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Timing Is Everything: The Gulfport Mystery Series
A hit-and-run that changes everything for three Gordy, the suspect terrified of being deported; Wynn, the victim who may lose her business; and Kat, best friend of one and in love with the other.
Kat Ayalon will fight tooth and nail to find the driver who smashed into her friend Wynn and then fled. She’ll also do whatever it takes to protect the new love of her life, Gordy, whose only goal is not to get on the wrong side of the law. But when the worlds of her friend and her lover collide, Kat is faced with the toughest choice of How can she help both Wynn and Gordy if supporting one means selling out the other?
PRAISE FOR ALONG CAME THE RAIN
“A Classy Thriller! Along Came the Rain is a real page-turner.”
-Karelia Stetz-Waters, author of Something True
“Great for intense book club discussions!”
-Darla Baker, Stone Soup Community Press
PRAISE FOR DEVOTED
“An incredible story of loss and finding yourself all rolled into one.”
-Wylee Farmher, Top Amazon Reviewer
"A good story and a good book. Treat yourself to a good read!”
-Erica Raffel, Women’s Community Connection
Kat Ayalon will fight tooth and nail to find the driver who smashed into her friend Wynn and then fled. She’ll also do whatever it takes to protect the new love of her life, Gordy, whose only goal is not to get on the wrong side of the law. But when the worlds of her friend and her lover collide, Kat is faced with the toughest choice of How can she help both Wynn and Gordy if supporting one means selling out the other?
PRAISE FOR ALONG CAME THE RAIN
“A Classy Thriller! Along Came the Rain is a real page-turner.”
-Karelia Stetz-Waters, author of Something True
“Great for intense book club discussions!”
-Darla Baker, Stone Soup Community Press
PRAISE FOR DEVOTED
“An incredible story of loss and finding yourself all rolled into one.”
-Wylee Farmher, Top Amazon Reviewer
"A good story and a good book. Treat yourself to a good read!”
-Erica Raffel, Women’s Community Connection
215 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2018
About the author
Alison R. Solomon
7 books48 followersAlison grew up in England and lived in Israel and Mexico before settling in the USA. Despite being the proud holder of three passports, she is not on any national or international Wanted list.
Alison’s short stories have been published in the USA and Mexico. As a former clinical social worker, she has presented at conferences worldwide and been published in academic textbooks, anthologies, professional journals, and newspapers on feminism, diversity and mental health.
When she’s not writing, Alison can be found chasing dolphins, messing up her knees because she insists on playing tennis, or planning a road trip with her wife Carol, and their two rescue dogs.
Along Came the Rain is Alison's debut novel.
Alison’s short stories have been published in the USA and Mexico. As a former clinical social worker, she has presented at conferences worldwide and been published in academic textbooks, anthologies, professional journals, and newspapers on feminism, diversity and mental health.
When she’s not writing, Alison can be found chasing dolphins, messing up her knees because she insists on playing tennis, or planning a road trip with her wife Carol, and their two rescue dogs.
Along Came the Rain is Alison's debut novel.
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May 18, 2018
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this story. It’s the first in a mystery series and certainly lived up to its genre. The main characters, Gordy and Kat both have their own story developing and interlinking events that build throughout the story.
I loved the twists and turns it took as the mystery was unfolded, and that I couldn’t guess where it was all going, or what had actually happened. This was one of those books where you think you can figure it out because of the way it is started and set up, but then you are left in shock when you actually start learning about what has happened!
Fantastically written, with very likeable main characters, and sundry characters that have their own problems and personalities worked in. I am hoping some of these great characters will feature in the following titles in the series.
Very much looking forward to reading more of the Gulfport Mystery series. Highly recommend this interesting start to a very promising series.
I really enjoyed this story. It’s the first in a mystery series and certainly lived up to its genre. The main characters, Gordy and Kat both have their own story developing and interlinking events that build throughout the story.
I loved the twists and turns it took as the mystery was unfolded, and that I couldn’t guess where it was all going, or what had actually happened. This was one of those books where you think you can figure it out because of the way it is started and set up, but then you are left in shock when you actually start learning about what has happened!
Fantastically written, with very likeable main characters, and sundry characters that have their own problems and personalities worked in. I am hoping some of these great characters will feature in the following titles in the series.
Very much looking forward to reading more of the Gulfport Mystery series. Highly recommend this interesting start to a very promising series.
