Splintered Wood

by Allison O'Shea

Aspiring singer/songwriter Layna is adjusting to a new reality.

Until recently, talented musician Layna Wood had been struggling to catch her big break in Nashville's country music scene. Then, everything changed - when she discovered that it wasn't just musical talent that her absent father had gifted her with.

Layna learned that the universe resonates like a guitar string - and she's one of the rare few who can hear its music.

But this isn't a gift she asked for, or wanted - and it's already put her life in danger. Now, Layna's desperate to master her new ability before it gets her into trouble once again.

But what seems like a safe opportunity to explore her talents - solving a small-time robbery at an old-folks home - soon spirals out of control. Layna learns that evil lurks deep within the hearts of the people you'd least expect it to; and sensing somebody else's future could end up jeopardizing her own.

Splintered Wood is the second of the Layna Wood series - a richly emotional tale of romantic suspense that fans of Catherine Bybee, Barbara O'Neal, and Tracy Buchanan won't be able to put down.

229 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 7, 2019

About the author

Allison O'Shea has been writing stories, poetry, and plays from a young age, and has always been an avid reader. Her deep love of books led her family to have a "no reading at the table" rule to make sure she would stop reading long enough to participate in the dinner conversation!

In 2017, she self-published her first novel, 'Big Sky Heart', and has added an additional five books since. She writes women's fiction and contemporary romance, focusing on the personal, emotional journeys women encounter on their way towards finding love.

If you're looking for stories with a supernatural twist, you might enjoy the Layna Wood series, beginning with 'Petrified Wood'. This series follows country singer Layna as she balances a career and the interest of a hunky cop, all while discovering and managing powers within herself that she'd never known.

For stories focused on women working through personal struggles on their way towards finding love, you should check out 'A Path Between Dreams', which follows the director of a dog shelter who can't seem to fully escape the nightmares of her past. 'Big Sky Heart' is another emotional story about Emma Ward, a woman trying to find the courage to follow her dreams.

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Reviews

[Cherie Melbourne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Splintered Wood

I'm totally enjoying this series and I'm feeling little like the stories aren't long enough. I didn't see Corey's grandma leaving the series so early I thought she'd be there to continue helping Layna.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

These books just keep getting better and better. In this on Layna is finally accepting of the fact that she is physic. She is learning from Cory's grandmother. Exciting stuff going on but I won't spoil it for you. You will enjoy it.

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our dauntless heroine and her boyfriend are challenged once more to make sense of self and what is happening around them.

[Gladys Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Splintered Wood

Love the author and read lots of her work. Characters are great. Would recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery.

[Michelle Pike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth reading!

A great second book for the series. I would love each book to be longer but that’s my only criticism.