About the Book
Arriving on the scene to investigate is Deputy Ray Parker, Jolene's almost-ex-husband, whose suspicions are raised when he learns of Jolene's public (and allegedly violent) argument with the victim. When Ray discovers wads of cash in her home along with signs that Jolene is colluding with her unpredictable, fugitive sister he is all but convinced of Jolene's guilt.
But could a spite-driven local be trying to frame her? Or is an out-of-towner trying to taint the popular tourist town? Facing bankruptcy, a murder conviction, and divorce from the man she still loves, Jolene will do whatever it takes to solve the crime and save herself from a loveless life behind bars . . .
Review
The characters are well-developed, likable when they should be. There are several subplots including the Jolene's not quite ex never signing the divorce decree, the issues with Jolene's sister who has bipolar disorder, and Jolene's relationship with her employee, Corey. The pace is steady with surprises and twists that kept me second guessing who was setting Jolene up.
This is the first in a series and a new author for me. I'll be adding the rest of the series to my TBR list. If you like cozy mysteries, I think you'll like this one.
About the Author
Lisa Bork holds a bachelor’s degree in English and an M.B.A. in marketing, and worked in human resources and marketing before becoming a stay-at-home mom. When her children entered school fulltime, Lisa turned to writing to fill her days and exercise her mind. For Better, For Murder grew out of her family's love of New York’s Finger Lakes region and her husband’s obsession with cars. Lisa is a member of The Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, the Guppies, and the Thursday Evening Literary Society. She resides in western New York with her husband, children and family dog.
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