Virginia Smith (1) (1960–)

I found this series while looking for books in a different series but by the same publishers. I believe this is the last one of this series that I currently have but I will keep on the lookout for more.

I didn't necessarily find that horses figured prominently into the story (as the title might imply) though the Amish in the story do use horses and there is one character who returns to her Amish family and another character that plans to become Amish.

There are several burglaries within the story: Fort Knox, Loretta Younger's home, the inn. There were quite a few suspects. I guessed right in part but didn't guess the whole story.

Frank (a cat) and Beans (the dog)--I didn't realize until I went to write the review: Frank and Beans (LOL). Their interactions made the story interesting.… (altro)

Well, I made it through the book and it earned my average rating--but barely. I do think I read another book from this series in the past but haven't checked yet to see.

Al must really love Millie, because I, as a reader, wanted to throttle her several times (though I wouldn't do it in real life--but she would have heard a piece of my mind). Al and Millie have a plan and she deliberately invited people to stay without consulting him about it at all. I can't blame him for being upset. I do admire him for pitching in after Millie got hurt.

I do admire Millie sticking up for Lulu. Lulu really did put a lot of work into the application and did seem to know her stuff (especially when she stood up to Mark Logan). Yes, Lulu needs to work a bit on her "filters" but it might just be a nervous thing when she's around people she doesn't know well or who she thinks might be judging her.

Lorna sounds like the guest from h-e-double hockey sticks. I thought Ross might be cut from the same cloth at first, but he turned out to be a fairly likable guy. And I'm gathering Susan's relatives were not so bad based on the ending--though we really don't get to see much of them.

I wonder if the twins have learned a lesson?

Bottom line is that I probably wouldn't seek out other books in this series though I do wonder if they will get the grant/program.… (altro)