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Harrington Bay Mysteries #2
Missing You
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A strong fateful wind blows Phoebe Clay, a multi-lingual espionage agent for the US government, from her assignment in Sri Lanka to the Oregon coast on a rescue mission. Her Great Aunt Helen's text about a historic family catastrophe has Phoebe hopping on the next plane home.
On arrival, she discovers the disaster is just a missing family cat. Now she must decide: return to duty and complete her unsolved case or stay to retrieve her great aunt's beloved "kidnapped" pet.
A man of strong convictions and stable disposition, Morgan Harrington is toppled by the whirlwind of beauty and crazy that lands next door. Also, as a man of law and order, how can he resolve allowing this raven-haired criminal to spin his heart in circles?
Soon, a crisis sends the elusive Phoebe away, as mysteriously as she arrived. Now Morgan must decide: follow his wayward heart, and Phoebe, into danger, or settle back into his staid, but safe life?
If you like a cozy mystery with an international twist, you'll love this humorous joy ride that crosses not only country boundaries but genre tropes by plucking you from the safe cozy confines of the Pacific Coast and dropping you into a thrilling espionage case on an exotic island in the Indian Ocean.
A strong fateful wind blows Phoebe Clay, a multi-lingual espionage agent for the US government, from her assignment in Sri Lanka to the Oregon coast on a rescue mission. Her Great Aunt Helen's text about a historic family catastrophe has Phoebe hopping on the next plane home.
On arrival, she discovers the disaster is just a missing family cat. Now she must decide: return to duty and complete her unsolved case or stay to retrieve her great aunt's beloved "kidnapped" pet.
A man of strong convictions and stable disposition, Morgan Harrington is toppled by the whirlwind of beauty and crazy that lands next door. Also, as a man of law and order, how can he resolve allowing this raven-haired criminal to spin his heart in circles?
Soon, a crisis sends the elusive Phoebe away, as mysteriously as she arrived. Now Morgan must decide: follow his wayward heart, and Phoebe, into danger, or settle back into his staid, but safe life?
If you like a cozy mystery with an international twist, you'll love this humorous joy ride that crosses not only country boundaries but genre tropes by plucking you from the safe cozy confines of the Pacific Coast and dropping you into a thrilling espionage case on an exotic island in the Indian Ocean.
227 pages, ebook
Published June 4, 2019
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Shereen Vedam
41 books366 followersOnce upon a time, USA Today bestselling author Shereen Vedam read fantasy and romance novels to entertain herself. Now she writes heartwarming tales braided with threads of magic and love and mystery elements woven in for good measure.
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June 3, 2019
Phoebe Clay, a multi-lingual espionage agent for the US government, has to return home from her assignment in Sri Lanka on an urgent rescue mission. Her Great Aunt Helen’s text warned her to trust no one – but the only “emergency” waiting was that her Aunt Helen’s cat was missing! Instead of meeting her Aunt Helen at her home, she was texted to come next door and not to wake the owner!
Her Aunt Helen was dressed in black with her face and neck greased to hide her skin. She swore that the elderly Tucker Harrington had her cat and she refused to come out of the house until she searched it. His grandson, Morgan, was out on a date and the elderly Harrington was asleep. They searched all but the basement before a police detective, Morgan’s date Janet, burst in with a gun, followed closely by a tall, handsome man in a black coat – Morgan. Phoebe couldn’t keep her eyes off of him. She and her Aunt were locked in a cell and Phoebe suggested they get a lawyer. But there was no need – Morgan was Aunt Helen’s lawyer and would get them out when he was ready to do so! Phoebe was starting to think Aunt Helen set up this whole thing, just so she could meet Morgan and steal him away from the detective whom she obviously disliked! Strange, but even Morgan and Janet’s body language did not show signs of a close relationship.
Phoebe was seriously considering moving home permanently, but first she had to finish her last mission. She had found a paper she needed to translate and turn over to her boss. She had trouble with one part of the translation, and sent it to a professor who had lived in Sri Lanka and could translate it to confirm her findings. What was on the paper, and was it critical to her mission?
I really loved reading this story, but I didn’t really think of it as suspenseful, exciting, or a mystery. It was, however, a good falling-in-love story that was slow and enticing and probably a surprise to the couple! Regardless of how this book is classified, it really is a good one and very enjoyable. Grab a copy and see what you think!
