When She Flew by Jennie Shortridge, 352 pages.
Jessica Villareal is a police officer who works hard to follow the rules, at work and in life. It hasn't always paid off - she's divorced and her daughter chose to live with her ex. When she becomes involved in the case of a troubled Iraq vet and his little girl discovered living in the Oregon woods, she must make a choice between doing things by the book or following her heart.
An enjoyable read, slightly predictable but moves quickly. I disagree with some of the other reviewers who thought the story would have been better served by more background on the vet and his family. This, I think, is an example of keeping the main thing, the main thing - What will Jessica do in this situation? And what will it cost her? I believe Jennie Shortridge's talent comes in giving the reader just enough information to relate to the characters but still keep their thoughts and actions fresh. And she keeps it simple, which I like.
This is a safe one to add to your list, when you need a little reading pick-me-up. Or when you need a quick, yet solid story that isn't the reading equivalent of the drive-thru window at McDonalds.I also enjoyed her book Eating Heaven. But take comfort in knowing there are a couple others I can count on when I'm in a lull - Riding with the Queen and Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe.
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My review copy was provided by Joan Schulhafer Publishing and Media Consulting. Many thanks.
