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Mint Juleps and Justice (An Adams Grove Novel Book 5) Kindle Edition

4.0 out of 5 stars (4,897)

Welcome to Adams Grove…where wrongs are righted with just desserts.

Luck abandoned Brooke Justice during her nasty divorce. Desperate to escape her malicious ex-husband, she relocated to the small town of Adams Grove, Virginia. When someone breaks into her new house, she suspects her ex bears the blame for the crime. With no evidence and little help from the police, she asks a private investigator to take her case—a private investigator whose sexy broad shoulders and stunning blue eyes make her question her decision to swear off relationships forever.

Mike Hartman fled Adams Grove when a devastating loss left his heart in pieces. After years overseas in the military, he’s finally returned home, determined to start anew as a private investigator. Then Brooke walks into his office, awakening something he hasn’t felt in years. Can they both move on…into each other’s arms? Or will the pain of the past—and the dangerous threat lurking in the present—destroy their new beginning?

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"I was hooked quickly. There is a good blend of suspense, romance and story telling. I am hooked on the series." ~ Joanie Dunn
"First book I've read by Nancy Naigle and
loved it, bought another and then another. I'm hooked." ~ Maleah Grussing

"I would highly recommend them to anyone who wishes to sit down,
relax, and be entertained." ~ Carolyn Foushee
The
charm of the characters and the setting of the small town were an instant draw for me." ~ Michele Briseno

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I’m a big-city girl through and through. But curled up with Mint Juleps and Justice, I wished I were from a small town. My cozy corner of choice? Adams Grove, Virginia, the heart and soul of Nancy Naigle’s book.

What I love most is that the town is a character itself. In Adams Grove, Nancy has created a warm, spirited place where the ladies shop for family BBQs at the Piggly Wiggly as they trade gossip in the aisles. Where sweet-smelling honeysuckle grows on picturesque, winding Old Horseshoe Road. Where the scones at the local bakery are as fresh as the romance. It’s a place where I actually
wanted everyone to know my name.

The truly special part? Nancy made Adams Grove a town where people can’t help falling in love—including Brooke, who retreats here after her divorce. She crosses paths with Mike, who’s trying to heal his own war-torn heart. They pair up to figure out who’s been lurking around (and snooping inside) Brooke’s home. Once they do, Adams Grove—and their love—becomes a safe haven for the couple, a place of solace and protection that they never expected to find. Even if their neighbors are on the nosy side.

Oh, and did I mention the food? It’s the meals in Adams Grove that bring the characters closer—in friendship, in family, and in love. I felt like I was sitting right back in my Grandma Ruby’s kitchen in Alabama, anxiously waiting for her honey-baked ham and buttery cornbread. For her, food was love. And in Adams Grove, with its scandalous goings-on and earnest matchmakers, love is what makes folks live—and delight—in their town for generations.

- Kelli Martin, Acquiring Editor

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E1Q55OK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 593 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1477899472
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Adams Grove
  • Best Sellers Rank: #651,883 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars (4,897)

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USA TODAY and ECPA bestselling author Nancy Naigle writes uplifting small-town women’s fiction and sweet romance filled with heart, hope, and second chances. Her feel-good stories celebrate faith, family, friendship, and close-knit communities where love grows quietly and healing begins.

Nancy’s breakout novel The Shell Collector debuted in the Top 20 on the ECPA Bestseller list and was adapted as a Fox Original Movie. Several of her books have inspired beloved made-for-television films, including Hallmark favorites known for wholesome romance, emotional depth, and small-town charm.

A former Senior Vice President at Bank of America, Nancy now writes full-time from small-town Virginia, drawing inspiration from front porches, lifelong friendships, and the simple moments that make a place feel like home. Her books are perfect for readers who love clean romance, heartfelt women’s fiction, and faith-forward stories that leave you smiling long after the last page.

If you’re looking for cozy, hope-filled reads with relatable characters and meaningful connections, welcome to Nancy Naigle’s story worlds.