Her Aunt Helen was dressed in black with her face and neck greased to hide her skin. She swore that the elderly Tucker Harrington had her cat and she refused to come out of the house until she searched it. His grandson, Morgan, was out on a date and the elderly Harrington was asleep. They searched all but the basement before a police detective, Morgan’s date Janet, burst in with a gun, followed closely by a tall, handsome man in a black coat – Morgan. Phoebe couldn’t keep her eyes off of him. She and her Aunt were locked in a cell and Phoebe suggested they get a lawyer. But there was no need – Morgan was Aunt Helen’s lawyer and would get them out when he was ready to do so! Phoebe was starting to think Aunt Helen set up this whole thing, just so she could meet Morgan and steal him away from the detective whom she obviously disliked! Strange, but even Morgan and Janet’s body language did not show signs of a close relationship.
Phoebe was seriously considering moving home permanently, but first she had to finish her last mission. She had found a paper she needed to translate and turn over to her boss. She had trouble with one part of the translation, and sent it to a professor who had lived in Sri Lanka and could translate it to confirm her findings. What was on the paper, and was it critical to her mission?
I really loved reading this story, but I didn’t really think of it as suspenseful, exciting, or a mystery. It was, however, a good falling-in-love story that was slow and enticing and probably a surprise to the couple! Regardless of how this book is classified, it really is a good one and very enjoyable. Grab a copy and see what you think!
June 4, 2019
Phoebe realizes that she misses her family greatly, and her partner Matt talks about not wanting to miss watching his little girl grow up. An urgent message from her great auntie about a family emergency sends her speeding around the globe for the rescue of a cat dear to her auntie - the emergency it seems she was contacted about.
The alleged culprit? The retired army man who seems to have a crush on said auntie. In a weird twist of fate, it is Phoebe and Auntie Helen who are arrested for misdemeanor B and E. And the lawyer who represents Helen? The grandson of the alleged cat thief, who is the one who contacted the authorities about the housebreak.
A tangled tale of espionage through generations, heartbreak of many kinds, and oddly composed romances, that do not all work out follow.
Loyalty and love hold together the lucky ones, if they continue to be lucky enough to survive.
It should be an interesting neighborhood as many of those tangled up in this mess lay down more permanent roots together.
A funny and intense adventure.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The alleged culprit? The retired army man who seems to have a crush on said auntie. In a weird twist of fate, it is Phoebe and Auntie Helen who are arrested for misdemeanor B and E. And the lawyer who represents Helen? The grandson of the alleged cat thief, who is the one who contacted the authorities about the housebreak.
A tangled tale of espionage through generations, heartbreak of many kinds, and oddly composed romances, that do not all work out follow.
Loyalty and love hold together the lucky ones, if they continue to be lucky enough to survive.
It should be an interesting neighborhood as many of those tangled up in this mess lay down more permanent roots together.
A funny and intense adventure.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 12, 2019
A bit out there but still a good read
A plot that starts off with a missing cat and ends up with a mission to retrieve a CIA hostage. Okay it's a bit hard to swallow but on purely entertainment issues it's a good read. The characters though leave a bit of doubt in my mind. A bit too good to be true.
When she receives a message that her aunt needs her she rushes home from her last mission. Not expecting to have to take part in a B & E mission to search her next door neighbour's house for the missing cat. Arrested and now on 3 months community service she and the grandson of the neighbour try to get over their mutual attraction. Add in a betrayal, a hurt partner, a new business venture and a rescue mission to retrieve the hurt man. Will she have to go in alone or will back up come from some unexpected sources? Will the cat be returned?
A plot that starts off with a missing cat and ends up with a mission to retrieve a CIA hostage. Okay it's a bit hard to swallow but on purely entertainment issues it's a good read. The characters though leave a bit of doubt in my mind. A bit too good to be true.
When she receives a message that her aunt needs her she rushes home from her last mission. Not expecting to have to take part in a B & E mission to search her next door neighbour's house for the missing cat. Arrested and now on 3 months community service she and the grandson of the neighbour try to get over their mutual attraction. Add in a betrayal, a hurt partner, a new business venture and a rescue mission to retrieve the hurt man. Will she have to go in alone or will back up come from some unexpected sources? Will the cat be returned?
March 20, 2019
How do I categorize this book? Sweet spy thriller? I never thought that I would find a sweet spy thriller, because I never thought anyone would be able to write one. This one fits the bill. Thrilling romantic cozy mystery? Fits but does not say enough. Sweet romantic suspense? Not quite. Funny mystery/thriller? Maybe. Regardless of the category(ies), this is a fun read and great when I needed something to lift my spirits.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2019
Missing you touches on regret, atonement, and longing for love. The characters were developed well along with the story line. When its all said and done, love conquers all and we must realize that walking through this journey of life isn't to be done alone. This seems to be the essential message through the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 8, 2020
She speaks many different languages and she is a spy for the government. She get a text from her great aunt about an major issues. She rushes there to find it is just a cat which is missing. The next door neighbour is unsure what to make of her. Will she leave to go back to her job? Will she stay? What will happen between them if she stays? Follow them to see
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2019
Espionage, romance, breakups, leaving a job, starting a new business, jail time, court hearings, terrorists, rescues...it’s all here in one book! I’m really hoping that there will be more books in this series because I LOVED IT!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 9, 2019
This is the 1st book I've read written by Shereen Vedam; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
January 8, 2020
Good addition to the series and tied the story lines together very nicely. It guickly picked up a brisk pace and moved along with several improbable situations but still believable and fun. The action turned a bit dangerous in the end but came to a satisfactory end. I enjoyed it.
