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Finding a Way Forward
When a ghost decides it's high-time for her murder to be solved, she chooses Jessie Reynolds to solve the cold case. Armed with only the girl's name, Jessie goes in search of information and is stunned to find a link connecting the dead girl to Matt Parker. Is it possible the man Jessie cares about had something to do with the crime?
As the case unfolds, Matt and Jessie have all they can handle dealing with two possibly connected murders, a menacing man from Jessie's past, and the knowledge of a porn ring at the local high school that could take down several prominent citizens of Blue Cove. Racked with questions and doubts about their relationship, Jessie will have to work with Matt to find a way to bury the past and build a bridge to the future.
As the case unfolds, Matt and Jessie have all they can handle dealing with two possibly connected murders, a menacing man from Jessie's past, and the knowledge of a porn ring at the local high school that could take down several prominent citizens of Blue Cove. Racked with questions and doubts about their relationship, Jessie will have to work with Matt to find a way to bury the past and build a bridge to the future.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2019
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April 20, 2020
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This is a nice Romance, Mystery with a bit of paranormal thrown in.
Although slow in places, the characters are well developed and it is a well written story with no sex or foul language which in this day and age makes a real change.
This is a nice Romance, Mystery with a bit of paranormal thrown in.
Although slow in places, the characters are well developed and it is a well written story with no sex or foul language which in this day and age makes a real change.
May 7, 2019
In the latest release from Iona Morrison’s popular Blue Cove series, bookseller Jessie Reynolds tries to help a ghost from her boyfriend’s past while dealing with a menacing figure from her own background. In this 'Ghost Whisperer' meets 'Murder She Wrote' genre mashup, Iona Morrison ticks all the tropes—with the merciful exception of knitting, cupcakes, cats, and gay best friend—for a cozy mystery:
* Setting is a small (New England) town full of eccentric characters with a tendency to become murder victims.
* Devoted supporting posse includes all-important police connection Matt Parker (boyfriend and police chief).
* What sex there is—poor Matt hasn’t made it past second base yet—occurs behind firmly closed doors.
* Even as bodies pile up offstage, most blood and gore is reported later. MUCH later, in fact, and frequently it takes the form of ghostly victims only Jessie can see.
As she’s out jogging with the local high school track team, Jessie is sidetracked by a distraught girl who she soon realizes is yet another ghost. This time, however, the ghost is a tragic figure from Matt’s past who has spent years waiting for justice and (presumably) release. In addition, local young girls are victimized by a porn ring, and a menacing and very much alive figure from Jessie’s past returns to threaten the happy new life she’s built in Blue Cove.
Like the other books in this series, Finding a Way Forward is written with confidence and style. Jessie and Matt’s sweet and careful courtship is slowly progressing. Her friends are also developing into three-dimensional characters whose relationships evolve slowly with each new volume, while supporting characters also change and grow into more rounded figures.
If I have any minor complaints, it would be with a few plot elements which I found unrealistic. And yes, I get that it might seem inconsistent if I totally buy into the willing suspension of belief when it comes to Jessie’s relationship with ghosts, but complain about other details. But even if nobody in Blue Cove notices how Jessie exposes almost every prominent member of their little town as either being involved with horrific crimes ranging from organized organ harvesting to child abuse to pornography, or as a ghostly victim of same, I would think Jessie’s neighbors would start to avoid her. Also, while I love that Jessie is firmly reinventing herself as badass instead of victim, her repeated ability to shoot the gun out of the hands of moving targets is actually much more difficult to believe than her conversations with ghosts.
If you like your mysteries cozy, with a touch of supernatural, and a sweetly developing romance, I’d recommend not only upcoming release Finding a Way Forward but the entire Blue Moon series.
* Setting is a small (New England) town full of eccentric characters with a tendency to become murder victims.
* Devoted supporting posse includes all-important police connection Matt Parker (boyfriend and police chief).
* What sex there is—poor Matt hasn’t made it past second base yet—occurs behind firmly closed doors.
* Even as bodies pile up offstage, most blood and gore is reported later. MUCH later, in fact, and frequently it takes the form of ghostly victims only Jessie can see.
As she’s out jogging with the local high school track team, Jessie is sidetracked by a distraught girl who she soon realizes is yet another ghost. This time, however, the ghost is a tragic figure from Matt’s past who has spent years waiting for justice and (presumably) release. In addition, local young girls are victimized by a porn ring, and a menacing and very much alive figure from Jessie’s past returns to threaten the happy new life she’s built in Blue Cove.
Like the other books in this series, Finding a Way Forward is written with confidence and style. Jessie and Matt’s sweet and careful courtship is slowly progressing. Her friends are also developing into three-dimensional characters whose relationships evolve slowly with each new volume, while supporting characters also change and grow into more rounded figures.
If I have any minor complaints, it would be with a few plot elements which I found unrealistic. And yes, I get that it might seem inconsistent if I totally buy into the willing suspension of belief when it comes to Jessie’s relationship with ghosts, but complain about other details. But even if nobody in Blue Cove notices how Jessie exposes almost every prominent member of their little town as either being involved with horrific crimes ranging from organized organ harvesting to child abuse to pornography, or as a ghostly victim of same, I would think Jessie’s neighbors would start to avoid her. Also, while I love that Jessie is firmly reinventing herself as badass instead of victim, her repeated ability to shoot the gun out of the hands of moving targets is actually much more difficult to believe than her conversations with ghosts.
If you like your mysteries cozy, with a touch of supernatural, and a sweetly developing romance, I’d recommend not only upcoming release Finding a Way Forward but the entire Blue Moon series.
July 16, 2019
Just finished reading Book 7 in the Blue Cove Mystery series, FINDING A WAY FORWARD. Iona Morrison has done it again! She weaves a compelling story of child pornography, murder and ghosts who cry out for justice, leading Jessie to find it for them. Top that off with Jessie's version of a celestial battle of angels against a fire breathing dragon, and you have another book you will not be able to put down! I was happy with the ending on this one. Looking forward to many more adventures with Jessie, Matt and the residents of Blue Cove.
August 11, 2019
A big thank you to NetGalley and Wild Rose Press for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. This is part of a series. I think the 2nd book. Jessie has a unique gift, and Matt the sheriff is Very open minded. The story looks at the past and is a multi layered deep murder/crime. Jessie's past comes to the foreground as well. She needs to open up about her past to move forward. Intense at times. I found their relationship Very tame! I enjoyed the book and will.read more by this author. 4 stars
May 16, 2019
Love Iona
I loved this book like all her other ones. The thing I love best is that she writes a good story with no fowl language and no sex.
I loved this book like all her other ones. The thing I love best is that she writes a good story with no fowl language and no sex.
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