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Carpenter/Harding #7
Infatuations
Murder and marriage…
On her first assignment as a detective, Ellie investigates the murder of a homeless woman, a task that is complicated by the actions of her new partner. How far did the leader of a neighborhood watch go to achieve his goals? Jordan’s case comes with unwelcome memories. Planning the wedding is shining a spotlight on her difficult relationship with her biological mother, while Ellie has to confront her own grief.
Professional and private challenges will arise as they continue build their life together.
On her first assignment as a detective, Ellie investigates the murder of a homeless woman, a task that is complicated by the actions of her new partner. How far did the leader of a neighborhood watch go to achieve his goals? Jordan’s case comes with unwelcome memories. Planning the wedding is shining a spotlight on her difficult relationship with her biological mother, while Ellie has to confront her own grief.
Professional and private challenges will arise as they continue build their life together.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 21, 2018
About the author
Barbara Winkes
82 books220 followersBarbara Winkes writes suspense and romance with lesbian characters at the center. She has always loved stories in which women persevere and lift each other up. Expect high drama and happy endings.
Discover a variety of genres, serial and standalone. Women loving women always take the lead.
Discover a variety of genres, serial and standalone. Women loving women always take the lead.
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Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
March 2, 2019
Enjoyable series. Elli now works on her first case as a detective, she's partnered with one of the older detectives who will be retired in a few weeks but it's not an easy task to work with him. It's nice to see how Elli grows in her new role as a detective. Winkes grows too with every book in this series. The criminal cases are interesting, captivating and convincingly. Also, the characters getting more depth with each book, even though there are some repetitions of events or thoughts from the books before.
My rating 4.25 stars
My rating 4.25 stars
August 8, 2026
3,25
Decent. White misogynist men in police force are like a cancer. Everywhere and hard to kill
Decent. White misogynist men in police force are like a cancer. Everywhere and hard to kill
August 5, 2018
I binge read the series and loved every one of them. The characters are complicated and multi-layered. I enjoyed the stories along with the evolution of the characters. Each book has a nice mysterious and a fair amount of action woven into well-developed characters that the reader becomes invested in. I won't give any spoilers, but it appears as though the series is not done because Ms. Winkes leaves you with a teaser at the end to set you up for another story. I can't wait! I highly recommend the entire series and am looking forward to more.
December 12, 2021
Great!
More action than some action novels with women loving women as the main characters. I can hardly wait to pick up the next book in this wonderful series, especially considering the cliffhanger this one ended on! Put this series on your must read list!
More action than some action novels with women loving women as the main characters. I can hardly wait to pick up the next book in this wonderful series, especially considering the cliffhanger this one ended on! Put this series on your must read list!
July 3, 2018
So when does #8 come out???
Wow! Another good Jordan & Ellie installment! I wanted to read this one slowly, just so the wait for #8 wouldn't take so long, but once I started it I couldn't put it down! Thanks for continuing their story! Each addition just gets better & better! And wow, the teaser at the end, I know I won't be able to wait for 8!!!!!
Wow! Another good Jordan & Ellie installment! I wanted to read this one slowly, just so the wait for #8 wouldn't take so long, but once I started it I couldn't put it down! Thanks for continuing their story! Each addition just gets better & better! And wow, the teaser at the end, I know I won't be able to wait for 8!!!!!
February 7, 2020
A little less than what I was hoping for. It was okay.
There were some twists and turns along the way to the final scenes, but there were parts when I didn't follow the detective parts and settled for the romance scenes between Ellie and Jordan. I don't know, it got my attention at the beginning, but then I started losing interest in the case itself. Ellie and Jordan getting ready for marriage is what saved this one from being less than 3 stars.
There were some twists and turns along the way to the final scenes, but there were parts when I didn't follow the detective parts and settled for the romance scenes between Ellie and Jordan. I don't know, it got my attention at the beginning, but then I started losing interest in the case itself. Ellie and Jordan getting ready for marriage is what saved this one from being less than 3 stars.
