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Mad in Mississippi and Rain Down on Me
From a New York Times–bestselling author, two novellas featuring southern women who have loved and lost—and are surprised by a second chance at romance.
Mad in Mississippi
Bitsy Yarborough believes she's played her cards right by marrying her high school sweetheart and settling down to a sweet life in her small southern hometown. Until she discovers, on the night of her fifteenth wedding anniversary no less, an unrecognizable lipstick shade on her husband's collar and a blue pop-off nail in his tighty whities. Shocked to the core, Bitsy knows revenge is the only answer for the scoundrel she vowed to love forever. So she hires local PI Fisher Means to help build a case against her cheating husband and his harem of hussies. Only to discover she might have a few tender feelings left in her heart—for a man who is most definitely not her husband. . . .
Rain Down on Me
A life of solitude in a remote cabin in the Ozarks is all Skye Raley wants after the devastating loss of her husband. Until the self-sufficient widow encounters a man stumbling across the road in a thunderstorm, injured and in need of care. Once Skye opens her home to Max Bridger, healing his wounds and hearing the stories of his own lonely life, she discovers a connection to the rugged military man she never dreamed she'd have again. But once the rain stops and Max returns to his world, will her heart ever be content again?
"Sharon Sala is a consummate story teller. . . . If you can stop reading, you're a better woman than me." —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Debbie Macomber
Mad in Mississippi
Bitsy Yarborough believes she's played her cards right by marrying her high school sweetheart and settling down to a sweet life in her small southern hometown. Until she discovers, on the night of her fifteenth wedding anniversary no less, an unrecognizable lipstick shade on her husband's collar and a blue pop-off nail in his tighty whities. Shocked to the core, Bitsy knows revenge is the only answer for the scoundrel she vowed to love forever. So she hires local PI Fisher Means to help build a case against her cheating husband and his harem of hussies. Only to discover she might have a few tender feelings left in her heart—for a man who is most definitely not her husband. . . .
Rain Down on Me
A life of solitude in a remote cabin in the Ozarks is all Skye Raley wants after the devastating loss of her husband. Until the self-sufficient widow encounters a man stumbling across the road in a thunderstorm, injured and in need of care. Once Skye opens her home to Max Bridger, healing his wounds and hearing the stories of his own lonely life, she discovers a connection to the rugged military man she never dreamed she'd have again. But once the rain stops and Max returns to his world, will her heart ever be content again?
"Sharon Sala is a consummate story teller. . . . If you can stop reading, you're a better woman than me." —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Debbie Macomber
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2024
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About the author
Sharon Sala
280 books2,305 followersBiography
Sharon Sala is a Native Oklahoman and still lives within a two hour drive of where she was born.
First published in 1991, she is a New York Times/USA Today, best-selling author with a 135 plus books published in seven different genres, including Romantic suspense, Mystery, Young Adult, Western, Fiction, Women’s Fiction and Non-Fiction.
Industry Awards include:
Eight-time RITA finalist. (Romance Industry award)
The Janet Dailey Award.
Five-time Career Achievement winner from RT Magazine.
Five time winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award.
Five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence.
Heart of Excellence Award.,
Booksellers Best Award.
Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award RITA, presented by RWA.
Centennial Award from RWA for recognition of her 100th published novel.
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February 19, 2025
This book has two wonderful novellas by one of my favorite authors. Not romance per say, but great stories about southern women.
Mad in Mississippi: 4-Stars
"Don't get mad - get even." One of my favorite sayings and that is what Bitsy aims for in this novella. That is not to say that Bitsy isn't mad - she is. She channels that into gathering evidence with the help of PI Fisher Means with the aim of revenge and the total destruction of the reputations of both the cheating scumbag of a husband and the three harlots he is cheating with. I loved how cooly Bitsy handled herself and the growing respect between her and Fisher, an acquaintance from high school who was just as disgusted by Bitsy's husband as she was. Great novella.
Rain Down on Me: 3-Stars
Predictable, but sweet romance about a woman, Skye Raley, who has chosen to live all alone on a mountain for eight years after the death of her young husband. The sudden appearance of Max Bridger, accident victim and Army vet, brings her face to face with what she is missing in her self imposed solitude.
