Jilted tells of a woman who has lost the joy of living, a man determined to draw her back toward happiness, and a town that must—once and for all—leave the past where it belongs. It is a gentle reminder that all things can work together for good.
My Thoughts:
It is rare for me to say a book that is a part of a
series cannot be read alone, but this is one of those occasions. Jilted is the
third book in a series, and I have not read the first two. I felt a serious
disconnect with the characters, and much like an outsider looking in on this
story.
Lynda and Clyde apparently have some history that I can
only assume we would have learned about in previous books in this series. This
book picks up at an awkward point in their relationship with him pursuing her,
and she trying to decide if she wants to give in or not.
Several other characters are involved in this book, and I
have no idea how they fit into the grand scheme of things. Their stories seem
to have some interest – again the first books would probably make them much
more enjoyable.
However, there is a great storyline in this book. Bones
are discovered, and the entire town twists into speculation on whom they belong
to and how they got there. The mystery consumes the town throughout most of the
book, yet the revelation of who and how seems like a let down when the identity
is finally revealed.
I felt this book had the potential to be great, but
reading the entire series is necessary. So please start at the beginning and give
this series a try and let me know how it goes.
Varina Denman is the author of the award-winning Mended
Hearts series, a compelling blend of women's fiction and inspirational romance.
Varina writes stories about the unique struggles women face, and her passion is
helping others make peace with their life situations. She lives in Texas with
her husband and five mostly-grown children.
