Book 20 Rock House Grill

Rock House
Grill by D.V. Stone fulfilled the category “Book whose Title Begins with
the Last Letter of Your Previous Read.” The last title on the blog was A
Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. So that’s R for the start of Rock House
Grill. It’s hard to believe with all the audiobooks I listen to, but I
actually read these two back-to-back. I really did!

Rock House
Grill is a romantic suspense mystery. It fits into several categories
including “Favorite Prompt from Last Year” (audiobook), “Book with a Found
Family,” and “Book with a Protagonist with a Mobility Issue.” Our hero is in a
terrible car accident early in the story.

In this novel,
Shay McDowell is in a tough spot. Her marriage is over, and her ex’s girlfriend
is causing trouble. Poor Shay has lost her job, and all her carefully laid
plans for the future are in tatters. But she’s not one to sit back and wait.
Shay researches other local restaurants and decides that the Rock House Grill
would be a great fit for her skill set—hostess, up-front manager, and chef.
(Oh, and did I mention she’s a volunteer EMT too?) When she walks into the
grill, she sees they need her. Shay finds out later the restaurant was in such
dire straits because its owner and head chef was in the hospital. He’s recovering
from a terrible accident, an accident she responded to and helped save Aden
House from the crumpled car.

This book has a
little of everything. Shay is a relatable person in so many ways. She has various
interests and skills—no one-note character here. She’s also a victim of women
hating on other women. We still compete so fiercely with each other instead of
standing together. Shay does find a wonderful sisterly bond with Aden’s sister.

I want to congratulate
Ms. Stone for her use of music. The digital and print are published through a
small press. There’s no way such a house could afford to put lyrics in the story.
It’s too costly. But D.V. worked around that by hinting at the songs, giving the
book a full flavor of music without the extra price tag.

I listened to the
novel on audio. For those who are hesitant to grab a title in any format by
small presses or Indie authors, this production can ease your mind. The reader
was excellent, and the quality of the book—both the story and the production were
top-notch.

If you are
looking for a story with all the elements—music, food, and tons of romance and
suspense, grab this one now. The sequel, Jazz House, will be available on
August 31, 2022.

I give Rock
House Grill by D.V. Stone Five Jukeboxes full of Excellent Tunes.