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Mending Fences: A Novel
“Compulsively readable… Woods's novel easily rises above hot-button topics to tell a universal tale of friendship's redemptive power.” —Publishers Weekly
Devastating secrets tear two families apart in this acclaimed stand-alone novel from Sherryl Woods, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the hit Sweet Magnolias Netflix series.
For ten years, Emily Dobbs and Marcie Carter have been the closest of friends. They've raised their kids together, shared joy and heartache, exchanged neighborhood gossip over tea. But when Marcie's son, now a college first-year sports star, is arrested for assault, the bond between the families could be shattered forever.
As the Carters try to deal with the unthinkable, Emily discovers her daughter has been hiding a terrible secret…a secret that threatens the futures of both families. Recently divorced, Emily struggles to keep it all together—to support her terrified daughter, to maintain her friendship with Evan's mother and to have faith in the detective who could change all of their lives.
When things seem darkest, both she and Marcie discover that sometimes the first step toward a better future is mending fences with the past.
Devastating secrets tear two families apart in this acclaimed stand-alone novel from Sherryl Woods, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the hit Sweet Magnolias Netflix series.
For ten years, Emily Dobbs and Marcie Carter have been the closest of friends. They've raised their kids together, shared joy and heartache, exchanged neighborhood gossip over tea. But when Marcie's son, now a college first-year sports star, is arrested for assault, the bond between the families could be shattered forever.
As the Carters try to deal with the unthinkable, Emily discovers her daughter has been hiding a terrible secret…a secret that threatens the futures of both families. Recently divorced, Emily struggles to keep it all together—to support her terrified daughter, to maintain her friendship with Evan's mother and to have faith in the detective who could change all of their lives.
When things seem darkest, both she and Marcie discover that sometimes the first step toward a better future is mending fences with the past.
400 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2007
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About the author
Sherryl Woods
555 books4,525 followersWith two other careers to her credit before becoming a novelist and four states in which she's lived for extended periods of time, Sherryl Woods has collected friends and memories, along with way too much unnecessary junk.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
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December 13, 2016
Mending Fences has recently been reissued by Harlequin. It's an earlier work by this author. But, one I'm glad they decided revive. The Dobbs and Carters have lived next to each other for years and have been friends just as long. When Evan Carter is arrested for raping a fellow college student, the friendship is put to the test.
The story isn't a "happy" one, in fact, it's pretty gut wrenching at times. Especially when it comes to Dani and her secret. I'm sure you can guess what it is as it's revealed pretty early on to the reader. My heart just broke for her as well as both families. They both struggled with staying loyal and going with their gut? I won't give away too much more of the plot as it';s something you should experience for yourself.
Intertwined in the story is a little bit of a romance. I'm not sure I totally bought into it as the timing of it was off for me. But I guess love has its own timeline right? In the end, I was filled with a sense of hope and justice. I highly recommend this one. If you didn't catch it the first time, why not give it a try now?
The story isn't a "happy" one, in fact, it's pretty gut wrenching at times. Especially when it comes to Dani and her secret. I'm sure you can guess what it is as it's revealed pretty early on to the reader. My heart just broke for her as well as both families. They both struggled with staying loyal and going with their gut? I won't give away too much more of the plot as it';s something you should experience for yourself.
Intertwined in the story is a little bit of a romance. I'm not sure I totally bought into it as the timing of it was off for me. But I guess love has its own timeline right? In the end, I was filled with a sense of hope and justice. I highly recommend this one. If you didn't catch it the first time, why not give it a try now?
December 31, 2016
Note: this book was originally written in 2007 and re-released in 2016.
What a page-turner. Marcie and Emily are best friends; they have been neighbors for years and their kids are practically siblings. But when Marcie's older son (and scouted college football player) is accused of date rape, the families face a lot of clashing. Marcie's husband is determined to do whatever he can to "protect" his son (including mudslinging the victim) and Emily is finding it tough to connect the dots between the kid who spent so much time in her house to the college man who could have committed this crime. Evan's crime brings many weaknesses between the families and within each family to light including bad behavior from Marcie's husband and a secret in Emily's family that changes everything.
This is heavy shit, and I thought Sherryl handled this subject matter very well. Marcie's conversation with Evan about consent, how scared a rape victim is to report this happening, and (for some) how hard it is to tell the truth about difficult things when it also affects other people you love. It's a tangled web, and, just as everything does these days, it made me think a lot about the election. The brave women who stood up and told the truth about DT's sexual assault history and who know have to see him as our president for the next four years. It made me sick before... it's unbelievable, really.