Mad in Mississippi: 4-Stars
"Don't get mad - get even." One of my favorite sayings and that is what Bitsy aims for in this novella. That is not to say that Bitsy isn't mad - she is. She channels that into gathering evidence with the help of PI Fisher Means with the aim of revenge and the total destruction of the reputations of both the cheating scumbag of a husband and the three harlots he is cheating with. I loved how cooly Bitsy handled herself and the growing respect between her and Fisher, an acquaintance from high school who was just as disgusted by Bitsy's husband as she was. Great novella.
Rain Down on Me: 3-Stars
Predictable, but sweet romance about a woman, Skye Raley, who has chosen to live all alone on a mountain for eight years after the death of her young husband. The sudden appearance of Max Bridger, accident victim and Army vet, brings her face to face with what she is missing in her self imposed solitude.
December 11, 2024
Two wonderful second chance romance stories that I thoroughly enjoyed. In the first story ("Mad in Mississippi"), karma visits a cheating husband. That was a joy to watch unfold. In the second story ("Rain Down on Me"), sparks were ignited when a heart sore recluse picks up a lonely, lost soul who literally fell off a mountain. Just adorable! Loved both stories.
April 12, 2025
3 wrongs make a right?
Cute book for the adultery plot. Strong main character with a lot of fun in the story line. I won't give away the ending but it suited the character.
Cute book for the adultery plot. Strong main character with a lot of fun in the story line. I won't give away the ending but it suited the character.
December 28, 2024
A wonderful story about a woman who showed her cheating, lying, no good husband and his 3 lying, cheating women how Karma feels. I also recommend the reading book clubs pick….
Another great read about a recluse heart sick woman and the man she saves after he fell off the side of a mountain (in a wreck). He was a lost soul who seemed to have no home left as everyone he loved had left him (in death).
Another great read about a recluse heart sick woman and the man she saves after he fell off the side of a mountain (in a wreck). He was a lost soul who seemed to have no home left as everyone he loved had left him (in death).
December 10, 2024
Mad in Mississippi - 5 Stars
Rain Down on Me - 4 Stars
Rain Down on Me - 4 Stars
May 2, 2025
What an awesome read. I loved both stories. Great characters that draw you into the stories. Hated to see them end.
February 4, 2025
I enjoyed the story Mad in Mississippi. However, there were a lot of editing mistakes. This is expected in many of the newer books.
I do take exception to the house dresses worn by Bitsy. I was born and raised in Mississippi. Never have I worn a house dress. Even when I was a stay at home mom in the 19s0's, I never wore a dress to do house work. Dresses were saved for church, funerals, and weddings. If it wasn't for the cell phones, I would have thought the story was written in the 1950's or 1960's. My daughter is a contemporary of Bitsy's. When she does housework, she wears pants or shorts. In Mississippi and other places in the south, pants are now worn for church, funerals, and weddings. In fact, my sister-in-law wore jeans to my mother's funeral. The story seemed to be stuck in the 50's.
Another thing that reminded me of the 50's and 60's was that the man of the house was supposed to be the boss. That would not go over very well with my daughter or my daughter-in-law. Cooking, cleaning, and laundry are shared equally in their households.
I liked Bitsy's gumption. The idea of revenge is sweet. I did enjoy the story, even though it did seem a little out dated.
I do take exception to the house dresses worn by Bitsy. I was born and raised in Mississippi. Never have I worn a house dress. Even when I was a stay at home mom in the 19s0's, I never wore a dress to do house work. Dresses were saved for church, funerals, and weddings. If it wasn't for the cell phones, I would have thought the story was written in the 1950's or 1960's. My daughter is a contemporary of Bitsy's. When she does housework, she wears pants or shorts. In Mississippi and other places in the south, pants are now worn for church, funerals, and weddings. In fact, my sister-in-law wore jeans to my mother's funeral. The story seemed to be stuck in the 50's.
Another thing that reminded me of the 50's and 60's was that the man of the house was supposed to be the boss. That would not go over very well with my daughter or my daughter-in-law. Cooking, cleaning, and laundry are shared equally in their households.
I liked Bitsy's gumption. The idea of revenge is sweet. I did enjoy the story, even though it did seem a little out dated.
