When beloved town matriarch Pearl Clemmons dies on a warm June afternoon, the folks of Adams Grove, Virginia, can hardly believe it. Sure, Pearl was eighty-five years old, but everyone—particularly her granddaughter Jill—just assumed she would live forever. Now Jill must return home to settle Pearl’s estate, comfort a town in mourning…and face Garrett Malloy,
When beloved town matriarch Pearl Clemmons dies on a warm June afternoon, the folks of Adams Grove, Virginia, can hardly believe it. Sure, Pearl was eighty-five years old, but everyone—particularly her granddaughter Jill—just assumed she would live forever. Now Jill must return home to settle Pearl’s estate, comfort a town in mourning…and face Garrett Malloy, the man who broke her heart years ago.
Making matters worse, a string of break-ins at the Clemmons place has Jill and the rest of the town on edge. She can’t imagine what Pearl possibly could have had that is worth stealing. But when Jill’s safety is threatened, she and Garrett must join forces to unearth Pearl’s secrets before someone else—someone dangerous—gets there first. Garrett may have been the last man Jill wanted to see, but now, she may not want to let him go.
Revised edition: This edition of Sweet Tea and Secrets includes editorial revisions and new scenes.
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Small Town Secrets, Mystery and Romance–the Perfect trio! Betrayed by her long-time steady, Garrett Malloy, Jill Clemmons fled Adams Grove, Virginia to work for-and then live with–Bradley Kase. Now she’s returning, and memories of life in the small town, and her lingering and unwanted attraction to Garrett remain.
It’s just OK Bought this book because of all the 5 star ratings. It is not a 5 star book in my opinion. The reader is expected to suspend all reasoning and believe that the main character is just that stupid. At times a very frustrating and predictable book. I’ve learned to read the lower star ratings as well before I purchase a book to get the full story.
Started with promise, but disappointing Cracking this open on a rainy day at home, I thought the first chapter got it off to a good start. As the book developed, the intrigue deepened… and went too far to the ridiculous. Not sure what the porno scene halfway through was thrown in there for; it was totally unnecessary and unwelcome. Jill stumbling in on Bradley in a fair less graphic scenario would have played to her shock and disgust effectively enough. (“…and his tie wasn’t the only thing flopping.” Are you kidding me…