A Bone to Pick
Widow's Island Novella, Book 2
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Christine Williams
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Melinda Leigh
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In this gripping second novella in the Widow’s Island series, bestselling author Melinda Leigh delivers a chilling tale of murder in the Pacific Northwest.
Deputy Tessa Black gave up her career as a detective with the Seattle PD and returned to the Pacific Northwest island she calls home to care for her ailing mother. Tessa thinks her mother’s illness is the worst thing she’ll face - until she responds to a routine call in the state park and discovers a local man harpooned to a sign.
As the murder investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the victim harbored secrets. Together with her FBI agent best friend, Cate, and park ranger Logan Wilde, Tessa must connect the pieces before the murderer strikes again. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she finds herself - and the ones she loves - in harm’s way.
Pressure mounts as Tessa attempts to juggle the current case with her search for the truth behind her childhood friend Samantha’s disappearance twenty years ago. Can Tessa find the murderer and uncover answers about Samantha without jeopardizing everything she holds dear?
©2018 Melinda Leigh (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...
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Great New Series
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- S.R.L.
- 10-31-18
5 star narration, 4 star story
The narration of this book is very good. The characters, suspense, setting, and story were entertaining.
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- LadyZhenJi
- 02-19-19
Love the novella format
Good story. It's all about relationship building. Overall very entertaining and I really like the characters.
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- Sophia Rose
- 11-30-18
A Gruesome Murder for Tessa, Strong Sequel
The night's calm is broken by the sounds of a man screaming in great pain. Thus begins Sheriff's Deputy Tessa Black's investigation into the gruesome death of a well-loved artist. With the aide of her high school crush and her best friend's brother, Logan Wilde, she works the case and attempts to balance a situation in her home life. I found this second novella in the series just as engaging as the first.
A Bone to Pick follows on the heels of the events in Close to the Bone. It continues Tessa and Cate's investigation into their high school friend's disappearance, but shifts focus from Cate's POV to Tessa's and introduces a new murder to investigate. Book one introduced the history and way of life on the island and now book two is able to move right along with the new chain of events.
I enjoyed being along as Tessa worked the case, taking into consideration the way the locals on Widow's Island are isolated and have to do things a little differently even with their police work. I liked seeing Cate's brother, Logan, introduced into the story and getting to know this man who is trying to heal after his work as an Army Ranger of three tours of duty. The murder happens in the park and so he partners to solve the crime with a now grown up and capable Tessa who, yes, he notices she is all grown up without his matchmaking grandmother's help. Logan doesn't think any woman should have to take on his issues and Tessa's life is complicated with a mother diagnosed with Alsheimer's and a younger teen sister in her care. Again, I found the blend of character and relationships developed well with an engaging murder to be solved was done so well.
Christine Williams continues to delight me with her narration work She does male and female voices, age and emotion well.
Now, I'm caught up on the series and now have to kick my heels for another year to find out what comes next for Cate, Tessa, and the rest on Widow's Island. These well-developed and clever romantic suspenses are a series I can whole-heartedly recommend to others.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-14-22
Quick
This is a quick and entertaining read, perfect for an afternoon . Or anytime you have a little time to fill. The mystery was well done and the characters are true to life. I love the description of life on an island. If you like unusual murder mysteries you will likely find this story entertaining.
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- Elaine
- 07-21-19
Cozy Mystery
Enjoyable book, easy reading. Let's you escape reality. Narrator was great.
Already did book 1 in the series and pre ordered the rest.
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- Tamye Whitener
- 03-21-22
Engaging story
Murder in a small town. Believable characters, horrific murder, and vivid world-building will capture your attention from beginning to end. Add in the hint of a possible romance and you have a book you don't want to miss.
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- Gail Mc2
- 11-22-21
good but brief
I listened to this book on Audible. it was entertaining, but very brief. good for a couple round trips to visit relatives who are 35 min. away.
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- Elizabeth ONeal
- 03-30-23
Way short
I feel that it’s not right to split these stories all up. I’m hooked and not at all liking that it is costing so much.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-27-21
Enjoyable
This is my second book in this series, I enjoyed very much, it's one of those books which keeps you listening, I am moving on to the next book.
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- Kindle Customer: NNEAMAKA PAYNE
- 10-11-21
A Bone to Pick Book 2
The second book covers the story about Deputy Tessa Black with her mother's sickness with the progression of the Alzheimer. She also is falling for one her frineds brother a formal Army Ranger who is retired and came back home suffering with PTSD. He is working as the pack reanger and a body was found in the pack area and he has to work the case with Tessa. But as they work they found out about some printings and large sum of money he left behind. This death man has been taking the older ladies at their money.
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