Rival Secrets — Shawn McGuire

A sense of community. Quaint surroundings. Deadly rivalries. Welcome to Whispering Pines.As the weather turns crisp, Jayne O'Shea and the other villagers prepare for the last big tourist draw of the season: the autumn equinox festival. It's a time to enjoy a bounty of food, the company of others, and the ever-popular cooking competition. Events in the baking division, however, turn from friendly to fatal when one of the contestants, a beloved nationally known chef, is found dead in the woods.As all eyes turn to one of the villagers as the killer, Jayne knows that what's seen on the surface isn't always the truth, especially in Whispering Pines, and digs deep to clear the name of one of their own.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