Reckless Hearts

by Jenn Flynn-Shon

YA fiction author Shaw McLeary is finally settling into her new life, alone. Recently divorced from Danny, now out of her life forever, Shaw tried to rekindle the spark with her old love, JJ. But the secrets he revealed forced them apart last year and Shaw knew it was time to re-focus on her life and burgeoning career. When her best friend surprises Shaw with a much-needed spa weekend, the burned-out writer finds it impossible to say no to the getaway. However, Shaw’s relaxation is cut short when the untimely death of a young, beautiful employee locks down the entire resort and she finds herself helping the detective solve the crime. That is, until JJ is standing in front of her, dividing her attention with his latest surprise. Shaw needs to figure out if she has time to solve her personal conundrum before she solves the crime, or will the killer get away while she's distracted by her lost love?

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2015

About the author

Jenn Shon (alt. Jenn Flynn-Shon) is an 11-times published author and sand enthusiast. To get through the perils of being uncool in sixth grade, she picked up a notebook and pen and hasn't looked back since. For decades, Jenn wrote fiction stories featuring meet-cutes. Later, romantic suspense. Now, after close to two decades of blogging her innermost thoughts, she released her first essay collection of sassy, witty, beach-inspired debauchery. You Classy Beach, Or, are mermaids always this snarky? is written by one b^d^ss GenX woman (Jenn, duh) and dropped on July 26, 2024 in paperback format (no eBook at this time.) Read it at the beach or wherever, just try to keep the sand out of your pants.

Writing for over 40 years, Jenn founded her micro-press, Writesy Press, LLC, in 2012 to publish her first novel. Published works include the Shaw McLeary Mystery Series (Reckless Abandon, Reckless Hearts, Reckless Mind), California Dreamin' Series (Carol + Chad 4-eva!, Alternate Plans, Makeup Your Mind), Creative Writing Kickstart (vol 1 & 2), 30 Chapters in 30 Days, and Ripple the Twine (retired). Her work is also seen in the anthologies: Midlife on Fire (vol 1) and Journeys to Authorship: How Wannabe Writers Can Realize their Publishing Dreams. Titles include: "Midlife Made Me Do It" and "Time, Patience, and Too Many Oxford Commas."

On a personal note, she struggles with cliché because Jenn loves long walks on the beach with her husband at sunset.

This biography is written in third person but, let's be clear, an Indie Author writes her own bio.

Reviews

[Alaina Maxam · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS IS A VERY WELL WRITTEN MYSTERY. DEFINITELY KEEPS YOU GUESSING.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice murder mystery nouvella that can be read in one sitting.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reckless Hearts was a great book for the Young Adult crowd. The story had a great premise, Shaw is the main character. Shaw has great morals and detective skills. I really enjoyed it and gave it to my 13 year old to read. I did win this book on goodreads, but definitely would have bought it should my daughter asked to read it.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This mystery is hard to put down! I finished it in 2 sittings and wanted more. Looking forward Book 3 in this series!

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun read! I was hooked right from the beginning. My only complaint – I wish there was more detail/description. Can’t wait for the next installment!