Anyway, there's a subtle romance included in the book too that I really liked. More than anything, this book is about two women in their 40s who need to dig way down and find the ultimate amount of strength to do what's best for them and their families. They are faced with awful conundrums, and being two woman with very different priorities and beliefs, I admired their friendship and all the honesty that came along with it.
Keywords: family, date rape, college-aged kids, family friends, investigations
What a page-turner. Marcie and Emily are best friends; they have been neighbors for years and their kids are practically siblings. But when Marcie's older son (and scouted college football player) is accused of date rape, the families face a lot of clashing. Marcie's husband is determined to do whatever he can to "protect" his son (including mudslinging the victim) and Emily is finding it tough to connect the dots between the kid who spent so much time in her house to the college man who could have committed this crime. Evan's crime brings many weaknesses between the families and within each family to light including bad behavior from Marcie's husband and a secret in Emily's family that changes everything.
This is heavy shit, and I thought Sherryl handled this subject matter very well. Marcie's conversation with Evan about consent, how scared a rape victim is to report this happening, and (for some) how hard it is to tell the truth about difficult things when it also affects other people you love. It's a tangled web, and, just as everything does these days, it made me think a lot about the election. The brave women who stood up and told the truth about DT's sexual assault history and who know have to see him as our president for the next four years. It made me sick before... it's unbelievable, really.
Anyway, there's a subtle romance included in the book too that I really liked. More than anything, this book is about two women in their 40s who need to dig way down and find the ultimate amount of strength to do what's best for them and their families. They are faced with awful conundrums, and being two woman with very different priorities and beliefs, I admired their friendship and all the honesty that came along with it.
Keywords: family, date rape, college-aged kids, family friends, investigations
June 30, 2017
Mending Fences by Sherryl Woods is a 2016 Mira publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was originally published back in 2007, but will be reissued by Mira with a new updated cover and will be available in digital format.
Neighbors, Marcie and Emily have been very good friends for almost a decade, going through life’s ups and downs and changes while raising their children who were also very close with one another.
However, when Marcie’s son, Evan, a football star, is accused of date rape, secrets come light that will test their friendship in ways they never could have imagined. Is there any possible way their friendship can weather the storm or are the circumstances too painful to overcome?
This story takes on a disturbing topic we grapple with every day, which is bad enough, but when your best friend’s son is the accused? What if your daughter began acting strangely leading you think she knows something about the situation she’s been keeping to herself?
This is a powerful and emotional story that dares to tackle an uncomfortable issue, but is written with a deftness that draws the reader toward the relationships and family ties that are at the heart of the matter.
There is a lot to absorb in this novel and will give the reader a great deal to think about. I was happy about the way some things worked out and a little disappointed by others, but in the end, I was proud of all the characters in the story, although a few of them will bear a tremendous burden for many years to come, I think we left them all in a good place and on the right path.
Overall, this is a very thought provoking and compelling read, recommended to those enjoy contemporary fiction or women’s fiction.
4 stars
This book was originally published back in 2007, but will be reissued by Mira with a new updated cover and will be available in digital format.
Neighbors, Marcie and Emily have been very good friends for almost a decade, going through life’s ups and downs and changes while raising their children who were also very close with one another.
However, when Marcie’s son, Evan, a football star, is accused of date rape, secrets come light that will test their friendship in ways they never could have imagined. Is there any possible way their friendship can weather the storm or are the circumstances too painful to overcome?
This story takes on a disturbing topic we grapple with every day, which is bad enough, but when your best friend’s son is the accused? What if your daughter began acting strangely leading you think she knows something about the situation she’s been keeping to herself?
This is a powerful and emotional story that dares to tackle an uncomfortable issue, but is written with a deftness that draws the reader toward the relationships and family ties that are at the heart of the matter.
There is a lot to absorb in this novel and will give the reader a great deal to think about. I was happy about the way some things worked out and a little disappointed by others, but in the end, I was proud of all the characters in the story, although a few of them will bear a tremendous burden for many years to come, I think we left them all in a good place and on the right path.
Overall, this is a very thought provoking and compelling read, recommended to those enjoy contemporary fiction or women’s fiction.
4 stars
August 6, 2009
This was an interesting read. What would you do if a member of your best friend's family were accused of a crime? How would your support and not judge? What would happen if the crime hit a closer to home - to one of your family members? Could you separate what was done to them from who did it and not blame others?
I liked this story and thought it raised lots of interesting questions.
I liked this story and thought it raised lots of interesting questions.
