Review: Sarah Woods Series (Books1-2). by Jennifer L. Jenning
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2014
I enjoyed both of these books, however I liked Book 1 better than Book 2. It set the scene. Both had colorful interesting characters, (many the same) unusual plots and interesting locations. The story revolved mostly around a troubled family, Sarah and Daniel, who whose marriage was cooling, leaving a void in their romance. Sarah and Daniel's teenage son, Brian, a very likeable, kind son, was slowly distancing himself from the family now that he was spending most of his spare time with his girlfriend. Sarah missed hanging out with Brian for dinners etc. and joined her friends more for girl's night out. Daniel was away much more than he was home,,., traveling several weeks a month. Sarah was busy with her thriving business. She owned a sophisticated massage parlor, with a sterling reputation, catering to the well-to-do clientele in her area. It was their practice to close early. One of her regular clients couldn't make his earlier appointment due to having to work late so Sarah agreed to reschedule him for a later appointment. Her receptionist, Beth, graciously agreed to stay later to man the shop while Sarah tended to her client. After finishing with her client, Sarah left her cubicle to go to the reception area, and gasped, shocked to see Beth slumped over in her chair and ran to her. She found Beth not breathing and without a pulse. She had been strangled. As Sarah bent over her, someone cracked Sarah on top of her head, knocking her unconscious. When her client was leaving after dressing, he found Sarah on the floor and summoned 911.  Friends were stunned over what happened to their friends and offered to help in any way they could. Some knew good detectives they recommended. When Sarah was released from the hospital, she got personally involved, trying to solve the crime. She wanted to know who would kill such a dear woman soon to be married. I won't get involved with the mystery and spoil it for those interested in reading the book. Sarah proved to be a great help assisting the law to help find the culprit. She met many" interesting people along the way, some who even stirred her heart. It is a long and involved mystery with lots of bits and pieces to the puzzle. I enjoyed both books. Why not give them a try? I believe you, too, will enjoy them.-Carole