The House on Foster Hill

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EXCERPT It was long rud that the Foster Hill oak tree was not only the largest but also the oldest tree in Oakwood While its top rose to a marvelous height, it was still dead and its branches never blossomed The trunk was very wide at the base and split open to reveal a hollow inside Many a child had hidden there during a rambunctious game of hide and seek They wouldn t hide there any Not after today The petite body was curled into the position of a babe, inside the tree s womb Blonde hair hung [...]

Oh, a new author to follow I wasn t sure what I was getting into, with the spooky tones, but I really, really loved the mystery that is strewn through the story, parallel in the two time frames as each character Ivy and Kaine probes into the mysterious secrets surrounding the deserted Foster Hill house A murdered girl was found in a hollow tree a hundred years ago Ivy, in the early 1900s, is the doctor s daughter and the keeper of the book of deaths, her way of writing obituaries for townspeople [...]

Riveting With its dual storyline connected by a single house and the women it touched, Jaime Jo Wright delivers double the suspense, double the romance, and double the reasons to keep turning the pages far into the night The House on Foster Hill has it all robust characters, twists I didn t predict, sky high stakes, and a strong thread of hope hemming it all together An outstanding novel from an author to watch.

5This might actually be of a , but I decided to go with a solid 4.My reviews and other random thoughts can also be seen at readingbetweenwinessite.wordpThe House on Foster Hill was a SUPER fast read and I was so engrossed in it that I stayed up until 2 AM of the same day to finish reading it I literally couldn t go to sleep without knowing how it was going to end I really enjoyed that this book is told from dual perspectives and dual time periods You get Ivy and Kaine, plus the 1900s and presen [...]

This was an intriguing dual mystery, though I had hoped for a bit suspense It s told from two points of view In the present day we have Kaine, still grieving the loss of her husband and looking for a new start away from old memories and a stalker Her husband s death had been ruled an accident but in her heart she knows it was a murder The police ignored her suspicions, and her stalker even though she could have made several enemies while helping to get other women out of abusive situations.On t [...]

What a great book If you are looking for a romantic thriller with some history behind it that ties up beautifully in the end, then this is the book for you I am so glad I chose this for by Bookbum read for January because not only was it amazing but the whole purpose of the January read was to discover a new author and I definitely succeeded with that Now lets get down to businessThe House on Foster Hill is an extremely well written thriller that is written from two perspectives in two different [...]

Guys, this book is so amazing I was so honored to be able to read snippets of it in its baby stage can t wait to get my fingers on a real, deal hard copy Romance TONS of suspense and a mystery that will have you up all night until you re finished This is one that you need to put on your TBR and pre order lists

This book kept me riveted I love mysterious stories that are tied in with old houses, and this one had some amazing plot twists Also, as an aside, I really loved the character of Grant Jesse Wright has a really fresh way of writing that enabled me to see the setting and characters and I was really rooting for both protagonists since it s a dual timeline story And speaking of dual timeline, this one was impeccably done and I love how events in one era would kind of segue into the other Excellent [...]

This novel Wow The House on Foster Hill was, without a doubt, one of the best suspenseful tales that I have read in ages It was decidedly spooky and thoroughly engrossing, with storylines that kept me captivated.The events that plagued the women in this time split story were ones that I would never wish on another human being However, both stories were ones that I couldn t turn away from The author did an absolutely amazing job of tying the past and present together I truly cared for both storie [...]

In her debut novel, Jaime Jo Wright invites readers on a chilling journey buried in secrets, murder, and a mystery shrouded in a century old house.I could not wait to get my hands on this story Not since Agatha Christie have I read a haunting mystery that s left me rattled enough to keep turning pages in spite of the fear of what was coming next I had to know If only so I could sleep at night fitfully and with a nightlight.Ms Wright mirrors two stories of two women entwined in a shared history t [...]

The House on Foster Hill, Jaime Jo Wright s debut novel, is a riveting twist on the gothic novel, and it s deliciously intense The dual timelines add to the intensity, and the writing is vivid and multi dimensional The layers in both eras, centered around the abandoned house and an old book, are skillfully drawn and powerfully connected.What I loved most of all is how Ivy s story connects with Kaine s Not just as it relates to their mutual connection to each other to Foster Hill House but in the [...]

Suspense is not my go to genre when reading but do enjoy a good suspense once in a while I have read Jamie Jo Wright s novellas in collections with other authors but this is her debut full length book and I would never know it s a debut by her writing Very intense scenes and the mood was really set up well Beautiful faith filled elements kept the book on track and running well.I am very impressed and look forward to reading the next coffee fueled book by this author.Pub Date 21 Nov 2017Thank you [...]

This is one debut book that you had better get a copy of right away I never put this book down until the very last page I could not turn the pages fast enough It was such a, I don t want to say creepy read that s not the word that I am looking for, it was suspenseful, no wait it was Riveting I loved the characters, the storyline, the dialogue everything about this book I gave this book 4.5 stars and I HIGHLY recommend it I can not wait for Wrights next book to be in my hand The Mary Reader recei [...]