March 2, 2017
I applaud Sherryl Woods for dealing with the difficult subject of date rape in this novel. Not entirely happy with the plot, but so good to be bringing light to this tragic situation that happens far too often.
June 22, 2025
Devastating secrets tear two families apart. Can those fences be mended? A really great summer read.
October 16, 2025
I think this book was good, and very healing to read
March 10, 2010
Great story. Two friends are best friends for 10 years and one of them's son is accused of date rape. Done very well. :)
January 24, 2022
The book is told from multiple perspectives that is the detective Grady, Emily and Marcie and a last one that would be a spoiler to the review.
When Evan, the son of Marcie is accused of rape all hell breaks loose. People are not too kind with their comments. We all know the challenges r*pe victims face whenever they are reported. People tend to favour someone who is has been in the public eye and the same happens for Evan who is a sports star at the University of Miami.
Emily has known Evan since he was a young boy and finding out these accusations put her in a difficult situation especially when it is revealed that another of her colleagues have gone through something similar. Talk about a conflict at heart. She wants to believe that he hasn't done anything but the evidence says otherwise. She may have pissed me off towards the end but I understood her frustrations.
Marcie, the mother is in the most difficult position especially after talking to her son not too long after things go bad.
this book had a lot of topics up
- The difficulties marriage partners face. There is the working mom and the housewife and each person faces different tasks. While they were each jealous of each other, it was never in a catty way and they did balance each other out well.
-Divorce. I wish there was more deep dive into this and how the kids were affected as well as Emily. the challenges she faces as a single mom. I think this was not that well established because there was a bigger plot at play.
-Friendships. I loved how mature they were and while they had their differences, they respected each other.
-Date r*pe-This topic is a very heavy subject and I felt like it was handled so well by the author. The effects that such allegations have on family, friends and the community as well. The way people react towards such allegations and treat the family is just horrible. The reporters definitely do not make it easier for justice to prevail. Moreover, the system is not the best for such cases. I really appreciate how it has all been woven into the story in a way that is easily digestible but also shows the trauma
there is romance here but it takes a backseat to the main plot.
When Evan, the son of Marcie is accused of rape all hell breaks loose. People are not too kind with their comments. We all know the challenges r*pe victims face whenever they are reported. People tend to favour someone who is has been in the public eye and the same happens for Evan who is a sports star at the University of Miami.
Emily has known Evan since he was a young boy and finding out these accusations put her in a difficult situation especially when it is revealed that another of her colleagues have gone through something similar. Talk about a conflict at heart. She wants to believe that he hasn't done anything but the evidence says otherwise. She may have pissed me off towards the end but I understood her frustrations.
Marcie, the mother is in the most difficult position especially after talking to her son not too long after things go bad.
this book had a lot of topics up
- The difficulties marriage partners face. There is the working mom and the housewife and each person faces different tasks. While they were each jealous of each other, it was never in a catty way and they did balance each other out well.
-Divorce. I wish there was more deep dive into this and how the kids were affected as well as Emily. the challenges she faces as a single mom. I think this was not that well established because there was a bigger plot at play.
-Friendships. I loved how mature they were and while they had their differences, they respected each other.
-Date r*pe-This topic is a very heavy subject and I felt like it was handled so well by the author. The effects that such allegations have on family, friends and the community as well. The way people react towards such allegations and treat the family is just horrible. The reporters definitely do not make it easier for justice to prevail. Moreover, the system is not the best for such cases. I really appreciate how it has all been woven into the story in a way that is easily digestible but also shows the trauma
there is romance here but it takes a backseat to the main plot.
November 27, 2018
Written before the #METOO movement, this affecting story examines what happens when a date rape occurs and the young man Emily Dobbs has thought of as her second son is accused. Does her son know anything? Why has her daughter's behavior changed toward the family that lives just beyond the backyard hedge? And how is it possible that Marcie's son could have done this?
The detectives who ask questions suspect that Emily's daughter, Dani, knows something, but if a pattern of behavior cannot be identified, Evan could go free. When Josh gives them the names of other girls he knows Evan has dated, they hope they'll have the information they need to send him to prison. Dani goes to see the victim without tell her mother where she's gone, resulting in grounding, but she refuses to say what she knows--until the pressure to keep the secret becomes too much.
What will her parents do now? Does she have the courage to tell the detective? She likes him, and wants her divorced mother to keep seeing him, but what will her coming clean do to her friendship with Evan's sister?
Friendships are as important in this story as are the other relationships that are explored. If you're looking for easy answers to a difficult question, this book is not for you. But if you want to explore--along with these flawed and interesting characters--the many permutations of an all-too-realistic situation, open this book and dive in! You won't regret it.
