Too many references to animal cruelty

I didn't like the references to animal cruelty. If not for that, I'd give it 5 stars.

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Harlequin romance

This book read more like a harlequin romance novel than a detective novel. somewhat disappointing

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Unacceptable language

I could not get through the first several pages of this book before I returned it for a refund. The language was completely unacceptable for a book listed under Christian Fiction. It might be a good story, but it needs to be listed somewhere else for a book search.

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bad sexual language

Bad sexual language. Not good for children. do not buy unless sex language is ok with you.

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Awful

Childish and immature. Decent enough basic story line but the execution all the way around was just terrible.

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Good Story, but...

This was a well-plotted out story, somewhat overdramatic in the depiction of Amish.
the narration almost prevented me from continuing to listen--Amish 'speech' was stilted and overly slow and over-pronounced.
The narration will, most likely, make me consider my options before another purchase.

Excellent Audio

Very good book and the performance of the narrator was excellent too. Amish community, murder, love, a women sheriff and surprises. Kept my interest throughout the book. The deceit of the old sheriff to the community is terrible. I would recommend this audio to others.

gr8 story!! I just love stories about the amish

gr8 story

Amish murder mystery

very suspenseful😍

can't wait for book 2

the character serenity is very passionate

Great story - could have left out bad language and been better

Good blend of Amish and English interaction. Good mystery. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Small Town Indiana and the Amish

The book had the makings of a great story . . . but a couple of things ruined it for me . . . first off, the negative portrayal of the Amish as a people, with no respect given for their faith or way of life, and secondly, the language and unprofessional attitude of the smart-mouthed sheriff, Serenity Adams . . . who is one minute focused on finding a killer, and the next minute acting like a teenager infatuated with ex-Amish heart throb, Daniel Bachman. So much of the tale just did not jive . . . young Amish girls "fooling around" shamelessly with first one boy then another . . . and Amish parents heartlessly burying their dead children . . . there's a difference between being quiet, private people and being callous and cold . . . none of the beautiful hard working, steadfast qualities of the Amish are depicted here . . . instead something sinister and evil is implied . . . the writing is amateurish and lacks depth . . . I finished the book, but will not be going on to the others in the series . . .