Book Bag Rating: Good Summer Read
I bought this book on vacation in Hilton Head a while back after I had finished yet another Jodi Picoult book. I chose this because I was in Hilton Head and the backdrop for this story is Hilton Head. I also needed something light after the cry fest that is Picoult. Alas the vacation ended and I put it on my book shelf and forgot about it. I picked it up the other day and read it and I liked it so here's the review.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I've bought "local author" books before only to be disappointed.
The story is about a recently and tragically widowed 40 something, Bay Tanner, who is drawn into the murder of her father, Judge Simpson's, housekeeper's nephew (that sounded ridiculous). The housekeeper, Lavinia is a part of the family helping to raise Bay. As with all good mysteries the plot twists and turns leading through not only the mystery but into Bay's life. The author does a good job of mixing the mystery with some of the sadness of being widowed and the healing that you so hope for.
There is no deep or meaningful message in this book. It would not be a good book club choice, but I liked it and I plan to read the next book in the series. There are 9 of them presently with one more promised. I liked Bay Tanner although I wish she would quit smoking (lol). She keeps saying she will. Also she is super skinny yet I swear they are always eating this book!
If you are looking for a beach bag book this is a good choice.
