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Rita M. Boehm’s childhood writing aspirations resurfaced when she considered retirement from a successful career in Contract Management. Career moves had taken her from New York to Colorado to suburban Maryland, near Washington D.C. — all great locations for story lines.
To date, Rita has published 7 books across a variety of genres: romantic suspense, cozy mystery, domestic thriller, WWII Nonfiction, and a labor-of-love children’s picture book, BLUEBIRDS IN THE GARDEN, which received the 2019 Best Children’s Book award from the Florida Writers Association.
Her most recent book, THE PRICE OF REVENGE, is an exciting, multi-award-winning domestic thriller at least partially inspired by the true story of a middle-aged police sergeant in Illinois whose considerably younger third wife went missing - and has never been found. He was finally convicted of killing his second wife. REVENGE chronicles the story of a young woman who, in her attempt to survive a similar situation , spends 20 years on the run until a final confrontation with her past.
Now living in The Villages, Florida, when she’s not writing, Rita enjoys gardening, golf, yoga, and most especially, riding her dressage horse, Kosi.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Second Chances: A Woman's Story of Survival is a work of fiction in the suspense, women’s fiction, and interpersonal drama subgenres, and is the opening novel of a trilogy. The work is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Rita Mary Boehm, the plot follows Lindsay Talbot's harrowing journey after one wrong choice alters her life irrevocably. At a cocktail party, she falls victim to a charming man who drugs her champagne, leading her to wake up on a distant tropical island. For two years, Lindsay is held captive by an enigmatic captor, her life dictated by his whims and desires as she traverses continents. The questions of 'Why her?' and 'Who is he?' linger as Lindsay grapples with shocking truths, complicated love, and heart-breaking loss, all while contemplating the uncertain future that comes with second chances.
Author Rita Mary Boehm has crafted a strong narrative to take us through Lindsay Talbot's arduous journey, plunging readers into the depths of her despair and resilience with a great sense of balance and emotional arc. The initial allure of the handsome stranger swiftly transforms into a nightmare as Lindsay navigates the complexities of captivity and the unpredictable behavior of her captor, and readers will have their hearts in their mouths at every moment right there beside her. The well-written narrative unfolds with suspense and tension as Lindsay confronts the harsh realities of her situation while clinging to the hope of escape and redemption, and the psychological attention to detail is second to none. Boehm's portrayal of Lindsay's emotional turmoil and her quest for freedom is both poignant and riveting, with stellar dialogue and strong atmospheric choices to heighten the mood. Overall, Second Chances is a compelling exploration of survival and sacrifice that I would certainly recommend for women’s fiction readers everywhere.
