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Claire Rollins #7
When Fortune Knocks
This book 7 in the Claire Rollins Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J A Whiting.
On a warm April evening in Boston, Claire Rollins and her boyfriend, Detective Ian Fuller, are walking the Corgis when they a hear a woman’s scream. When they enter the historic Granary burial ground, Claire and Ian discover a dead woman on the ground at the back of the cemetery.
Who would want to kill the hardworking and well-liked young woman? Her roommate? Her ex-boyfriend? A stranger?
Will Ian and Claire, with the help of her paranormal intuition, be able to find the killer before he or she takes another life?
While the case is being investigated, Claire and her two friends, Nicole and Robby, have an important decision to make that could change their lives. Will they make the right choice?
This story has mild paranormal elements.
On a warm April evening in Boston, Claire Rollins and her boyfriend, Detective Ian Fuller, are walking the Corgis when they a hear a woman’s scream. When they enter the historic Granary burial ground, Claire and Ian discover a dead woman on the ground at the back of the cemetery.
Who would want to kill the hardworking and well-liked young woman? Her roommate? Her ex-boyfriend? A stranger?
Will Ian and Claire, with the help of her paranormal intuition, be able to find the killer before he or she takes another life?
While the case is being investigated, Claire and her two friends, Nicole and Robby, have an important decision to make that could change their lives. Will they make the right choice?
This story has mild paranormal elements.
- GenresCozy Mystery
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2019
About the author
J.A. Whiting
174 books323 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling Author and Amazon All Star, J A Whiting is the author of over 100 cozy mysteries. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Whiting loves spending time with family, reading, traveling, cycling, following New England sports teams, exercising, and being outdoors.
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May 30, 2019
The ending felt 'off'.
A good read but with all the build up the ending felt flat and unreal. Okay it was still a good ending but ........ The characters however were as good as ever and loved the way the twisted emotions of couples and friends was displayed.
A quiet Spring evening turns into a nightmare when the walk they take with her dogs leads them past the cemetery. A dead woman has been found. The icy prices of unease growing throughout the day intensively increase as she views the dead woman. Now it's a case of trying to track her killer and after ian's imput trying to locate were the woman was killed. Her roomie tells one story but the dead woman's study partners tell another. Whilst her former longterm boyfriend tells another version. Which one is correct? The only real facts they have are that the young woman was bright, ambitious and a delight. Will they work out who is telling the truth? Will they find the killer?
A good read but with all the build up the ending felt flat and unreal. Okay it was still a good ending but ........ The characters however were as good as ever and loved the way the twisted emotions of couples and friends was displayed.
A quiet Spring evening turns into a nightmare when the walk they take with her dogs leads them past the cemetery. A dead woman has been found. The icy prices of unease growing throughout the day intensively increase as she views the dead woman. Now it's a case of trying to track her killer and after ian's imput trying to locate were the woman was killed. Her roomie tells one story but the dead woman's study partners tell another. Whilst her former longterm boyfriend tells another version. Which one is correct? The only real facts they have are that the young woman was bright, ambitious and a delight. Will they work out who is telling the truth? Will they find the killer?
February 17, 2022
Sad story about a young woman who was murdered and her body placed in a cemetery. Who found the body? Well, two young ladies; however, Claire and Ian were nearby when one of the ladies screamed after seeing the body. So it was up to Claire and her clan to find the killer.
Claire has an intuition that her close friends and boyfriend, Ian call Paranormal powers. She is usually involved in helping the police solve crimes with her Detective boyfriend. And of course she did help and she did discover whodunnit. Unfortunately she was face to face with the killer and they had a gun! All turned out well in the end though.
Claire, Nicole, her best friend and business partner, and Robby their friend and third business partner signed a contract for a cookbook and a TV show. All is well in Claire’s world now that another crime is solved.
Claire and Ian are going to take a vacation to Nantucket which is a place Claire lived previously and where she had married a much older rich man. After two years of marriage, her husband died of a sudden heart problem but he left Claire very wealthy. That doesn’t make Claire too good for anyone. Nope. She enjoys working in a chocolate shop and volunteering helping her friend Tony in his store.
I’m excited because my thought is the next book (The 8th) will most likely take place on Nantucket Island and I bet Claire and Ian will meet up with Claire’s friend Lin. Lin is from one of Whiting’s other series (Lin Coffin series). I like when characters from other books intersect. Lin also has paranormal powers that Claire doesn’t know about. My feeling is that they will work a Mystery together. We’ll see shortly when I begin the next book, Hostage to Fortune.
