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The Storm
Civilian life hasn’t been easy for Lucas Whitlock.
After many wounds and a broken heart.
Lucas heads to Juniper Springs to visit his little sister.
Upon arrival, he runs into someone Kiera, the girl he once stood up.
Kiera Vaughn is driven by many hopes and dreams.
After her business in New York is forced to close its doors.
Kiera finds employment in her hometown’s bakery.
There, her cheerful personality and love of people draws those around her in.
But when a homeless woman Kiera has been helping turns up dead.
Kiera is determined to find out the truth behind the woman’s death.
Wanting to keep Kiera safe, Lucas decides to keep a close eye on her.
But soon the mystery takes a dangerous turn.
And the two are trapped together by a massive storm.
Sparks fly, and Lucas finds that Kiera could be the one to thaw the ice around his heart.
With danger lurking at every corner and the stakes rising.
Lucas will have to do the unthinkable to bring forth justice and save the ones he loves.
Things are not as they seem, and the truth of it all will be devastating.
After many wounds and a broken heart.
Lucas heads to Juniper Springs to visit his little sister.
Upon arrival, he runs into someone Kiera, the girl he once stood up.
Kiera Vaughn is driven by many hopes and dreams.
After her business in New York is forced to close its doors.
Kiera finds employment in her hometown’s bakery.
There, her cheerful personality and love of people draws those around her in.
But when a homeless woman Kiera has been helping turns up dead.
Kiera is determined to find out the truth behind the woman’s death.
Wanting to keep Kiera safe, Lucas decides to keep a close eye on her.
But soon the mystery takes a dangerous turn.
And the two are trapped together by a massive storm.
Sparks fly, and Lucas finds that Kiera could be the one to thaw the ice around his heart.
With danger lurking at every corner and the stakes rising.
Lucas will have to do the unthinkable to bring forth justice and save the ones he loves.
Things are not as they seem, and the truth of it all will be devastating.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
We're going back to Juniper Springs, and this time, Kiera Vaughn is left in charge of the bakery she works at while the owner disappears during mysterious - and suspicious - happenings. After several vandalism incidents, things escalate to a hostage situation and violent attacks. Kiera also runs into an old friend from high school named Lucas, and their friendship gets more involved. Loved it!
June 25, 2026
A J Rivers always a winner
Yeah, just another great book in the Jennifer Springs mysteries. What I really like about this series is that it brings everybody from the previous books into a part of the story. Looking forward to the next book soon sooner than later I hope totally recommend anything at all and I do mean anything at all by AJ Rivers
Yeah, just another great book in the Jennifer Springs mysteries. What I really like about this series is that it brings everybody from the previous books into a part of the story. Looking forward to the next book soon sooner than later I hope totally recommend anything at all and I do mean anything at all by AJ Rivers
June 29, 2026
Juniper Springs just can’t catch a break!
This episode into Juniper Springs is in the dead of winter, between the two holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas). Kiera, our favorite barista, is much more than just another barista. She’s formidable, kind and caring. And is she a target? Read to find out!!
This episode into Juniper Springs is in the dead of winter, between the two holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas). Kiera, our favorite barista, is much more than just another barista. She’s formidable, kind and caring. And is she a target? Read to find out!!
June 23, 2026
Good read
This was a good read. I gave it 4 stars because I felt like the romance plot wasnt developed enough. It definitely, wasnt one of her best in my opinion. Read it & see for yourself.
This was a good read. I gave it 4 stars because I felt like the romance plot wasnt developed enough. It definitely, wasnt one of her best in my opinion. Read it & see for yourself.
June 24, 2026
This is a great story about Lucas and Kiera and finding answers who is murdering people and wrecking her bakery and finally finding who is doing it with suspense and action and finding love. Thank you for this excellent story.
June 25, 2026
Love the lead-in endings
What a twister! Did not see any of this coming, and I want some of those peanut butter cookies! This poor town has a lot to get through but they are strong people and I have no doubt they will.
What a twister! Did not see any of this coming, and I want some of those peanut butter cookies! This poor town has a lot to get through but they are strong people and I have no doubt they will.
July 4, 2026
Murder in Patterns
The police murders investigation continues as it is woven into the storyline of this latest mystery in this small town. New characters connected to familiar characters are introduced into the storyline.
The police murders investigation continues as it is woven into the storyline of this latest mystery in this small town. New characters connected to familiar characters are introduced into the storyline.
August 24, 2026
Back to Juniper Springs
There's always something going on in Juniper Springs. It may sound like a peaceful locale, but watch out! There's lots of sinister activity going on. At least there's also romance. Each book introduces us to a new couple, finding love amid the chaos.
There's always something going on in Juniper Springs. It may sound like a peaceful locale, but watch out! There's lots of sinister activity going on. At least there's also romance. Each book introduces us to a new couple, finding love amid the chaos.
Did Not Finish
August 26, 2026This is highly rated on Amazon and Goodreads but seemed a little bland like a Hallmark movie…maybe too “sweet” and not enough strength of personality in the book’s characters?)…it didn’t hold my attention. Too “wholesome” and not enough character development?
Just didn’t “ring my bell”
Just didn’t “ring my bell”
July 7, 2026
Not enjoying this series as much. Prickly because I don’t like the woman in distress saved by a good man. So cliche
July 29, 2026
not her best.
Not her best. Love most of her books and will continue to read them as they come out. Especially the series.
Not her best. Love most of her books and will continue to read them as they come out. Especially the series.
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