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Unintended #2
Unintended Witness
WINNER OF THE 2019 ILLUMINATION BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL FOR GENERAL CHRISTIAN FICTION
The sequel to the award-winning first installment in the Unintended Series.
Seeing is deceiving.
Eight months after her harrowing experiences in Miami, Chloe McConnaughey leaves the comfort of Atlanta and a burgeoning romantic relationship to reunite with the father that abandoned her twenty-five years ago. But when she reaches his quaint southern town she quickly learns that he's still keeping secrets. Unable to face the mounting tide of lies, she resolves to head back home. But when a murder investigation entangles her father and tragedy strikes, she finds herself partnering with her father's law associate, who may have more than murder on his mind, to uncover the truth. As Chloe struggles with trying to forgive, and a killer moves closer, they scramble to find answers before the mystery destroys the only family she has left and forces a wedge between Chloe and the man who loves her that is impossible to overcome.
The sequel to the award-winning first installment in the Unintended Series.
Seeing is deceiving.
Eight months after her harrowing experiences in Miami, Chloe McConnaughey leaves the comfort of Atlanta and a burgeoning romantic relationship to reunite with the father that abandoned her twenty-five years ago. But when she reaches his quaint southern town she quickly learns that he's still keeping secrets. Unable to face the mounting tide of lies, she resolves to head back home. But when a murder investigation entangles her father and tragedy strikes, she finds herself partnering with her father's law associate, who may have more than murder on his mind, to uncover the truth. As Chloe struggles with trying to forgive, and a killer moves closer, they scramble to find answers before the mystery destroys the only family she has left and forces a wedge between Chloe and the man who loves her that is impossible to overcome.
361 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2018
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About the author
D.L. Wood
17 books320 followersD.L. Wood is a USA TODAY bestselling author of thrilling suspense laced with romance and faith. Her books have won multiple awards (2016 Illumination Book Awards Gold Medal for best Christian Fiction Ebook; 2019 Illumination Book Awards Gold Medal for best General Christian Fiction) and her novel Unintended Target was selected as the May 2019 American Christian Fiction Writers Book Club book. She is an Amazon bestselling author of Christian Mystery & Suspense and millions of pages of her books have been read through Kindle Unlimited.
D.L. writes CleanCaptivatingFiction™- fiction that entertains and uplifts. In her novels she tries to give readers the same thing that she wants: a "can't-put-it-down-stay-up-till-3am" character-driven story, full of heart, believability and adrenaline.
D.L. lives in North Alabama, where, if she's not writing, you'll probably catch her curled up with a cup of Earl Grey (light milk, one sugar) and her Westies - Frodo and Dobby - bingeing on the latest BBC mystery series. You can stay apprised of D.L.'s releases and promotions (including free and discounted books) by subscribing to her newsletter on her website at dlwoodonline.com.
D.L. writes CleanCaptivatingFiction™- fiction that entertains and uplifts. In her novels she tries to give readers the same thing that she wants: a "can't-put-it-down-stay-up-till-3am" character-driven story, full of heart, believability and adrenaline.
D.L. lives in North Alabama, where, if she's not writing, you'll probably catch her curled up with a cup of Earl Grey (light milk, one sugar) and her Westies - Frodo and Dobby - bingeing on the latest BBC mystery series. You can stay apprised of D.L.'s releases and promotions (including free and discounted books) by subscribing to her newsletter on her website at dlwoodonline.com.
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September 7, 2021
Solid suspense novel. I especially enjoyed the developments with Chloe's family.
November 13, 2018
This is book two in the Unintended Series. Even though it is a stand alone book you do miss a lot of the history from the main character. It does clear some things up if you have read book one and book one, Unintended Target, is a great read as well.
This book is full of mystery, suspense, drama, family and romance. I enjoyed all the twist and turns, surprises and plot of this story, it is very well written. There are many ups and downs, surprise and even times you may want to slap some of the characters (just saying), but you find yourself drawn into the lives of the McConnaughey family. I look forward to reading more from this author.
This book is full of mystery, suspense, drama, family and romance. I enjoyed all the twist and turns, surprises and plot of this story, it is very well written. There are many ups and downs, surprise and even times you may want to slap some of the characters (just saying), but you find yourself drawn into the lives of the McConnaughey family. I look forward to reading more from this author.
August 9, 2020
I received this short story from D.L. Wood, author of the Unintended series - Unintended Target and Unintended Witness.
It is a heart-warming example of how people survive in crushing circumstances. How the human need for fair play will overcome those who wish to dominate. Kindness and courage abound in this tale of rescuing Jewish children from Hitler's Germany.
It is a heart-warming example of how people survive in crushing circumstances. How the human need for fair play will overcome those who wish to dominate. Kindness and courage abound in this tale of rescuing Jewish children from Hitler's Germany.