Claire has an intuition that her close friends and boyfriend, Ian call Paranormal powers. She is usually involved in helping the police solve crimes with her Detective boyfriend. And of course she did help and she did discover whodunnit. Unfortunately she was face to face with the killer and they had a gun! All turned out well in the end though.
Claire, Nicole, her best friend and business partner, and Robby their friend and third business partner signed a contract for a cookbook and a TV show. All is well in Claire’s world now that another crime is solved.
Claire and Ian are going to take a vacation to Nantucket which is a place Claire lived previously and where she had married a much older rich man. After two years of marriage, her husband died of a sudden heart problem but he left Claire very wealthy. That doesn’t make Claire too good for anyone. Nope. She enjoys working in a chocolate shop and volunteering helping her friend Tony in his store.
I’m excited because my thought is the next book (The 8th) will most likely take place on Nantucket Island and I bet Claire and Ian will meet up with Claire’s friend Lin. Lin is from one of Whiting’s other series (Lin Coffin series). I like when characters from other books intersect. Lin also has paranormal powers that Claire doesn’t know about. My feeling is that they will work a Mystery together. We’ll see shortly when I begin the next book, Hostage to Fortune.
June 9, 2019
I love this series
This series is always entertaining and so well written. Claire is a great character, she is smart and quick witted, no ditzy blondes in this one! Her and Ian make a great couple and I love how they respect each other and really listen to one another. The mystery is always complex and well thought out.
This series is always entertaining and so well written. Claire is a great character, she is smart and quick witted, no ditzy blondes in this one! Her and Ian make a great couple and I love how they respect each other and really listen to one another. The mystery is always complex and well thought out.
June 18, 2019
Delightful!
These cozy mysteries are a delight to read. The continuing characters are likeable, enjoyable, and believable. Mystery is always interesting and the solving of each case involves events and suspects that keep the reader guessing. These are quick, easy reads--- satisfying and relaxing.
These cozy mysteries are a delight to read. The continuing characters are likeable, enjoyable, and believable. Mystery is always interesting and the solving of each case involves events and suspects that keep the reader guessing. These are quick, easy reads--- satisfying and relaxing.
June 25, 2019
Great series......
I've enjoyed reading this story , part of the series, Claire Rollins Mysteries. The author has put together, the characters and the story, to come up with an wonderful mystery, a romantic tale of two friends and business partners who work together to solve the crime, with the police.
I've enjoyed reading this story , part of the series, Claire Rollins Mysteries. The author has put together, the characters and the story, to come up with an wonderful mystery, a romantic tale of two friends and business partners who work together to solve the crime, with the police.
July 6, 2019
Winner
This time the story was suspenseful until the end. Claire had her paranormal tingling about the main suspects, so she was picking up the victim's anxiety. Things are also moving along with Ian and Claire's relationship, and Robby character getting more attention. This is truly a winner!
This time the story was suspenseful until the end. Claire had her paranormal tingling about the main suspects, so she was picking up the victim's anxiety. Things are also moving along with Ian and Claire's relationship, and Robby character getting more attention. This is truly a winner!
July 25, 2019
Claire Rollins Mystery
Great story using healthy couples like Claire and her detective boyfriend and her friend Nicole. On aa walk one night they hear screaming from a cemetery where they find a woman shot to dead. Claire has paranormal feelings about the body that make her feel ill. It won’t be the last time she feels this as they hunt for a killer.
Great story using healthy couples like Claire and her detective boyfriend and her friend Nicole. On aa walk one night they hear screaming from a cemetery where they find a woman shot to dead. Claire has paranormal feelings about the body that make her feel ill. It won’t be the last time she feels this as they hunt for a killer.
August 11, 2022
So many questions so much knocking!
As the lives of the main characters continue to grow in their relationships and careers, there are others that are not so lucky. Will Claire’s abilities increase? How many true suspects can there possibly be in this case? You will have so many questions and surprises as you read this story!
As the lives of the main characters continue to grow in their relationships and careers, there are others that are not so lucky. Will Claire’s abilities increase? How many true suspects can there possibly be in this case? You will have so many questions and surprises as you read this story!
June 1, 2019
Unexpected ending. A real mystery.
It was an interesting story, the plot moved well and kept me interested until the end. It was thought provoking rather than relying on sensational ism
It was an interesting story, the plot moved well and kept me interested until the end. It was thought provoking rather than relying on sensational ism
June 3, 2019
Great read
I love this series by J.A.Whiting and can't wait to see what happens next if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series is a must read
I love this series by J.A.Whiting and can't wait to see what happens next if you love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series is a must read
June 6, 2019
Another interesting story.
