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She always follows the rules. But what are the rules for murder?
Victoria Weston encounters tough things as a home health physical therapist, but this is a first—a dead body. The police call the patient’s death accidental. Victoria knows that can’t be true. Her efforts to convince the police they’re dealing with a murder get her labeled a troublemaker by all but one man—the troubler of her youth.
When Cillian Doherty returns to right the wrongs of the past, he finds his high school flame in a different kind of danger than he expected. As a social worker, he’s in the perfect position to corroborate her cry of murder or give her what she wanted—to handle her problems without his help.
But someone wants to silence Victoria. When lies escalate to violence and threaten more lives, the Weston siblings join the battle to save their sister.
Yet it will take a God more powerful than all of them for Cillian and Victoria to make peace with their past and catch the killer. Before the killer catches them.
When Cillian Doherty returns to right the wrongs of the past, he finds his high school flame in a different kind of danger than he expected. As a social worker, he’s in the perfect position to corroborate her cry of murder or give her what she wanted—to handle her problems without his help.
But someone wants to silence Victoria. When lies escalate to violence and threaten more lives, the Weston siblings join the battle to save their sister.
Yet it will take a God more powerful than all of them for Cillian and Victoria to make peace with their past and catch the killer. Before the killer catches them.
Wasted continues the thrilling Windy City Westons series that features five siblings who encounter danger,
love, and God in the city of Chicago. (Each book can stand alone or be read as series installments.)
love, and God in the city of Chicago. (Each book can stand alone or be read as series installments.)
Publisher: SDG Words, LLC
Release Date: October 23, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Release Date: October 23, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
"Fast-paced, explosive thriller. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."
– Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning, bestselling author of Relative Silence on Rising Danger
– Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning, bestselling author of Relative Silence on Rising Danger
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My Review
They have a past. Will a killer stop their future?
I am not new to Jerusha Agen's romantic suspense as I loved her Guardians Unleashed series, however, I am new to the Windy City Westons despite Wasted being the second book. I was simply intrigued by the cover and a fan of the author so I decided to dive in anyway.
One thing I'd like to say right off is that I really loved that neither the heroine nor hero are in any form of law enforcement or military. As much as I enjoy stories with those occupations, it's also nice to read about characters who have everyday jobs – in this case, physical therapist and social worker – but still manage to figure out who-done-it.
The mystery element is very well done with some red herrings and a few unexpected surprises along the way. I can usually figure out a killer long before the reveal but this one I didn't. I did guess correctly who had NOT done it but the real murderer's ID was as much of a revelation to me as it was to the lead characters.
I'll have to admit that I had a hard time connecting with the main characters. Honestly, they both irritated me but for opposite reasons. But, I couldn't put the book down. I had to know what happened next. I had to find out who killed Victoria's patient. I had to see if both she and Cillian could lay aside the past and move beyond their stubborn mistakes. I didn't finished Wasted in a single sitting but it wasn't too far from it either.
This is the second book in the Windy City Westons but I must say that after reading it, I am definitely intrigued by the rather dysfunctional family and curious to find out what danger and romance that Jerusha Agen will bring their way in the next one....
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Wasted by Jerusha Agen a 4 Bark rating.
I am not new to Jerusha Agen's romantic suspense as I loved her Guardians Unleashed series, however, I am new to the Windy City Westons despite Wasted being the second book. I was simply intrigued by the cover and a fan of the author so I decided to dive in anyway.
One thing I'd like to say right off is that I really loved that neither the heroine nor hero are in any form of law enforcement or military. As much as I enjoy stories with those occupations, it's also nice to read about characters who have everyday jobs – in this case, physical therapist and social worker – but still manage to figure out who-done-it.
The mystery element is very well done with some red herrings and a few unexpected surprises along the way. I can usually figure out a killer long before the reveal but this one I didn't. I did guess correctly who had NOT done it but the real murderer's ID was as much of a revelation to me as it was to the lead characters.
I'll have to admit that I had a hard time connecting with the main characters. Honestly, they both irritated me but for opposite reasons. But, I couldn't put the book down. I had to know what happened next. I had to find out who killed Victoria's patient. I had to see if both she and Cillian could lay aside the past and move beyond their stubborn mistakes. I didn't finished Wasted in a single sitting but it wasn't too far from it either.
This is the second book in the Windy City Westons but I must say that after reading it, I am definitely intrigued by the rather dysfunctional family and curious to find out what danger and romance that Jerusha Agen will bring their way in the next one....
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Wasted by Jerusha Agen a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Jerusha Agen
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Jerusha Agen imagines danger around every corner but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes romantic suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies. Find more of Jerusha’s thrilling, fear-fighting stories at JerushaAgen.com. |
It's Time For A Giveaway!
(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Wasted, a $25
Barnes and Noble gift card, and a Wasted mug, notebook, and magnet!
Barnes and Noble gift card, and a Wasted mug, notebook, and magnet!
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11:59 PM EST on November 3, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and
given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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