4/5; 4 stars; A-A book by Jo Goodman always hits the spot for me. I like the way she develops her characters. Her females tend to be smart and full of moxy. I liked this story. I was hoping it was connected to the Reidsville books but its not. I should say that I really wish they wouldn't put a decapitated naked male torso on this type of book. What is the point? Its insulting to the author and the reader IMO. At no point in the story is a half naked, ripped, male lounging around, leaning on a fence. ARGH!