- Griffin is overworked and understaffed. In short, he’s frazzled. What do you do when you feel this way?
- Vashti has a dream of driving a stagecoach. She thinks she’ll be perfectly content if she gets to do this. What aspects of her life will the driving job help her to overcome? What ones can she not escape?
- Griffin gives a couple of reasons for not hiring Vashti. Is it common sense or pride that makes him reject her pleas?
- Are there some jobs women should not do? Explain your reasons, pro or con, for thinking that way.
- Vashti at first resists dressing like a boy when riding the stagecoach. Her former positions required her to look ultra feminine. Is Griffin wrong to require this of her? She felt she would lose the job if she refused. Did she make the right choice?
- Were the women right to clean Griffin’s house without his permission? If you were Trudy, how would you have handled the situation?
- Vashti’s friends want to help her after the first holdup. The club members offer to ride unpaid as extra guards. Are they realistic in their expectations of what they can do to help and what the consequences might be? What things should you consider before offering your help to someone in need?
- Bitsy and Augie suffer some difficult times after closing the bar at the Spur & Saddle. Honoring the Lord in practical ways isn’t always easy. Have you made hard decisions that hurt you financially? Was it worth it?
- How does Griffin measure up as a single parent? What advice would you give him if you were a member of the Ladies’ Shooting Club of Fergus?
- Bill’s death is a turning point in Griffin and Vashti’s relationship. How does each one grow emotionally and spiritually?
- Vashti chose her name because she heard that Vashti was a beautiful queen in the Bible. How are her assumptions dashed? Should she choose another name? What did you think of Griffin’s response?
- For a long time, Vashti kept secret the reasons she ran away at age 11. Confronting the past terrified her. How can you deal with past trauma?
More about Susan Page Davis
Susan is a native of central Maine and grew up on a small farm. She and her husband, Jim, live in western Kentucky. Susan has over 80 books published. Click HERE to learn more about Susan.
Customer Reviews
I Loved the Twists and Turns
I love the history that gets woven into the story.
Sharon Chadbourne
My Favorite So Far By Susan
Would definitely recommend this as a good read to any of my friends!
Keva
Unique Writing Style!
Very imaginative! I liked how clean the books were and enjoyed the characters.
R Wyatt
Suspenseful Read
I’ve stayed up late reading until I fall asleep at least twice because the story was so good.
Janek
Riveting Historical Romance
… an excellent read for those who enjoy learning about this challenging time for settlers in American history.
Kindle Customer
Deciding If God’s Real
This is a really intense story with some romance. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
Ginny
Wonderful Reading
Good story plot and character development with just enough twists and turns to make it interesting without making it stressful.
Donna
Recommended!
Refreshing, suspense, a little of everything a good book needs.
WJ Shimer
Great Book!
The storyline pulls you in from the start and keeps you there until the end.
Plib
Mrs. Davis’s Writing Is Outstanding
The writing in this book made me feel as though I was a ride along during police work being done.
Robin Bunting
Romantic Suspense that Is Truly Romantic
The romantic element and suspense were intricately woven together.
Michelle Sutton
Super!
Oh my goodness, another terrific book in the Maine Justice series.
Robin Bunting
Wonderful Glimpse into History
Susan takes real historical happenings and weaves a credible story around them.
Paula S.
Excitement at Every Turn
Many things must come together for a happily ever after. Good book.
Sherry Welch
When things go wrong . . .
Amy and Tom Barkley are wonderful main characters, and it was fun to see how they learned to get along with each other!
Marniana
Riveting
I was so thoroughly hooked I had to read the book in one sitting. (Well, not literally.)
Elizabeth H. Bantz
The Characters Are Incredible
From book 1 through book four the characters in this series are incredible.
Cathi Rogerson
Enjoyable Mystery
BREAKING NEWS is a wonderful small town mystery with hints of a budding romance and characters the reader will love.
Cynthia Hickey
An engaging read
The book’s pace and storyline kept me interested and guessing until the end.
Jonelle Nielson
Rosie the Riveter had Nothing on These Women
It’s a great story, well-told. I can’t wait for the next volume.
Auntie Em
Wholesome Romance
I highly recommend this book to all. It was such a sweet romance. It could become the next Hallmark movie!
Jennifer
Wonderful Story
As I read the final page and closed the cover, I shut my eyes and sighed. What a wonderful story.
Sally
Robin Bunting
My attention and interest were captured from the first paragraph.
Robin Bunting
Standing on Faith in God
The historical details of life in the late 1600s are accurate and interesting.
Sharon Kiesel
Review of The Labor Day Challenge
All the characters are very believable, the solving of the murder, challenging.
Sharon Kiesel
A Great Read`
“… a great read of the ongoing crime-solving Priority Unit staff …”
Mike L.
Who Done It?
A flea market find has a mystery of its own. This is a great Book!
Zeta Books
One of the Best Novella Collections from Barbour
Well paced, well written, and not a dud in the bunch – a new favorite among the Barbour collections.
Yvette - Bookworlder
Loved this one!
I enjoyed the setting, I loved the characters, and the plot and suspense were first class.
Connie R.
Uplifting in Difficult Circumstances
Susan Page Davis is a long-time favorite author, and The Suspect Bride didn’t disappoint. Five stars.
Iola
The Priority Unit Wins Again!
The attention to detail is amazing and her knowledge of Maine geography is incredible.
Nancy Bean
Engrossing and Sweet
This story, set just prior to America’s entry into WW1, got me hooked right off the bat.
Dana Carrier
10 Stars
Adventure, excitement, courage, encouragement all live inside these pages.
Connie R.
Six Stars?
The characters all grabbed me from the beginning and I loved following them through each of the books.
Gwen
