In New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams’ intriguing new Secret, Book, and Scone Society novel, Nora Pennington and her fiction loving friends in small-town Miracle Springs, North Carolina, encounter a young woman desperately in need of a new beginning . . .
Nora Pennington, owner of Miracle Books, believes that a well-chosen novel can bring healing and hope. But she and the other members of the Secret, Book, and Scone Society know that sometimes, practical help is needed too. Such is the case with the reed-thin girl hiding in the fiction section of Nora’s store, wearing a hospital ID and a patchwork of faded bruises. She calls herself Abilene, and though Nora and her friends offer work, shelter, and a supportive ear, their guest isn’t ready to divulge her secrets. But when a customer is found dead in an assumed suicide, Nora uncovers a connection that points to Abilene as either a suspect—or another target.
Summer’s end has brought other new arrivals to Miracle Springs too. Entrepreneur Griffin Kingsley opens Virtual Genie, a cyber business that unloads people’s unwanted goods for cash. With the town in an economic slump and folks hurting for money, Virtual Genie and its owner are both instantly popular. A patient listener, Griffin dispenses candy to children and strong coffee to adults, and seems like a bona fide gentleman. But Nora’s not inclined to judge a book by its cover. And when a second death hits town, Nora and her intrepid friends must help the new, greenhorn sheriff discern fact from fiction—and stop a killer intent on bringing another victim’s story to a close . . .
I can't believe it took me so long to get this one, I loved the first book in the series! I saw it on Amazon Prime Reading and nabbed it (and the other ones, of course).
This series keeps improving and I'm enjoying spending time in Miracle Springs, especially with this intricately woven plot of lies, murder and fraud that kept me guessing right up to the end. Just when I'd think I knew whodunit, bam! Another plot twist. I also liked seeing how far Nora has come with healing her past trauma and moving on, and learning more hidden secrets from the people in Nora's life. It all makes the story and the characters come alive, I really enjoyed that. I also like the addition of the new Sheriff in town, replacing the old cretin that got his just rewards at the end of the last book.
Overall, a great second in what's shaping up to be an excellent series that will be at the top of my To-Read list.
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