July 11, 2023
as Carpenter and Harding prepare to head down the aisle, they face bigotry and prejudices on many fronts, as well as a slew of chosen family support
connections to Ellie's parents, a new start as a detective alongside a hopelessly grumpy and barely toeing the line soon to be retired Detective Waters, and a host of personal and professional challenges with these new beginnings make for compelling and exciting suspense and drama packed reading
connections to Ellie's parents, a new start as a detective alongside a hopelessly grumpy and barely toeing the line soon to be retired Detective Waters, and a host of personal and professional challenges with these new beginnings make for compelling and exciting suspense and drama packed reading
July 9, 2018
Great book
I really enjoyed the series. I like how much Ellie has grown into her role as a detective and I like that Jordan has taken a step back and allowed Ellie to come into her own. I really thought the different cases in this book were quite interesting and I liked how it all overlaps.
I really enjoyed the series. I like how much Ellie has grown into her role as a detective and I like that Jordan has taken a step back and allowed Ellie to come into her own. I really thought the different cases in this book were quite interesting and I liked how it all overlaps.
January 27, 2019
Another great addition to the series
I thought this was a great addition to the series and the first where Ellie is a Detective and gets her first major case. There the wedding to plan as well. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I would recommend this book to others, but start with book one.
I thought this was a great addition to the series and the first where Ellie is a Detective and gets her first major case. There the wedding to plan as well. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I would recommend this book to others, but start with book one.
August 26, 2021
Detective Harding gets a partner, and solves her first cases
Ellie and Jordan prepare for their wedding while solving cases that end up being tied to each other. An old friend returns, an older family friend is found, and there's a surprise ending to hook us for the next book in the series.
Ellie and Jordan prepare for their wedding while solving cases that end up being tied to each other. An old friend returns, an older family friend is found, and there's a surprise ending to hook us for the next book in the series.
May 5, 2023
Planning the Future
Jordan and Ellie are in the midst of wedding planning and Ellie’s start as a detective. When homeless people are being beaten and murdered the police step up. Then someone burns down the homeless shelter. Hopefully they can wrap up the cases before the wedding. Great series.
Jordan and Ellie are in the midst of wedding planning and Ellie’s start as a detective. When homeless people are being beaten and murdered the police step up. Then someone burns down the homeless shelter. Hopefully they can wrap up the cases before the wedding. Great series.
May 5, 2026
Connecting
Book 7 for the Detectives Carpenter and Harding. It's all about crime, working together, Families and Found Families and some gorgeous wedding preparations. There's also a Barbara Winkes cliffhanger
Book 7 for the Detectives Carpenter and Harding. It's all about crime, working together, Families and Found Families and some gorgeous wedding preparations. There's also a Barbara Winkes cliffhanger
March 25, 2019
Loving Harding and Carpenter
Ms Winkes continues to bring excitement and romance to the series. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Write on Ms Winkes, write on!
Ms Winkes continues to bring excitement and romance to the series. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Write on Ms Winkes, write on!
July 13, 2022
Detectives in the house!
An intriguing series continues with another good, entertaining story with interesting characters all extremely well written… What's gonna come next?
An intriguing series continues with another good, entertaining story with interesting characters all extremely well written… What's gonna come next?
June 28, 2025
3.5
the next book better be good with that cliffhanger
the next book better be good with that cliffhanger
April 7, 2022
okay, so this one, from the very beginning I knew would be exasperating. But boy, was I wrong, enraging, infuriating were better words to describe feelings there were felt. I'm really fed up with Jordan's mum, OMG
One thing I keep thinking over and over about this is how Winkes didn't fall for that hero-damsel with the MCs, both are badasses with flaws and weakness and we see it.
I haven't much else to say, except it was really enjoyable and I'm glad things are looking promising to our duo.
One thing I keep thinking over and over about this is how Winkes didn't fall for that hero-damsel with the MCs, both are badasses with flaws and weakness and we see it.
I haven't much else to say, except it was really enjoyable and I'm glad things are looking promising to our duo.
December 29, 2018
Winkes seems to just get better with her story plots. I like that her characters have their flaws, doubts, and strengths. There are some characters I still have my own doubts about and where they place their loyalty is in question. It provides for future drama in the department, as well as in their personal lives. Take your time to read Infatuations and don’t miss out reading between the lines. Oh yeah…Winkes leaves us with another twist in the future for one of the main characters, just in case you think everything gets tied up nice and neat. Check it out for yourself.
November 29, 2019
Excellent series really enjoying the books
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