In the Bluegrass world of oak-cured bourbon, antebellum mansions, and Thoroughbred horse farms are secrets—deadly secrets! Kentucky is not called “the dark and bloody ground” for nothing!

Josiah has resigned herself to being alone. Her boyfriend, Hunter, has left her for an old flame, and Josiah vows not to interfere in his life. She cares for the man and wants him to be happy. So, it comes as a shock when Detective Drake informs her that Hunter has been arrested for the murder of his wife, Kathy Wickliffe. Josiah simply can’t believe Hunter would harm another human being. She must uncover the truth—and fast.

My Rating:

Favorite Quotes:

“Your friends are vicious.” “Yes, they are— as you say— vicious, but they are fountains of information, innuendos, and observations.” “You mean they are gossips.” “Precisely,” answered Lady Elsmere,

Honey, she is more plugged in than MI-5 or the FBI. Of course, she knows something, but she won’t spill. The old biddy will tell me when she thinks the time is right.

“And how do you suggest we temper this behavior with a child that’s not even two yet, Miss Know-It-All?” I didn’t reply, since I had a daughter who frequently engaged in violence and loved guns. Maybe my parenting skills weren’t spectacular after all.

You even lie about your lies.

Remembering made me angry, and as the afternoon wore on, the memory turned into a blister.

My Review:

This was a quick, satisfying, and engaging read that kept me entertained and curious from start to finish. What more can one ask for? Ms. Keam manages to perceptively hit the feels as well as amuse in a smooth and wryly humorous manner. Her characters are realistically flawed and struggling, yet endearing and deserving of being known. I hope this series continues into perpetuity, as that is how long I plan to keep reading Josiah’s adventures.