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Fitzgerald Bay #5
The Black Sheep's Redemption
Everyone in Fitzgerald Bay--except his law-enforcement family--is convinced Charles Fitzgerald murdered his children's nanny. Condemned by public opinion, his only hope for a replacement nanny to take care of his two-year-old twins is newcomer Demi Taylor. But Demi has problems of her own...starting with amnesia. She doesn't remember who she is, doesn't know where she's from--and has no idea why she always feels like someone is watching her. Is she in danger because of Charles? Or has someone sinister from her old life found her yet again?
221 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2012
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About the author
Lynette Eason
182 books3,771 followersLynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina."
Series:
. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice
Series:
. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice
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August 9, 2017
As is true of all Lynette Eason books I've read, this one had plenty of action and suspense. I wondered who was attacking Demi and Charles, and if they were trying to get her . . . or him? The answer was revealed in a gripping and page-turning way. The one thing I didn't like as much was the 'insta-love', as I've heard it called. In my opinion, the best love stories take the time to grow and are not 'at-first-sight' as it were.
As far as the ongoing investigation into the murder of Olivia Henry, I had my suspicions about 'whodunnit' from the very beginning, but this book made it necessary to revisit my theory. I'm looking forward to seeing if my new theory bears out.
As far as the ongoing investigation into the murder of Olivia Henry, I had my suspicions about 'whodunnit' from the very beginning, but this book made it necessary to revisit my theory. I'm looking forward to seeing if my new theory bears out.
September 26, 2020
I’m continuing to really enjoy this series about a law enforcement family on an Atlantic island town. This is the “rebel” of the family, the man who decided to be a doctor instead of a policeman. The previous four books have detailed the process of the naysayers about town having decided he’s guilty of the unsolved murder of his nanny from book one. A few more clues are coming out about his possible involvement, but his toddler twins need a nanny now, and the only woman brave enough to do that is one with amnesia. What clues does her lost memory hold that ties her to the town?
Just one more book left in the series!
Just one more book left in the series!
June 28, 2017
La storia mi è piaciuta e stavolta la suspence è durata a lungo perché il colpevole non è comparso in scena che ben oltre la metà del libro. Gli unici commenti negativi che devo fare riguardano alcune inesatezze (Demi è comparsa prima del climax finale del libro precedente e non dopo la fine della storia ivi narrata, come viene detto qui) e lacune (mancano dei personaggi), oltre alla completa insensatezza del titolo (Charles non è una pecora nera, non ha fatto nulla di male per cui deve redimersi).
June 8, 2023
I really enjoyed this clean, love-inspired, suspenseful romance. I bought this at a local Goodwill store and I voluntarily chose to review it. I've given it a 5* rating. It has a bit of action and violence. It includes twin toddlers and a little bit of baby humor to lighten it up. All around a very nice read.
June 25, 2012
Average mystery although it reinforces my resolve to never live in Fitzgerald Bay! :-)
As #5 of this six book series, the underlying mystery is beginning to wrap up. (Ridiculous title!)
As #5 of this six book series, the underlying mystery is beginning to wrap up. (Ridiculous title!)
August 30, 2012
I enjoyed the story, and thought both levels of tension and twists & turns were good, but after reading it I still have no clue what the title means or how it relates to the story.
January 17, 2025
The Black Sheep
Demi and Charles have a wonderful story amidst the danger and suspense surrounding them. Demi has moved to Fitzgerald Bay to start over. She doesn’t know anything about her past life. All she is aware of is that she awoke in a hospital severely beaten with no memories. The nurses inquired of the public if anyone might know about her with no response. She has now agreed to be a nanny for Dr. Charles Fitzgerald’s children. Charles is the prime suspect in the murder of his previous nanny. Be sure to read their thrilling story.
Demi and Charles have a wonderful story amidst the danger and suspense surrounding them. Demi has moved to Fitzgerald Bay to start over. She doesn’t know anything about her past life. All she is aware of is that she awoke in a hospital severely beaten with no memories. The nurses inquired of the public if anyone might know about her with no response. She has now agreed to be a nanny for Dr. Charles Fitzgerald’s children. Charles is the prime suspect in the murder of his previous nanny. Be sure to read their thrilling story.
November 21, 2024
Enjoyable, tense read about Demi, who has amnesia, Charles & his 2-year-old twins for whom Demi is a nanny, and the whole Fitzpatrick clan of police officers.
Charles has been accused of killing his former nanny, altho there’s no evidence, and someone is harassing and perhaps trying kill him or Demi or both.
Charles has been accused of killing his former nanny, altho there’s no evidence, and someone is harassing and perhaps trying kill him or Demi or both.
June 29, 2017
While Demi's amnesia was a unique twist, this series feels a bit repetitive: person is stalked by semi-crazy person who thinks the stalkee is their life's mate. However, in this rendition, Charles' paranoia makes this plotline a bit more believable than the previous "bad seed" stories.
