Deep Well of Love and Murder by Brenda Whiteside
Series: Love and Murder (# 5)
Release Date: June 18, 2018
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Pages: 257
Source: book provided by the author for review
After an abusive childhood and bad marriage, Laura Katz has finally found a home, stability…and possibly love. But her blissful refuge as nanny on the Meadowlark Ranch, miles from Flagstaff, shatters when her ex is released from prison, determined to reclaim her.
Randy Silva, the Argentine foreman, has plans for his own ranch, but a nasty land grab is underway. While the battle escalates, Laura steals his heart, but there are outsiders who stand in their way. He’s in a fight for his land, and the woman he wants by his side.
Stakes are high, as the attacks on Randy and his ranch draw blood. While the vengeful ex-husband stalks Laura, a mob-backed land developer teams with a desperate gambler. Randy can’t be sure where the next attack will come from—or who will be caught in the crossfire.
Review: Once again, although this is part of a series this book can stand on its own. However it is nice reading in order because they were all connected somewhat and this book pulls the ones connected together at the end. As they reach out for help you find out the connection everyone pulls together and the bonds of family and friendship become stronger.
Laura was running from the past. Laura’s life was a real mess…ex-husband…abuse…no real family. She ends up a nanny on the Meadowlark ranch with a new beginning. It was fun getting to know Randy and Laura. They had an explosive start as they were attracted from the beginning.
Besides the problems with Laura’s ex-husband stalking her. What a creeper he is. They also have Randy’s money grabbers that want his land for other things. There are people out there trying to scare him and his neighbor off the land. Despite all this going on and Laura’s doubts they try to maintain a romantic relationship.
I enjoyed this book. It was written as if it may be the last in the series as Ms. Whiteside involved a lot of characters from the past four books. It was fun to get to see them again and find a little of what they are up to.
The characters once again showed much strength as they went through their ordeals. They did accept help when needed but that didn’t mean or show any sign of weakness it just showed that there are times when you need help and it is okay to ask for help.
I once again was able to strongly feel what the characters were going through. The fire filled my nostrils with smoke, I could feel the stalker and others just watching and waiting. I had goosebumps. Everything was vivid as if I actually was seeing it happen.
The gentleness yet sensuous nature of the romance between Randy and Laura was sweet… as if they knew that they had to move slowly.
With all that was going on within the framework of the story I didn’t have any trouble keeping up with things. Again knowing who did at the beginning also didn’t ruin the story. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end as to who did what.
I enjoyed this story as I did the previous ones. Whether you like mysteries or romance or a little of both I think you will enjoy this series. Ms. Whiteside paints stories so vivid with words and color that her pictures come alive on the written page. Along with giving away who did it at the beginning a different take on things…that keep you involved till the end.
