Family Ties: Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery - Book 7

by Beth Farrar

A long-awaited journey. A newly discovered family. And secrets buried deep in the past.

Genealogist Ellie McLellan is finally crossing the ocean to Scotland, her heart full of excitement and nerves as she prepares to meet her fiancé Quinn’s family for the very first time. But this trip holds even greater significance. Ellie is about to come face-to-face with her mother’s side of the family, including an aunt she never knew existed.

At a warm and welcoming family reunion hosted by a newly found cousin, stories are shared, bonds are forged, and long-lost connections begin to heal. Yet amid the laughter and heartfelt moments, a startling revelation surfaces, one that ties Ellie’s family history to Quinn in ways neither of them could have imagined.

As Ellie digs deeper into her roots, she uncovers a captivating family mystery that proves the past is never truly buried. With her keen genealogical skills and an instinct for uncovering truth, Ellie must piece together the clues before old secrets change her future forever.

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries filled with family intrigue, gentle romance, and the joy of discovery, this charming installment invites you to curl up and uncover the past one secret at a time.

Genres: Mystery

220 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 18, 2024

About the author

Beth Farrar has been writing stories since her parents handed her a library card with which she always took out the allowed five books per week. From that moment on, her imagination was sparked. Encouragement from English teachers set her on a serious path of learning the craft.

From TV scripts to full length movies (none of which came to screen but were for pleasure and practice), she developed her writing skills by exploring various mediums. Filling notebooks with ideas, sketching characters and locations, and inventing sticky situations for the heroes and heroines to survive, is Beth's happy place (besides walking in cemeteries, but that's another story).

For fifteen years Beth wrote a monthly column, Living Country, in her local English language newspaper, Main Street, sharing interesting observations of living and raising her three sons in the country with her husband.

Having always loved genealogy, Beth melded two of her passions together and created the Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery series.

Beth's three sons now live in Montreal but she and her husband still live in their log cabin on a lake north of Montreal. They love the quiet and the bird song (sometimes way too early in the morning!). They’re not particularly fond of power outages in the deep winter months, the shoveling, or the mosquitoes in summer. But the rest = priceless!

For tips and tricks on how to write your own personal history story, head over to Beth Farrar – Author on Facebook for more information.

And being a Canadian author, please forgive the extra "l"s and wayward "u"s you may find in my work. Please don't report them, it's just the way we spell words here in the great north, eh!

Reviews

[Carol Engler · Rating 3 out of 5]

sweet book

This book starts with Quinn and Ellie flying to Scotland to meet his family. Then on to meet Ellie's family threw her cousin Kay . Kay brings the family together to met Ellie.
Over all this was a nice book about finding family . Making connections with people you most likely never would have met. Not so much about genealogy. But a nice Crozy Book.

[Nikolina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genealogy is so interesting and exciting

I love how Beth Farrar has made these characters come alive. I feel like I know them. I would love being apart of Heritage i really have learned a-lot about searching my own family tree and writing my story from reading this series. Thank you Beth

[Gordon Allen Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have just finished reading, non-stop, the first seven books of the “Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery series, written by Beth Farrar. I look forward to reading the remaining 3 books in this series, pausing only to write this review. These stories combine two of my reading preferences – the first being mysteries that include recurring appearances of the main characters throughout the series. My second preference has to do with my interest in genealogy. I have worked at my own family genealogy for some 35+ years and found many of the genealogy tips and hints included in the stories interesting and useful. Ms. Farrar has a writing style that keeps your interest, and at the end of each story leaves you looking forward to the next. She has been added to my list of favorite (and “must read”) authors.

[Lisa Shower · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a heartwarming story!

This series has grown on me since the first book and I can not imagine not being engaged with these special characters, ever again! This book however, with its focus on Ellie for once, was the cherry on the sundae.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book and stayed up half the night to finish it! Wonderful journey from book 1 to book 7 and I hope there will be a book 8 !

[Agbaje Opeyemi · Rating 5 out of 5]

FAMILY TIES by Beth Farrar is a beautifully woven tale of discovery, connection, and mystery that captured my heart from the very first page. Ellie McLellan’s journey to Scotland is not just a physical trip but an emotional and transformative adventure that will resonate deeply with readers.

The genealogy theme added a fascinating layer, bringing family history and personal stories to life in such a compelling way. The cozy family reunion and the warmth of newfound relatives were beautifully contrasted with the twists and revelations that kept me eagerly turning the pages.

Beth Farrar has a remarkable talent for crafting vivid settings, relatable characters, and heartfelt moments. Ellie’s courage and vulnerability, paired with a captivating family mystery, make this book an absolute gem.

If you love stories about family, self-discovery, and unraveling the past, FAMILY TIES is a must-read. I can’t wait to see what Beth Farrar writes next!

[DeeAnn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great sequel!!

Love the descriptions of places overseas; castles, cemeteries, gardens, family reunion, etc. Read all of it today! Love the continued storyline with many extra characters!

Please keep writing!!

[Chiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was fantastic. I loved meeting Quinn's Family and Gillian, while I missed Ellie's mature friends it was so fun to meet new people and the little mysteries she helped solve.

[Dee Karnia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 7

I enjoyed this book. Some parts seem to drag on, but it would move along. Would love for Beth to continue on the series.

[Roberta C Poulos · Rating 5 out of 5]

finding family

A very enjoyable read. It was written in a very warm, and heartfelt way. I’m waiting for the next chapter to begin.

[Mary Yelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family Ties

I love this author and I love her books. She actually teaches genealogy in this. I know I have learned a lot from reading her books.

[Ari (Head in a Book) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting to meet some new characters, and learn more of Ellie's family history!

[Terri Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Read!

This was a most upbeat story of connecting with family. I'll be looking for more good books from this author.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened on audiobook. This was a really interesting read. Great if you’re interested in Family History and Genealogy.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ellie and Quinn go to Scotland to meet Quinn's family and to England to see where her mother grew up and to meet some of her mother's family and to help solve some family mysteries.

[Jan Nerenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful

A cozy romance and reunion of a family once broken and spread out by tragedy. So many possibilities for further stories. I love this series.