February 20, 2024
This is a good read. When Chloe visits her estranged father in Tennessee who had abandoned her, her mother, and her twin brother Tate years ago, she never expected to find out that she has two younger half-siblings. There's suspense, mystery, and danger as someone is after her father, an attorney, and her half-sister and half-brother due to a case he is working on. Along with her working on forgiving her father, getting to know her family, and helping out with the case, Chloe and Jack has to navigate a few rough patches in their relationship.
There are twists and turns in this story. The characters are great, and the plot was well-written.
There are twists and turns in this story. The characters are great, and the plot was well-written.
June 11, 2019
Unintended Witness was a great sequel in this series! D.L. Wood does a great job of infusing real and deep emotional issues into an intense page-turning mystery/suspense drama!
The story picks up a couple months after where the first book leaves off. Chloe is still trying getting over the last ordeal she went through with her brother and a few near-death experiences (to say the least), whew!
Girl, is seriously having a rough year for real! On top of that Chloe is thrown for another doozy by being contacted by her biological father, who had abandoned her and her brother as a child. Despite her conflicting emotions she decides to travel to his home, in a quiant southern town to have a face-to-face talk with him.
Problem is, Chloe feels like her father is still hiding some secrets from her. When she decides to leave to go back home, they encounter a huge explosion downtown involving one of her father's clients. As Chloe balances helping her father with the investigation along with navigating through the rocky turain of her new found family, danger is lurking around the corner threating to put in jeporday the lives of those she's has come to care deeply for.
I was so excited to catch up with my favorite characters, Chloe and Jack and also getting to know some new ones as well! (I.e. swoon-worthy Holt lol!).
The author did a great job of developing the Chloe's character arc from the first to the second book. She was more confident and takes more of the lead in the investigation in this book. But you also see the vulnerability she feels of being in a new environment and trying to forgive her father who had left earlier in her childhood. I appreciated how the author didn't try play down the struggle Chloe has forgiving her father, but she still shows love to him anyway, I really admired that about the story. Even though there were a few moments that made me tear up, there were plenty of twists and turns in this plot to keep my heart pounding! This is definitely a series you'll want to add to your collection!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review)
The story picks up a couple months after where the first book leaves off. Chloe is still trying getting over the last ordeal she went through with her brother and a few near-death experiences (to say the least), whew!
Girl, is seriously having a rough year for real! On top of that Chloe is thrown for another doozy by being contacted by her biological father, who had abandoned her and her brother as a child. Despite her conflicting emotions she decides to travel to his home, in a quiant southern town to have a face-to-face talk with him.
Problem is, Chloe feels like her father is still hiding some secrets from her. When she decides to leave to go back home, they encounter a huge explosion downtown involving one of her father's clients. As Chloe balances helping her father with the investigation along with navigating through the rocky turain of her new found family, danger is lurking around the corner threating to put in jeporday the lives of those she's has come to care deeply for.
I was so excited to catch up with my favorite characters, Chloe and Jack and also getting to know some new ones as well! (I.e. swoon-worthy Holt lol!).
The author did a great job of developing the Chloe's character arc from the first to the second book. She was more confident and takes more of the lead in the investigation in this book. But you also see the vulnerability she feels of being in a new environment and trying to forgive her father who had left earlier in her childhood. I appreciated how the author didn't try play down the struggle Chloe has forgiving her father, but she still shows love to him anyway, I really admired that about the story. Even though there were a few moments that made me tear up, there were plenty of twists and turns in this plot to keep my heart pounding! This is definitely a series you'll want to add to your collection!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review)
June 25, 2020
Chloe McConnaughey visits Franklin, Tennessee, to re-connect with the biological father, Reese, who abandoned her, her brother, and her mother, twenty-five years ago. As a new Christian, Chloe wants to forgive her father, but doesn't know if she will be able to. But when Reese is injured and Chloe finds herself developing feelings for the siblings she wasn't aware she had, Chloe realizes she wants to love and protect what's left of her family.
