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Braxton Mystery #2
The Legacy
From bestselling author Diane Moody, book two in her Braxton series, The Legacy - A Mystery.
Back in tiny Braxton, Tennessee, photographer Gevin Parker finds himself surprisingly smitten by the wedding singer who stepped in at the last minute to sing at his sister's wedding. A recent Belmont graduate, Emily Randolph is an aspiring singer-songwriter with bittersweet ties to Braxton's namesake family. But when the town's most valuable artifact goes missing--a sword dating back to the American Revolution--she and Gevin embark on a journey to help solve the mysterious disappearance.
Meanwhile, Braxton is under siege by vandals who are out to paint the town--literally! As residents take sides and tensions rise, both law enforcement and politicians butt heads as they search for the pesky taggers.
A priceless missing sword, a rash of troubling graffiti, a budding romance, and a cast of characters, old and new. Once again, the stage is set.
Back in tiny Braxton, Tennessee, photographer Gevin Parker finds himself surprisingly smitten by the wedding singer who stepped in at the last minute to sing at his sister's wedding. A recent Belmont graduate, Emily Randolph is an aspiring singer-songwriter with bittersweet ties to Braxton's namesake family. But when the town's most valuable artifact goes missing--a sword dating back to the American Revolution--she and Gevin embark on a journey to help solve the mysterious disappearance.
Meanwhile, Braxton is under siege by vandals who are out to paint the town--literally! As residents take sides and tensions rise, both law enforcement and politicians butt heads as they search for the pesky taggers.
A priceless missing sword, a rash of troubling graffiti, a budding romance, and a cast of characters, old and new. Once again, the stage is set.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Diane Moody
35 books220 followersBorn in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Diane Hale Moody is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She lives with her husband Ken in the rolling hills just outside of Nashville. They are the proud parents of two grown and extraordinary children, Hannah and Ben.
Just after moving to Tennessee in 1999, Diane felt the tug of a long-neglected passion to write again. Since then, she's written a column for her local newspaper, feature articles for various magazines and curriculum, and several novels with a dozen more stories eagerly vying for her attention.
When she's not reading or writing, Diane enjoys an eclectic taste in music and movies, great coffee, the company of good friends, and the adoration of a peculiar little pooch named Darby.
Just after moving to Tennessee in 1999, Diane felt the tug of a long-neglected passion to write again. Since then, she's written a column for her local newspaper, feature articles for various magazines and curriculum, and several novels with a dozen more stories eagerly vying for her attention.
When she's not reading or writing, Diane enjoys an eclectic taste in music and movies, great coffee, the company of good friends, and the adoration of a peculiar little pooch named Darby.
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July 28, 2019
Romance with a touch of mystery
Nicely written and edited . Gevin , Julie ' s brother from book 1 stars in this story . Emily, a barista from Nashville sings at Julie and Matt ' s wedding when the original artist has laryngitis . That night the Braxton sword is also stolen from the Braxton Community Center , the location of the wedding . That's number 1. Then the town is plagued by a graffiti artist . Number 2. Then Harley , the florist and singer starts acting weird . Number 3. Other situations are interspersed . Christian clean, but nicely done .
Nicely written and edited . Gevin , Julie ' s brother from book 1 stars in this story . Emily, a barista from Nashville sings at Julie and Matt ' s wedding when the original artist has laryngitis . That night the Braxton sword is also stolen from the Braxton Community Center , the location of the wedding . That's number 1. Then the town is plagued by a graffiti artist . Number 2. Then Harley , the florist and singer starts acting weird . Number 3. Other situations are interspersed . Christian clean, but nicely done .
October 7, 2020
More Than a Mystery
The Braxton community welcomes the daughter of a beloved citizen as she comes to town to be with her mother after the unexpected death of her father. A busy career in real estate in NY has kept her from precious time with her parents. This is her first visit to Braxton, TN and the culture shock is added to the grief of losing her sweet father. It doesn't take long for an entangled mystery to unfold coupled with the unbelievable person of interest.
