ORANGE, Calif., March 24, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Romance. Mystery. Murder. If these do not make for great fiction, what do? In Ellen Jensen-Dean's captivating new book, A Return to Say Goodbye, be thrilled to the edge of your seat with the story of a middle-aged woman who, after deciding to put her Midwest farm up on sale, finds herself in the middle of a deadly plot and in the arms of romance.
Catherine Nielsen-Lowe and her brother still own the family farm although they had moved away. She returns to her old hometown when a developer offers a lucrative price for the land. But after a mysterious break-in and a threatening phone call, she suddenly becomes the target of an unknown assailant. Mike Summars, the handsome development consultant, is disappointed when assigned to this small-town project until he meets Catherine. Although neither is interested in a relationship, their attraction for one another is undeniable. When an accident leaves her in a coma, it is Mike who rushes to her bedside. Will a relationship develop as she fights to escape dangerous events surrounding the farm's sale, or even possibly, murder?
With its riveting plot, bigger-than-life characters and electrifying surprises, A Return to Say Goodbye proves to be one ultimate murder cum love story that readers will certainly enjoy. It is fun, exciting, and it is one book you do not want to miss.
About the Author
Ellen Jensen-Dean, one of two children of Danish immigrants, grew up on a farm in Southern Minnesota. She draws on that experience for the background of her mystery novel, A Return to Say Goodbye. Although the characters may bear a similarity to people who populate any small farming community, they are nevertheless fictional. Upon graduation from the Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis and obtaining her registered nurse license, Ellen headed west to California to practice nursing. She currently resides in Southern California with her family and considers this her home.
A Return to Say Goodbye by Ellen Jensen-Dean
Publication Date: 3/23/2004
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