Review: Another satisfied trip into Marr-nia
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 13, 2013
I just discovered Barb Marr and the Rustic Woods last year when one of the Kindle e-newsletters featured a brief excerpt of book three, and I was hooked. Downloaded the whole collection that night, and caught the download for this wonderful #4 right before New Years. My only complaint is that I can't have a new one each week. I'm thinking ABC needs to develop a show on Barb's life to slip in the line-up between The Middle and Modern Family. Perfect fit. As far as this story goes, most of the other reviewers have already hit the high points, so I'll first just say "ditto", but want to add what I truly love about this series: 1) The couple actually have a solid marriage, and love each other, and keep things from one another, and deal with life the way any married couple would. I get so tired of so many mystery series getting bogged down in the "will they or won't they  get together/stay together/marry/see they're made for each other--what have you. A good relationship doesn't mean the mystery has to turn into a romance, it just means it can mirror reality, and this series--for all it's fun side-trips--does a good job at feeling real. 2) Yes, the stories take on the characteristics of capers sometimes, but that just keeps me laughing and coming back for more. Finally, 3) The whole gang is involved in Saturday Night Cleaver--everyone who's ever had a part in the previous volumes. And even though one neighbor tried to escape Rustic Woods in the last book, her name and house is called up for duty in this one, too. Not to mention that you'll never look at a skillet the same again after finishing this story.When you think life is too hectic and you need a place to escape, pick up this book or any of the Barbara Marr series, then sit back and enjoy the ride.