Sweet Dare ~ Sweet County Secrets Series Book Three by Sally Jo Pitts is this week’s Reader Friday. Here the opening: Clouds eased the Florida heat but barely calmed Nancy Cargill’s nerves. Why had she agreed to address the county commission? Parked outside the Sweet County Courthouse, she sent up a prayer to settle her quaky stomach.
But first the amazing photo and verse. Sunsets are some of my favorite photos, and this one is amazing! Priscilla Bettis emailed me a Texas sunset she took earlier this week, and I asked if I could use it for the Friday blog. She graciously agreed! Thank you, Priscilla, for sharing your talent with us. The verse in Ecclesiastes immediately came to mind.
Now for Sweet Dare ~ Sweet County Secrets Series Book Three by Sally Jo Pitts. Here’s the cover and back copy:
An Indian legend, a dare, and a killer … collide in Sweet County.
Beneath a choking blanket of kudzu, Sweet Preserve biologist Nancy Cargill uncovers an ancient Indian burial mound. Instead of praise, she’s accused of desecrating sacred land and disturbing the grave of Princess Sweet Rose.
Cub Scout Zeke Robins and his friends are captivated by the legend of White Feather and his firefly warriors who search every new moon for Sweet Rose’s resting place. On a dare, Zeke sneaks out to help the ghostly suitor but is confronted by a spear-wielding wild man.
Deputy Tommy Singletree—volunteer Scout leader and temporary investigator—catches his first major case when a gruesome double homicide is discovered on the mound. As fear and talk of a curse spread through the county, Tommy must separate folklore from truth, protect Nancy and the boys … and risk his heart before his first case becomes his last.
My Take:
I loved this story that weaves a mystery around Indian folklore, a great hero and heroine, and cute cub scouts who are too brave for their own good. This is a great wrap-up of the Sweet County Secrets Series. It’s also a stand-alone, meaning you don’t have to read the others to enjoy this one.
The mystery quickly drew me in as I tried to figure out who the bad guys were, but Sally Jo Pitts’ twisty plot kept me guessing to the end. Zeke will capture your heart as soon as you meet him, and you’ll be rooting for a good outcome for him. This heart-tugging mystery will keep you turning the pages to the end!
While I received a copy of the story from the author, I also purchased it for my sister because I know she enjoys a good mystery!
You can find Sweet Dare in KU or preorder it here. It really helps an author if you preorder or pre-select it for KU!
Okay Readers, what are you reading this week? Leave the title or first line in the comments, and I’ll enter you in a July drawing for something…
Now for the Friday song. I’ve always loved this song, and I think Carrie Underwood does a great job!
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