I wanted to enjoy this more than I actually did. The story didn't seem to unfold smoothly and I felt like the narrative was more "tell" instead of "show". I wanted to be pulled into the story but it didn't happen. Also, my Kindle version needed some serious copy editing - it was really hard to keep track of who was speaking because there were so many random line breaks. ( )

When I first picked up this book to read I didn't realize that it was the second in The Green Series, I had no problems jumping right into the story, because the author gives enough information that you don't feel lost. That being said I plan on going back to read the first in the series because I enjoyed the characters so much.

Lois lives in the town of Green and runs a small town newspaper, when the building catches on fire that houses the newspaper, Lois wonders if it was an accident or was it arson. When things start happening that make Lois wonder if someone is out to get her,she starts second guessing her decision to stay in town.

I loved this story. The characters seem very real, and the sense of community was great. Lois has some great although quirky offbeat friends that are there for her when she needs them. It seems like her faith is tested often, and she wonders if she is following God's direction for her life, a normal question we all often face. Lois also wonders if she will ever find love and romance, and will her neighbor Chris be the one?

The mystery holds your attention and the light romance woven in makes it a great story, smoothly written it will hold your attention to the last pages. I am anxious to read the next book in the series to see where the story between Lois and Chris will go!

my rating 4/5

Even though I was provided a copy of this book by Netgalley it in no way alters my opinion of this book. ( )