Running from a Hurtful Past — To a Marvelous Future

Deb’s Dozen: Euthanasia, Trial, Conviction, A New Life, Another Death, False Accusation, Redemption, Happiness. All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti tells the story of Becca Morrow aka Jayne Dennagee. Jayne’s father was convicted of mercy-killing her mother, who was dying … Continue reading

A Chance Encounter Leads to Challenging Events

Deb’s Dozen: Missing child, a chance encounter—could it be? Poppysicles, blonde hair, love. Saying good-bye to a wonderful series is always difficult, so reading Deceived, the third book in Irene Hannon’s Private Justice series was hard. I loved this premise … Continue reading

Starting From Scratch Equals Coping With Grief

Deb’s Dozen: Olivia and her family, plus friends—consumed by grief, consoled by cooking. Olivia Tschetter has just successfully defended her doctoral dissertation when she learns her mother, Vivian, has died. Vivian was the only one who knew that Olivia was … Continue reading