Editing oversights found in the Kindle text: Page 2, He had snuck out in the darkness / He had SNEAKED out in the darkness ; 12, and a Baskin Robbins / and a BASKIN-ROBBINS (brand name includes hyphen) ; 18, Hey Chloe! / HEY, Chloe! ; 21, Lean in more guys / Lean in MORE, guys ; 33, he is refusing to listen --- like always! / he is refusing to listen --- AS always! ; 35, as often we do / as often AS we do ; 35, being an attorney I mean? / being an ATTORNEY, I mean? ;
Page 47, instead of laying on a slab / instead of LYING on a slab ; 49, a couple years ago / a couple OF years ago ; 52, The leggy red-head slipped into the seat / The leggy REDHEAD slipped into the seat ; 53, well after everything / WELL, after everything ; 53, with a little less ... flare / with a little less ... FLAIR ; 58, through a short butler pantry / through a short BUTLER'S pantry ;
Page 59, from the doorway to the butler pantry / from the doorway to the BUTLER'S pantry ; 60, no we were heading out anyway / NO, we were heading out anyway ; 61, I could take a couple hours off / I could take a couple OF hours off ; 61, more than a couple hours with Reese / more than a couple OF hours with Reese ; 66, If anything she wants you around more / If ANYTHING, she wants you around more ;
Page 72, Aw, quit it Em / Aw, quit IT, Em ; 73, Chloe I hate to do this / CHLOE, I hate to do this ; 79, And how could it happen to these kids, she thought / And how could it happen to these KIDS? she thought (a question) ; 91, did they catch the person? / did they catch the PERSON?" (needs end quote) ; 94, Chloe laid down on the bed / Chloe LAY down on the bed ; 94, Holt said jerking his head / Holt SAID, jerking his head ;
Page 95, she said lifting a fork / she SAID, lifting a fork ; 98, why the early meeting Jack? / why the early MEETING, Jack? ; 103, She was just an intern after all / She was just an INTERN, after all ; 103, Don't even man / Don't EVEN, man ; 104, a couple times / a couple OF times ; 106, 'unknown red particles' from your house? / 'unknown red particles' from your HOUSE. (As written, this sentence is a statement, not a question) ;
Page 109, He's a bit unlikable isn't he? / He's a bit UNLIKABLE, isn't he? ; 111, legs-crossed and an elbow propped up / LEGS CROSSED and an elbow propped up (no hyphen) ; 115, ice cream at Baskin Robbins / ice cream at BASKIN-ROBBINS (see note @p. 12) ; 116, Baskin Robbins was housed / BASKIN-ROBBINS was housed (see note @p. 12) ; 120, a generic, white delivery van / a GENERIC WHITE delivery van (no comma) ;
Page 125, a couple years ahead of me / a couple OF years ahead of me ; 126, You look like you're doing okay? / You look like you're doing OKAY. (this sentence is a statement, not a question) ; 134, Your daughter tells me you're thirsty? / Your daughter tells me you're THIRSTY. (a statement) ; 141, If I knew something don't you think I would have told you? / If I knew SOMETHING, don't you think I would have told you? ;
Page 144, Leaning against it she put a hand / Leaning against IT, she put a hand ; 147, If you really need to go you'll have to wait / If you really need to GO, you'll have to wait ; 158, What do you think you're doing! / What do you think you're DOING? (OR) What do you think you're DOING?! ; 165, Why not just turn the papers over ... and have it be over and done. / Why not just turn the papers over ... and have it be over and DONE? (one long question) ;
Page 168, Good to meet you Jack / Good to meet YOU, Jack ; 169, Yeah I heard / YEAH, I heard ; 181, dressed in a gray, silk jumpsuit / dressed in a GRAY SILK jumpsuit (omit comma) ; 183, As you know Vettner-Drake elected not to invest / As you KNOW, Vettner-Drake elected not to invest ; 184, Yeah, well I'm very sure / Yeah, WELL, I'm very sure ; 184, you say it to me? / you say it to ME. (a statement, not a question) ;
Page 190, But after only a couple minutes / But after only a couple OF minutes ; 196, a strip mall in Charleston for Pete's sake / a strip mall in CHARLESTON, for Pete's sake ; 197, Yeah, Kurt they can / Yeah, KURT, they can ; 206, I'll see you tomorrow, right Dad? / I'll see you tomorrow, RIGHT, Dad? ; 208, for a couple days / for a couple OF days ; 218, it had been in there a couple weeks / it had been in there a couple OF weeks ;
Page 236, Oh come on, Cecilia! / OH, come on, Cecilia! ; 239, in the last couple hours / in the last couple OF hours ; 245, I was surprised as anybody / I was AS surprised as anybody ; 247, in a couple days / in a couple OF days ; 253, he's gotten a couple bad grades / he's gotten a couple OF bad grades ; 258, After another couple minutes / After another couple OF minutes ; 265, for the last couple hours / for the last couple OF hours ;
Page 266, She should be back in, fifteen minutes or so / She should be back IN FIFTEEN minutes or so (no comma) ; 269, He had laid there on the ground / He had LAIN there on the ground ; 269, Now, laying on the ground / Now, LYING on the ground ; 276, a couple dozen times / a couple OF dozen times ; 278, Who knows if or how many he bought elsewhere. / Who knows if or how many he bought ELSEWHERE? (a question) ;
Page 283, all sarcasm and brevity gone / all sarcasm and LEVITY gone ; 290, He yanked a drawer opened / He yanked a drawer OPEN ; 295, I guess me, Trip, and Jacob'll be your wingmen tonight / I guess TRIP, JACOB, AND I'LL be your wingmen tonight ; 299, Robert Downey Jr., has some competition / Robert Downey JR. HAS some competition (no comma) ; 302, he overhead about the evidence / he OVERHEARD about the evidence ;
Page 305, there are a couple places / there are a couple OF places ; 308, Look they're my friends / LOOK, they're my friends ; 316, He just laid there / He just LAY there ; 322, So, we can track Tyler / SO WE can track Tyler (omit comma) ; 328, black eyes that bore through her / black eyes that BORED through her ; 336, I've got some chicken leftover from yesterday / I've got some chicken LEFT OVER from yesterday ;
Page 337, for a couple weeks / for a couple OF weeks ; 348, How about ... you take it easy with your dad for just a little bit longer. / How about ... you take it easy with your dad for just a little bit LONGER? (a question) .