October 23, 2017
This series has a great many wonderful couples. In this story, Dr. Charles Fitzgerald and Demi Taylor deal with a great deal of drama. With the town of Fitzgerald Bay suspecting Charles of the murder and Demi more suffering amnesia, the two are dealing with a great deal while falling in love.
June 12, 2021
Very suspenseful
Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, struggles, faith, trust, love and vindication. This story has strong characters and a strong storyline. It is full of surprises.
Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, struggles, faith, trust, love and vindication. This story has strong characters and a strong storyline. It is full of surprises.
February 18, 2024
Christian suspense, romance
This book is slow moving for me and the ending is abrupt without fully tying all the loose ends. However the characters are enjoyable and the Christian flavor is nice. Still only 3 stars for me.
This book is slow moving for me and the ending is abrupt without fully tying all the loose ends. However the characters are enjoyable and the Christian flavor is nice. Still only 3 stars for me.
October 31, 2024
I purchased this because it was on sale. I had no idea it was part of a series and I didn’t read any f the others. It was easy to read as a stand-alone. It was predictable. It was a good read but nothing all that special. Well written but it didn’t stand out to me.
November 13, 2024
Really good bookc
Loved this book! The characters were great, I can't imagine not having any memory of who you are or your life! The story had so many twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat.
Loved this book! The characters were great, I can't imagine not having any memory of who you are or your life! The story had so many twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat.
July 2, 2017
Excitement, danger, and romance abound! Great way to spend a slow, quiet afternoon/evening.
March 2, 2019
The Black Sheep's Redemption review
The Black Sheep's Redemption is the fifth romantic suspense book in the Fitzgerald Bay series written by author Lynette Eason.
The Black Sheep's Redemption is the fifth romantic suspense book in the Fitzgerald Bay series written by author Lynette Eason.
May 30, 2019
This book I didnt put down till I finished it at 1:25 in the morning. What an exciting book. Starting the next one.
January 2, 2020
It was good! We learned more things. It was a bit predictable on how the drama would play out, but still good. I'm excited to read the last book :)
June 7, 2023
This book was ok but didn’t draw you in like her other books.
April 24, 2024
Unputdownable
This book was unputdownable. So many unsolved mysteries and there is the fact that Charles was unsure what to do about Demi.
This book was unputdownable. So many unsolved mysteries and there is the fact that Charles was unsure what to do about Demi.
November 11, 2024
Edge-of-seat Thriller
Entertaining and fast-paced read. Lynette Eason is a favorite author of mine. Her stories always grab the attention and are hard to put down.
Entertaining and fast-paced read. Lynette Eason is a favorite author of mine. Her stories always grab the attention and are hard to put down.
December 8, 2024
Exciting good read but a bit far fetched with 2 dramatic, life threatening mysteries going on at the same time!
January 12, 2025
Great book.
This is a great series. Lynette is a great author and one of my favourites. Looking forward to the next book.
This is a great series. Lynette is a great author and one of my favourites. Looking forward to the next book.
August 15, 2025
Good short read.
Good romance and present faith content.
Always love Lynette Eason's writing... she's amazing.
Toodles and blessings 🌹
Good romance and present faith content.
Always love Lynette Eason's writing... she's amazing.
Toodles and blessings 🌹
October 24, 2025
The protagonist is really dumb
January 16, 2016
The Black Sheep’s Redemption by Lynette Eason
Fitzgerald Bay Series Book 5
Dr. Charles Fitzgerald is having a rough patch in his life. His nanny was murdered, he is a suspect, his business has slowed to a crawl because of the accusations and he can’t find help with his two year old twins as no one wants to work for him. Has God completely abandoned him?
Demi Taylor, well if that’s even her name, she was badly beaten and lost her memory. No one knows her, no one claimed her. She chose to come to Fitzgerald Bay and she met Fiona Fitzgerald. With Fiona’s help she quickly had a job as a nanny. A nanny for a man the town seemed to consider a murderer. She may not know who she is but she trusted her instincts and they told her that Charles was trustworthy.
The series continues to build. Lynette brings out the emotions of her characters. The fears Demi has of the dark but not knowing why. It really struck me how Charles is treated. How quickly people he has known all his life have turned on him. We are quick to do this in real life as well, let the gossip mongers steer our opinions. This book has a few surprises that I was not anticipating at all. Looking forward to the last book in the series to see all the loose ends pulled together and the murderer caught in The Deputy’s Duty by Terri Reed.
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Fitzgerald Bay Series Book 5
Dr. Charles Fitzgerald is having a rough patch in his life. His nanny was murdered, he is a suspect, his business has slowed to a crawl because of the accusations and he can’t find help with his two year old twins as no one wants to work for him. Has God completely abandoned him?
