Looking for a gripping story of love and betrayal? Betty Johansen’s murder mystery novel, “Hawaiian Wildflower,” will keep you at the edge of your seat.
Family drama meets suspense in the world that Johansen has crafted in “Hawaiian Wildflower.” When a normal man’s life is overturned by an enchantress, he finds himself scrambling to protect both himself and his family, for it gradually dawns on him that this beautiful Hawaiian girl may be dangerous. How does it end? You’ll find yourself pleasantly surprised. But you’re not going to get any spoilers here! If you want to know what happens, pick up your own copy of the book and give it a read!
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The plot of “Hawaiian Wildflower” follows the characters Maylea Kanaka, a young woman of otherworldly beauty, and Dillon West, a happily married accountant with a young son. When Maylea leaves Oahu and appears in Dillon’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas, her designs on him turn his family upside down.
While Dillon is initially taken with Maylea’s allure, he soon realizes that her beauty masks an inner ugliness. As the story unfolds, the fearful Dillon understands he must uncover Maylea’s past. The drama culminates when her secrets are revealed, guiding you to what Johansen believes to be a satisfying ending.
“Everybody knows that the world is full of evildoers. But in most mystery novels, at the end, the good guys win, the bad guys lose, and all is right in the world,” says Johansen. “If you avoid murder mysteries and crime stories, I understand. I’ve been there. But I can assure you that in my stories, there will be a satisfying conclusion. The bad guys will be apprehended, and the ‘why’ will always be explained.”
With a story like this, you may expect it to have some raunchier themes, right? It’s the setup you see in all kinds of media these days: a beautiful woman saunters into a man’s life, sparks fly, and you know the rest.
But if you’re sick and tired of that kind of setup, don’t worry; you won’t be finding it here. As with Johansen’s other books, “Hawaiian Wildflower” does not contain foul language, highly sexual content, or graphic violence, reflecting her commitment to writing compelling mysteries without relying on suggestive themes. As a result, the story is suitable for readers of all ages.
Betty Johansen was born in West Texas and spent many years teaching 7th-grade science, chemistry, and IPC (integrated physics and chemistry). Since retiring as a teacher, Johansen has reignited her passion for writing and is now working on expanding her bibliography with books that explore Christian themes while remaining in the “cozy mystery” genre.
On Hawaiian Wildflower, a satisfied reader said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I took it with me on vacation, and it was the perfect companion! I was hooked from the start and entertained until the end. What a delightful read!”
She has more delightful reads where that came from. If you want a taste of clean mysteries intertwined with faith, take a look at her other books today!
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