Edgewater Road: 1 (The Rumors in Ross County, 1)

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Jennifer is the classic introvert who works at home and only sees people virtually in the occasional office meeting. Can't we all relate to that after COVID?! So she's pretty overwhelmed by the guys next door while Lincoln both infuriates and fascinates her. She's unusually naive and struggles with finding confidence in herself. There's some great character growth as she gradually comes to grips with her family's past and Lincoln's connection to them. While Jennifer gets to know Lincoln and his friends, she also begins to unravel her grandmother’s story, putting together the pieces from scraps of memories and things she finds in her new home. She soon discovers that Ginny Smiley harbored some dark secrets on Edgewater Road—and that those secrets include both Lincoln and her own absent father. Is learning the truth worth the heartache it could bring? And a bit of romance is thrown into this mystery story making it even better. Once I started reading it, I found excuses to read some more. And more. Genre: Romance > Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Christian Romance; Christian Fiction, Mystery, Suspense

She thought she knew her grandmother but secret upon secret comes to light. And grandma may not have been at all who Jennifer thought she was. All in all, I actually really enjoyed it but, due to the things mentioned above, I won't be reading it again, nor would I recommend it. Oh -- and there's this really weird thing with his name which bugged me through the whole read but had me particularly confused in the beginning few chapters -- maybe because I was listening to the audio edition. His full name is John Lincoln Bennett but he goes by Lincoln. For some unknown reason, Jennifer insists on referring to him as John. I was so lost when she kept thinking about John and seeing John and greeting John. I literally rewound my audio book several times to try to figure out who this mystery man was until I clued in that John and Lincoln were the same man! Gah! So keep that in mind when you start reading.When Jennifer Smiley inherits an old farmhouse from Ginny, her grandmother, she is excited for the chance at a new beginning. Her first item on her agenda is to get her grandmother's house cleaned out. As she begins the task, Jennifer makes some discoveries that cause her to question the few memories she has of her grandmother, and also has her questioning who her grandmother really was. Now, all that said, I didn’t want to toss in the towel and I was still drawn into wanting to see the story through and see what comes next. I liked assertive and generous Lincoln with the emerging warm-hearted Jen. I am dying to know what all Ginnie and her rotten son were up to as well as further Ross County secrets that might come out. Most of all, I want to see what comes of Lincoln’s guys in the program and those who are his right-hand help like Bo and Seth.

Jennifer spent much of the book trying to learn more about the grandmother that she thought she had known. It turned out that her grandmother, Ginny, was much more complicated and secretive than she could have imagined. There were some things Jennifer wished she could forget and trouble that seemed to crop up at the worst times. So, while this story often left me scratching my head or frustrated there were equally moments that had me wholly engaged and loving what I was getting. Lincoln is a Christian and his faith is what helped him change while in prison, but I wouldn’t call this an inspirational romance. I also hesitate to call it a romantic suspense since there isn’t much suspense though it does have that tone at times. So, I’m going with sweet contemporary romance with suspenseful overtones to guide how it will fit other readers. Her novels have been highlighted in the Philadelphia Enquirer, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and USA Today. She has also been interviewed on NPR as well as numerous regional radio stations.Ch. 25) - This is different from any other book I've read by her. It's also not a cozy just a family secrets plot.

The first in a new series from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray, Edgewater Road invites us into a world of family mysteries, and small-town secrets.Featuring: Rual Ohio, Ginny and Jenny, Ex-Cons, Amish Country, Work From Home, Family Secrets, Criminal Activity, Daddy Issues, Online Dating, Assault But not to worry, because the way the author has blended the mystery of Ginny's secrets with Jennifer and Lincoln's relationship is just one of the many elements that makes Edgewater Road an absolutely awesome read. There are also some wonderful secondary characters which gave the story an even greater depth and made it all the more enjoyable. Also woven throughout the story were elements of judging others, overcoming your past, second chances and new beginnings, as well as a light message of faith. Some moments had me holding my breath, some had me reflecting, and yet others had me smiling and laughing. The author flawlessly combined all of these elements together into a beautiful and amazing story that left an impression on me long after I had finished reading it. Edgewater Road is just that good. Two secondary characters have captured my interest -- Bo and Seth -- and I'm hoping they both get their own stories in the Rumors in Ross County series. Both seem much more grounded than Lincoln so I'm thinking (hoping) their stories won't be as unsettling as I found this one. I'm intrigued enough to give the second book a try, now that I know what to expect.