the Gardin women to grapple with what it means to be a family.

A heartwarming Southern story of family and all its many complexities, The Gardins of Edin delivers a thoughtful portrayal of four women trying to hold on to their secrets. Women who just might—if they can only let go—find the peace they seek by holding on to one another.

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Mini-Book Review — The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater

8 Jan

I was on a suspense reading-binge in 2024, but fell far behind on reviews. So I am getting caught up with brief thoughts on the books I read. Jaime Jo Wright‘s dual timeline novel The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater was one of the best of the best that I read last year. Fans of Wright’s books will love her blend of mystery and history as she keeps her readers a bit unbalanced with what is real and what is supernatural. I love that in the end both time periods are wrapped up for the reader, if not always for the characters. 😉 This novel has as its centerpiece the historic Barlowe Theater renowned in its day, yet stained by the tragedy of the lost boys. No one is certain what is true about the legend, but it is certain that there were many lost souls in the this small Wisconsin town. The influence of Wright’s own background can be seen in her characters, especially present day Kit Boyd. The theme of belonging in a world where something seems missing is explored. I could tell that this was a deeply personal book for Wright, making it more than just your average mystery. The creep factor is always strong in Wright’s books, and no less in The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater. But don’t worry there’s always a rational explanation. Although evil is never a rational element in the world. I loved the setting, the characterization, the intriguing plot twists, the page-turning suspense — basically everything!

Highly Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

It promises beauty but steals life instead. Will the ghosts of Barlowe Theater entomb them all?

Barlowe Theater stole the life of Greta Mercy’s eldest brother during its construction. Now in 1915, the completed theater appears every bit as deadly. When Greta’s younger brother goes missing after breaking into the building, Greta engages the assistance of a local police officer to help her unveil the already ghostly secrets of the theater. But when help comes from an unlikely source, Greta decides that to save her family she must uncover the evil that haunts the theater and put its threat to rest.

Decades later, Kit Boyd’s best friend vanishes during a ghost walk at the Barlowe Theater, and old stories of mysterious disappearances and ghoulish happenings are revived. Then television ghost-hunting host and skeptic Evan Fisher joins Kit in the quest to identify the truth behind the theater’s history. Kit reluctantly agrees to work with him in hopes of finding her missing friend. As the theater’s curse unravels Kit’s life, she is determined to put an end to the evil that has marked the theater and their hometown for the last century.

Jaime Jo Wright, multi award-winning author–including the Christy and Daphne du Maurier awards–is a coffee-fueled and cat-fancier extraordinaire. She has entwined her life with the legendary Captain Hook, residing serenely in Wisconsin’s rural woodlands. Her literary vocation involves penning chilling Gothic tales, a baffling change from that of Austenites, with a strong preference to the master of dark, Edgar Allan Poe. Two mischievous urchins adorn their family, who keep their mother on her toes – providing an exhilarating amount chaos.

Visit her at: http://www.jaimewrightbooks.com and listen to her podcast MadLit Musings on your favorite podcast player or at http://www.madlitmusings.com.

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