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Finding Home #2
Deadly Fire
Having left her career as an investigative journalist, Emily thinks she is done with the world of crimes and dead bodies. But is she?
Two weeks ago, Emily Bennett came face to face with a man who was supposed to be dead. Together with Alexander Lewis, she uncovered the murder of his parents and put the culprit behind bars.
That should be the end of their problems, right?
Besides, Emily isn't interested in uncovering anymore crimes. She’s done with that. In fact, she’s all dressed up, ready to leave the murders behind and go on a date with Alexander. She is ready to see where the connection she feels with the ex-marine who has come back from the dead will take them.
Then her phone vibrates with the security alert of her triggered motion sensor.
Next comes the fire.
And accusations soon follow.
Before the night is over, Emily and Alexander will find themselves dragged into yet another unavoidable problem. Can she ever find the peace and normalcy she is looking for in Anchorville?
*Previously published as Always You by Trisha Grace
Two weeks ago, Emily Bennett came face to face with a man who was supposed to be dead. Together with Alexander Lewis, she uncovered the murder of his parents and put the culprit behind bars.
That should be the end of their problems, right?
Besides, Emily isn't interested in uncovering anymore crimes. She’s done with that. In fact, she’s all dressed up, ready to leave the murders behind and go on a date with Alexander. She is ready to see where the connection she feels with the ex-marine who has come back from the dead will take them.
Then her phone vibrates with the security alert of her triggered motion sensor.
Next comes the fire.
And accusations soon follow.
Before the night is over, Emily and Alexander will find themselves dragged into yet another unavoidable problem. Can she ever find the peace and normalcy she is looking for in Anchorville?
*Previously published as Always You by Trisha Grace
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34 books111 followersTrisha Grace graduated from Bradford University with an Accounting and Finance degree. She has always been an avid reader and has a passion for writing. After being a tutor for over six years, she finally sat down and penned her own novels.
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June 30, 2019
I hate spoilers, so I’m being VERY careful not to ruin the mystery and storyline for anyone. And it’s a VERY GOOD mystery and EXCELLENT storyline! It’s breathtaking, spellbinding, keeps you on the edge of your seat, all while being very romantic. *Big Smile & Sigh! Emily and Alexander attempt a 1st date...aaannd, it all goes awry! The more I get to know Emily and Alexander, as well as their friends/house guests Sam and Carl, the more I enjoy them! Emily is a spunky and savvy heroine, and it’s a lot of fun watching the interaction with all 3 of the guys. I can’t wait to see what happens next! The series HAS to continue! ;-) I might have a slight Emily and Alexander addiction!!!
May 27, 2020
Always You: A Contemporary Sweet Romance Mystery (Finding Home Book 2)
Trisha Grace brings us back to Anchorville, Oregon in book two of this series.
Having solved the mystery of who killed Alexander Lewis’s mother and father in book one, Emily Bennett is still working on her next murder mystery and has begun a relationship with Alexander Lewis. Alex has still not gotten his memory back and his friends Sam and Carl are still living with them. It’s like a happy little family or not!
Out on their first date, Alex and Emily are on their way to dinner. Before they even get into the restaurant Emily and Alex’s phones go off letting them know there is someone on the porch of the house and just after that they spot smoke coming from a strip mall that is now owned by Alex. They head over to the mall and when the fire is out, it is discovered that there is a body inside the store that was on fire. It turns out the body is that of Fay Sanchez, employed by the shop next door to where her body was found, mystery number 1.
A new mystery or maybe more like a new investigation. Shop owners say that a motorcycle club has been harassing them so that should be where the investigation starts, but no one can say that the gang was at the mall just prior to the fire. New day, new mystery and it isn’t Emily’s book! So, the question becomes; who are the members of this “gang” and why would they start a fire when their object was to get protection money. It turns out that Hank the “leader” of the gang doesn’t believe in wasting time and he shows up and Emily and Alex’s home letting them know the bikers had nothing to do with the murder or the fire so they should look elsewhere. He also confirms that Donna (Alex’s aunt) has hired the gang to clean out the tenants so she could sell the mall. Of course, that deal is now off the table as Alex has been given back his inheritance and there is no way he is making the payout Donna promised them for clearing out the mall. Hank also makes a veiled threat to Emily by using the word Truce which means a lot to Emily, something she has yet explained to Alex.