Diane Moody always offers more than a surprising end to her mysteries. She leaves her readers with valuable lessons and a desire to examine one's own faith. I look forward to reading another one of her special tales which, by the way, is fun, fun, fun to read. Great writing on so many fronts. Highly recommend.
The Braxton community welcomes the daughter of a beloved citizen as she comes to town to be with her mother after the unexpected death of her father. A busy career in real estate in NY has kept her from precious time with her parents. This is her first visit to Braxton, TN and the culture shock is added to the grief of losing her sweet father. It doesn't take long for an entangled mystery to unfold coupled with the unbelievable person of interest.
Diane Moody always offers more than a surprising end to her mysteries. She leaves her readers with valuable lessons and a desire to examine one's own faith. I look forward to reading another one of her special tales which, by the way, is fun, fun, fun to read. Great writing on so many fronts. Highly recommend.
February 21, 2018
After having read "The Demise" I was certain that I knew what "The Legacy" would be about. Although the tale included mystery and romance, it had nothing to do with what I expected. The introduction of new characters brought a refreshing twist to the tale of life in small town Braxton, TN. Including Tennessee's beloved Andrew Jackson added an intriguing element to the story-line. As usual, Moody's creativity shines in her ability to bring characters to life!
September 21, 2018
I was not expecting a religious book
When I downloaded this book it was based on the great cover and description. I was sorely disappointed in all the prayers, sermons and church related references. In addition to that, the book is loaded with things my editor would hauled off and bonked me for: winks, smiles, please, thank you’d — all those things that should never appear in the published book. There were so many winks! That said, it would have been a great little mystery!
When I downloaded this book it was based on the great cover and description. I was sorely disappointed in all the prayers, sermons and church related references. In addition to that, the book is loaded with things my editor would hauled off and bonked me for: winks, smiles, please, thank you’d — all those things that should never appear in the published book. There were so many winks! That said, it would have been a great little mystery!
October 10, 2018
My new favorite author
I believe I have now read all of Diane Moody's books, and I enjoyed every one of them. She kept me engaged in the stories and it has been difficult to put them down, when I needed to do so. I have always liked the use of the epilogue to close the story, but with The Legacy, I feel as though there is more to come... I will look forward to the next Braxton book!
I believe I have now read all of Diane Moody's books, and I enjoyed every one of them. She kept me engaged in the stories and it has been difficult to put them down, when I needed to do so. I have always liked the use of the epilogue to close the story, but with The Legacy, I feel as though there is more to come... I will look forward to the next Braxton book!
September 12, 2025
Far too long. Decent story just too many other details and little stories that were irrelevant to the whole making it longer than it needed it to be to keep this reader wanting to return to it every night.
This took me over a week and a half to complete which never happens.
Like I said, decent story.
This took me over a week and a half to complete which never happens.
Like I said, decent story.
April 24, 2020
Love this series!
Such a pleasure to read a good, clean, entertaining and keep-you-guessing mystery! The characters of the Parker family and the town of Braxton feel like good friends that you enjoy getting together with. Can’t wait to meet up with them again!
Such a pleasure to read a good, clean, entertaining and keep-you-guessing mystery! The characters of the Parker family and the town of Braxton feel like good friends that you enjoy getting together with. Can’t wait to meet up with them again!
August 22, 2020
A good Christian read. Well paced.
A nicely crafted sequel and it leaves you satisfied but wanting more. Character development is strong and the introduction of new ones is seamless. Well done.
A nicely crafted sequel and it leaves you satisfied but wanting more. Character development is strong and the introduction of new ones is seamless. Well done.
August 24, 2018
Sweet story
This was a sweet story about a guy with a tremendous amount of faith in God. It was a refreshing change from the usual book. I enjoyed it very much.
This was a sweet story about a guy with a tremendous amount of faith in God. It was a refreshing change from the usual book. I enjoyed it very much.
February 17, 2020
Almost as good as the first book in the Braxton Trilogy. I enjoy Diane Moody's style of writing.
