Willow Lake: The Willow Lake Series One Of Two (The Willow Mystery Lake Series)

Product description Some secrets are better left buried Tense, fast-paced and intriguing with a dramatic twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Melinda Leigh. 'Still haunted by horrific memories of her childhood, Sage moves to Manhattan to follow her dreams, a safe distance from her past. Her new life embraces her, and everything seems perfect until an unexpected tragedy breaks her...Sage's life and dreams spiral into a dark and endless abyss. Months passed, and Sage moves to a cottage buried deep in the fleshy countryside. She resurrects her failing career and life settles into a new normal. But when a mysterious stranger drifted into her small town her world changed, forever... If you enjoy suspense, a gripping murder mystery, with a dash of romance, you are in for a treat with Willow Lake. What actual readers are saying about Willow Lake: 'Riveting read really enjoyed it!'Amazon, 5-star review 'Fast-paced, well written, super suspenseful!'-Goodreads, 5-star review It's a must read for all! Such a well-written book. I couldn't put it down until I was done with it!'-Goodreads, 5-star reviewWillow Lake is the first book of the Willow Lake Mystery Series. Don't forget to look out for the second book in the series due in 2019. Review Five Star Review "A suspenseful story lingering close to reality." "I couldn't put it down!" "The author is a true wordsmith." This is a fast- paced, well written, super suspenseful, story within a story. My favorite character was Mr. Fitzgerald. The tender friendship that developed between him and Sage was deeply touching.And then there was all of the serious 'swooning' material! - She drank in Ayden's smile, meeting his eager gaze, anticipating what would follow...And - "What is death like, Ayden? Not nearly as painful as living," fluttered from her lips.My heart melted over and over. I very highly recommend this novel to all genres! Absolutely brilliant! Looking forward to reading the sequel! "Suspense at its best!" "A masterpiece, well done!""The lead character is strong and easy to fall in love with." "Mr. Fitzgerald is an interesting character. He seems to have many layers. His insightful way of looking at life was touching! Every character in this book was well developed!" A must read crossing many genres." The underlining story was just as moving as the book itself. Plus, there's a little romance weaved into the fiber of the whole story. Loved it! From the Author Willow Lake was partly inspired by the strong women I've been blessed to know through the years. I witnessed their strengths and their weaknesses, incorporating them into a strong female lead role in Willow Lake. I thoroughly enjoyed building the characters in this book. I wanted each one to have distinct personalities rounding out the storyline. And, of course, I think every author weaves a part of themselves through their characters and their lives, bringing them to life on paper. From the Back Cover Some Secret Are Better Left Buried Fast-paced, well written, and super suspenseful! Goodreads, 5-star review At age 6, Sage's family life was a living nightmare. Her mother disappears, and her sister was murdered, leaving her in the hands of a negligent father. Years later, she moves to Manhattan and marries defense attorney Ayden De Carlo. The pain of family secrets and the betrayal of her father fade beneath a successful career. An unexpected tragedy turns her life and career upside down, thrusting her into an engrossing world of heartbreak. Sage leaves Manhattan buying a cottage in the fleshy countryside of Vermont. She resurrects her failing career, and life resumes a familiar routine until a handsome ex-marine with smooth southern charm walks into her life. After the Gala, a series of events unravel putting her in the cross-hairs of a mysterious stranger raising the question, who is he and why is he following her? About the Author M.J. Umland, the author of the debut novel-- Willow Lake, grew up in a small town in, Missou