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Bred in the Bone (Widow's Island Novella Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Kendra Elliot (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller.

In the fourth Widow’s Island novella, the truth of a twenty-year disappearance will finally come to light.

When the town drunk ends up dead in a hit-and-run, FBI special agent Cate Wilde expects that solving the case will be cut and dried. But evidence quickly surfaces that the victim was involved with another crime. A crime that has gone cold for twenty years. A crime of personal importance to Cate.

Cate’s best friend, Samantha, went missing at fourteen, leaving behind nothing except a jacket and an island full of unanswered questions. Samantha’s disappearance has haunted Cate for more than half her life, and she might finally be able to find some closure.

But not everything is as it seems. As Cate unravels what happened on that fateful day, she’ll discover that the community of Widow’s Island is full of secrets. Betrayed by someone she thought she knew, Cate will need to piece together the truth…before someone else gets hurt.

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About the Author

Kendra Elliot has landed on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list multiple times and is the award-winning author of the Bone Secrets, Callahan & McLane, and Mercy Kilpatrick series. She is a three-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award, an International Thriller Writers finalist, and an RT Award finalist. She has always been a voracious reader, cutting her teeth on classic female heroines such as Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden, and Laura Ingalls. She was born and raised—and still lives—in the rainy Pacific Northwest with her family, but she looks forward to the day she can live in flip-flops. Visit her at www.kendraelliot.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G9YZTFF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (October 29, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 97 pages
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Kendra Elliot has sold thirteen million books, hit the Wall Street Journal top ten bestseller list more than a dozen times, and is a three time winner of the Daphne du Maurier award.

She is an International Thriller Writers' finalist and a Romantic Times finalist. She grew up in the lush and rainy Pacific Northwest but now spends most of her time wearing flip flops.

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Customers find the story engaging with suspense and mystery. They describe the book as a quick, easy read that doesn't disappoint. The characters are relatable and well-developed, with strong female characters. Readers praise the writing quality as superb and well-edited. The emotional content is touching and leaves them feeling joy, sadness, and relief. The book provides ample exposition and detail, making it an enjoyable bedtime read.

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161 customers mention "Suspense"151 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the suspense in the book. They find it a great story within the novella series, with mystery and great timing. The plot covers a lot of ground in a short length. Readers are surprised by how much they cover in such a small space. Overall, they find the series interesting and look forward to reading the next book.

"...For those who love great story telling this series is for you. I’m on my way to book number 5. Happy reading to you all." Read more

"With how short this book is, I am shocked at how much plot we cover. This series is great and I commend how well the two authors mingle each story...." Read more

"This story has suspense, mystery and great timing. The girls are grieving their childhood friend, Samantha...." Read more

"...This novella series is great. I’m really enjoying it !!" Read more

133 customers mention "Readability"127 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it easy to understand, well-written, and enjoyable. The book is described as a quick, relaxing, and satisfying read with mystery and community elements. Readers also mention that the book is fast-paced and difficult to put down.

"...With much love and excitement, this book is wonderful. For those who love great story telling this series is for you. I’m on my way to book number 5...." Read more

"This story has suspense, mystery and great timing. The girls are grieving their childhood friend, Samantha...." Read more

"...I absolutely love everything about this book! All my emotions were tested and tried while reading this one and I loved every single minute of it...." Read more

"The tears kept flowing! I really enjoyed this read, I finished it with a lap of tissue...." Read more

70 customers mention "Enjoyment"67 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it a solid addition to the series, with fun and romance. Readers appreciate the fast-paced story without boredom. The ending is surprising.

"...This series is great and I commend how well the two authors mingle each story. This is my favorite so far...." Read more

"Solid installment in the series. Content warnings for rape, kidnapping, and child abuse for those that need it...." Read more

"I like the series as the characters of this small island called “Widow’s Island” try to make the most of life." Read more

"...The mystery "Biting my Knuckles" so good and didn't expect the end from the beginning...." Read more

55 customers mention "Character development"52 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in this book. They find them engaging and look forward to meeting new ones. The book is well-written, making it easy for readers to follow the characters and understand what's going on. The author draws multidimensional characters with a realistic voice, making them seem very real.

