Truly Madly by Alicia Dean
The Wild Rose Press
Contemporary Romance, Suspense
Short Story, Sweet
Review by Snapdragon

After her parents’ murder/suicide, Isabelle Connelly returns to her home town to settle their estate. But a year later, with her business concluded, Isabelle still hasn’t left, even though she has every reason to. The townspeople shun her because of her family’s history of mental instability, she hasn’t gotten over her feelings for the man who shattered her heart, and now she’s a suspect in a murder and mysterious house fire.

Someone is out to frame Isabelle for the crimes. Failing that, it appears they plan to make Isabelle their next victim.

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Lovely and creative Isabelle Connelly could never be prepared for murder in the family. Even less so, the aftermath. Everyday, she copes with secrets, lies, gossip... and a terrible fear of what genetics might just mean to her. "What everyone says" is largely about her own folks. Friends do stand by her, from baker Brandon to handsome local cop Rick Hutchings.

But when the next murder happens; she might even be her own first suspect! The immediacy of the first person point of view gives this tale a powerful, visceral impact. The unpredictable storyline carries the reader through a whirlwind of emotions - not only from fear, to gratitude, but to downright hate. An amazing and powerful murder, romance, and more. Wow! You won't be disappointed by this exciting story!