The House on Foster Hill is by debut author Jamie Jo and what a read Between plot twists, mystery, suspense and incredible details, this book will captivate you, while holding your attention between two time periods Written in a dual plot lines with immense attention to detail, this book will keep you intrigued Kaine Prescott is grieving the loss of her husband who passed away two years ago After begging in desperation to re open the case after the suspicious death of of her husband, Kaine decid [...]

Gripping This book held me spellbound The only thing that kept me from reading this in one sitting was the obligations of work and family Debut author, Jaime Jo Wright, demonstrates skill one usually finds in a experienced author Her ability to tell a story with dual timelines is remarkable The suspense skillfully builds in both story lines, keeping this reader invested in both Kaine and Ivy s stories The common link between both stories was not forced, unfolding naturally Two strong women find [...]

I loved this book, the mystery surrounding the home, and the intertwining timelines With dual plotlines that collide in the spooky house on Foster Hill Jaime Jo Wright has created a story that will delight historical and contemporary mystery readers There are hints of romance, suspense, and intrigue that kept me engaged with a story that had characters I quickly cared about I needed to know how Ivy s and Kaine s stories connected and how they would be resolved A really engaging read.

What a mysterious debut This time slip novel told the story of current day Kaine Prescott and early 1900 s Ivy Thorpe The story was set in Oakwood, Wisconsin and primarily at the eerie House on Foster Hill.The author does a nice job of connecting the two women s stories and I was equally engaged in the present day and yesteryear stories Once the mysteries were solved, I found the outcomes to be plausible as well as the ending for both Kaine and Ivy.I look forward to what the author will offer ne [...]

Thank you to Netgalley and Bethany House Publishers for this ARC In a debut novel, Jamie Jo Wright, tells a story told in two different time periods Ivy tells the story in 1906 Outside the house on Foster Hill, a body has been found stuffed into a hollow tree The girl is unknown and nameless Still raw from the loss of her brother over a decade ago, Ivy insists on inserting herself into the investigation, even if it means putting herself in danger On the other side, we have Kaine Kaine is the gre [...]

I received a free copy via NetGalley I had a good feeling about the book when I first picked it up an interesting blurb that promised an intertwined story of two women who are mysteriously connected through an abandoned, old house in rural Wisconsin Without giving too much away I wasn t disappointed The book holds its promise and offers some twists and turns that I didn t see coming The House on Foster Hill is foremost the story of said house and its impact on the life of two very different wome [...]

I was excited to read this book after reading the synopsis and the first few chapters were quite promising, as they were pretty creepy However, I felt that the mystery and suspense that should have been in this book just never really came to be I did like both of the main characters, Ivy and Kaine, even though they lived a century apart I think I liked Ivy s character better then Kaine s and found her to be easier to relate to I liked the author s writing but I think this book is trying to go in [...]

Uhhhh I read this book in one night Mainly because it was too intense to put it down without resolution It s dark Pretty dark for Christian fiction but there s hope and a good faith thread woven in But did I mention it s intense and dark Lol Enjoy

This is not your grandma s Christian Fiction A bit on the dark side, a bit brave as it broadens the scope of the genre, and I always love something new and fresh in what I read There was a lot going on some I loved and some not so much, though only a personal preference but the two story complimented each other.

Wow This book has countless mysteries, tons of suspense, some romance, history and much I couldn t believe how much was packed into this book especially a debut novel I have to admit I was a little unsure about it since I had heard it was a little darker than I usually read and it was but it was so good I couldn t stop reading and flew through it because I just had to know the answers to the million questions that came up And it wasn t like they were easy answers either I was really impressed w [...]

This review and others can be found on BW Book Reviews.1 5 DNF at 41%Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy of this book It, in no way, influenced my opinions I basically requested this book because of the title, description, and cover They interested me, really.The story in this is dual told from different periods Ivy is Kaine s great great grandmother give or take a great It s a mystery of sorts where they re trying to figure out an eerily similar problem from their respecti [...]

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Whew such an intense read It gripped me from the start to the end, and I am just glad it all ended in good ways I am exhausted after reading this book, but oh boy.what a great story This book reminded me to always have hope and faith in Him, for His promises always fulfilled Moving on I will read something light, and comedic or a very romantic sweet story next.

I need this book to become a movie Because GrantJesse for starters But also because of the incredibly deep romantic suspense plot that would NOT let me stop reading The creepy house, the geneology, the stalking, the plot twists, the multiple tenacious heroines The healing of dispair with the light of God s hope I will be recommending this book Fans of historical romance, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense will unite fandoms after reading this story I have some friends who are going to l [...]

Wright s fiction debut is a look at the ways the past influences the present The two storylines are equally developed in some aspects, but in other ways, they are equally undeveloped The modern day plot featuring Kaine is convoluted in its delivery, as part of the story happens before the scope of the tale, so there s no investment in its outcome The historical thread is stronger, and the character of Ivy is headstrong and spunky Readers will root for her dogged pursuit of the villain as well as [...]

So I ve been trying to figure out what to say in my review of The House on Foster Hill It s my first Jaime Jo Wright read and I couldn t wait to open it But as soon as I did, I closed it because the mood Jaime Jo Wright creates in THOFH was enough to make me afraid of things that go bump in the night It s not that it was scary like Stephen King s IT There was just a mood and unease in it all After all this is a mystery and suspense novel The hairs on my neck raised at the appropriate times as I [...]