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--Quilting classes, Trail Rides and An Old Mystery--, Jui 5 2004
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.
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