April 6, 2020
Home again in Braxton
This book had some interesting characters, and a decent plot, but was a bit too romantic for a mystery in my estimation. It should appeal to romance readers
This book had some interesting characters, and a decent plot, but was a bit too romantic for a mystery in my estimation. It should appeal to romance readers
July 22, 2021
An excellent sequel...enjoyed the suspense of continuing story characters from "The Demise".... Diane's books are a quick read, easy to follow, but her endings are surprising....
May 22, 2022
Good but slow
The plot was good but there wasn’t as much action as the last book. Need something to “keep me on my toes.”
The plot was good but there wasn’t as much action as the last book. Need something to “keep me on my toes.”
June 20, 2024
I enjoyed the characters and the storyline of this one much more than the first.
September 7, 2024
Each book is better and better.
I love everything Dianne Moody has written.. On my way to the next book. Each series is just another masterpiece.
I love everything Dianne Moody has written.. On my way to the next book. Each series is just another masterpiece.
February 27, 2019
This was an excellent second book to the series. It had mystery, intrigue, suspense, drama, laughter and sadness all in one place. It was a great book.
January 17, 2022
Blessings not to hear negative
I listen while I see and I enjoy good writing and the sensitivity to what her readers hear. It keeps my mind focused. Thank.
I listen while I see and I enjoy good writing and the sensitivity to what her readers hear. It keeps my mind focused. Thank.
March 1, 2017
Disappointed
I was looking forward to this book after the good reviews, but from a Christian perspective, I'm disappointed. I reached 36% and stopped after a conversation between the parents of a main character and the main characters (with one a non-believer) following church. The mother is very happy with the new handsome preacher that doesn't have more hair coming out of his nose than on his head like their retired preacher, followed by howls of laughter. How disrespectful! Before that, the story drops a lot of movie star names, popular singers and talks of Broadway shows in conversations between Christians. Too much emphasis on worldly things. A Christian main character is also dating a non-believer. There is a lot of history to wade through as well. I won't be reading more of this author's books.
I was looking forward to this book after the good reviews, but from a Christian perspective, I'm disappointed. I reached 36% and stopped after a conversation between the parents of a main character and the main characters (with one a non-believer) following church. The mother is very happy with the new handsome preacher that doesn't have more hair coming out of his nose than on his head like their retired preacher, followed by howls of laughter. How disrespectful! Before that, the story drops a lot of movie star names, popular singers and talks of Broadway shows in conversations between Christians. Too much emphasis on worldly things. A Christian main character is also dating a non-believer. There is a lot of history to wade through as well. I won't be reading more of this author's books.
September 11, 2021
Good story
Good read I could relate with some of the characters to. Gavin and Emly did not seem like the ideal couple Atfjirst they reltionshipsortof grew on you.
Good read I could relate with some of the characters to. Gavin and Emly did not seem like the ideal couple Atfjirst they reltionshipsortof grew on you.
July 23, 2017
This book was excruciatingly predictable as far as the romance went, and the author didn't let us get to know the peripheral characters well enough to really get involved in the who-done-it aspect of the story. I ended up just scanning the first sentences of paragraphs just to get to the end of the story. The fluff in-between just felt like it began to really waste my time. This was one of those stories that could have been told in one chapter, and you were aware that things were being stretched out just to make a book out of it. Plus, why is it in these types of western romances that even fallen women must somehow be virginal? Ugh. One of these days, someone will write one of these and give us a shy woman who actually knew she liked sex when she met Mr. Right lol.
November 1, 2010
June 1887. Jeremiah Dalton arrives in Lowdown, Texas, to claim his inheritance and discovers that his father's will has conditions attached. He has six months to learn the ranching business or lose everything -- and he must rely on the help of foreman Abigail Wilcox, the most ornery woman ever to cross his path. And if Jeremiah fails to live up to these terms, half his share of the estate will go to Abigail . .
April 6, 2017
2nd book in the Braxton series. I love it! Funny, warm, engaging, but with mystery and mayhem. Look forward to the next one in the series.
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