The Search puts us smack dab back in the middle of Perry Borntrager’s murder investigation. Luke Reynolds and Mose Kramer are hard at work trying to solve the mysterious death. There’s still not much to go on, but if sheer determination was the answer they would have their man. This time around our attention is focused mainly on Luke and Frannie Eicher. Frannie, as you know dated Perry, and runs a local B&B. Luke doesn’t anticipate his feelings for Frannie, a growing attraction that comes as a surprise. When Frannie is hurt and has to stay at the hospital, Luke is right there by her side. The death of Perry Borntrager may have brought Luke to Crittenden County in search of a killer, but deep down inside he is searching for much more. Is Frannie what he is looking for? Frannie longs to be loved and with her choice in men has yet to find it. When her feelings for Luke come to the forefront, she can’t help but wonder if he really cares for her, or is he trying to get close to find out if she knows more than she is saying about Perry’s death. We also meet Beth Byler, who steps in to run the B&B when Frannie is in the hospital. I loved this character because she and I share similar kitchen techniques! This book doesn’t miss a beat. It picks up effortlessly where book one left off. Chalked full of suspense, romance, and some of the best characters that I have had the pleasure to meet, The Search cannot be missed. Shelley writes with a real knowledge of what a reader wants, intriguing and unique characters who will leave you wanting more. I can honestly say as I closed in on the end of this book I was left feeling sad but a happy sad. I did not want the book to end! My suspicions are running amuck with my own theories of who killed Perry and cannot wait read the conclusion of this most excellent series of books!
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Shelley Shepard Gray has done it again! She has written a fabulous new book Missing- The Secrets of Crittenden County. I am a huge fan of Shelley’s books and I have never been disappointed. This book is no different. It starts with a murder that shakes the small community of Crittenden County, Kentucky to the core. Perry Borntrager was found dead in a well after having been missing for months. Detective Luke Reynolds is called in to assist with the case. Lydia Plank having once dated Perry and Walker Anderson his best friend are at the top of the list to be questioned. Both have secrets about Perry that they do not want to share. Perry was doing some things that neither wanted to be part of, so they tried to distance themselves from him. They both want the detective to catch Perry’s killer but neither will fully corporate. Detective Reynolds is determined to solve this case even without much evidence to go on. While trying to keep their secrets from being revealed, Lydia and Walker’s relationship begins to turn into something more than friendship. Can their love flourish with the cloud of suspicion hanging over their heads? More shocking news hits Lydia when she finds out that she is adopted. She now she has to deal with the fact that she might not even be Amish. With a great supporting cast of characters this book will hook you in from page one. Each page draws you in more as you try to solve who Perry Borntrager was and what he could have possibly done to make someone want to end his young life. I cannot wait for the second book to hit the bookshelves! You will absolutely love this book!
Emma Yoder puts an ad in the local paper offering quilting classes. She wants to earn a little extra money so her family doesn’t have to help her with her finances. Quilting is something that she loves to do so it seems like the perfect plan. Boy did she get a unique group of students! There’s Star, an aspiring singer, who has a rebellious streak. Jan, a biker dude who needs a hobby. Pam and Stuart, a bickering married couple trying to work on their marriage. Ruby Lee is in need of a break from her duties as a pastor’s wife. Paul, who is a widower, has a baby to raise on his own. Each character is facing some sort of hardship and as the group gets to know each other they begin to share their problems. Emma believes this group of people was brought to her for a reason. She intends to help her future quilters find some peace in their lives. By helping this group of half- stitched quilters she is also helping herself face some of her own problems. This is one of Wanda’s best books yet! She does a great job creating characters who are dealing with problems that many people can identify with. One of my favorite characters was Star. She is a rebel without a cause, who only needs some encouragement to find her way. I think we all can relate to pushing the boundaries to see where we fit into this world. I enjoyed every page right down to the surprise ending! This is yet another fantastic book by Wanda Brunstetter. Happy Reading!