April 7, 2025
Mad in Mississippi - 3 stars
Is any man in the world truly this stupid?
a. Cal collected pens from all the hotels where he met his women, brought the pens home and left them lying around the house.
b. He regularly came home after being with a woman smelling of her perfume, having lipstick stains on his clothes, having hickeys and bite marks and having buttons ripped off his shirts.
c. He left incriminating things in his truck – a woman’s hairbrush, TWO tubes of lipstick, a pair of panties and condoms.
d. When Bitsy was angry at Cal and his buddy Bradley for lying to her about her car not being fixed, did it not occur to Cal that it was kind of strange that she didn’t ask *why* they lied about that?
e. He had conversations with his women in locations where his wife could (and did) easily overhear him.
Rain Down on Me - 2 stars
Too sweet. Instalove with no angst or conflict.
Is any man in the world truly this stupid?
a. Cal collected pens from all the hotels where he met his women, brought the pens home and left them lying around the house.
b. He regularly came home after being with a woman smelling of her perfume, having lipstick stains on his clothes, having hickeys and bite marks and having buttons ripped off his shirts.
c. He left incriminating things in his truck – a woman’s hairbrush, TWO tubes of lipstick, a pair of panties and condoms.
d. When Bitsy was angry at Cal and his buddy Bradley for lying to her about her car not being fixed, did it not occur to Cal that it was kind of strange that she didn’t ask *why* they lied about that?
e. He had conversations with his women in locations where his wife could (and did) easily overhear him.
Rain Down on Me - 2 stars
Too sweet. Instalove with no angst or conflict.
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February 17, 2025
I do not normally like romances but a love story, I will read.
I really loved the book. I have been blessed with an A+ husband and an above average husband. Definitely a 10.
Not a book I expected it to be. It was better. I cared about them both. Not a book about divorce but love and honor.
And BTW , what a cowboy!!!
First time read of author Sharon Sala.
I think I will try another.
I really loved the book. I have been blessed with an A+ husband and an above average husband. Definitely a 10.
Not a book I expected it to be. It was better. I cared about them both. Not a book about divorce but love and honor.
And BTW , what a cowboy!!!
First time read of author Sharon Sala.
I think I will try another.
November 22, 2024
Mad In Mississippi
Bravo Sharon Sala!
This is an excellent story of a strong, resilient woman who not only frees herself from a bad situation but gets revenge and discovers her true self along the way.
The reading selection of Bitsy’s book club was one I highly recommend.
Five stars from me.
Bravo Sharon Sala!
This is an excellent story of a strong, resilient woman who not only frees herself from a bad situation but gets revenge and discovers her true self along the way.
The reading selection of Bitsy’s book club was one I highly recommend.
Five stars from me.
December 8, 2024
Two excellent stories, with strong women at the center, make up this book. In the first, the old adage about not getting mad but getting even takes center stage. In the other, a solitary woman becomes an angel for a soldier coming home to heartbreak. The women are terrific and the men they choose this time around are worthy to stand by their side.
January 10, 2025
Another good one
I always enjoy Sharon Sala's books. The characters and settings are so well written and the books give you a couple of hours away in another world. The books are always filled humor, lots of times suspense, and my favorite a little esp thrown in. I look forward to more from her.
I always enjoy Sharon Sala's books. The characters and settings are so well written and the books give you a couple of hours away in another world. The books are always filled humor, lots of times suspense, and my favorite a little esp thrown in. I look forward to more from her.
November 24, 2024
WINNNER WINNNER
Both stories are excellent about strong women who come to live on their own terms but find true love after events that are beyond their control. Well done Author Sharon Sala, another remarkable book.
Both stories are excellent about strong women who come to live on their own terms but find true love after events that are beyond their control. Well done Author Sharon Sala, another remarkable book.
December 7, 2024
Revenge in Mississippi
Sharon Sala has taken adultery and divorce to new heights and revenge/rescue. bitsy takes the meaning of 'Bless Your Heart' to the extreme. Loved every page of this story. Another winner in her long list of titles.
Sharon Sala has taken adultery and divorce to new heights and revenge/rescue. bitsy takes the meaning of 'Bless Your Heart' to the extreme. Loved every page of this story. Another winner in her long list of titles.
February 9, 2025
Don’t get mad, don’t get even, get one better!
