Jenessa Jones Mysteries Boxed Set

Jenessa Jones Mystery #1-3

by Debra Burroughs

This exciting boxed set contains Books 1 - 3, THE LAKE HOUSE SECRET, THE STONE HOUSE SECRET, and THE BOAT HOUSE SECRET.   With her life going from bad to worse, reporter Jenessa Jones is drawn back to her small hometown by a death in her family. Caught between her old boyfriend, with whom she shares a sordid past, and her new love interest, who offers her something she has desperately been wanting, Jenessa becomes embroiled in a series of homicide investigations that put her life and relationships in jeopardy. Can she uncover the truth of these murders before they destroys her family and any chance she has for a happy life?
  These stories are full of mystery, twists of romance, lovable characters, and plenty of family and small town drama.

Genres: Mystery

868 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 11, 2015

About the author

Debra Burroughs writes with intensity and power. Her characters are rich and the stories are full of compelling suspense and real romance. She can be found, most days, sitting in front of her computer in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, dreaming up and writing about strong women, their relationships with men (good and bad), involved in exciting, mysterious, and romantic situations.

Reviews

[Shannah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well, I really tried to like Jenessa Jones. She's exactly the kind of character I should love -- the plucky young female professional-turned-detective -- but I finally had to admit I couldn't stand her. The problem, for me, was how overwrought Jenessa got about every man, woman, and child she crossed paths with. The men made her weak at the knees, or gave her shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. She was either determined to love them or push them away because of their "history" together, or simply turn into jelly at the sight of them because of fear or anxiety. She can't get over anything that ever happened to her, which makes it hard for her to let go of anything, whether it's a fight with her dad, sister, aunt, or anyone else. She gets teary-eyed every time she meets a little boy for reasons I won't get into here, because spoilers (in case you're the kind of person who likes this kind of over-the-top emotion all the time and plans to read the books - hey, whatever works for ya). Frankly, she's a nightmare of a person. I don't know how any of the other characters put up with her. Halfway through the second book in this set, I had to cut ties with Hidden Valley and their newly returned prodigal daughter. And good riddance to them.

[Jana Gundy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great mystery series

So I’m going to give my pros and cons because I feel like this series is a dual split of what’s good and what’s not:

Pros:
Absolutely great mysteries. They are all well plotted and written, it’s engaging and entertaining.
I love the town, the premise and the characters.
I love how Jenessa and the police work and flow, it’s great to read about different professions respecting each other. Jenessa is brilliant and so witty.

Cons:
Here goes; it’s the romance side! So spoilers ahead!!!!!!!!
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Who in the world dates her sisters ex boyfriends and/or cheats with her sisters current boyfriend? There’s just some weird dynamics that honestly, weird me out.
Jenessa goes from dating some one to immediately breaking it off and accepting a proposal from another guy? Now, yes, they have a past and she’s been attracted to him the whole time but come on!
So, just weird relationships evolving here and how is that going to work during family dinner?!?

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well thought out

Read the boxed set that consists of three books with Jenessa Jones a news reporter as the star character. Well written and I was pleasantly surprised as I went from Book to book there was not the repetition I had expected. The thread was picked up in a short concise manner and if you had not started from Book 1 you were able to get the storyline in a mater of 1-2 pages. In each book the mystery is solved and you become more immersed in Jenessa’s love life. The mystery is well flushed and not that easy to work out. All in all I really enjoyed this series and to me it is worth 4 Stars. Read it for yourself I am confident you will agree with me !

[Veronica Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pleasant change of pace for a psychological thriller buff like myself.

I truly enjoyed reading all three books in the trilogy. Mystery, some suspense but mostly a love story that'll keep you guessing til the end. All of the ribbons are tied up nicely at the end. Burroughs -great romantic mystery. Pleasant change of pace for a psychological thriller buff like myself.

[Patricia Abbott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!!

These books were a great read. The mystery, the round about way of getting to the murderer. Had trouble putting the book down when it was time to get other things done.

I would recommend these mysteries to any one that likes suspense and romance combined.

I found it was difficult to stop reading. They are very well written.

[Kidzmomca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is really interesting and engaging. The main character, Jenessa is smart, and funny...someone you would like to know and reading about her and her exploits is entertaining. Definitely recommend for a good read.

[Norma Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Book

A wonderful story line and a terrific ending. The Jenessa Jones mysteries were easy and fun reading. They kept my interest going till the very end of Book 3. Loved them !!!

[Barbara St.Pierre · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story lines and the characters. Recommended to mystery lovers

Enjoyed it very much ..Love the mystery....Love story....Recommended for summer beach and or cozy night read...Will read the author again

[Tania Sayre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeps your interest...

Good series. Kept me interested and intrigued throughout each one. I never could guess who dit it until the very end. I would definitely recommend for others to read.

[Samantha Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling

The dialogues were realistic. The mystery developed well without being obvious. I especially liked that I never felt the characters were stupid. There was some interesting twists too.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Mysteries In Small Town

The interwoven stories are so well placed and depicted to keep your interest. The characters and scenes come to life. Can't wait to get to the next book in this series.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great mysteries

Wow, how tenacious can one woman be? You should really read this box set of Jenessa Jones mysteries! There are secrets, murder, and red herrings galore & this reporter always gets the bad guys. Oh, I forgot to mention romance and some long ago regrets? Enjoy!

[Sandra thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jenjones

Thoroughly enjoyed these books and the building up of the characters throughout the series. Believable stories with a few twists and turns. Romance without smut, a nice change. Will read more of this author's works in the future

[Devoney H Cline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing

I thought the books were written with just the right amount of intrigue and plot twists to make it a wonderful read! I would like more!

[Carole D Hutchison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic as always

This set was filled with ups, downs and thrills. Each character was portrayed well. Just read. All authors books are filled with suspense and thrills.

[Tracey Bromage · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing

Very good book and very good story with lot of twists and turns. Can’t wait to read the rest of your books 😀

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories

Thoroughly enjoyed this series of books and really look forward to the next one. Love the fact that Jenessa goes after her scoops no matter what!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I started reading this set of books and could not put it down until the last page. A very good book to get lost in.

[Hon. Peter J. Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written cozy mystery. Good character development; the story moves along
at fast pace. Most enjoyable read.

[J L · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy & pleasant "cosy mystery" read - but the characters, & especially their relationships with each other, are fairly superficial.

[Ana Neagu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great series!

What a great series! It has the right amount of drama, action and romance :) and the characters are so great, it's easy to relate to them.

[Patty Brislin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent tread

Good story line. Wasn’t sure if I like the mixed up romance part but it worked out. I have a problem with female characters that are not confident in their emotions

[mary Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

Love these books couldn’t put down wish they were more will be reading more of her books
A must read

[Kathy Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting characters and storylines.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this set

Great book with edge of the seat action.
I'm now moving on to book 4
Thanks !!! Great work. 💖

[Richard Hallmark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read.

Jenessa, Sara, Aunt Renee and Logan take you through a wihirlwind series of twists and turns all the way to the end.

[Kim Wiese · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG, I have never read a book in a day. Kept me guessing thru every page and the twists! Can't wait to read more of her books!