January 27, 2019
This book isn't really a mystery, though there's a crime. But it is an interesting lesbian novel that I liked because it deals with complicated questions of ethics and with the incredibly problematic US immigration system. One of the main characters, a professional woman from Mexico with a green card, faces the possibility of deportation even though her child is an American citizen.
June 10, 2018
I just finished binge reading all three of Ms. Solomon's books since she said that previous characters make an appearance in Timing is Everything. Two of the major characters were in the previous books and it helps to know what their stories were when reading this one, but it could be read as a stand alone book.
This was well written. The plot kept me interested even when I thought I knew what would happen. I was wrong, of course, because the author did a great job of developing new details that fooled me. The characters are interesting and multi-dimensional. We not only get a good mystery but also a glimpse into what it's like being an immigrant to the US.
This is the first in a series and I am looking forward to the next book.
This was well written. The plot kept me interested even when I thought I knew what would happen. I was wrong, of course, because the author did a great job of developing new details that fooled me. The characters are interesting and multi-dimensional. We not only get a good mystery but also a glimpse into what it's like being an immigrant to the US.
This is the first in a series and I am looking forward to the next book.
April 13, 2020
Awe-inspiring!
Astonishingly and brilliantly written novel of strong women who surpass obstacles to find answers. They go far beyond the meaning of friendship and passionate love. The relationships among the well developed characters were remarkable. The entire series was such a good read. I couldn’t put any of them down. The prequels are as important as this book. I love Ms. Solomon’s writing style and will read all of her works. It is my hope that she writes a second book in this series. I enthusiastically and unequivocally recommend this work and any others by Ms. Solomon. Thank you. Peace
Astonishingly and brilliantly written novel of strong women who surpass obstacles to find answers. They go far beyond the meaning of friendship and passionate love. The relationships among the well developed characters were remarkable. The entire series was such a good read. I couldn’t put any of them down. The prequels are as important as this book. I love Ms. Solomon’s writing style and will read all of her works. It is my hope that she writes a second book in this series. I enthusiastically and unequivocally recommend this work and any others by Ms. Solomon. Thank you. Peace
March 17, 2019
Enjoyed the book!
The book was very good. I enjoyed the setting in Gulfport. The book took current issues and brought them to live.
The book was very good. I enjoyed the setting in Gulfport. The book took current issues and brought them to live.
May 14, 2020
Terrific book. Fascinating read. Couldn't put it down.
July 7, 2020
Entertaining.....and Gulfport!
A compelling little mystery, set in the lovey town of Gulfport Florida. Looking forward to reading books 2 & 3.
A compelling little mystery, set in the lovey town of Gulfport Florida. Looking forward to reading books 2 & 3.
November 22, 2020
Yes,‘ definitely want tin shed, based in the premonitions 💕
February 22, 2021
This story shows a return to form. Except for a bit of thrashing somewhere in the middle, the plot moves along well, characters are sympathetic, and the resolution is better than one might expect.
August 26, 2021
3.5
Eu provavelmente coloquei a expectativa errada, apesar do crime não é um mistério.
A autora fez um ótimo trabalho em deixar a dúvida do que estava acontecendo e isso me prendeu. Wynn e o detetive também foram personagens maravilhosos.
O romance entre Kat e Gordy não me pegou. Isso com certeza é uma questão mais pessoal. Um mês, para mim, não é muito tempo. E a mudança de terceira para primeira pessoa me tirou do clima.
Mas, como disse foram questões pessoais. O livro é muito bem escrito e pretendo continuar a série
Eu provavelmente coloquei a expectativa errada, apesar do crime não é um mistério.
A autora fez um ótimo trabalho em deixar a dúvida do que estava acontecendo e isso me prendeu. Wynn e o detetive também foram personagens maravilhosos.
O romance entre Kat e Gordy não me pegou. Isso com certeza é uma questão mais pessoal. Um mês, para mim, não é muito tempo. E a mudança de terceira para primeira pessoa me tirou do clima.
Mas, como disse foram questões pessoais. O livro é muito bem escrito e pretendo continuar a série
May 12, 2020
I've just finished listening to the audiobook of Timing is Everything by Alison Solomon and enjoyed it very much. It was cleverly woven and gripping and I could imagine the characters in my mind's eye because the descriptions were vivid without becoming tedious. I also loved hearing the author read her own creation.
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