Editing oversights found in the Kindle text: Page 2, He had snuck out in the darkness / He had SNEAKED out in the darkness ; 12, and a Baskin Robbins / and a BASKIN-ROBBINS (brand name includes hyphen) ; 18, Hey Chloe! / HEY, Chloe! ; 21, Lean in more guys / Lean in MORE, guys ; 33, he is refusing to listen --- like always! / he is refusing to listen --- AS always! ; 35, as often we do / as often AS we do ; 35, being an attorney I mean? / being an ATTORNEY, I mean? ;
Page 47, instead of laying on a slab / instead of LYING on a slab ; 49, a couple years ago / a couple OF years ago ; 52, The leggy red-head slipped into the seat / The leggy REDHEAD slipped into the seat ; 53, well after everything / WELL, after everything ; 53, with a little less ... flare / with a little less ... FLAIR ; 58, through a short butler pantry / through a short BUTLER'S pantry ;
Page 59, from the doorway to the butler pantry / from the doorway to the BUTLER'S pantry ; 60, no we were heading out anyway / NO, we were heading out anyway ; 61, I could take a couple hours off / I could take a couple OF hours off ; 61, more than a couple hours with Reese / more than a couple OF hours with Reese ; 66, If anything she wants you around more / If ANYTHING, she wants you around more ;
Page 72, Aw, quit it Em / Aw, quit IT, Em ; 73, Chloe I hate to do this / CHLOE, I hate to do this ; 79, And how could it happen to these kids, she thought / And how could it happen to these KIDS? she thought (a question) ; 91, did they catch the person? / did they catch the PERSON?" (needs end quote) ; 94, Chloe laid down on the bed / Chloe LAY down on the bed ; 94, Holt said jerking his head / Holt SAID, jerking his head ;
Page 95, she said lifting a fork / she SAID, lifting a fork ; 98, why the early meeting Jack? / why the early MEETING, Jack? ; 103, She was just an intern after all / She was just an INTERN, after all ; 103, Don't even man / Don't EVEN, man ; 104, a couple times / a couple OF times ; 106, 'unknown red particles' from your house? / 'unknown red particles' from your HOUSE. (As written, this sentence is a statement, not a question) ;
Page 109, He's a bit unlikable isn't he? / He's a bit UNLIKABLE, isn't he? ; 111, legs-crossed and an elbow propped up / LEGS CROSSED and an elbow propped up (no hyphen) ; 115, ice cream at Baskin Robbins / ice cream at BASKIN-ROBBINS (see note @p. 12) ; 116, Baskin Robbins was housed / BASKIN-ROBBINS was housed (see note @p. 12) ; 120, a generic, white delivery van / a GENERIC WHITE delivery van (no comma) ;
Page 125, a couple years ahead of me / a couple OF years ahead of me ; 126, You look like you're doing okay? / You look like you're doing OKAY. (this sentence is a statement, not a question) ; 134, Your daughter tells me you're thirsty? / Your daughter tells me you're THIRSTY. (a statement) ; 141, If I knew something don't you think I would have told you? / If I knew SOMETHING, don't you think I would have told you? ;
Page 144, Leaning against it she put a hand / Leaning against IT, she put a hand ; 147, If you really need to go you'll have to wait / If you really need to GO, you'll have to wait ; 158, What do you think you're doing! / What do you think you're DOING? (OR) What do you think you're DOING?! ; 165, Why not just turn the papers over ... and have it be over and done. / Why not just turn the papers over ... and have it be over and DONE? (one long question) ;
Page 168, Good to meet you Jack / Good to meet YOU, Jack ; 169, Yeah I heard / YEAH, I heard ; 181, dressed in a gray, silk jumpsuit / dressed in a GRAY SILK jumpsuit (omit comma) ; 183, As you know Vettner-Drake elected not to invest / As you KNOW, Vettner-Drake elected not to invest ; 184, Yeah, well I'm very sure / Yeah, WELL, I'm very sure ; 184, you say it to me? / you say it to ME. (a statement, not a question) ;
Page 190, But after only a couple minutes / But after only a couple OF minutes ; 196, a strip mall in Charleston for Pete's sake / a strip mall in CHARLESTON, for Pete's sake ; 197, Yeah, Kurt they can / Yeah, KURT, they can ; 206, I'll see you tomorrow, right Dad? / I'll see you tomorrow, RIGHT, Dad? ; 208, for a couple days / for a couple OF days ; 218, it had been in there a couple weeks / it had been in there a couple OF weeks ;
Page 236, Oh come on, Cecilia! / OH, come on, Cecilia! ; 239, in the last couple hours / in the last couple OF hours ; 245, I was surprised as anybody / I was AS surprised as anybody ; 247, in a couple days / in a couple OF days ; 253, he's gotten a couple bad grades / he's gotten a couple OF bad grades ; 258, After another couple minutes / After another couple OF minutes ; 265, for the last couple hours / for the last couple OF hours ;
