Protected secrets — Shawn McGuire

Springtime in the village means colored eggs, hot crossed buns, and a corpse.As the vernal equinox brings welcome warmth and the promise of the coming tourist season to Wisconsin's Northwoods, it also brings an invading Wiccan coven. Sheriff Jayne O'Shea isn't worried about the witches. It's the fact that her mother is coming for her first visit in nearly twenty years that has her on edge. Their reunion goes well, better than expected, and then a coven member disappears.The other members don't seem concerned. In fact, they're so indifferent to the disappearance, Jayne is sure she's searching for a body, not a missing person. The possibility of another death in the village is bad enough, but this one could mean the end for Whispering Pines. If Jayne can't get her mom to see the lakeside community's charming appeal, it will go up for sale.What Readers Are SayingI can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London.I've read them all and just want to go back.I wish Whispering Pines was a real placeIf you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London.I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.The Whispering Pines Mystery SeriesFamily Secrets, Book 1Kept Secrets, Book 2Original Secrets, Book 3Hidden Secrets, Book 4Rival Secrets, Book 5Veiled Secrets, Book 6Silent Secrets, Book 7Merciful Secrets, Book 8Justified Secrets, Book 9Secret of Her Own (novella)Protected Secrets, Book 10Burning Secrets, Book 11Secret of the Season (novella)Blind Secrets, Book 12Secret of the Yuletide Crafter (novella)Wayward Secrets, Book 13