Alex and Emily are working towards to take this new relationship forward, there is the murder and the threat by Hank, what else could happen?
There is a lot of humorous banter with the words, honey, darling and baby as terms of endearment, Sam and Carl babysitting Hank’s house and Alex and Emily trying to find out just what happened prior to the fire, you would think nothing else could happen, but in Anchorville you can’t count on it being quite for to long.
Again, Trisha Grace has given the reader a mystery or two to be solved and allowed Alex and Emily to move forward with their relationship using mystery, recalling of old memories an unexpected attack along with humor and wit to give readers a perfect continuation for Alex and Emily to move to the next level, fingers crossed.
Trisha Grace brings us back to Anchorville, Oregon in book two of this series.
Having solved the mystery of who killed Alexander Lewis’s mother and father in book one, Emily Bennett is still working on her next murder mystery and has begun a relationship with Alexander Lewis. Alex has still not gotten his memory back and his friends Sam and Carl are still living with them. It’s like a happy little family or not!
Out on their first date, Alex and Emily are on their way to dinner. Before they even get into the restaurant Emily and Alex’s phones go off letting them know there is someone on the porch of the house and just after that they spot smoke coming from a strip mall that is now owned by Alex. They head over to the mall and when the fire is out, it is discovered that there is a body inside the store that was on fire. It turns out the body is that of Fay Sanchez, employed by the shop next door to where her body was found, mystery number 1.
A new mystery or maybe more like a new investigation. Shop owners say that a motorcycle club has been harassing them so that should be where the investigation starts, but no one can say that the gang was at the mall just prior to the fire. New day, new mystery and it isn’t Emily’s book! So, the question becomes; who are the members of this “gang” and why would they start a fire when their object was to get protection money. It turns out that Hank the “leader” of the gang doesn’t believe in wasting time and he shows up and Emily and Alex’s home letting them know the bikers had nothing to do with the murder or the fire so they should look elsewhere. He also confirms that Donna (Alex’s aunt) has hired the gang to clean out the tenants so she could sell the mall. Of course, that deal is now off the table as Alex has been given back his inheritance and there is no way he is making the payout Donna promised them for clearing out the mall. Hank also makes a veiled threat to Emily by using the word Truce which means a lot to Emily, something she has yet explained to Alex.
Alex and Emily are working towards to take this new relationship forward, there is the murder and the threat by Hank, what else could happen?
There is a lot of humorous banter with the words, honey, darling and baby as terms of endearment, Sam and Carl babysitting Hank’s house and Alex and Emily trying to find out just what happened prior to the fire, you would think nothing else could happen, but in Anchorville you can’t count on it being quite for to long.
Again, Trisha Grace has given the reader a mystery or two to be solved and allowed Alex and Emily to move forward with their relationship using mystery, recalling of old memories an unexpected attack along with humor and wit to give readers a perfect continuation for Alex and Emily to move to the next level, fingers crossed.
August 2, 2020
After a hectic two weeks Emily Bennett believes she can finally relax and have that first date she has been looking forward to with Alexander. With his parents' murder behind bars that should be the end of the problems, but trouble runs deeper than anyone had imagined. A string of events already set into motion had the town reeling, biker gangs are terrorizing the strip mall, the properties belonging to Alexander and something needs to be done. But the warning comes too late. A terrible fire and a horrific tragedy leave the town on edge and once more draw Emily from the life she thought she craved in a search for the truth.
Always you is the second book in Trisha Grace's Finding Home series and continues the story of Alex and Emily as they are drawn into yet another high stakes investigation. We are greeted again by vibrant and realistic characters and an escalating jealousy from Alex's ex-girlfriend as the relationship between him and Emily begins to blossom. Veiled threats and dangerous characters are becoming all too common in Anchorville. I loved the atmosphere of this book, once again the plot flows seamlessly, uncovering more of the characters' pasts and their concerns over the present and future. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Alex and Emily evolving and growing as both come to realise exactly what they want and begin to open themselves up to the full experience. Nothing is quite as it seems with the recent events, and the more Emily digs into the scene the more she is certain there was something more than meets the eye. That of course doesn't alter the masked, almost hidden threat that the biker gang leader seems to have thrown their way. Murder, violence, danger and romance will take you on a thrilling ride of discovery as Emily's dream of a peaceful life once more goes up in flames.