The detectives who ask questions suspect that Emily's daughter, Dani, knows something, but if a pattern of behavior cannot be identified, Evan could go free. When Josh gives them the names of other girls he knows Evan has dated, they hope they'll have the information they need to send him to prison. Dani goes to see the victim without tell her mother where she's gone, resulting in grounding, but she refuses to say what she knows--until the pressure to keep the secret becomes too much.
What will her parents do now? Does she have the courage to tell the detective? She likes him, and wants her divorced mother to keep seeing him, but what will her coming clean do to her friendship with Evan's sister?
Friendships are as important in this story as are the other relationships that are explored. If you're looking for easy answers to a difficult question, this book is not for you. But if you want to explore--along with these flawed and interesting characters--the many permutations of an all-too-realistic situation, open this book and dive in! You won't regret it.
August 28, 2025
Considering I picked this up from a grocery store checkout aisle for $1.49, it did what any book from a discounted shelf should do - kept me at least mildly entertained and rolling my eyes on a regular basis. I did get bored. The book became rapidly repetitive as if the author just didn’t know what else to say and felt the need to boost her page numbers by constantly reminding me that:
- Teenagers’ only response is “whatever”
- Ken is on a smear campaign
- Ken is obnoxious
- Derek is obnoxious but not as bad as Ken
- Somebody feeling a misplaced sense of guilt
- “Oh no I shouldn’t have romantic feelings for the person trying to put my bestie’s son, who is also like a second son to me, behind bars but I’m a stifled divorcee wahhhhhh”
I hated the romantic aspect between Emily and Grady. Emily is so close to being self aware enough to realize that YES attempting to date the detective investigating rape allegations of your neighbor’s son and also being *pretty* sure that your own child may have been a victim/involved is a horrid and frankly inappropriate idea.
None of the dialogue struck me as believable no matter the dynamic between speakers.
The worst part is that the ultimate message is "privileged white boy continues to be privileged while apparently everybody else just collectively agrees to forgive and forget” … I think I’ve seen this film before and I didn’t like the ending (I’m looking at you, Bear Town). The only male character to exhibit any remorse or experience any consequences for his actions is Grady, but that didn’t make me like him or even sympathize with him.
Since I overall had fewer issues with the writing style and rotation of characters, I didn’t hate it nearly as much as Bear Town and therefore grant it two stars.
- Teenagers’ only response is “whatever”
- Ken is on a smear campaign
- Ken is obnoxious
- Derek is obnoxious but not as bad as Ken
- Somebody feeling a misplaced sense of guilt
- “Oh no I shouldn’t have romantic feelings for the person trying to put my bestie’s son, who is also like a second son to me, behind bars but I’m a stifled divorcee wahhhhhh”
I hated the romantic aspect between Emily and Grady. Emily is so close to being self aware enough to realize that YES attempting to date the detective investigating rape allegations of your neighbor’s son and also being *pretty* sure that your own child may have been a victim/involved is a horrid and frankly inappropriate idea.
None of the dialogue struck me as believable no matter the dynamic between speakers.
The worst part is that the ultimate message is "privileged white boy continues to be privileged while apparently everybody else just collectively agrees to forgive and forget” … I think I’ve seen this film before and I didn’t like the ending (I’m looking at you, Bear Town). The only male character to exhibit any remorse or experience any consequences for his actions is Grady, but that didn’t make me like him or even sympathize with him.
Since I overall had fewer issues with the writing style and rotation of characters, I didn’t hate it nearly as much as Bear Town and therefore grant it two stars.
March 8, 2022
This was great! A story of friendship and trauma. Emily and Marcie are next door neighbors and best friends. Through flashbacks you learn of how they met and the years of family and friendship they went through. At the beginning Marcie’s son Evan is arrested for rape. People are horrified and his bully father starts a smear campaign against the victim drumming up support for Evan and making her out to be a slut. In the mean time, Emily starts to be suspicious that Evan hurt her daughter who has always had a huge crush on him. In the mean time, the lead investigator keeps pushing and begins to fall for Emily and she for him. They work together to try to get Dani to open up. This was a great book! I wish they would have brought Lauren and Jenny ( Lauren/campus rape and her roommate who becomes Josh’s girlfriend)
into it the story . I loved the bond between Emily and Marcie and Dani’s love of gardening- a fun therapeutic hobby for a teen.
into it the story . I loved the bond between Emily and Marcie and Dani’s love of gardening- a fun therapeutic hobby for a teen.
