Wednesday's Child

by Gayle Wilson

Wednesday's Child by Gayle Wilson released on Mar 29, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Suspense, Contemporary, Thriller, Fiction

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

About the author

Gayle Wilson is a two-time RITA® Award winner, taking home the RITA® Award for Best Romantic Suspense Novel in 2000 and for Best Romantic Novella in 2004. In addition to twice winning the prestigious RITA® Award, Gayle’s books have garnered more than 50 other awards and nominations, including most recently the Daphne du Maurier Award for the Best Single Title Romantic Suspense of 2008, awarded to Victim, her latest novel from MIRA.

Gayle holds a master’s degree in secondary education, with additional certification in the education of the gifted. Although her specialty was teaching honors and gifted students, as a former high school history and English teacher, she taught everything from remedial reading to Shakespeare—and loved every minute she spent in the classroom.

Gayle was on the board of directors of Romance Writers of America for four years. In 2006 she served as the president of RWA, the largest genre-writers’ organization in the world.

Gayle has written 41 novels and four novellas for Harlequin Enterprises, including works for Harlequin Historicals, Harlequin Intrigue, Special Releases, HQN Books, MIRA, and Mills & Boon.

Reviews

[Jacqueline J · Rating 4 out of 5]

3-1/2 stars. Enjoyable romantic suspense. Interesting premise with the husband and child having disappeared 7 years ago apparently a parent kidnapping. It was odd how everyone kept saying it just wasn't normal for a man to leave a marriage and take his kid with him. I guess it's not the most common way a man would leave but surely not so odd that a man would want his child. Or otherwise what are all the child custody battles about? I liked the hero and how he was pretty sure she was the one and how he went out of his way to help her. Some odd happenings with the resolution at the end but all in all a pretty solid read.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very suspenseful as Susan Chandler is informed that her husband's body has been found after seven years, but their daughter is still missing. Susan comes to Linton to find her daughter and stays at the only home that will rent her a room and there meets Jeb Bedford, recuperating at his great-aunt Rowena's from wounds received in Iraq. The tension mounts as she learns that her husband was murdered. Every question she asks is rebuffed. The local law seems to think she should leave them to their work and are less than responsive to her concerns and questions. The small town of Linton seems to be a haven and completely unaware of the rot that has worked its way into its very center.

[Kay-em · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written mystery/romance story. Having read through 2 previous books by this author, I think her strength lies in suspense mystery storylines. She does these quite well and the result is unpredictable twists and turns throughout the read that ensure you are kept captivated to the story. The not so strong part of the plot is the romance. In this book, it just didn't seem to flow credibly for me. I think mainly because I didn't feel the connection between the H/h. Nevertheless, If you are into romance suspense that is more suspense than romance, then this will definitely do it.

[Marie · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was an okay book - I had to force myself to read it to get through it - I kept falling asleep as I read it, its a wonder I made it through the book. That's why I'm only giving it two stars.

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, unexpected turn of events with the child,but made the book even better!

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

This was an easy read. It was NOT easy to figure out.
Characters are likable.
Great back story.
Very enjoyable.

[Pamela(AllHoney) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gayle Wilson has a talent of keeping me interested in the story. In Wednesday's Child, Susan Chandler's husband disappears with their one year old daughter. Now seven years later, her husband's body is found in a river but no sign of her daughter. Jeb Bedford joins Susan in helping her get the answers she needs.

[Tammie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book....definitely kept me guessing and on the edge of my bed the whole time. The ending was a bit more confused and complicated than it needed to be by bringing in loosely mentioned characters to play a key role at the very end of the book. Still a recommended read for anyone who enjoys a mystery/thriller with a bit of romance.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Typical romance/mystery novel. Too much filler, a couple that falls in love quickly for no reason, etc.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sort of far fetched about what happens to the girl but otherwise I thought it was a good read.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

starts off good. gets slow then it picks up and you want to find out what happened. when you find out who and why then it gets drawn out and you just want it to be done.

[Tbabe001 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good mystery/suspense but lukewarm on romance. Good read overall

[Pravana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very difficult and painful theme in reality.