Always you is the second book in Trisha Grace's Finding Home series and continues the story of Alex and Emily as they are drawn into yet another high stakes investigation. We are greeted again by vibrant and realistic characters and an escalating jealousy from Alex's ex-girlfriend as the relationship between him and Emily begins to blossom. Veiled threats and dangerous characters are becoming all too common in Anchorville. I loved the atmosphere of this book, once again the plot flows seamlessly, uncovering more of the characters' pasts and their concerns over the present and future. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Alex and Emily evolving and growing as both come to realise exactly what they want and begin to open themselves up to the full experience. Nothing is quite as it seems with the recent events, and the more Emily digs into the scene the more she is certain there was something more than meets the eye. That of course doesn't alter the masked, almost hidden threat that the biker gang leader seems to have thrown their way. Murder, violence, danger and romance will take you on a thrilling ride of discovery as Emily's dream of a peaceful life once more goes up in flames.
September 7, 2021
Emily Bennett wants more than anything to settle down and lead a “normal life”. Retired from being a world-traveling investigative journalist, she has bought a house in a small town and is continuing to write the murder mystery books she began while a journalist. In the first book, things get crazy when Alexander, thought dead, shows up at the door wondering where his parents are, having lost his memory. Emily solves that mystery and allows him to stay (roommate style). In this second book, his 2 military teammates show up to visit and now there are four in the house. Unfortunately, Alexander’s memories aren’t coming back. He and Emily are in town for their first date, but before they even get to the restaurant, a fire breaks out, and Alexander(and to his consternation Emily) help put the fire out! When a body is found, Emily is investigating again, as the Sheriff always takes the easy way out. This is an exciting and action-packed book as Emily and Alexander try to figure out what actually happened. There are plots and subplots and lots of messy relationships! I received an advance copy of this book from the author and write this review voluntarily.
July 4, 2020
Murder suspense with a dash of romance
The story picks up a few days after the first case/book ended. A fire, dead body and town accusations start the book off on a big chaotic note. Add in a sketchy sheriff, a biker gang and a Murderous ex girlfriend and this cast of characters is having a ball.
The writing moves quickly, but still provides a slew of details and further develops the individual characters and their relationships. I appreciate how open this Alexander and Emily are in showing their vulnerability and concerns. The town is a hot mess and the friends are fantastic. I am excited to see more about Sam after he sparked a utopia flag with Emily!
The story ends with solving the case and showing how awesome they are as a couple, especially solving crimes together. However not all questions are answered as the memory is still not back and we now have a biker who appears to know more than he should about Emily.
Can’t wait for book three!
The story picks up a few days after the first case/book ended. A fire, dead body and town accusations start the book off on a big chaotic note. Add in a sketchy sheriff, a biker gang and a Murderous ex girlfriend and this cast of characters is having a ball.
The writing moves quickly, but still provides a slew of details and further develops the individual characters and their relationships. I appreciate how open this Alexander and Emily are in showing their vulnerability and concerns. The town is a hot mess and the friends are fantastic. I am excited to see more about Sam after he sparked a utopia flag with Emily!
The story ends with solving the case and showing how awesome they are as a couple, especially solving crimes together. However not all questions are answered as the memory is still not back and we now have a biker who appears to know more than he should about Emily.
Can’t wait for book three!
March 13, 2022
Excellent Quick Read
I enjoyed Book 2 in this series every bit as much as I enjoyed the first one. Characters are believable; plot twists and keeps us guessing. Resolution and how it is reached are satisfying. One really funny part, not too much of a spoiler: Emily helps Alexander cook. After one bite, Alex offers to take her out to eat. He doesn’t say it’s bad, but…..🤣
I enjoyed Book 2 in this series every bit as much as I enjoyed the first one. Characters are believable; plot twists and keeps us guessing. Resolution and how it is reached are satisfying. One really funny part, not too much of a spoiler: Emily helps Alexander cook. After one bite, Alex offers to take her out to eat. He doesn’t say it’s bad, but…..🤣
June 12, 2020
Another amazing read
Another Emily and Alexander mystery that is another great read. We finally get them as a couple and learn more stuff about the town. We get a crazy ex, a biker gang who is connected to Alex's aunt. Just love how it all flows perfectly together. Must read.
