Whiskey Heat (informal buddy read)

[Laura]

Synopsis:
For more than three hundred years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, guarding its shore—and its secrets. But to Eli Landon, it’s home…

A Boston lawyer, Eli has weathered an intense year of public scrutiny and police investigations after being accused of—but never arrested for—the murder of his soon-to-be-ex wife.

He finds sanctuary at Bluff House, even though his beloved grandmother is in Boston recuperating from a nasty fall. Abra Walsh is always there, though. Whiskey Beach’s resident housekeeper, yoga instructor, jewelry maker, and massage therapist, Abra is a woman of many talents—including helping Eli take control of his life and clear his name. But as they become entangled in each other, they find themselves caught in a net that stretches back for centuries—one that has ensnared a man intent on reaping the rewards of destroying Eli Landon once and for all…

[Laura]

Hi Karen,
I 've started, but just barely. Looking forward to getting deeper into this story.

Eli is lamenting his marriage to his wife and regretting not spending more time with his grandmother. I think this is a common lament among many people. After its too late people realize they should have spent more time with a parent, a grandparent, wife, husband, child, friend, whomever.

[Karen ♐]

I really like Eli. Yes, he has the same issues that many people have. But at least his grandmother is still alive. He has time to get close to her again.

Maybe let me know how far you have read when commenting so I don't give anything away that happens further than you've read.

[Laura]

I've just barely started chapter 2. A bit of a headache so might just try and go to sleep rather then read for a few hours

I think some of the book will be us discovering how Lindsay was killed, Eli reconnecting with his grandmother and Eli developing a relationship with the housekeeper/yoga teacher.

[Karen ♐]

Laura wrote: "I've just barely started chapter 2. A bit of a headache so might just try and go to sleep rather then read for a few hours

I think some of the book will be us discovering how Lindsay was killed, E..."

Take your time. We'll just discuss as we can. Hope you feel better. I agree that we will eventually find out about Lindsay and of course his relationship with Abra. I think we'll find him getting closer to his family also.

[Laura]

I just finished chapter 10
Lots happened since I was in chapter 2! I like the friendship Abra has developed with Maureen and Mike. I'm glad she had somewhere to go when she was attacked. She was so brave!

I'm guessing whoever killed the investigator killed Eli's wife and maybe is looking for the treasure. I suspect that same person hurt Eli's grandmother but I don't know who it is yet.

I like that Roberts is slowly building the relationship and attraction between Eli & Abra. I'm looking forward to reading more.

[Laura]

Thanks Karen sleep definitely helped last night and a long nap today🙂

[Karen ♐]

Glad you got some good rest. That always helps.

I'm trying to figure out who Lindsay's killer was and I agree that it's the same person that killed the investigator. I'm really enjoying Abra and Eli's relationship growing. I really like Maureen and Mike also. I'm listening to the audio and it's so good. This narrator does not only male voices but he also is really good with female voices. I'm sure this is going to get better as the killer feels more threatened. And I keep wondering what is this treasure? Will it tell us more about the killer?

[Laura]

I just finished chapter 27
I'm glad Eli is getting a chance to write his book. I hope it's a big success.
Learning about the secret passageways was really neat. I suspect it's how they are going to catch him. So him is ... Violet's son?

He used Eli's wife to try to get to the treasure. That's sad. Do you think there is a treasure?

That cop who is trying to pin the murder on Eli is a bit of an ass.
I can't wait to see how this ends! Almost finished

[Karen ♐]

I'm only on Chap 22. I really hope they catch this killer soon and I love how they were able to find the secret passageway... I love how excited Abra was that he found it. I'll come back and comment as soon as I get a bit further. Hoping to read more tonight.

[Laura]

Oh no! I hope I didn't give anything away and ruin it for you. I'm sorry 😔
Finished
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The intrigue, planning and teamwork to catch Justin in the basement was great. I thought Roberts did an excellent job in setting up the tone and tension for that scene. Exciting
It almost felt like I was in the passageway. Abra and Eli were both brave to try and set that trap!
Ohhh, a little twist at the end! I didn't see that happening, Justin's wife killed Lindsay. Still all very sad.

The final twist just left the reader hanging, which sometimes I don't mind and it just fit here. Abra's engagement ring came from Hester which came from the treasure... So where's the treasure?? Does Hester have it? Is there more?

I really enjoyed this mystery! A solid 4 stars for me! Thank you for reading with it with me. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen ♐]

Oh no. It’s fine. I hope to get more read tonight. We we’re watching a good show on Netflix so I didn’t get more read today.

[Laura]

It's good! What are you and hubby watching on Netflix?

[Karen ♐]

It’s called Women at War. We love historical dramas. This one is set during WWI.

[Laura]

Ohhh nice! I may have to check that out

[Karen ♐]

Finished late last night. I couldn't go to sleep until I was done. After Eli and Abra went to meet with Justin's wife, I thought I wonder if she killed Lindsay. Then they would be each other's alibi. And when she talked about how she ended things because she followed him and saw he was with someone else, I thought this woman will not sit and take her friend and her husband having an affair.

I loved the trap. Since I had the audio, it was so vivid when everything was happening. I felt like I was there too. I wondered about the ending too. I loved how she left it up to the reader to decide where the rest of the treasure is, if there is any left.

Another great Roberts book. Can't believe I had it so long and never read it. I love the Nora Roberts group. Each month is a new buddy read of her books. Really enjoyed reading this one together.

[Laura]

I have Legacy to read as well if you haven't read this one.

[Karen ♐]

I have read that one. It was really good.

[Laura]

great! I 'm glad you liked it. Bodes well for me.