June 10, 2021
Two families, each with a boy and a girl. Evan and Caitlyn, Josh and Dani. They grow up together , neighbours sharing backyards. Mothers, Emily and Marcie, become best friends. Fathers not so much. Evan, the football star, is charged with date rape. His father does everything to discredit the victim. But is she the first and only victim? Marcie and Emily must face difficult situations to find that they need each other and fences need to be mended.
March 19, 2023
I have read novels by Sherryl Woods for many years now, but somehow I missed this one from 2007. I really liked this novel and found it hard to put down once I started reading it. I liked the strength of the friendship between Emily and Marcie which prevailed in spite of some very difficult circumstances. I thought Ms. Woods did an excellent job in writing the story. I would definitely recommend this novel and many other novels that this author has written to friends.
June 25, 2017
One of my favorite stand alone novels! I tend to lean toward series so I can see the character development from book to book. This one had it all. I also don't usually care for flashbacks in books, or jumping from past to present, but this was so well done that I didn't eve3n really care! Definitely my top pick so far this summer!!!!
June 23, 2018
This was a great book, it really made me see that some men are absolute PIGS in the way they treat women. I felt for all of the characters except for Ken and Evan, I felt proud of Emily/Dani and Marcie/Caitlyn. I was really over joyed at Josh for what he did to Ken, dude seriously well deserved it.
April 15, 2021
Holds Interest
Good exploration of relationships as people react to actions of others. Author allows reader to fully understand the impact of events from the perspective of each character. Examines marriages, friendship, family dynamics, and secrets over about a decade. I had a hard time putting it down
Good exploration of relationships as people react to actions of others. Author allows reader to fully understand the impact of events from the perspective of each character. Examines marriages, friendship, family dynamics, and secrets over about a decade. I had a hard time putting it down
August 1, 2017
This is a well written story revolving around the ties of friendship and marriage when rape is thrown into the equation. Two families who are best friends face a struggle when the son of one of them is charged with rape of the daughter of the other family.
October 6, 2017
Wonderful
Sherryl Woods can tell an amazing story. She grabs your attention and your heart. Mothers and friends can relate to this gut wrenching dilemma and and see how you can come out on the other side.
Sherryl Woods can tell an amazing story. She grabs your attention and your heart. Mothers and friends can relate to this gut wrenching dilemma and and see how you can come out on the other side.
July 9, 2018
Interesting story that I unintentionally read in a day. I didn't love the characters - but I did appreciate that they were each flawed in their own way. Woods created an interesting portrayal of the ripple effects of one boy's crime on his family, his victims, and their families.
February 9, 2022
One of her best
I love all Sherry Woods books but this is a much more profound plot. Friendship, family drama, tragedy, and romance all combined in a sensitive and straight forward way.
I love all Sherry Woods books but this is a much more profound plot. Friendship, family drama, tragedy, and romance all combined in a sensitive and straight forward way.
May 6, 2023
I enjoyed it right up until the end when they decided to give the rapist a second chance and he’s basically off with a slap to the wrist. And everyone else lived happily ever after? It’s unbelievable.
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February 12, 2024
THis is a amazing book with a good ending. A young man is made to pay for his mistakes without ruining his life when he signs a deal for his date rapes of 2 young women . 2 friendships between women is made to continue. A new romance starts. 2 casea are solved.
September 16, 2024
I mostly enjoyed this book. I also did find the ending really lack luster and like it just dropped off. Also not sure I agree with the way Emily handled her daughters trauma. Delaying the inevitable and more or less because she 'wasn't ready' to face it.
October 28, 2016
Emotional and compelling
I pulled this book out every chance I could. There was every emotion imaginable and had inspiring characters. Great book!
I pulled this book out every chance I could. There was every emotion imaginable and had inspiring characters. Great book!
May 4, 2017
Mending fences
This was an OK book. It held my interest. I have definitely enjoyed ms. Woods other series a lot more.
This was an OK book. It held my interest. I have definitely enjoyed ms. Woods other series a lot more.
June 1, 2017
Good book but one big flaw - the "secret" that Dani has - her parents would have NEVER been so blasé about it at first like it was depicted.
June 28, 2017
A dilemma between long time friends with a twist. This seemed very true to life and had me ripping right through it.
December 13, 2017
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I enjoyed it a lot. The characters were all believable. I enjoy romance novels that have mystery as well as this one hit the mark.
February 25, 2019
The Deacon's Family series is filled with redemption, living with addiction and several topsy turvey events at the end.
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