Lena DeVine: Over the Edge

By: Jirón, C. C.

5-Star Review by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite:
If you are looking for drama flavored with suspense, mystery, and plot twists in a contemporary romantic tale of erotic escapades and toxic infatuation, Lena DeVine by C. C. Jiron is the perfect pick. The plot unfolds at a brisk pace with lively conversations entwined with sarcasm and banter and witty, introspective commentary. Jiron introduced me to an exciting, dynamic cast. The cinematic descriptions vividly captured the Southwestern backdrop. It felt like I was in Arizona or New Mexico, experiencing the heat and beauty of the places. Dramatic flair highlights the humor in the story. This page-turner would make a great Hollywood romance movie. I found Lena a complex and interesting character. Despite her high intellect and cautious nature, she knowingly falls for a married man. Her desires and thoughts offer insight into how such relationships are sparked. Jiron explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, deception, manipulation, grief, family, friendship, love, and more. I loved this read.

Must read - Reviewed by: Emily Omondi, Reedsy Discovery:
Troubled marriage, ill-fated romance, a woman's quest for revenge, and murder to unravel ...LENA DeVine intrigued me. It begins in the middle, introducing Lena as she drives to Prescott, Arizona. The middle immersed me in the circumstances that led to Lena buying a gun. Daphne and Bailey arrive, and what are they up to? Lena later confesses to the Sheriff that they guilted her into giving them a ride, but is that all? Then comes the ending, brilliant and satisfying. And there are scenes impossible to forget, mostly because of the clever dialogue and characters.... For readers, this book blends romance, murder, and investigation. If you're into that, then I assure you a special treat.

Sneak Peek: Consumed by grief and suspicion, Lena barrels down a dark, desolate highway on a Fourth of July weekend, fixated on avenging her twin sister's death. The killer thinks he got away with it. Lena thinks not. She has video evidence, a belly full of rage, a brand new pistol, and a clever plan. But will all of that be enough or will her sister's death go unsolved and unpunished?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZH8VWHZ
• ISBN13: 9798297414815
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"