"...Luke along with Grandma Jane, Sam and Mickey provide just the right mix of characters to provide these two astonishingly talented authors an..." Read more

"...The characters have become so familiar, that the thought of this novella eventually coming to an end makes me sad, so I will surely enjoy the next..." Read more

"...I missed Logan not having a part to play. But was excited to meet new characters I hope to see again...." Read more

"...But having this as a continuous series helps with the character development and there’s no doubt that this book is the strongest one thus far,..." Read more

45 customers mention "Writing quality"45 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it easy to read and well-written. The characters and setting are also appreciated. Readers appreciate the novella format, which they describe as a perfect page-turner with an unexpected ending.

"A beautiful never ending page turner. With much love and excitement, this book is wonderful...." Read more

"...just the right mix of characters to provide these two astonishingly talented authors an unlimited range of possibilities in their future endeavors...." Read more

"These are short but well written. I can’t put them down. Tessa and Cate find Samantha after 20 years. Best friends are back." Read more

"Highly recommend. Great read. Short and well written. Kept you on your toes. Can't wait to read more from this author." Read more

10 customers mention "Emotional content"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotional and hard to put down. They say it leaves them in tears, makes them feel joy, sadness, relief, and brings Sam home after 20 tears. The story is full of friendship, loyalty, caring, love, and deceit.

"...All my emotions were tested and tried while reading this one and I loved every single minute of it...." Read more

"The tears kept flowing! I really enjoyed this read, I finished it with a lap of tissue...." Read more

"This book made me angry, it made me feel joy,sadness, relief. I literally could not stop crying when they found Sam, I had to stop for a bit...." Read more

"...Completely blew me away! It was an emotional read, left me in tears. Please read this series! I am so looking forward to the next book!" Read more

9 customers mention "Exposition"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the exposition. They find the book explains everything clearly, with plenty of detail and intrigue. Readers appreciate the small-town setting and secrets revealed. The story is told from Cate's perspective, which is a nice change after two in a row. Overall, customers find the mystery interesting and solved within the confines of a single book.

"...I have read some books out of order and it was fine to do. Nothing to confusing. Definitely trigger warnings on this book though." Read more

"...This story is told pretty much from Cate’s POV, which is a nice change after two in a row from Tessa’s POV...." Read more

"...Small towns and secrets...they certainly are a main stay of this series. This story focused equally on Cate, Tessa and Sam...." Read more

"...characters into a an interesting mystery that is solved in the confines of single book...." Read more

29 customers mention "Shortness"16 positive13 negative

Customers have different views on the book's length. Some find it short but great, with a long story and perfect length to read in one sitting. Others feel it's too short for the next book and not enough for a complete story.

"I love these short books. I feel as I’ve visited Widow’s Island and its islanders! I also love a good mystery - onward to book 5." Read more

"...The stories were short, leaving so much more to be discovered about the story lines...." Read more

"Highly recommend. Great read. Short and well written. Kept you on your toes. Can't wait to read more from this author." Read more

"Too short for it to be the next book. Not enough of everything to be a complete story. Hope the next one is better." Read more