Page 266, She should be back in, fifteen minutes or so / She should be back IN FIFTEEN minutes or so (no comma) ; 269, He had laid there on the ground / He had LAIN there on the ground ; 269, Now, laying on the ground / Now, LYING on the ground ; 276, a couple dozen times / a couple OF dozen times ; 278, Who knows if or how many he bought elsewhere. / Who knows if or how many he bought ELSEWHERE? (a question) ;
Page 283, all sarcasm and brevity gone / all sarcasm and LEVITY gone ; 290, He yanked a drawer opened / He yanked a drawer OPEN ; 295, I guess me, Trip, and Jacob'll be your wingmen tonight / I guess TRIP, JACOB, AND I'LL be your wingmen tonight ; 299, Robert Downey Jr., has some competition / Robert Downey JR. HAS some competition (no comma) ; 302, he overhead about the evidence / he OVERHEARD about the evidence ;
Page 305, there are a couple places / there are a couple OF places ; 308, Look they're my friends / LOOK, they're my friends ; 316, He just laid there / He just LAY there ; 322, So, we can track Tyler / SO WE can track Tyler (omit comma) ; 328, black eyes that bore through her / black eyes that BORED through her ; 336, I've got some chicken leftover from yesterday / I've got some chicken LEFT OVER from yesterday ;
Page 337, for a couple weeks / for a couple OF weeks ; 348, How about ... you take it easy with your dad for just a little bit longer. / How about ... you take it easy with your dad for just a little bit LONGER? (a question) .
October 10, 2018
I devoured the first book, so I have been waiting with anticipation for the second one. Once again, D.L. Wood, sucked me in and I thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with Chloe and Jack and seeing what new adventures they would encounter. This second book has new twist and turns that make you not want to put it down!
August 15, 2023
I’m always happy to dive into another suspense novel by D.L. Wood. She has become a must read author for me and I’m happily reading through her backlist right now! I read Unintended Target a while back and am just now getting around to book two in the series, Unintended Witness. People say it can be read as a stand alone, which I thought was great because after reading book one so long ago, the details were fuzzy. Here’s what I’m here to say: book two has so many spoilers for book one that you should only read it as a standalone if you do not plan on reading Unintended Target and being surprised. D.L. Wood to me is top notch at twists and surprise endings, so I would hate for someone to have that spoiled by reading these books out of order.
Ok, on to the review! This book read more like a legal thriller than a suspense book to me. Is that bad? No, but it is a bit of a different feel than previous books I have read by this author. Admittedly there was a lot of plot details when it came to the legal side of things with real estate or other things that zoomed completely over my head. I didn’t let that slow me down, I just kind of let it go and kept reading. Piece by piece this plot comes together and the puzzle pieces complete the picture to this tangled case. I had a lot of theories while reading and as always with this author had nothing completely on target for where this conclusion ended up! I typically love a story with more suspenseful moments and a bit more creep factor than this one, but it was still a solid read. The teaser at the back of the book has me ready for book three!
Ok, on to the review! This book read more like a legal thriller than a suspense book to me. Is that bad? No, but it is a bit of a different feel than previous books I have read by this author. Admittedly there was a lot of plot details when it came to the legal side of things with real estate or other things that zoomed completely over my head. I didn’t let that slow me down, I just kind of let it go and kept reading. Piece by piece this plot comes together and the puzzle pieces complete the picture to this tangled case. I had a lot of theories while reading and as always with this author had nothing completely on target for where this conclusion ended up! I typically love a story with more suspenseful moments and a bit more creep factor than this one, but it was still a solid read. The teaser at the back of the book has me ready for book three!
August 15, 2023
When I get asked who my favorite suspense authors are, I immediately think of D. L. Wood. While I have not read all of her books yet, the ones I have read have been very “on the edge of your seat” suspenseful and impossible to figure out, which I absolutely love! While Unintended Witness was impossible to figure out, trust me, I threw about every crazy scenario out there and I was wrong each and every time, I would call it more of a legal thriller.
