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The Long Road Home: A Romantic Murder Mystery Kindle Edition

by Carolyn M. Bowen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 93 ratings
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After a lifetime of being protected and sheltered by her parents, Kate's life turn upside down after their sudden death.

With nowhere else to turn, she ends up with her fiancé: a conniving businessman who is well on his way to becoming a corrupt lawyer. At the same time, Kate’s father’s law firm houses more secrets than a politician’s hard drive.

Later, she receives a shocking surprise when a long-lost half-brother enters her life. Can Kate rise to these challenges, discover the truth and re-emerge as a stronger, smarter version of herself?

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  • "The action-packed plot of this novel delivers a powerful, long-lasting punch!" Katherine Williams
  • "A good read, couldn't put it down!" Amazon Customer
  • "I found the book easy to read. It's chick lit meets Agatha Christie, with a liberal dose of Southern charm." Read All About It 101
  • "A Truly Suspenseful Ride" Amazon Customer
  • "Bowen's plot is taut and twisty, and she gives plenty of red herrings for armchair sleuths. The Long Road Home is highly recommended." Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite

About the Author

Carolyn M. Bowen: Southern and sassy author who loves to travel. She enjoys weaving the scenes and cultural experiences from around the world into her writing. Follow on social media and her website for the latest news and upcoming book releases. 
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N8TKI4D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gumshoe - A Next Chapter Imprint; 2nd edition (November 12, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 469 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 93 ratings

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Carolyn M. Bowen

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Carolyn M. Bowen is an author whose adventures are as captivating as her novels. Carolyn draws from her life experiences and boundless imagination to craft inspiring and entertaining stories. Her love for travel enriches her narratives, while her skillful use of dialogue brings her characters to life. Carolyn's impressive bibliography includes 'Cross-Ties,' a thrilling romantic adventure; 'The Long Road Home,' a gripping contemporary crime fiction mystery; 'The Sydney Jones Mysteries,' and 'The Family Legacy Series.' Join Carolyn M. Bowen on an unforgettable literary journey that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Exciting Page-Turner
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
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Oh, how I enjoyed reading, The Long Road Home. It was one way for me to sit and relax reading a story full of suspense, and everyday drama that many have endured in ‘real life.’ Oh, the secrets, deceits, and suspense kept me ‘on my feet’ – Yes, another page-turner.

I also loved how there were no unnecessary interruptions between scenes. It takes a highly skilled writer who can craft a story such as this one with so many categories (suspense, drama, action, mystery and deception) all rolled into one, and the reader never misses a beat. Yes, I believe the story flowed well without scene divisions, and I was very happy to plunge right through reading along as I was able to keep up with the story line, characters, and their motives within this well-written story.

I’ll have to share with you, however, that I held my breath toward the end hoping for the story to end my way, and without spoiling it for you, it certainly did!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery and intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017
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Opportunists lurk all around Kate McClellan like vultures over ripe carrion. When everyone wants something, who can you trust?
This was a fast read and a page turner. Although fiction, I think it highlights the darker side of ambition in a very real way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars She's rich so that's easy enough. The problem is that her inheritance comes ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017
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After her parents killed in a car wreck, Kate then finds out that the man she is going to marry is cheating on her. She decides to make a new start and goes to live at her grandmother's Florida plantation home which needs a lot of work. She's rich so that's easy enough. The problem is that her inheritance comes with a secret that puts her at great risk. When we meet AJ, his reasons for helping Kate are shrouded in mystery. Murder, stalking, and international intrigue give the story plenty of twists and turns. A dash of romance spices things up for us. Great story, characters and settings. A very good read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Light Reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
It was an improbable story but enjoyable. However, the writing style a bit amateurish. It jumped from one person to another & from one subject to another, sometimes on the same page. A little disconcerting at first, but I soon got used to the writer's style. Expect a Hallmark ending.
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Viv Drewa
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait for another book from Carolyn M. Bowen!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018
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I could not put this book down!!! I just had to see what was going to happen next for Kate; who is a strong woman, had more issues heaped on her that I was surprised didn't break her.
Bowen's characters are very well developed, and I love how they interact with each other; even the bad guys.
I highly recommend this book!
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Judith Brannon
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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The twists and turns in this book just keep coming. So many levels of suspense and “who done it”. Looking for more books by this author!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not well written.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
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If I didn't know better I would have said this was written by a child as a first writing assignment.
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Cheryl M Gordon
2.0 out of 5 stars Simply written
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018
The story line was pretty predictable. It jumped too quickly between characters I thought. I never became invested in the story although it was an easy “beach read”.
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5.0 out of 5 stars death, inheritance and crime...what more do you need?
Reviewed in Spain on June 19, 2021
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When Kate’s parents die a sudden death, her once protected and sheltered life is thrown to the wolves.

Her fiancé isn’t the man she thought he was. He has wormed his way into her father’s law firm and appears to have been cheating on her via the internet. She discovers that someone is out to kill her, and her dad has another shocking secret that will change Kate’s opinion of him forever.

Scared for her life she runs away to her grandmother’s plantation in Florida and turns to her father’s friend in the law firm to help her sort out her problems. However, the firm is crawling with slippery characters and practically everyone has an ulterior motive in regards to her inheritance and the business.

Enter AJ, a man of mystery, who sort of stays in the background, but manages to keep Kate safe and solve most of her problems. When she hires a builder to reform the plantation, romance blossoms and AJ convinces the hunky guy to help protect the grieving Kate.

To say any more would only result in spoilers, so I would just say that it makes an interesting read. Why don’t you give it a try?
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