Book Two focuses on Ellen’s son, Jason, who has grown into a young man and is every bit as headstrong as his Mother. Together, they expand their racing teams, outsmart the ‘good ole boys’ down at the race track, and endure confrontation from owners who like to play by their own rules. Meanwhile, the CIA uncovers a plot to kill Jason, due to his heritage, from their nefarious Middle East cousins. As he learns that the Monarchy of Obagur is threatened, he feels compelled to become involved. He is caught up in a coup and during the confusion is presumed missing or dead. Refusing to attend the Memorial Service, Ellen knows Jason is still alive, but what has happened to him? Reviewed By Cheryl E. Rodriguez for Readers' Favorite Whispered Dreams by M.A. Appleby is the second book in the A Whisper of a Mystery Trilogy. Ellen P. Andress is now known as Ellen D. Thompson. After the murder of her husband, Ravi, witness protection relocates Ellen and her family to a small community in Virginia. Years pass, life at Ashwood Farm and Stables has kept Ellen and her family busy with house renovations and harness horse racing. Ellen and Adrian plan to marry, her daughters are maturing and her son, Jason, will soon graduate from high school. After graduation, Jason must face the biggest decision of his life. He must decide whether to follow the destiny and legacy of his father's family in Saudi Arabia or remain with his family in Virginia. Bizarre and unexplained incidents keep happening. Every decision results in an unbelievable consequence. Ellen is determined to find out why her family is on this strange journey. Unsettled feelings, premonitions, and dreams whisper to her in her quest to discover the truth. M.A. Appleby's Whispered Dreams is a story of family, mystery, and adventure. The story opens with the heroine sharing her memories. These memories lay the foundation for the continuing story. The narrative is a bit choppy at first, but as the story unfolds an intriguing rhythm begins to flow. As the heroine tells her story, you sense her drive and resolve, yet feel confusion and fear hovering all around her. As the plot thickens, the conflict intensifies internally and externally. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned, but you mess with her children, and the battle takes on a whole new level of rage. With each change of location, the canvas of the story broadens, causing the main cast of characters to develop and evolve. Furthermore, Appleby plants mysterious circumstances and bizarre incidents throughout the narrative, creating an engaging plot. As this segment of the trilogy comes to an end, some questions are answered, while others remain unsolved. One thing remains certain; this courageous heroine will never give up until the mystery is solved. Reviewed By Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite Whispered Dreams by M.A. Appleby is the second book in A Whisper of a Mystery trilogy. Against all odds, Ellen's living a good life with Adrian and her three children. She can handle anything thrown her way, including the owners at the race track and her son Jason's decision to go help his uncle in the Middle East defend the monarchy of Obagur from growing threats. When Jason stops responding and everyone stops answering Ellen's phone calls, Adrian goes to the CIA to uncover the truth and discovers Jason has disappeared. While everyone is quick to write him off as dead, Ellen's not giving up and believes there's more going on than meets the eye. M.A. Appleby splits the story between the first person perspective of Ellen and the third person perspective of Jason, balancing out the feeling of home and mystery through Ellen and an action-packed conspiracy through Jason. Ellen has a rather cozy life with Adrian and her three kids, despite dealing with the owners at the race track. The majority of the plot focuses on Jason as he follows in his father's footsteps by going to the Middle East to help his uncle and embrace his royal heritage. When Jason first arrives, it's like a dream as he has a sense of wonder about this life he's going to lead and forms a connection with his late father. However, as he trains and learns, he quickly discovers that this isn't paradise. His ideals for his life quickly go up against his uncle's plan for him. His life is threatened and he begins to feel trapped, which makes him start second guessing the decisions that brought him here. When a betrayal is unveiled, it sparks a dangerous path. A side of romance is seen with Ellen and Adrian's happy relationship which tends to be bubbly, but isn't without its seriousness as they treat each other as partners and confidants. Jason has a mysterious romance with a woman who seems to show up out of nowhere and who ends up factoring into the story in a key way. Appleby brings a lot of heart to this family through Ellen's perspective as that of a mother watching her children grow up and follow new paths in their lives. So it's a little bittersweet and adds