Wild Orchids by Jude Deveraux

 

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The journey through time and Jude's book continues with this lovely mystery. 

Book Description

Have you ever lost someone who meant more to you than your own soul?

Ford Newcombe has. For years, he loved his wife, Pat, more than anyone -- and anything -- in the world. She came into his life when he was just an inexperienced college student with big dreams of becoming a published author. With love and humor, she guided him down the path that would eventually lead him to more success than he ever dreamed possible. Since Pat’s death six years ago, Ford has lived a life of solitude, barely able to put pen to paper, and rumors are flying that it was Pat who actually created the books the world so loved. If there’s one thing that Ford needs it’s inspiration, and it finally comes in the guise of Jackie Maxwell -- a smart, sassy university researcher with just enough attitude to match Ford’s sharp intellect. But it’s her intimate knowledge of the story of a young woman’s friendship with the devil -- and what the townspeople did to her -- that persuades Ford to hire Jackie as his assistant and to move to Cole Creek, North Carolina, where the story is said to have taken place. They soon learn that even though the inhabitants of Cole Creek try to deny it, they are still plagued by the consequences of the otherworldly tale of passion and death. As Ford and Jackie work to unravel the truth, they discover a connection between their lives and the past, a connection that not only helps them solve a long-ago crime but offers the promise of new love.

About Jude Deveraux

Jude Deveraux is the author of historical and contemporary women's fiction featuring women of strong character and gorgeous, exciting men. Jude has had more than thirty books on the New York Times bestsellers list, 60 million copies in print, and has been translated into 18 languages. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading murder mysteries, working in her garden, and in boxing class, she likes to show much younger males that she can throw a mean right cross.

My Thoughts

I enjoyed this one. I can't say I devour it like I have other books Jude has written but it was still a good read. 

This story is about Ford and Jackie his assistant. Ford to me is slightly egotistical but likable. His childhood memories seem a little different from those of his relatives but as we all know that is normal. Overall, Ford is a good guy.

Jackie is an interesting woman with her world views and how she connects with people. Having grown up moving a lot she has a hard time connecting but is very kind at her core. 

I enjoyed how Jude weaved fantasy within reality. The way Jackie can see the future is fun and how Ford reacts is interesting. I felt Jude really did a wonderful job with the underlying story of forgiveness, love, and family was brilliantly done. Not to mention the idea of talking to the devil. 

I also loved how Jude brought to life the setting. I could almost smell the orchids blooming. The love story between Jackie and Ford was one of the most realistic I've read and was sweet. 

Overall, another great book from Jude. Though maybe not my usual 5 stars only due to a little too much talking about life before Jackie. But still a wonderful story. 

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