An unpredictable page turner
Thought-provoking right from the start which developed steadily with a twisting storyline. An unusual, suspenseful, mysterious tale that at first I was not even sure there was a mystery. Surprise, yes there is a dark mystery.
Excellent writing and I loved how the author gets into the head of the main character.
There were only a handful of characters to the story and a shorter book at 184 pages. I was hooked right away and unable to put it down till the end.
A fast pace, no romance and no HEA, but yes a great read and a totally unexpected ending. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.

“Sometimes I wish my husband would die. Do you ever feel like that?” That is the question this book opens with. I wasn’t sure about it at first because I wasn’t a huge fan of the writing style but the plot twists and the ending had me shook! The book had short chapters which is always a plus and I just couldn’t put it down. This one will keep you guessing until the very end.

Betty Lou Abbot is convinced her fiancé is cheating on her. Her fiancé isn’t the only one with a secret. Betty keeps hers tucked away in the mansion she inherited from her late husband. Betty becomes obsessed with the idea of the affair. She begins stalking the mistress who is a client of hers named Carmen. Add Detective Nicholas Stahl to the mix and you have a recipe for disaster.

Atmospheric gripping read which is too hard to put down - easy to fly through it!

Hard to decide if you like Betts or not. Or more to the point she is likeable but for all the wrong reasons! Thoroughly enjoyed this.

A thriller that kept me hooked the entire time. The cover... I wasn't to much of a fan of. But the overall story kept me hooked.

This is a complete and utter brain-melter! Don't read if you're tired or under the weather 'cos you'll find yourself reading the whole thing through so you don't miss anything. I read a couple of chapters a few times because I just couldn't get my brain engaged in all gears (I was fighting off COVID in my defence!)

There is romance but if you're looking for spicy romance, this ain it. The emphasis is definitely on the murder/mystery/thriller in my opinion. I never really settled on my feelings for Betts, I just could not get a read on her! Goof lord, that woman's demons have demons!

Add in hunky Detective Nicholas Stahl who continues to ask tough questions about the death of her husband. ? Did the late husband, Jack, have secrets of his own? Will her new partner be a settling influence on Betts life?

The atmospheric setting, great characters you can really get your teeth into and a storyline to make you think makes this a great opening book to the series. Looking forward to what's to come!

I love Amanda McKinney, particularly her "Berry Springs" and her "On the Edge" series.

She always writes a well written mystery storyline which takes place in a picturesque backdrop. The main characters are also well developed and complex psychology aspects are at play.

This is a new style for Amanda where the outcome is not necessarily the expected one.
I did not see the end coming and for my part, missed the comfort that I am usually left with after finishing her books...

I still love her books and would would recommend this author to anyone who like mystery romance novels.

#TheWidowOfWeepingPines #NetGalley
Awesome book.
Therapist and struggling author Betty Lou Abbott has a secret, one she keeps locked in the basement of the historic mansion she inherited from her late husband. Her fiancé, Ian, also has a secret: he is having an affair with one of Betty Lou’s clients. She thinks so, anyway. As Betty Lou’s life becomes intertwined with the beautiful, successful Carmen Marquis, her intention to expose the affair turns into a dangerous obsession. Especially when she learns there is more to Carmen than meets the eye. Caught in the middle of this cunning pair of women is Nicholas Stahl, a crooked detective who is determined to prove the truth—that one of them is a cold-blooded killer.
It was quite a different read than other books.
Pre order your copy today.
Thanks to NetGalley and HH Tisevich for giving me an advance copy.

An interesting beginning to this series that will keep you guessing until the end. Is she a loving wife, an author or a psychopath or maybe all three? Betty Lou Abbott aka “Betts” provides illegal counseling at her home as she explains her thoughts about her life to the reader. She has plans to write a book, but you soon become aware that she is a deeply troubled woman. Detective Nicholas Stahl stops by often and he reminds her of the television show detective Columbo. Is he as smart as Columbo as he continues to question the cause of death for her husband? Did Jack die of natural causes and why wasn’t an autopsy performed? Jack was buried although Betts had wanted him cremated. Why? Now engaged to be married, Betts life continues to spiral out of control. What will happen next? I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

THE WIDOW OF WEEPING PINES is a darkly compelling psychological tale. The darkness lies not only in the storytelling but in the atmosphere that weaves throughout the story. From the very beginning, you begin to sense the intriguing questions that surround each character as you start to wonder what their secrets are. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and you are pulled deeper and deeper into the fast-paced narrative. Although this does move at a lightning pace, you can easily keep up, and just when you think you can predict what’s going to happen next, BAM, a very unexpected twist and then a more surprising ending. This is not your typical romantic suspense; it is so much more than that. This will surely capture your attention in ways you may not expect and keep you completely enthralled until the jaw-dropping end. Trust me, you are going to want to read this one. Brava, Ms. M, job extremely well done!!

This book took a hold of me from the VERY first sentence and didn’t let go of it’s grip the entire time. The story of The Widow Of Weeping Pines follows our main character Betty Lou (or Betts) after the loss of her husband. When she suspects her new fiancé of cheating on her and the deputy sheriff of Weeping Pines suspects Betts of having something to do with her husbands death, she takes matters into her own hands.

This story confused me in the best of ways. Every character seemed to be at some sort of level of fucked up, but I couldn’t figure out their involvement until the very end. This book kept me guessing the whole way through, and I have sooo many highlights throughout with notes like “WTF” and “is this a clue?!” I loved the internal monologue of both points of view and there were very definitive differences in the characters. This one had me sitting on the edge of my seat the whole way through. EASY 5 star read for me and I cannot wait to read more from this author!

An easy to read novella with lots of thrills! Betts is a widow and a new fiancee. However, she has a big secret. She also is convinced her fiancé is cheating on her with one of her clients. As she becomes obsessed with this client and finding the truth, she finds out there is more to her as well.