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Stone House Inn Series #1
Deadly Inheritance
Sometimes what you want most is what you left behind…
After her cousin disappeared without a trace, Christina Wade left rural Vermont behind. Nearly a decade later she inherits the family’s historic inn that should have gone to the missing girl. Compelled to return to the place she intended to forget, she must decide whether to sell or run the family business. An old love lures her to stay as they rekindle their relationship, and she finds herself falling in love again with handsome Kevin McKinley, a conservationist who wants to share his love for the rural setting with her.
Family members challenge her plans as she uncovers their unsavory business practices and the tip of potentially larger crime connections. A series of accidents leads her to suspect that someone wanted her family dead and may have killed the aunt who left the inn to her.
Danger arises when they discover what happened to the missing girl all those years ago. There is a killer in the little town, and he wants what Christina has. He’s killed to get what he wanted before, it's likely he'll do it again.
After her cousin disappeared without a trace, Christina Wade left rural Vermont behind. Nearly a decade later she inherits the family’s historic inn that should have gone to the missing girl. Compelled to return to the place she intended to forget, she must decide whether to sell or run the family business. An old love lures her to stay as they rekindle their relationship, and she finds herself falling in love again with handsome Kevin McKinley, a conservationist who wants to share his love for the rural setting with her.
Family members challenge her plans as she uncovers their unsavory business practices and the tip of potentially larger crime connections. A series of accidents leads her to suspect that someone wanted her family dead and may have killed the aunt who left the inn to her.
Danger arises when they discover what happened to the missing girl all those years ago. There is a killer in the little town, and he wants what Christina has. He’s killed to get what he wanted before, it's likely he'll do it again.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2021
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October 29, 2025
Pretty good !!
I really enjoyed this book, it was fast paced BUT there was no “who done it “ ? You knew from the beginning the who but the storyline of the characters and their growth through the book is what keeps ya turning the pages . I would recommend it just for that and I am going to read the next book in the series !!
I really enjoyed this book, it was fast paced BUT there was no “who done it “ ? You knew from the beginning the who but the storyline of the characters and their growth through the book is what keeps ya turning the pages . I would recommend it just for that and I am going to read the next book in the series !!
December 13, 2024
The couple: Kevin and Christine
Romance trope: second chance; romantic suspense
Series: Stone House Inn
Length: 286 pages
Plot: After the disappearance of her cousin, Christine leaves town, even though leaving her boyfriend Kevin behind hurts them both. After a few years in the city, she comes back home to take care of her aunt's estate. Kevin is still there and her heart still leaps at the sight of him. He has never forgotten her either. But someone is not okay with Christine inheriting Stone House and they are quick to let her know through harassment and sketchy business practices. She is in danger, even if she doesn't know it, and the unsolved mystery of her cousin will come to the forefront.
Commentary: I did enjoy the mystery in this one, although it wasn't too difficult to figure out. I thought the dialogue was sometimes a little clunky, but overall I liked watching the characters rekindle their love. The supporting characters were interesting as well.
Next book in the series: Killer Recipe
Romance trope: second chance; romantic suspense
Series: Stone House Inn
Length: 286 pages
Plot: After the disappearance of her cousin, Christine leaves town, even though leaving her boyfriend Kevin behind hurts them both. After a few years in the city, she comes back home to take care of her aunt's estate. Kevin is still there and her heart still leaps at the sight of him. He has never forgotten her either. But someone is not okay with Christine inheriting Stone House and they are quick to let her know through harassment and sketchy business practices. She is in danger, even if she doesn't know it, and the unsolved mystery of her cousin will come to the forefront.
Commentary: I did enjoy the mystery in this one, although it wasn't too difficult to figure out. I thought the dialogue was sometimes a little clunky, but overall I liked watching the characters rekindle their love. The supporting characters were interesting as well.
Next book in the series: Killer Recipe
April 3, 2022
Ada’s daughter Annie has gone missing when she was a teenager; hence her niece, Christina, is the sole beneficiary of her family’s historic inn when she passes away.
However, shortly after Christina inherits the estate, some dreadful incidents keep happening to her that put her in jeopardy!
DEADLY INHERITANCE is Book 1 of Stone House Inn series by Jeulia Hesse, and it’s a suspenseful mystery thriller for a beach read.
However, shortly after Christina inherits the estate, some dreadful incidents keep happening to her that put her in jeopardy!
DEADLY INHERITANCE is Book 1 of Stone House Inn series by Jeulia Hesse, and it’s a suspenseful mystery thriller for a beach read.
November 8, 2024
Deep mystery, many twists and turns
Many characters and twists and turns. Exciting and sometimes scarey. Liked the ambitious young women. Loved that the plot revolved around the old inn and Forrest and mountains. I’m going to read the next book.
Many characters and twists and turns. Exciting and sometimes scarey. Liked the ambitious young women. Loved that the plot revolved around the old inn and Forrest and mountains. I’m going to read the next book.
September 2, 2021
Great book
I enjoyed this book. It has a lot of suspense and mystery. I kept guessing until the end.. I'm ready for book two.
I enjoyed this book. It has a lot of suspense and mystery. I kept guessing until the end.. I'm ready for book two.
July 13, 2023
Great book!!
This book had a Great mix of Mystery and Romance.
This book kept me interested throughout the entire book!!
This book had a Great mix of Mystery and Romance.
This book kept me interested throughout the entire book!!
February 10, 2024
Wow
Very captivating story. Keeps you interested. Sometimes the story is fast paced with twists and turns you don't see coming.
Very captivating story. Keeps you interested. Sometimes the story is fast paced with twists and turns you don't see coming.
July 31, 2024
Good
Such a cool story! Sad but so glad most is good in the end. Wonder if Gina gets her man? Wording is excellent, descriptions are good so it is like you are there!
Such a cool story! Sad but so glad most is good in the end. Wonder if Gina gets her man? Wording is excellent, descriptions are good so it is like you are there!
March 23, 2022
Good, but needs edit...à lot
The explicit sex makes this book inappropriate for younger readers for whom it would otherwise be appropriate. I found way, way too many errors. Not as much character development as I prefer.
The explicit sex makes this book inappropriate for younger readers for whom it would otherwise be appropriate. I found way, way too many errors. Not as much character development as I prefer.
July 1, 2024
great storyline
This book had slot of my favorite things like mystery and romance but I’ll say it was a little scattered and jumpy in places. Great premise and good adventure but could use a good editor.
This book had slot of my favorite things like mystery and romance but I’ll say it was a little scattered and jumpy in places. Great premise and good adventure but could use a good editor.
December 16, 2025
I didn't really enjoy this book. It was hard to pick up. The plot was very obvious. I am also not a big mystery fan, so this could be a part of the problem. I was not into it, and it was so hard to enjoy. I am sure someone else would like it, but I am not a fan.
July 31, 2023
I enjoyed this book. It has a lot of suspense and mystery. This book kept me interested the entire time.
November 17, 2025
Overall a good mystery read. Some tense changes within paragraphs and the ending is a bit rushed, but one of the best stuff your kindle books I've read so far.
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