Demi Taylor, well if that’s even her name, she was badly beaten and lost her memory. No one knows her, no one claimed her. She chose to come to Fitzgerald Bay and she met Fiona Fitzgerald. With Fiona’s help she quickly had a job as a nanny. A nanny for a man the town seemed to consider a murderer. She may not know who she is but she trusted her instincts and they told her that Charles was trustworthy.
The series continues to build. Lynette brings out the emotions of her characters. The fears Demi has of the dark but not knowing why. It really struck me how Charles is treated. How quickly people he has known all his life have turned on him. We are quick to do this in real life as well, let the gossip mongers steer our opinions. This book has a few surprises that I was not anticipating at all. Looking forward to the last book in the series to see all the loose ends pulled together and the murderer caught in The Deputy’s Duty by Terri Reed.
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December 1, 2014
From the first few pages I was hooked on The Black Sheep's Redemption and could not put it down. I was eager to learn more about Demi and about the person stalking her.
Sadly I did have a couple issues with Demi for someone suffering from amnesia she seemed well put together a good deal of the time and seemed to know herself pretty well which I found a bit odd. Despite that I liked Demi even though she played the card of wanting the police or Charles to protect her. Considering she was attacked pretty badly I can totally see her not wanting to rely on herself to stay safe.
I was excited to see Charles was the main male in The Black Sheep's Redemption. I was eager to know more about him since the first book. Employer to the deceased Olivia. Never once did I think he killed Olivia but it was nice to see things from his point of view.
Once again clues about Olivia surfaced leaving me wondering who did it. The person I thought all along who was the killer is clearly not so now I am a loss for who it could be.
The writing was smooth and read quickly. I cannot wait to read the final.
Sadly I did have a couple issues with Demi for someone suffering from amnesia she seemed well put together a good deal of the time and seemed to know herself pretty well which I found a bit odd. Despite that I liked Demi even though she played the card of wanting the police or Charles to protect her. Considering she was attacked pretty badly I can totally see her not wanting to rely on herself to stay safe.
I was excited to see Charles was the main male in The Black Sheep's Redemption. I was eager to know more about him since the first book. Employer to the deceased Olivia. Never once did I think he killed Olivia but it was nice to see things from his point of view.
Once again clues about Olivia surfaced leaving me wondering who did it. The person I thought all along who was the killer is clearly not so now I am a loss for who it could be.
The writing was smooth and read quickly. I cannot wait to read the final.
June 6, 2015
Fitzgerald Bay
Book 5
After losing his first nanny to murder, Dr. Charles Fitzgerald decides to try again. But soon after she's hired, their lives are threatened - many times! Charles thinks his him the bad guy is after since people think he killed his nanny, but Demi believes it's her. She has amnesia after being severely beaten and left for dead. Someone has left her nasty notes, warning her to get out of town.
The suspense in this book was exciting and believable. There is a HUGEseries plot twist that comes out later in this story. It answers some questions, but it was a big shocker!
The romance was good, but I think that knowing each other for two weeks and becoming engaged was a bit rushed...There are some earlier int he series who knew each other much longer then that and didn't get engaged...
One thing missing: After about the second book, Tyler (Merry's son from the first book) is never mentioned again...Everyone else is mentioned, but not poor Tyler. He wasn't even at Merry and Douglas' wedding!
Book 5
After losing his first nanny to murder, Dr. Charles Fitzgerald decides to try again. But soon after she's hired, their lives are threatened - many times! Charles thinks his him the bad guy is after since people think he killed his nanny, but Demi believes it's her. She has amnesia after being severely beaten and left for dead. Someone has left her nasty notes, warning her to get out of town.
The suspense in this book was exciting and believable. There is a HUGEseries plot twist that comes out later in this story. It answers some questions, but it was a big shocker!
The romance was good, but I think that knowing each other for two weeks and becoming engaged was a bit rushed...There are some earlier int he series who knew each other much longer then that and didn't get engaged...
One thing missing: After about the second book, Tyler (Merry's son from the first book) is never mentioned again...Everyone else is mentioned, but not poor Tyler. He wasn't even at Merry and Douglas' wedding!
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March 6, 2017This is a excellent book about a family named Fitzgerald that lives in Fitzgerald Bay. It's about Dr. Charles Fitzgerald who is the father of twins a daughter and a son. His wife left short after the twins were born. She preferred the glamerous life style and did had time for children. So she Charles and the children and went to her life of glamerous. So he hire a nanny name Olivia Henry to attend the children went he was way at the office during the day. The children adorable Olivia, and wishes like them to she brought them to town to the park, afternoon book reading, or just for ice cream and may stop by and see their father while in town. Olivia was found dead in the creek bed not more their 100 feet from Charles lighthouse that he lived in with his children. Plus went Olivia was found dead Charles was at a family dinner with all his siblings. So that automatic made Charles a prime suspect in Olivia Henry murder and some of the town people could understand why he had been arrest with murder yet?
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