This is the second book in a trilogy,: The Jessie Stanton Series. I reviewed the first book in the series, On a Ring and Prayer recently. The book series follows Jessie a woman whose sudden exit from her life leaves her with no rounds and no idea where he is or what is going on. She hires Danny Callahan, a private detective to help her find out some information and uses the only thing of value she has, her engagement ring to finance her new store. The store rents out designer wear to people who love the look but cannot ord to buy. . Along the way she has met Danny's friend Aaron Riggs who becomes her landlord, Amber who works with her at the store Adornments. and .cast of other characters. In this book she travels to Louisiana's to see the grandfather whose voice appears throughout the book. He gives us background and insight into Jessie. It is a device continued from the first book and works wonderfully. Jack Stanton is still causing trouble both directly and indirectly. Jessie is impacted by these intrusions into the new life that she is making for herself but shines through. The wonderful support of friends is seen in this novel as it is in other works by Sandra Bricker. As in real life it really makes a difference. Broken things are mended and throughout is the echo of one who is closer than a brother.You really root for Jessie because you feel like she deserves a break. She seems like a nice woman who thought that she knew what she wanted and discovered maybe it wasn't what she needed. It is Avery human story. You also find yourself rooting for Danny as more of his own past comes to light and he deals with its echoes. He could use a second chance . There is an easy humor as well as drama in this book as well as life insight. an all around good read and good second book in a series which is not always easy to pull off.
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