Building Character

Minocqua Duology #2

by Kelli Jae Baeli

ASIN B01C43SN3G moved to the most recent edition

Indie authors Jade Winslow and Petra Davis threw caution to the wind to be together. But now caution is called for when a dark figure from Jade’s past comes calling with murder on her mind.

Set against the backdrop of spring in the Northwoods of Minocqua, Wisconsin, Jade and Petra align with Gina, a recent victim of Ruth Harp, and Detective Erin Samorske ferrets out the true history of the femme fatale, who is much more dangerous that Jade ever realized.

195 pages, ebook

First published February 22, 2016

About the author

"To me, failing to learn to use the tools one’s craft shows laziness and disrespect for the reader. There are, however, no issues of that sort where Baeli’s writing is concerned. It’s rare to these days to find a writer whose style is technically so nearly perfect, but who’s also a damned good storyteller. I doubt if she is even capable of writing poorly." ~W. Spice

Even after 36 novels, I always try to write the sort of book I would want to read. My favorite thing to do is take a common trope and turn it on its ear. Where you expect a zig, I give you a zag. In my pages, you will find strong female characters, ethical dilemmas, and realistic storylines often filled with adventure and intense pacing, tempered by witty dialog, and happy endings. All are hallmarks of my work.

As a Bestselling Genre-Hopping Indie Author, I’ve enjoyed a sales position in the top 5% of lesbian writers, but I write crossover and mainstream fiction and have authored 26 nonfiction books, as well. All 36 of my FemFic novels have been bestsellers in the genres of domestic suspense, domestic thriller, women's adventure, romantic suspense, apocalyptic, speculative, lesfic, lesbian romance, and science fiction. I’m also a mixed-media artist (mostly clay and abstract painting) and former performing singer-songwriter with over 200 songs.

My wife, Melissa Walker-Baeli, is a budding author in her own right, and we have several co-writing projects coming soon. We live with two dogs, (Noodle and Whatnot) and two cats, (Poppet and Chicklet) on ten acres in the gorgeous Northwoods of Michigan.

Reviews

[Bobbrunn · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't like psychos, stalkers, bondage, rape with a dildo, nor 'lovers' inflicting physical damage (see psycho). All of this in the first couple chapters.
Without reading any further, I chose to return the book to the lending library

[susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow...the past shows up.

Petra and Jade are back. Everything is looking up their love and their careers. And then all of sudden a dark figure from the pass shows up and let all the excitement start. I really liked the storyline and the characters. Sam returning and the new ones. This was definitely a nail bitter. I definitely recommend this book.

[Heather Henkel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting installment

This was a fun quick read. I always love characters that are batsh!t crazy and Alice was that! Stalkers are scary but they make good stories and this one was good.

[Joan Piscopo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nail biting read

Suspense, romance, terror just makes you want to read and read..

Kellie Jae Baeli, is a gifted, spirited author who just knows how to keep you turning a page. Each book read should be a best seller!

[Margaret L. Hedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book.

I loved this book and the first one, Throwing Caution. Great story. Great plot. Really fun getting to know Jade and Petra .

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one as much as the first and love seeing their growing list of friends.