The very day that Chloe hits town to try and reconnect with her father and two half siblings, strange things start happening. When her father is mysteriously injured, Chloe decides to stay and help. There’s a lot of mystery, family drama, and questionable people in this story! I was totally surprised as all the threads came together and the mysteries were revealed. I would say that you should read this series in order because Unintended Witness gave away some spoilers for book 1, Unintended Target, and that’s where you will first meet and get to know Chloe and Jack who are also in book 3, Unintended Detour.
I’m really looking forward to reading Unintended Detour, especially after reading the teaser in the back of this story!
I purchased this story. All opinions are my own. The faith thread is light. 4 stars.
The very day that Chloe hits town to try and reconnect with her father and two half siblings, strange things start happening. When her father is mysteriously injured, Chloe decides to stay and help. There’s a lot of mystery, family drama, and questionable people in this story! I was totally surprised as all the threads came together and the mysteries were revealed. I would say that you should read this series in order because Unintended Witness gave away some spoilers for book 1, Unintended Target, and that’s where you will first meet and get to know Chloe and Jack who are also in book 3, Unintended Detour.
I’m really looking forward to reading Unintended Detour, especially after reading the teaser in the back of this story!
I purchased this story. All opinions are my own. The faith thread is light. 4 stars.
January 11, 2021
Just terrific!
Unintended Witness is the second of D.L Wood's Unintended series. I picked it up as soon as I finished book one- also a good read, but I thinkthis one outshines the first
Chloe decides to go visit her estranged father in Franklin TN, and write an article about the town for her magazine while she's there- the assignment is insurance that she'll really go and have to stay even if she gets cold feet or the family reunion is a bust.(Spoiler Alert) Chloe became a Christ follower in book one, and is just coming into the array of thoughts and emotions that the forgiveness of someone who really hurt her and damaged her life is setting before her. Then things get really real in Franklin... Written well, detailed character development, well thought out plot twists; Ms. Wood wrote a book (well, two...) that certainly kept my focus off the discomfort of my thumb surgery.
She's good, and puts her Christian beliefs into the story which was a large part of my choice to read her books.
Get it. It's terrific.
Unintended Witness is the second of D.L Wood's Unintended series. I picked it up as soon as I finished book one- also a good read, but I thinkthis one outshines the first
Chloe decides to go visit her estranged father in Franklin TN, and write an article about the town for her magazine while she's there- the assignment is insurance that she'll really go and have to stay even if she gets cold feet or the family reunion is a bust.(Spoiler Alert) Chloe became a Christ follower in book one, and is just coming into the array of thoughts and emotions that the forgiveness of someone who really hurt her and damaged her life is setting before her. Then things get really real in Franklin... Written well, detailed character development, well thought out plot twists; Ms. Wood wrote a book (well, two...) that certainly kept my focus off the discomfort of my thumb surgery.
She's good, and puts her Christian beliefs into the story which was a large part of my choice to read her books.
Get it. It's terrific.
January 8, 2019
Great story, great murder mystery and very real and human characters
I bought this book sometime back and finally got around to reading it. Shame on me for waiting! Like the first book, this one is chock full of suspense, and even better it kept me guessing until the end! I love reading a good story that doesn't require the main characters to sleep with each other. I can't say too much more without major spoilers, but I guarantee I will continue to look for more from this author. Full disclosure - her parents are very good friends. It was also great fun to read about Franklin, TN, where I actually work, and keep asking "Is that place real or fictional?" I now foresee cinnamon rolls in my future. Thanks for the clarification at the end! Bottom line - buy this book. No, first buy #1 Unintended Target. Read it. THEN buy this book! And don't forget it's on your Kindle like I did.
I bought this book sometime back and finally got around to reading it. Shame on me for waiting! Like the first book, this one is chock full of suspense, and even better it kept me guessing until the end! I love reading a good story that doesn't require the main characters to sleep with each other. I can't say too much more without major spoilers, but I guarantee I will continue to look for more from this author. Full disclosure - her parents are very good friends. It was also great fun to read about Franklin, TN, where I actually work, and keep asking "Is that place real or fictional?" I now foresee cinnamon rolls in my future. Thanks for the clarification at the end! Bottom line - buy this book. No, first buy #1 Unintended Target. Read it. THEN buy this book! And don't forget it's on your Kindle like I did.
July 31, 2024
If you’re reading this, D.L. Wood, you are one of my favorite authors as an adult! This book, however, was simply the least enjoyable of your works, in my opinion.
