The elegant writing within this book was just a joy to read. The easy and orderly fashion allowed each word to flow with a rhythmic pace, keeping you glued to the story.
And what a story. It is unique and from a different point of view without the violence one would expect with the topic. But subtle and empathic as the author takes you into the mind of an abused child from the eyes of a grown-up.

Once I started with the book, I simply good not put it down.
This book has been on my Kindle for seven years, but once I finally got to it, I was mesmerized.
Thank you for the freebie, at the time. I am looking forward to more from this author. ( )

There are quite a number of big named Christian suspense authors out there worth reading, but if you're willing to take a risk on a lesser known writer, you won't be disappointed with Barbara Ellen Brink. I'd say this story falls into the category of Suspenseful Women's Fiction. The romance is secondary.

I saw an earlier review bemoaning the fact that the reader was able to figure out what the mystery of Billie's (the main character) lost memory too early. That's like saying I know who the heroine will end up with in a straight romance. It doesn't matter if you figure out the source of Billie's problem. It's how she unravels it herself that keeps the pages turning and strings out the tension.

As a reader who sometimes gets bored with contemporary fiction, I couldn't wait to read more. Ms. Brink's cast of characters was compelling, and their journey cast with great depth. I like how she layered scene upon scene to build the suspense factor. I definitely recommend it if you're a fan of contemporary women's suspense. ( )

Billie Fredrickson inherits her uncle's vineyard in Napa Valley and along with it comes some gruesome memories from her childhood. But the setting and the change in her life are finally welcomed along with a touch of romance.

I found this series when I was looking for wine related mysteries for my category challenge. It's a winner. Characters that have room to grow and a beautiful setting. ( )

Having received Entangled as a free book, I was eager to read a story situated in a winery setting. Wilhelmena ‘Billie’ Fredrickson receives an unexpected notice that she has designated as the sole heir of her late Uncle Jack’s winery. Upon flying to California, Billie experiences recurring nightmares about a traumatic event that occurred when she was fifteen years old, of which Billie has selected amnesia. At the winery Billie meets up with Handel Parker, who is Uncle Jack’s lawyer and Billie’s childhood friend. The novel takes several twists and turns, and although the story is entertaining enough, I felt slightly detached from the characters, such as Billie’s hovering mother who treats Billie like a child, or Handel, who was abused by his dad as a youngster, but simply appears as a knight in shining armor for Billie. Although the author is very descriptive, I felt that some of the loose ends of the story might be further developed to give it more depth of character. ( )

DESCRIPTION, NOT REVIEW: A Minneapolis attorney inherits a small California winery, reawakening memories that have lain dormant for twenty years. One summer of her childhood is a mystery she intends to solve. But digging up her past also lays bare the skeletons of others, including her mother’s. Entangled between what she once believed and a new reality, will she be able to live with the consequences of full disclosure? ( )