Just For A Heartbeat

Piper Anderson Legacy Mystery #2

by Danielle Stewart

Every photograph was at one point a moment intended to be remembered. Ruby Constantine works tirelessly to give old film new life, salvaging forgotten and discarded rolls. There is a gamble to the process; she may end up with a priceless treasure or a stack of meaningless photographs. The job provides a level of excitement the rest of Ruby's life lacks. That is, until a particularly unique set turns out to have captured a grisly crime that Ruby knows the local police on Bolton Bluff Island off the coast of Maine are not equipped to solve. Patrick Sullivan has given up his job as an investigative reporter in Boston in order to write articles about bumble bees and pizza crusts for a tiny newspaper in Maine. Why? Because no one dies as a result of something he’s written anymore. Though his goal is to keep his head down and mind his own business, a call from Ruby changes everything. She holds a special place in his heart and helping is a pull he can’t resist. Success seems impossible when their hunt for a killer becomes more dangerous than anything they could have imagined. Ruby and Patrick must decide if their lives are worth more than the truth. Book 1: Three Seconds to Rush Book 2: Just for a Heartbeat Book 3: Not Just an Echo

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 31, 2016

About the author

Writing is a way to make a lot of different people do exactly what you want them to do. When I can’t get my toddler to listen to me, I turn to my characters. They always cooperate!

I currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and seven year old son. I have perfected the ability to write in a noisy house and create story lines while folding laundry.

Ten Things to know about me:

1. I have a fear of whales. All whales. The noise they make. The sight of them (even on tv). I don't think this phobia has a name and I've never met anyone else who feels this way. I blame it on the 3D movie when I was 7 at the Boston Museum of Science. (Thanks Dad.)

2. When I get hungry it brings out the worst in me. My friends and family know to keep me well fed. They pack snacks now.

3. I can cook but not bake. Not even a little. Not even a box of brownies.

4. If there is a song I like it is normal to hear me listening to it a hundred times (give or take) in a row.

5. I do not, under any circumstances, read directions. Who has time for that? Making mac & cheese by the seat of my pants for the last 25 years.

6. Like a black-out drunk, I have lost hours of my life mysteriously to Pinterest. If you haven't tried it yet... don't. Save your self.

7. Before I became a mother, lots of things grossed me out. Now nothing does.

8. My favorite food is food... my least favorite food is no food. I love food. (apply the same rule to wine)

9. I do not have a green thumb. I have the kind of thumb that kills any type of plant ever given to me. Whatever kind of thumb that is... I have it.

10. Writing has changed my life. Not just the career it's created but the way I feel when I write. If you have something you love to do I hope you get the opportunity to do it.



Piper Anderson Series:
Book 1: Chasing Justice (FREE)
Book 2: Cutting Ties
Book 3: Changing Fate
Book 4: Finding Freedom
Book 5: Settling Scores
Book 6: Battling Destiny
Book 7: Chris & Sydney Collection (Choosing Christmas & Saving Love)

Betty's Journal - Bonus Material (suggested to be read after Book 4 to avoid spoilers)

The Edenville Series:
Book 1: Flowers in the Snow (FREE!)
Book 2: Kiss in the Wind
Book 3: Stars in a Bottle
Book 4: Fire in the Heart (pre-order)

The Clover Series:
(Book 1 & 2) Half My Heart & Change My Heart (FREE)
(Book 3) All My Heart
(Book 4) Facing Home

The Rough Waters Series:
Book 1: The Goodbye Storm(FREE)
Book 2: The Runaway Storm
Book 3: The Rising Storm

The Barrington Billionaire Series
Book 1: Fierce Love (Free)
Book 2: Wild Eyes
Book 3: Crazy nights
Book 4: Loyal Hearts

The Piper Anderson Legacy Mystery
Book 1: Three Seconds to Rush (Free)
Book 2: Just for a Heartbeat
Book 3: Not just an Echo

Stand Alones:
Yours for the Taking
Sweet Rendezvous
Running from Shadows

Reviews

[Donna Engler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining

Fascinating characters, good story line. Some really gruesome stuff, but worth it for Ruby, Patrick and their friends. Lots of surprises, and good to the last page. Enjoy!

[Carolyn Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting mystery adventure

I've come to enjoy any book where Piper and Bobby show up to make the plot full of twists and turns. While this was not my favorite in the series, its still a very good read.

[Don · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story from Stewart. I love how fast she gets you hooked and how she adds characters at a nice and easy pace. I really enjoy reading her work and I imagine she’s going to be one of my favorite authors. There will definitely be more to come, I can’t resist.5

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great mystery!

Take vs real. A girl who spent her whole life telling stories finds it hard to find someone to believe her latest tail. Is this one really true?

[Sian Cheney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick read, really enjoyed it!

[Nicole Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just for A Heartbeat takes you right back into the world of Piper Anderson. To me, it's like coming home. I have come to view these characters as part of a world I love to go to. It's always good coming home to Mrs. Betty. I beta read Just For a Heartbeat and was completely sucked back into this world I love so much. Piper and Bobby back working together to make the world a better place. Well done, Danielle!

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read most of Danielle Stewart's books, she never disappoints! Loved this series, I highly recommend you check out her books!

[Linda Zelinsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book and the storyline. I enjoyed the mystery at the end and the wonderful ending. Great Job Danielle.