As always, there were surprises! Instead of building the story and then slamming the reader with a rush of page-turning excitement, this book just kind of chugged along. There was definite character development, but the overall story felt long and winding and kind of confusing and complicated. Not the usual parfait of thrill and suspense layered into the books. Aside from one or two minor excitements, the book just didn’t “pick up” for me until around 85%.
Hopeful for the third and final book in this series though. The first one was so good, afterall.
As always, there were surprises! Instead of building the story and then slamming the reader with a rush of page-turning excitement, this book just kind of chugged along. There was definite character development, but the overall story felt long and winding and kind of confusing and complicated. Not the usual parfait of thrill and suspense layered into the books. Aside from one or two minor excitements, the book just didn’t “pick up” for me until around 85%.
Hopeful for the third and final book in this series though. The first one was so good, afterall.
October 10, 2018
DL Wood's first book was amazing(!) and reading the new Unintended Witness (Book 2) was like catching up with a good friend after a year or so apart. I loved getting to know Chloe in further detail while she navigates tricky terrain in her personal life, her emotional past and imminent present dangers. I read to relax and escape. DL Wood's writing flows beautifully while painting vivid scenes in my mind's eye. And the fast tempo of Chloe's adventures keeps the pages turning (even past bedtime). Bravo on a terrific follow-up (to Book 1 Unintended Witness) that raises the bar for this series! Looking forward to what's next...
October 21, 2019
Chloe coming into the Tennessee Valley a father she had not seen since she was a child. Finding her after the news of her brother Tate’s death. His home looked new with flowers, compared to what she and Tate had and foster homes. A call shortly after seeing him, his daughter telling of an explosion. He was to busy now, dealing with the damages, she was going home. Her half brother and sister wanted her to stay, they could tell her about her father. While Holt a law assistance for her father takes a call.
A construction site that now has a dead body. She is intrigued by this man Holt, a family she didn’t know about, a murder was it connected to her father. If she stayed longer she would have to forgive him, and twenty five years, is a lot. Good plot, with the theme of forgiveness, was well written.
Good two book series.
A construction site that now has a dead body. She is intrigued by this man Holt, a family she didn’t know about, a murder was it connected to her father. If she stayed longer she would have to forgive him, and twenty five years, is a lot. Good plot, with the theme of forgiveness, was well written.
Good two book series.
April 26, 2023
I just LOVE D.L. Wood’s writing style! It’s exactly what I look for in novels - riveting story arcs, believable characters, and balance of dialogue and narrative. Her descriptions are, and I feel weird for saying it, but I can’t think of a better word, delicious. Just like secret spices that set apart a special recipe from the ho-hum, her prose is rich and inviting, pulling readers right into the story, raising it to a level many books simply don’t achieve. I have been recommending these books to anyone who will listen, and I cannot wait to read the next one!
October 7, 2023
Mystery is a passion of DL Wood. It shows in her work
I was continually looking for clues and wanting to turn to the end to find the truth but couldn’t miss the various possibilities so I just kept turning the pages as fast as possible. Reading between the lines and enjoying the ride. Thank you for a clean mystery with evil shown up for what it is, and fallible people who have faith that pulls them through tough situations.
I was continually looking for clues and wanting to turn to the end to find the truth but couldn’t miss the various possibilities so I just kept turning the pages as fast as possible. Reading between the lines and enjoying the ride. Thank you for a clean mystery with evil shown up for what it is, and fallible people who have faith that pulls them through tough situations.
May 10, 2024
The blessing of forgiveness
There were a lot of potential who-done-its in this book. Chloe never intended to stay in Franklin, TN as long as she did. Nor did she expect to meet and bond to the characters she me. God can change your plans to his purpose.
I hope you enjoy this suspenseful thriller as much as I did. Great story with strong characters. I especially like the way D.L. cleans up all 5he loose ends by the end of the story.
There were a lot of potential who-done-its in this book. Chloe never intended to stay in Franklin, TN as long as she did. Nor did she expect to meet and bond to the characters she me. God can change your plans to his purpose.
I hope you enjoy this suspenseful thriller as much as I did. Great story with strong characters. I especially like the way D.L. cleans up all 5he loose ends by the end of the story.
June 22, 2019
Intrigue and suspense
Excellent character development plot line. Adultery, extortion, deceit, and even some humor. And of course some romance. Chloe and Jack are trying to work through issues, but doing it "long distance". And there's more, but it would spoil the book, so I'll just say I definitely recommend this book!
Excellent character development plot line. Adultery, extortion, deceit, and even some humor. And of course some romance. Chloe and Jack are trying to work through issues, but doing it "long distance". And there's more, but it would spoil the book, so I'll just say I definitely recommend this book!
November 19, 2019
Terrific!
Truly a stay up all night read! And, there was clean romance, christian integrity without being "preachy" all wrapped in a twisty plot. Every character has depth and unfortunately are believable. All the good guys were people I could admire and relate to. I particularly appreciate the author's including just enough first novel background.