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4 out of 5 stars
4,897 global ratings

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Customers find this book engaging and easy to read in one sitting, with a suspenseful plot that keeps them guessing throughout. They appreciate the strong female characters and romantic elements, with one review noting it's a love story without trashy sex. The writing style receives positive feedback for its fantastic execution from beginning to end, particularly praising the tasteful handling of love scenes.
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708 customers mention readability, 683 positive, 25 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, with several mentioning they read it in one sitting.
Good read. Lots of suspense and a little scary at times. Glad to see the author lists this as part of a,series. Can't wait to read her next book.Read more
This was a great read. I love the small town and the characters in this book. The story grabs you from the start and continues to the end.Read more
Excellent writing, easy read. Loved the characters, held my attention throughout entire book. Looking forward to reading more books by this author!Read more
For a chick book it was good, fast moving and fun read. This is the first time I have read any of her books, would probably read another one.Read more
562 customers mention story, 481 positive, 81 negative
Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as a suspenseful romance thriller with a happy ending that moves right along.
Great story. The writing kept you on the edge of your seat wanting to read more and more and not stop. Romantic and suspenseful at the same time....Read more
This book had a good story but when it came to the love scene it was lacking. I had to go back read it again. I thought I had skipped a page.Read more
...enjoyed this book because while a little complicated, it was both a love story and intriguing murder story. No cursing, or being really gory....Read more
Very enjoyable book,kept my interest peaked. Good love story and mystery.too. I loved it. A good story line,easy to followRead more
372 customers mention engaging, 348 positive, 24 negative
Customers find the book engaging, with its suspenseful plot keeping them turning the pages all the way to the end.
Nothing special - just a pleasant mystery, suspense, romance with realistic characters that you can love but still get frustrated with - like real...Read more
...Romantic and suspenseful at the same time. the characters descriptions made you feel like you're right there and watching everything unfold.Read more
Interesting but needs more character development. Likeable story,good plot,some mystery but more of s romance story. Needs more depth and details.Read more
...But I really liked this one. There was lots of mystery and intrigue, which was good. So would've given it 5 stars, except for the romantic parts....Read more
355 customers mention content, 329 positive, 26 negative
Customers find the book amazing and good from start to finish, with one customer describing it as a nice beach read.
Great book, couldn't put it down. Enough going on to keep you wanting to turn the page. First I have read by the author, will be reading more.Read more
It was a good book and did keep you turning the pages, but without saying who one o the villains was, he did have help and at the end of the book it...Read more
Good, a little predictable and cheesy in parts. Still liked it and would probably read this author again. Would make a good Hallmark movie.Read more
I loved this book. There was so much romance, which I love and yet the drama and suspense were such a great addition....Read more
280 customers mention character development, 238 positive, 42 negative
Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting how they leap off the page, and another highlighting the strong female characters.
This book was so good. I couldn't put the book down. Loved the characters and the style of writing. Can't wait to read another,book by this author.Read more
great characters and writing style, really warmed my heart. I would highly recommend this read and look forward to others by this authorRead more
...kept my interest up and had lots of different twists. characters were believable and enjoyable to get to know. not heavy reading.Read more
very entertaining. keeps you guessing. good characters and plots. I felt idea part of the group. will read more of her boos.Read more
256 customers mention romance, 240 positive, 16 negative
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, appreciating its sweet moments and captivating suspense, with one customer noting it's a love story without trashy sex.
Thrill, romance and surprises do not even begin to describe this story. The characters come too life as each chapter unfolds. It was hard to put down.Read more
Romantic and intriguing. Kept me coming back for more. Somewhat predictable at times but also had some unexpected twists in the plot. Good read.Read more
Good romance with lots of twists and turns to keep you reading. Well defined characters with believable dialogue and story.Read more
Loved this book! There was suspense, love, murder, and laughter. Never a dull moment of reading! Did not want this book to end!....Read more
210 customers mention mystery, 155 positive, 55 negative
Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, which features twists and turns that keep readers guessing, though some find it very predictable.
I have read all five in the Adams Grove Novels. They had romance, mystery and happy endings. I would recommend the series who like the same things.Read more
This is a very easy read It's predictable, yet very enjoyable. I would recommend this to anyone who has a yearning for a light fun read.Read more
...I felt it was very predictable. Handsome man meets beautiful, perfect looking female. They are attracted. She gets into trouble and he saves her....Read more
This book was ideal: a little mystery, a little romance. It was the type of book that I didn't want to put down. Well written....Read more
125 customers mention writing style, 99 positive, 26 negative
Customers praise the author's writing style throughout the book, particularly noting the tasteful handling of love scenes and the vivid descriptions of the scenic town and location.
I chose this rating because I though this book was well written and the story line kept my interest.I plan to read more of Nancy Naigle books.Read more
The book was well written but right from the beginning it was predictable. It was a complete fairy tale of the too perfect lovers who rarely exist.Read more
...Best story read in years. Great writer, can't wait until next novel.Read more
I think this book is not well written. It is the same love story you find in every teenage novel. I did not care for it at all.Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014
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    This is a very well written, exciting, suspenseful story. The characters are well defined, but very cautious and fearful of loving again after Mike and Brooke carry baggage. Brooke Justice is a cooperative extension consultant for ranchers and farmers in Virginia. She visits a ranch which will be the future home of race horses and meets the temporary manager, Mark Hartman (who is definitely all heart!). He's just helping out a friend as he has his own business as a private investigator who soon becomes involved with keeping Brooke safe from a soon-to-be ex-husband ... who keeps stalking her. But Mike also needs to watch his backside as he and a friend were the ones who had brought down Frank 'Goto' Gotorow who had murdered Mike's wife eight years ago. Now Goto is released from prison and is seeking revenge. This is the first book I've read by author Nancy Naigle, and it grabbed me right from the start and I could not put it down; it is so moving, exciting, and full of blossoming love. I'll be reading more of her works! Give this a try, you'll love it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2014
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    Mike and Brooke have enough baggage between them to fill a fleet of jetliners. Between Brooke's nasty divorce and the murder of Mike's wife eight years ago, the odds are seemingly stacked against them from the start.

