WHISPERS ON THE WIND
by
DANA WAYNE
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Book Lift Off
Date of Publication: March 7, 2018
Number of Pages: 277
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You didn’t stop him. He killed her.
Dire warnings from a voice only he can hear makes Sheriff Cooper Delaney doubt his sanity. When a body is found matching one from a recent nightmare, he believes he’s gone off the deep end. The dead do not talk to the living. Or do they? One body becomes two. Are there more?
Heart broken by betrayal, Dr. Samantha Fowler finds herself starting over at thirty-three. When she meets the local sheriff, the attraction is instant and fierce, threatening to crumble the defensive walls around her heart. Once burned, twice shy, she vows to stay far away from him for the duration of her stay at the quaint B & B they share. But when she finds one body, then another, avoiding the handsome Texan is impossible.
He’s not done.
Quarry in site, he watches and waits. “I am the master. I cannot be stopped.”
The clock is ticking…
PRAISE FOR WHISPERS ON THE WIND:
“Smooth pace and lovable characters drew me in almost instantly.”
“If you love romantic suspense, you are in for a treat!”
“Masterpiece! Dana’s ability to paint a picture with words is incredible.”
“Hard to stop reading once I started.”
“It has been a long time since I enjoyed a book as much as I did this one.”
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Whispers on the Wind by Dana Wayne is a true romantic suspense, with a whirlwind romance between the two main characters that is both believable and touching and with a suspenseful plot that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Neither Dr. Samantha Fowler (Sam) nor Sheriff Cooper Delaney (Coop) are ready for romance, but that certainly doesn’t stop the love bug from biting. They really never stood a chance when those sparks started flying from that first look. But their emotions toward each other are often overshadowed by a cold-blooded killer on the loose, who has already murdered two young women and is now targeting Sam as the next victim. It’s a frustrating investigative race for Coop as he struggles to piece together the evidence and lasso the killer before he strikes again.
Both the romance and the mystery are well developed and interesting, but there’s another subplot that comes to light toward the end that I absolutely adore. No, I won’t give any of that away. You will have to read Whispers on the Wind to find out for yourself, but I guarantee you will enjoy it as much as I did. One thing I can say about this story is that I really liked the fascinating inclusion of spiritual entities that lend their presence and occasional voice to both Coop and Sam. This story is not primarily supernatural, but both main characters are more than a little sensitive to hearing those voices and feeling those ghostly sensations. That unique aspect in this romantic suspense adds an interesting layer to the overall story, making it that much more engaging, especially toward the end when the feisty spirit of one of the murdered victims has had enough. This ghostly presence throughout is subtle yet integral in helping Coop solve the case and stop a killer that no one would have ever suspected otherwise.
The plot points flow smoothly throughout, and the many characters are compelling. One such adorable character that will steal your heart is Jack, Sam’s rescue dog. Jack takes his job as Sam’s protector seriously, and his loyalty to both her and eventually Coop is quite enchanting. I love that the author has provided Jack with such a well-developed personality, making him a key character in this intriguing mystery.
Whispers on the Wind will appeal to just about any reader who loves a good mystery and doesn’t mind a bit of romance along the way as well as a couple of deliciously sweet recipes at the end that I am definitely going to try. And the charm and standard gossipy undertow in a small Texas town are a great bonus to this fabulous thriller.
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Awarding winning author Dana Wayne is a sixth generation Texan and resides in the Piney Woods with her husband, (and biggest fan), a Calico cat named Katie, three children and four grandchildren. She routinely speaks at book clubs, writer organizations and other groups about writing and self-publishing.
Her debut novel, Secrets of The Heart, was awarded First Place – Contemporary Romance, 2017 by Texas Association of Authors, was a finalist for the 2017 Scéal Award for Contemporary Romance, Reviewers Top Pick and included on the Top 10 Books to Read This Winter from Books & Benches online magazine.
Her next two novels, Mail Order Groom, released in April, 2017, and Whispers On The Wind, released in April 2018, both received 5 Star Reviews from Readers Favorite among others. She was recently included in the Top 50 Indie Authors You Should Read by calebandlindapirtle.com, an international book blog site.
Affiliations include Romance Writers of America, Texas Association of Authors, Writers League of Texas, East Texas Writers Guild, Northeast Texas Writers Organization, and East Texas Writers Association.
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Thank you so much for hosting me today and for this very thorough and positive review! I’ll be on cloud nine all day 🙂
It was my pleasure! I definitely enjoyed this one!
Thank you do much!
Wonderful review! I felt the exact same way – particularly about that little subplot that’s revealed near the end! What a fabulous read!!
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you enjoyed my work and greatly appreciate the positive feedback! I love a story that isn’t — predictable and enjoy adding a twist or two that isn’t expected. 🙂
I replied but don’t think it went through…hope this is not a duplicate.
Thank you so much for the uplifting feedback! I’m thrilled you enjoyed my work. I love stories that are not predictable and try to include little twists and turns you don’t see coming. Makes my heart happy when folks say they like it 🙂
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