Emma is a middle-aged widow who quits her job near London, hoping that a change will help her grief of losing her husband less than a year ago. She secures a job at a flower shop and quickly takes to the role. When the shop owners invite her to a lecture about the Titanic, she… Continue reading The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page
Jo Dykstra and Dana McFarlane have been best friends for decades. When Jo found herself divorced and unemployed, Dana came to the rescue and got her a job at the prestigious school her twin sons attend. Jo could provide a life for her five-year-old daughter and have playdates with Dana and her daughter of the same age. So when Dana calls Jo in the middle of the night panicking and begging for help, Jo feels obligated to come to her aid. But when Jo arrives at the house, she can’t believe what Dana needs help with; Her husband Stan is dead, there’s blood everywhere, and Dana admits to killing him. Dana claims it was in self-defense after years of abuse, but she refuses to call the police. So the two women dump the body, clean up the mess, and come up with a plan to avoid suspicion. But in addition to the investigation by the local law enforcement, the women have to navigate gossipy neighbors, their children’s exposure to the situation, possible blackmail, and even their own friendship. A Friend Indeed by Elka Ray is a suspense novel that explores how far someone might go to help a friend in need, even if doing so risks their own livelihood.Â
