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Sweet Tea and Secrets
Sweet Tea and Secrets

A book by Nancy Naigle

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Small Town Secrets, Mystery and Romance. Delightful Debut Novel!

  • May 22, 2011
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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.

Grandma Pearl always said you should live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders and says, “Oh shit, she’s awake!” Hard advice for Jill to follow, even harder when she must come home to bury the woman who was mother and grandmother to her. Despite her high profile career with Kase’s foundation, Jill longs for the simplicity of Adams Grove, but how can she cope without the woman who raised her? And how can she cope when sexy architect/contractor Garrett feels a need to protect her?

While she was gone, Garrett made their dreams a reality with his upscale contracting business. He seems to have fulfilled the dreams they planned together. Even though Garrett’s success give Jill pause, she’s happy he succeeded but knows her life and future is with Bradley and the foundation which, without her expertise, would not be the success it is.

But things are not as simple as they appear. Instead of settling her grandmother’s estate and returning to Savannah, Jill finds it hard to leave the home where she grew up. Then things begin to happen: an unlocked door, a ransacked house, being shut up in an attic and having to escape by breaking through a wall. And that’s only for starters. As one event after another occurs, Garrett fears for Jill’s safety. And when the attacks get personal, they both must use their wits to outsmart a nemesis. But who is it and why would they want to hurt Jill?

Adams Grove has its share of secrets in this compelling story by Nancy Naigle. The wealth of small-town happenings, well-told back story, a cache of hidden love letters, and rich characterizations make Sweet Tea and Secrets a page turner. Grandma Pearl knew right away that Jill and Garrett were perfect for each other. Garrett sees it, too–he’s never stopped loving Jill. But life-threatening evens need to happen to make Jill see the obvious, and then, will it be too late?

You’ll love Garrett and Jill and Grandma Pearl. Even though dead, Pearl is a strong presence throughout this delightful sweet love story, spiced with suspense. Ms. Naigle has a distinct voice that will keep her on my “buy” list. I thoroughly enjoyed her debut novel with Turquoise Morning Press and think you will, too.

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Adams Grove is mourning the loss of Pearl Clemmons, known for her award-winning chocolate pecan pie and the best unsolicited advice in the county. When Jill returns to settle her grandmother’s estate, she’s greeted by a Clydesdale-sized guardian dog who doesn't seem to be earning his stripes (although he drools on them pretty well), and Garrett Malloy, the ex-fiancé she left behind a year ago. Jill insists on staying at Pearl’s amidst a string of break-ins that have sleepy Adams Grove wide awake and locking its doors. Jill’s past with Garrett becomes the least of her worries when she learns that their lives are in danger. She is the only person standing between a desperate conman and a secret from Pearl’s past. Will Pearl’s past kill any chance of Jill and Garrett’s future together?
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ISBN-10: 193581754X
ISBN-13: 978-1935817543
Author: Nancy Naigle
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press

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