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4.0 out of 5 stars
--Quilting classes, Trail Rides and An Old Mystery--,
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This review is from: Broken Dishes (Hardcover)
BROKEN DISHES is the 11th book in the Benni Harper mystery series. The title is the nickname for the Broken DIS Ranch where this story takes place. Benni Harper Ortiz and her family are helping some old friends turn their family cattle ranch into a guest ranch. The timing is bad because Joe Darnell, the owner of Broken DIS, died prior to the opening of the ranch. Joe's daughter, Shawna, and her husband, Johnny, are now in charge of the endeavor. Benni has the idea to add a quilting seminar as an extra attraction for visitors. Victory Simpson, a well know quilting teacher, is hired to conduct classes for the guests. The events include trail rides, photography lessons, quilting, a domino competition and other joint activities. Benni's, Grandma Dove is also involved helping out at Broken DIS and, as usual, she provides some comic relief. A lost goose attaches himself to Dove and becomes her self-proclaimed protector. He follows her everywhere and viciously attacks any man who comes near. After the guests arrive, a lot of things go wrong at Broken DIS, including a stable fire, a runaway bull and the discovery of an unmarked grave. Shawna and Johnny are worried because one of the guests is a nationally known vacation writer who checks out new vacation spots. A poor review of the dude ranch could be disastrous for Broken DIS. This story brings back Detective Ford "Hud" Hudson, a handsome man that Benni's husband dislikes for good reason. Hud is very attracted to Benni and doesn't hide it. There are some fun characters in this book, including Loretta, Reba, Pinky and Gaynelle, four female cousins from Georgia, who have Detective Hudson on their most wanted list. Gabe Ortiz, Benni's husband, has a very small part in this book and I believe it left somewhat of a void in the story. He's become as important as Grandma Dove to this series.
2.0 out of 5 stars
not as good at the others!,
By Pretzel Forty "pretzel40" (macclenny, fl USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Broken Dishes (Hardcover)
I LOVE THIS SERIES, but this book is not good. I read a lot of mysteries, and I could swear I have read this plot about the bones and the story behind them before in another book??? I agree with the other people who have reviewed this book - the other main characters whom I love are missing for most of the book... Ms Fowler seems to have thrown them in for a chapter or two just to say "hi," which is not good enough for me. I too am tired of Hud. I want Benni to remain faithful to Gabe, and the silly flirting with Hud is a waste of space. I was disappointed.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Benni helps a friend,
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This review is from: Broken Dishes (Hardcover)
Benni Harper's father was best friends with a man named Joe who owned a ranch which is nicknamed "Broken Dishes". After Joe's death, the ranch goes to his daughter Shawna and her husband Johnny. The are having a difficult time making a go of it, so Benni helps out by proposing a weekend with a quilting camp, and lots of other activities. Immediately things start to go wrong and Shawna and Johnny fear that they will lose the ranch when an old set of human bones is found during a trail ride. They fear that this grisly discovery will upset their guests and that none of them will want to come back. Also mysterious things begin to happen, such as a fire and the escape of a prize bull. There are a number of interesting minor characters, including Victory, a well-known quilter who gives lectures, and an interesting foursome of female cousins who enjoy the company of Hud, the investigator sent to uncover the mystery of the bones. Earlene Fowler seems to like romantic triangles and she perhaps overdoes this in creating tension between Gabe, Hud, and Benni, as well as Shawna, Johnny, and Whip, a cowboy whom Shawna's father had taken under his wing. Also there are a few loose ends, such as why the fire was started and whether the bull's escape was an accident or not. Other than that, this is a good read and an enjoyable entry in the series.
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