Sycamore Circle

The Rumors in Ross County Series, Book 2

By: Shelley Shepard Gray

Narrated by: Chelsea Stephens

New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray returns with the second novel in her “tantalizing” (Publishers Weekly) Rumors in Ross County series. In Ross County, love can stay the course, but first you have to know who to trust.

There’s a lot going on in Joy Howard’s life. She’s got an ex-husband who starts acting like he doesn’t want to be an ex anymore, a sixteen-year-old daughter in need of a guiding hand and a lot of rides to dance practice, more orders for paintings than she has time to paint, and a roster of tutoring clients who sometimes need far more than she can give.

What she doesn’t have is time for a new relationship.

Samuel “Bo” Beauman is a lot of things. He’s a counselor for transitioning ex-cons, a good friend to many, a construction worker, a brother and son, and even a part-time model for a high-end sportswear catalog. He’s also a man searching for redemption.

One thing he isn’t is a man in need of a girlfriend.

But none of that seems to matter when Bo hears Joy’s kind voice in a crowded coffee shop. He instantly knows she’s someone he wants to know better. The two of them hit it off—much to the dismay of practically everyone they know—but Bo doesn’t care what other people think. He feels at peace whenever he’s with Joy, and he won’t let her go without a fight.

When Joy starts getting mysterious texts and phone calls from unknown numbers, she tries to ignore it. But instead of going away, the messages escalate and Joy realizes she can’t handle it alone. But she is juggling a jealous ex-husband, a handful of students with little to lose, and a brand-new boyfriend who spent several years behind bars. Who can she trust?

©2023 Shelley Shepard Gray (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

Love the story

This story has enough intrigue to keep you interested and not put it down. Always love a happy ending.

Christian Contemporary Romance

Wow! So much going on ! I loved knowing Bo's story! But, wow! Again the narration was perfect! Shy teen boys, hardened ex cons, sweet girls, mature women! The only thing that didn't feel right was the main characters in book one sounded different.

Loved the characters

I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this book and fell in love with the characters

the characters

I loved the characters and their personality. also the plot so much so.. .I didn't want it to end.!!

Good series

Looking forward to a third and fourth book in this series. It is a great story line.