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  • Silvia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never give up
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
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    A beautiful never ending page turner. With much love and excitement, this book is wonderful. For those who love great story telling this series is for you. I’m on my way to book number 5. Happy reading to you all.
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  • Cat
    4.0 out of 5 stars friendships found
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
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    With how short this book is, I am shocked at how much plot we cover. This series is great and I commend how well the two authors mingle each story. This is my favorite so far. I have read some books out of order and it was fine to do. Nothing to confusing. Definitely trigger warnings on this book though.
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  • Rebecca Paige
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS ONE!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
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    This story has suspense, mystery and great timing. The girls are grieving their childhood friend, Samantha. Twenty years they have waited in hopes that somehow she could return. Then the story takes an unexpected turn because of a hit and run. It’s Christmas time and there are many new stories in play. Enjoy!
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  • Carolyn R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars All I can say is… WOW! Wow! WOW, Wow, wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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    Since finishing book 3 of this series just 8 hours before picking up book 4, I wondered how the investigation into Samantha’s case was going to pan out within this story. My very imaginative, investigative mind was at work theorizing how it would unfold but, as good as I am, I was nowhere near close to arriving at its eventual ending in this book. This one had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end which felt much like I believe standing on the edge of Widow’s Walk would be. I absolutely love everything about this book! All my emotions were tested and tried while reading this one and I loved every single minute of it. Thank you Kendra Elliott for entertaining me so very well!!
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  • Camy Jo Weber
    4.0 out of 5 stars loving this series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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    The third book continues with Cate and Tessa starting to ask questions into Samantha’s disappearance. There is a third murder. A hit and run. Poor Henry thought he was getting the quiet life on the island. It has not been quiet lol
    Cate is still healing from her GSW. Having severe anxiety about going back to work and where that will leave her and Henry.
    Finding a clue durning the hit and run investigation leads to more clues about Sam’s disappearance. I wasn’t expecting several things to happen in this book so that was fun!
    This novella series is great. I’m really enjoying it !!
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  • Phil Calkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars A twenty-year old mystery solved and friendships restored and new lives reclaimed! Marvelous story!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
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    Kendra and Melinda combined their writing skills to bring Widow’s Island to a whole new level of future possibilities as Cate, Henry, Tessa and Luke along with Grandma Jane, Sam and Mickey provide just the right mix of characters to provide these two astonishingly talented authors an unlimited range of possibilities in their future endeavors. Fortunately for me, the happened long enough that I am the beneficiary of their labors and I can’t wait to continue reading with book 5! See you again soon, Phil!
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  • Jessica
    3.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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    Solid installment in the series. Content warnings for rape, kidnapping, and child abuse for those that need it. Didn't expect it and wanted to warn those reading the series.

    Still feels like the romance is shoehorned into the stories. This is book four and it's only been about a month on the island, yet there's a lot of fated matenees for the romance. Too quick and not enough build up. Takes away from the crime.

    I liked the secondary plot more than the initial.
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  • C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
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    I like the series as the characters of this small island called “Widow’s Island” try to make the most of life.
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  • miss elaine m worby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book in this series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2024
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    A man is killed by a hit and run driver, the investigating team are surprised who the driver is and why they did it. Can the information from the driver solve a decades old mystery disappearance? I really am enjoying this series of books and I can't stop reading to get things done. So I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.
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  • Neelabh Pratap Singh
    2.0 out of 5 stars A forgettable read
    Reviewed in India on May 22, 2021
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    It started as a mystery, but the detectives didn't have to work hard to crack the case. A hit and run case leading back to the disappearance of the two protagonist's lost friend, which kept on popping up in the previous three books. Halfway through the book, the author has made apparent the identity of the killer and what's left was just a rescue operation. Very simple plot and easy resolution. The authors have been building up to this case since last 3 books, but the payoff didn't turn out to be good.
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  • Chris A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good
    Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2019
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    Another great book in this series and I hope that there will be more. Island life seems idyllic and then the twists begin. Great Read, great series. I am looking forward to more.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantabulous
    Reviewed in Australia on May 26, 2020
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    .There is nothing I could say about the book to put a damper on it. I was captivated with the whole story from beginning to end. Kendra Elliot has a knack of keeping me interested. I have no hesitation to let my students read this story and give me their review.
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  • Geoffrey Dunn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2019
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    I’m not normally a fan of novellas but this series of 4 was addictive. You instantly feel connected to the characters and are drawn into the story without an escape.
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