Truly a stay up all night read! And, there was clean romance, christian integrity without being "preachy" all wrapped in a twisty plot. Every character has depth and unfortunately are believable. All the good guys were people I could admire and relate to. I particularly appreciate the author's including just enough first novel background.
April 18, 2021
Great book!
I loved this book. I read Book 1 in this series first and couldn't wait to read Book 2. It did not disappoint. I like that it is not predictable and I have fun trying to figure out who did what! I also like that it is a clean, Christian book. You don't have to have sex and violence and had language in a book to make it interesting and suspenseful.
I loved this book. I read Book 1 in this series first and couldn't wait to read Book 2. It did not disappoint. I like that it is not predictable and I have fun trying to figure out who did what! I also like that it is a clean, Christian book. You don't have to have sex and violence and had language in a book to make it interesting and suspenseful.
May 21, 2021
Enjoyed every page!
I found D.L. Wood recently and have already finished the two books in this series. Looking forward to the next installment. Meanwhile I am going to read Secrets She Knew while I wait. I love her writing so so much and the sprinkling of faith is refreshing. (I’d give more than 5 stars if I could)
I found D.L. Wood recently and have already finished the two books in this series. Looking forward to the next installment. Meanwhile I am going to read Secrets She Knew while I wait. I love her writing so so much and the sprinkling of faith is refreshing. (I’d give more than 5 stars if I could)
November 27, 2021
Forgiveness
Many people struggle with forgiveness, Christians included. As Christians, knowing and doing are two different things. Chloe allowed God to help her forgive an absentee father, and in the process discovered she had another sister and a brother.
I love reading suspense Christian novels and D. L. Wood delivers.
Many people struggle with forgiveness, Christians included. As Christians, knowing and doing are two different things. Chloe allowed God to help her forgive an absentee father, and in the process discovered she had another sister and a brother.
I love reading suspense Christian novels and D. L. Wood delivers.
August 10, 2022
great suspenseful page turner
Another great page turner! Stayed up way too late again finishing it. Chloe meets her dad after 25 years, finds out she has siblings and it continues down hill from there….
My hubs graduated from Franklin high so I especially love the setting of the series!
Another great page turner! Stayed up way too late again finishing it. Chloe meets her dad after 25 years, finds out she has siblings and it continues down hill from there….
My hubs graduated from Franklin high so I especially love the setting of the series!
December 29, 2022
Great read. I enjoy series that follows the same main characters throughout the series,though Jack and Chloe were not together for most of the book
This book was totally different than the first, as it has Chloe going to visit her father who deserted the family years before. In addition to a lot of suspense and drama, the book also had her dealing with forgiving her father.
This book was totally different than the first, as it has Chloe going to visit her father who deserted the family years before. In addition to a lot of suspense and drama, the book also had her dealing with forgiving her father.
February 27, 2023
intense full of surprises, suspense!
This is what happens when Chloe goes to visit the father who left when she was younger! Wow, she meets younger half-siblings and finds our real quickly how intense some court cases can be! Wow! Great story. Could be stand alone, but it definitely helps to read in order. Jack is still in the picture, but not much romance in this one.
This is what happens when Chloe goes to visit the father who left when she was younger! Wow, she meets younger half-siblings and finds our real quickly how intense some court cases can be! Wow! Great story. Could be stand alone, but it definitely helps to read in order. Jack is still in the picture, but not much romance in this one.
June 3, 2024
Wood has crafted an edge-of-your seat thriller. I was immediately immersed into the drama. Twists and turns kept me turning the pages. This novel is hard to put down. I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in this series.
Recommend to readers who enjoy clean thrillers.
I borrowed a copy from KU. I have expressed my honest view.
Recommend to readers who enjoy clean thrillers.
I borrowed a copy from KU. I have expressed my honest view.
January 19, 2019
I liked the 2nd in this series as much as I did the first. Is there a 3rd one coming out? I enjoy this new to me author! I really like the characters she has developed and can see them in my mind's eye. So enjoyed this book!
January 21, 2019
Good Book
Good book. Great storyline. I really enjoyed it. Suspenseful with twists and turns. The only thing I'd say is a bit too descriptive of places. Other than that it was great.
Good book. Great storyline. I really enjoyed it. Suspenseful with twists and turns. The only thing I'd say is a bit too descriptive of places. Other than that it was great.
August 19, 2020
I love Franklin, Tennessee!
I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered Franklin, Tennessee was the setting for this book. The setting drew me in, but the writing, characters and plot kept me reading. “Who done it” was a real surprise, just the way I like it!
I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered Franklin, Tennessee was the setting for this book. The setting drew me in, but the writing, characters and plot kept me reading. “Who done it” was a real surprise, just the way I like it!
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