    One thing I love about Mint Juleps and Justice is this - the characters are REAL. Brooke Justice has a real job where she interacts with real people, and has a real fun quirk of believing in good luck signs almost religiously. Mike is a former Marine who is trying to balance himself back into civilian life by running a small-town investigative firm, and giving a military pup its first year of training.

    Brooke's job throws them together from day one, and in a small town, chance encounters are bound to happen on a frequent basis once you've met someone face to face. The "chance" encounters turn purposeful when Brooke's baggage forces her to seek the aid of Mike's investigative services.

    However, just when things were finally getting settled for Brooke and she begins to gain confidence in her ability to have a relationship with Mike, Mike's world gets turned up-side-down when he finds out, two months after the fact, that the baggage he thought himself finally ready to let go of and move forward from has once again reared its ugly head.

    Without going into too many details, the progression of the story - both the main story between Brooke and Mike, and the plots surrounding each of their individual baggage - is fluid and keeps the reader engaged. The only thing keeping me from giving this book a full 5-star review is this - I simply do not like being clued into certain things before the characters are, which is the case with Mike's baggage.

    Overall, it's a nice, easy read. It's real people engaging in a real relationship with real problems that can only be overcome together. It's a story I can relate to, and that just makes it all the more engaging.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014
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    <i>Mint Juleps and Justice</i> is part of Naigle's Adams Grove series set in Virginia. I have not read any of the previous books in the series, and I don't intend to. That has nothing to do with Naigle's skills as a writer but rather my lack of interest in the particular brand of romance that she offers: small town characters who engage in realistic ways and who have realistic problems with a little bit of realistic suspense thrown in.

    The story is of Brooke Justice and Mike Hartman who find themselves relocating to Adams Grove for a fresh start. They meet, fall in love, and live happily ever after--but not before they each make peace with their fears, their past--and the lurking, sinister characters who threaten their lives.

    Despite my initial disinterest in reading this book, Naigle's writing is engaging, which made finishing the book a pleasant experience. Parts of it drag and though they are likable and relatable, Brooke and Mike lack...personality and growth. I also found their story lacking in the kind of passion and tension that I expect between the leads in a romance novel.

    More suspense (though on a very low scale) than a passionate romance, <i>Mint Juleps and Justice </i>is a quick enough read with realistic, likable characters with real life problems. Those who like this particular brand of romance will enjoy the story.
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  • Micha Polo
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mind candy
    Reviewed in Germany on March 24, 2014
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    Entertaining reading, but not very deep going.
    Leichte Unterhaltung, hinterlässt aber keinen tiefgehenden Eindruck. Typische Romanze. Die Hauptfigur macht einen netten, aber nicht ganz realen Eindruck.
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  • karen smart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2015
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    Really good read
  • NT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great bok
    Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2017
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    I love all these books in this series. It's hard to tell who the but book will be based on. Love it
  • Jaye22
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hopelessly Romantic & More
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2020
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    This is my favourite of the series so far, I know it is corny in parts but there is a bit more drama and I just loved it. The Lead characters Mike and Brooke are trying to recover from broken heartache in different ways Mike’s lost his wife in a horrific way 8 years ago which affected him so much that he joined the marines. Now he is back and is a private investigator as well as turning his hands to many things. Brooke is going through a divorce from a controlling nightmare of a man. When Mike and Brooke meet from the get go he is taken with her but the fear of being close to someone scares him, Brooke is taken with him but swears she will never get involved with a man for a long time especially with what she is going through.

    Trouble starts when the ex husband to be surfaces and the culprit who took Mike’s life gets released. Things go from bad to worse and I found myself hooked
  • jo taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Darn good story worth a read enjoy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2014
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    Found this a very easy book to read got into it feom the first page.Entertaining well written fascinating characters great

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