A delightful read that proves there is nothing worse than a woman scorned, and no greater mistake, made by a man, than under estimating the powerful anger of a wife who has been wronged. Gentlemen, beware!!
A delightful read that proves there is nothing worse than a woman scorned, and no greater mistake, made by a man, than under estimating the powerful anger of a wife who has been wronged. Gentlemen, beware!!
March 14, 2025
I really enjoyed these two stories. The first dealt with rage and recovery. It made for a late night. The second story dealt with retreat and recovery. The second heroine was the opposite of the first, yet they were both wonderful characters. The author, one of my favorites, delivered again.
April 2, 2025
I want to be Bitsy when I grow up!
This book was sooooo good i read it in one sitting! I cried with Bitsy and rejoiced with her. This book was recommend by a book group I belong to on Facebook. I am so so glad it was!
This book was sooooo good i read it in one sitting! I cried with Bitsy and rejoiced with her. This book was recommend by a book group I belong to on Facebook. I am so so glad it was!
April 5, 2025
What a great story!
Absolutely entertaining, comedic, salacious! I loved this heartbroken, strong southern female that doesn't tuck her tail in and hide! I now have a new favorite author!
Absolutely entertaining, comedic, salacious! I loved this heartbroken, strong southern female that doesn't tuck her tail in and hide! I now have a new favorite author!
April 10, 2025
2 Wonderful Stories 1 Book
Beautifully written with care
With carefully crafted messages.
This book is a must-read.
The first story at times is a bit long but so worth it.
The second story was brilliant and thoughtful.
Beautifully written with care
With carefully crafted messages.
This book is a must-read.
The first story at times is a bit long but so worth it.
The second story was brilliant and thoughtful.
April 10, 2025
Mad in Mississippi
Books that start with excitement and continue to be interesting care the best. I loved the heroine and detested her snake of a husband. The story line was continuous and the end great. Another great read, Sharon. Thank you.
Books that start with excitement and continue to be interesting care the best. I loved the heroine and detested her snake of a husband. The story line was continuous and the end great. Another great read, Sharon. Thank you.
June 3, 2025
so good
I’m not mad about this book. How Bitsy took her time to ruin Cal and his harem was brilliant and then waited to get her life back on track before falling in love again was just what she needed.
I’m not mad about this book. How Bitsy took her time to ruin Cal and his harem was brilliant and then waited to get her life back on track before falling in love again was just what she needed.
November 22, 2024
Loved this book
Read it listening to Loretta Lynn's The Pill and several other like feeling songs! I love the pluck and taking charge.
Read it listening to Loretta Lynn's The Pill and several other like feeling songs! I love the pluck and taking charge.
November 29, 2024
simply marvelous!
I liked every bit of this story. The characters become real.
Sharon Sala is truly one of the best writers I have ever read.
I will always buy a book she writes.
I liked every bit of this story. The characters become real.
Sharon Sala is truly one of the best writers I have ever read.
I will always buy a book she writes.
December 4, 2024
Another winner!
Love the strong women in Bitzy/Liz. Cried with her, laughed with her, and was mad for her. Sharon Sala just keeps getting 5 stars in my book.
Love the strong women in Bitzy/Liz. Cried with her, laughed with her, and was mad for her. Sharon Sala just keeps getting 5 stars in my book.
December 25, 2024
Great Story As Usual
A wonderful story as you can expect from this author! You can always bet that the characters in her books will have depth and personality!
A wonderful story as you can expect from this author! You can always bet that the characters in her books will have depth and personality!
December 30, 2024
They were both very good but to much of the same. I did like Mad in Mississippi the best of the 2. Both worth reading
January 15, 2025
Great
This is a very good book. Had me laughing and wanting to cry. Would read it again. Keep up the good work. love all your books
This is a very good book. Had me laughing and wanting to cry. Would read it again. Keep up the good work. love all your books
April 4, 2025
Sweet story
August 4, 2025
The first story was good and I liked it despite the TON of grammatical errors. The second story was borderline incomprehensible b/c of these errors and it read like it was written by chatGPT.
December 28, 2025
revenge
Great story of revenge after being cheated on and hurt by a husband who thought he had it all. Well written. Could feel the emotions from each person.
Great story of revenge after being cheated on and hurt by a husband who thought he had it all. Well written. Could feel the emotions from each person.
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