Another Emily and Alexander mystery that is another great read. We finally get them as a couple and learn more stuff about the town. We get a crazy ex, a biker gang who is connected to Alex's aunt. Just love how it all flows perfectly together. Must read.
March 20, 2021
Emily and Alexander! This is the 2nd book in the series and I like that this series, so far, is different than what I usually read. It has kept my interest and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
June 4, 2021
Deadly Fire is an interesting murder mystery/romance. Realilistic characters and some twists and turns in the story. Wait until you find out what the ex-girl friend does. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 30, 2020
Always You!
Another amazing story. Only kissing, wow! Alex and Em are making a name for themselves. A good one. Really enjoyed this story. On to the next.
Another amazing story. Only kissing, wow! Alex and Em are making a name for themselves. A good one. Really enjoyed this story. On to the next.
June 12, 2021
Deadly Fire
A great read with Emily solving another murder mystery. Alexander and Emily are growing closer in their relationship. I look forward to reading more by this author.
A great read with Emily solving another murder mystery. Alexander and Emily are growing closer in their relationship. I look forward to reading more by this author.
February 3, 2021
Emily Bennett is at it again.
Emily Bennett is at it again. Solving a murder in the small town of Anchorville.
Alexander still hasn't recovered his memories.
He's sure about one thing; he loves Emily.
They are finally going on a date, but when fire breaks out in a business by the restaurant the dates put on hold.
Then there is a gruesome discovery.
It's a cute coat clean mystery.
It's a short read and can be finished in an afternoon.
Emily Bennett is at it again. Solving a murder in the small town of Anchorville.
Alexander still hasn't recovered his memories.
He's sure about one thing; he loves Emily.
They are finally going on a date, but when fire breaks out in a business by the restaurant the dates put on hold.
Then there is a gruesome discovery.
It's a cute coat clean mystery.
It's a short read and can be finished in an afternoon.
May 16, 2020
The author had me enthralled from the opening paragraph! I devoured this book within 3 days.
June 28, 2019
I loved this book!
It's the second in a series, but it can stand alone. Reading the first book first would give you a more rounded view of the characters and their history. But, it's not necessary.
In this book, we have Emily whose mind gathers information and dissects it. Give her a mystery, and her mind grabs hold and doesn't let go.
Then we have Alexander. I love Alexander! He has amnesia. He's remembered some things but not much. He has such a sweet personality, yet can be a bear when necessary.
In the midst of this mystery, Emily and Alexander's relationship is growing.
This is an enjoyable, clean mystery romance.
Do I recommend it? OH YEAH!
It's the second in a series, but it can stand alone. Reading the first book first would give you a more rounded view of the characters and their history. But, it's not necessary.
In this book, we have Emily whose mind gathers information and dissects it. Give her a mystery, and her mind grabs hold and doesn't let go.
Then we have Alexander. I love Alexander! He has amnesia. He's remembered some things but not much. He has such a sweet personality, yet can be a bear when necessary.
In the midst of this mystery, Emily and Alexander's relationship is growing.
This is an enjoyable, clean mystery romance.
Do I recommend it? OH YEAH!
July 11, 2019
Awesome book 2
I love these 2 characters, Emily and Alexander. Sometimes love shows up when we least expect it and it hits us in the face...sometimes it is love at first sight. The playfulness and seriousness of this couple is fun and entertaining. The action in this book is non stop...and to find out a 3rd book is coming, yes, I love series books, and glad to find out more about the bikers and maybe Alex's ex girlfriend. Will he ever regain his memory, will we learn more about Carl and Sam?
I love these 2 characters, Emily and Alexander. Sometimes love shows up when we least expect it and it hits us in the face...sometimes it is love at first sight. The playfulness and seriousness of this couple is fun and entertaining. The action in this book is non stop...and to find out a 3rd book is coming, yes, I love series books, and glad to find out more about the bikers and maybe Alex's ex girlfriend. Will he ever regain his memory, will we learn more about Carl and Sam?
July 22, 2019
I enjoyed this book so much because there was a little mystery to it throughout. The more books I read by Tricia Grace, the more I begin to enjoy romance novels again. I had gotten away from that genre because the stories were lacking tasteful storylines.
Thank you for sparking my interest in this genre again. You have such a wonderful way of telling a story that pulls the reader in from the beginning!
Thank you for sparking my interest in this genre again. You have such a wonderful way of telling a story that pulls the reader in from the beginning!
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