October 19, 2018
A totally delightful romance story. Impossible to only read it once. Once you’re finished, you need to start over.
March 21, 2019
A missing cat, a break-in, a lawyer and a government agent and a partner missing in Sri Lanka make for a very good love story and mystery.
I received this as an ARC and really liked it.
I received this as an ARC and really liked it.
June 12, 2019
Fun
Am glad I decided to try this new author. The book is fast paced and funny. Has lots of action and suspense, as well as lovable characters. Enjoyed it.
Am glad I decided to try this new author. The book is fast paced and funny. Has lots of action and suspense, as well as lovable characters. Enjoyed it.
July 11, 2019
it was a good story. I do recommend it. I had to put it down stop reading a few times as life got in the way. lol
February 10, 2019
Phoebe lets her aunt Helen draw her into a crazy mission. Only upside: she gets to meet Morgan. Dual POV between Phoebe and Morgan. I started out liking this book. Even though the quest was questionable at best. At least it was fun. But it went downhill fast. And I really didn’t like the bit leading up to the end. And that was because it didn’t live up to my expectations. Expectations that were generated by the book description.
Here is a tagline from the blurb with my comments added: “If you like cozy mysteries (YES I DO!!!) with an international flavor (YES I DO!!!), you’ll love this humorous joy ride that will pluck you from the safe confines of the Pacific Coast and drop you into a thrilling mystery on an exotic island in the Indian Ocean.” Now here is how I would describe it: “The first two thirds of the book women’s fiction, not thrilling or mysterious at all, the last third espionage thriller.” The storyline was all over the place. Too many different ideas crammed into one story. And: no mystery. At all. No mystery at all!!! Yeah, a missing cat. I am one of the biggest cat lovers on the planet, but even I couldn’t see this as a mystery. We knew whodunit straight away! And yeah, it got suspenseful, but only way past halfway through and the first time it was over in literally one page, and the second time I honestly had lost interest. Yes, there was a case now, but more international espionage thriller than mystery. This book was good enough to finish, but only JUST. I also found the writing style to be just a bit choppy, not flowy. Paired with the other criticism I have, I cannot give it more than okay.
Here is a tagline from the blurb with my comments added: “If you like cozy mysteries (YES I DO!!!) with an international flavor (YES I DO!!!), you’ll love this humorous joy ride that will pluck you from the safe confines of the Pacific Coast and drop you into a thrilling mystery on an exotic island in the Indian Ocean.” Now here is how I would describe it: “The first two thirds of the book women’s fiction, not thrilling or mysterious at all, the last third espionage thriller.” The storyline was all over the place. Too many different ideas crammed into one story. And: no mystery. At all. No mystery at all!!! Yeah, a missing cat. I am one of the biggest cat lovers on the planet, but even I couldn’t see this as a mystery. We knew whodunit straight away! And yeah, it got suspenseful, but only way past halfway through and the first time it was over in literally one page, and the second time I honestly had lost interest. Yes, there was a case now, but more international espionage thriller than mystery. This book was good enough to finish, but only JUST. I also found the writing style to be just a bit choppy, not flowy. Paired with the other criticism I have, I cannot give it more than okay.
June 4, 2019
I am a big fan of cozy mysteries, so I was intrigued by this book. Cozies usually take place in small, made-up towns full of quirky characters; the mystery of themselves can be either silly or serious. I found I didn't particularly like this book because I just couldn't get behind the idea of cozy mystery heroine being an actual spy. Whenever the heroine mentioned her job, it just didn't ring true for a cozy mystery. It seemed to make the whole book too serious for a cozy. Also, parts of the book took place outside of a small town (yes, I know it is listed as a travel mystery!); to me, that is one of the requirements of a cozy (that and an amateur sleuth). The concept just didn't work for me. The writing itself is fine, at times humorous though not as often as is usually the case for a cozy mystery. It took a while, too, to get to the actual mystery of the book; it felt like the book meandered for quite a while without much purpose (or interest). The romance line fell flat for me as well. I’ve read other books by this author and enjoyed them, but this one was not my cup of tea.
I read a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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