Secrets in the neighborhood
Amanda returns home to Edgartown following the sudden death of her parents. A successful lawyer, she reestablishes herself in her childhood home in a town that holds both familiarity and dark secrets.
About the Author
Judy Beezley
Judy was born and raised in Seattle. She and her husband, Bob, now live in a remote town on the southwestern corner of Washington State. Judy is mom to 4, grandma to 8, and Grandma Judy to 14 great-grandchildren. Judy and Bob own and operate a small accounting business where they serve more than 40 clients.
Books
Amanda: Secrets in the neighborhood
Amanda returns home to Edgartown following the sudden death of her parents. A successful lawyer, she reestablishes herself in her childhood home in a town that holds both familiarity and dark secrets. Seeing a light on at her neighbor’s home, Amanda goes to check on it, leading her down a dangerous path involving a string of crimes that shake her tight-knit community to its core.
New Beginnings: The Next Generation
Learning of the deaths of Tim and Amanda, their best friends find that they’ve been given sole custody of their children: 5-year-old twin boys and a 3-year-old girl. Tim and Amanda also had very busy, successful businesses that David and Lucy are now challenged with.
Reviews
Judy drew me into this family drama immediately! I felt I was walking in their beautiful New England neighborhoods and homes with them. I fell in love with her characters and can't wait to find out what happens to them next!
I really enjoyed this book summary—it sounds like a gripping blend of courtroom intensity and small-town suspense. Amanda’s character seems layered and relatable, facing both personal tragedy and professional challenges. The romance angle feels genuine, though I wish the summary gave more hints about her love interest. Still, this promises to be a great read.
Amanda’s journey feels like the kind of story you root for—loss, rebuilding, and finding love against a backdrop of danger. The home invasions and murder subplot add depth, and the promise of a shootout finale makes me want to dive straight in. It reminds me of a cross between a John Grisham thriller and a Nicholas Sparks romance.
This feels like a story made for fans of thrillers that also want an emotional core. Amanda is a strong female lead, juggling her career with personal loss, and then stepping right into the middle of crime and danger. The way her journey leads to both justice and love makes this book sound truly uplifting despite the dark moments.
What caught my attention was the combination of legal drama with a very human story of grief and healing. The pacing sounds tight—mystery, action, and romance all in one. I think readers who enjoy suspense mixed with heartfelt family themes will love this. For me, I’d call it a solid 4.5 out of 5.
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