Down Riverton Road is Betty J. Crow's second novel. I would list it under women's fiction. You'll find romance, mystery, and the supernatural in this story of Olivia Rustin, a divorced artist from St. Louis who seeks a new start. She moves to a small town outside of Austin, Texas in the scenic Hill Country.
A realtor guides her to a cottage to rent on the outskirts of a ranch. A perfect spot for Olivia to pursue her dream of selling her paintings. She meets Alex Carleton, who owns the ranch and her cottage. They have a strong attraction but Livvy doesn't want a relationship after her first bad marriage. Her home is broken into, and she is visited by a supernatural spirit. She learns that there is a mystery in this small community of Cypress, Texas. Alec's brother, Wade, and Ashlegih, a woman who was their friend have both disappeared. Wade's fiance, Blair, is left wondering and fearing what has happened.
The ghost leads Livvy to a journal that gives clues to the mystery. She is determined to solve it even though someone is watching and stalking her. Her attraction to Alec grows stronger as she settles in to life in her new home, paints, and meets others.
Livvy's journey to find out what happened to Wade and Ashliegh takes many twists and turns, as does her romance with Alec. I don't want to give more of the plot for fear of telling too much, but I can tell you that Down Riverton Road will keep you interested.
I would give this novel five stars. It is well written and held my interest from start to finish. In fact, I found myself wanting to get back to the book soon after I had read one section, eager to start reading again. Definitely a sign of a good book.
There is a fine sense of place, good descriptions, and realistic dialogue throughout. Some books drag a bit in spots. Down Riverton Road does not. It keeps a good pace from start to finish. The story is about love, family, and friends.
You can find it at Amazon in Kindle and paperback form for $4.99 and $10.99.
Betty J. Crow has published two novels and three books of short stories. She lives and writes in Oklahoma.
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