I love these books. The story draws me in and keeps me interested till the very end. I'm happy to find out who did it but sorry the story is over and I have to wait for the next J A Whiting book to be released.
I love these books. The story draws me in and keeps me interested till the very end. I'm happy to find out who did it but sorry the story is over and I have to wait for the next J A Whiting book to be released.
June 14, 2019
When Fortune Knocks
The story kept you guessing till the end who was the murderer. The setting makes you want to move to Boston. I love the characters . I am looking forward to the next book .
The story kept you guessing till the end who was the murderer. The setting makes you want to move to Boston. I love the characters . I am looking forward to the next book .
June 25, 2019
I really have enjoyed all of your books and look forward to what is next!!
Claire and her friends are a very close knit group. I would encourage anyone who loves cozy mysteries to look for anything by this author!
Claire and her friends are a very close knit group. I would encourage anyone who loves cozy mysteries to look for anything by this author!
August 19, 2019
Great read
I've enjoyed the whole series, looking forward to the next edition being released. The stories always have a twist, some I've worked out, some I haven't. Anyone who likes a great detective book should read. Highly recommend
I've enjoyed the whole series, looking forward to the next edition being released. The stories always have a twist, some I've worked out, some I haven't. Anyone who likes a great detective book should read. Highly recommend
September 28, 2020
Opening Fortunes Door
The good things happening to our favorite characters took precedence over the needless murder of the girl Agreed that Martin was a skank hard to believe the girl followed him to see him commit the crime
The good things happening to our favorite characters took precedence over the needless murder of the girl Agreed that Martin was a skank hard to believe the girl followed him to see him commit the crime
May 30, 2019
Great author
I read everyone of this author's series and love each one! As soon as a new book of her's comes out I grab on and read it right away because they are so good!
I read everyone of this author's series and love each one! As soon as a new book of her's comes out I grab on and read it right away because they are so good!
June 7, 2019
Excellent
This is a great series. The characters work very well together to solve crimes and it sounds like a cross over is in the works.
This is a great series. The characters work very well together to solve crimes and it sounds like a cross over is in the works.
June 11, 2019
Another great story
Who can resist chocolate even when it's mixed with murder. 3 suspects and lots of lies. Claire has her special powers stretched to the max.
Who can resist chocolate even when it's mixed with murder. 3 suspects and lots of lies. Claire has her special powers stretched to the max.
June 13, 2019
Loved it
I really enjoyed this book and the characters are really well written and enjoyable to read I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
I really enjoyed this book and the characters are really well written and enjoyable to read I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
June 17, 2019
J A Whiting excels!
J A Whiting has excelled with this story. The twists and turns leading up to the plot kept me on my toes. I highly recommend this book.
J A Whiting has excelled with this story. The twists and turns leading up to the plot kept me on my toes. I highly recommend this book.
June 19, 2019
Loved it
It was a well written story .did not have to skip pieces of the story as do when the author rambles.Exciting
It was a well written story .did not have to skip pieces of the story as do when the author rambles.Exciting
June 25, 2019
Nice Cozy Mystery
I loved the storyline,the characters paired with plenty of twists,turns and suspense.
This book is recommended for those who love cozy mysteries.
I loved the storyline,the characters paired with plenty of twists,turns and suspense.
This book is recommended for those who love cozy mysteries.
July 24, 2019
Love this series
Hopefully there will be more of the series. We have to know how they do with the book and TV show!
Hopefully there will be more of the series. We have to know how they do with the book and TV show!
August 18, 2019
The editing errors were a little distracting. The plot drags a bit with all the descriptions of what people are wearing and the repetition of questions and answers.
June 17, 2020
Good
This book is one where young women and her boy friend are the ones who found a young women who .
This book is one where young women and her boy friend are the ones who found a young women who .
February 17, 2022
Like this series
I like that the author details the hurt that friends and family members suffer when a crime is committed . That is often not mentioned in other books
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I like that the author details the hurt that friends and family members suffer when a crime is committed . That is often not mentioned in other books
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June 30, 2022
Excellent
I enjoyed this book very much. There were a few suspects it was hard to figure out which one was the killer.
I enjoyed this book very much. There were a few suspects it was hard to figure out which one was the killer.
December 31, 2022
This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Very entertaining! Great Reading Everyone!
October 9, 2023
Loved it!
June 17, 2019
Great book.
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