Hidden Currents by Claire Booth Blog Tour and Book Review

 

I first read Throwing Shadows and was introduced to Sheila and Hank, characters I enjoyed.

Sheriff Hank Worth – married to Maggie, an ER doctor, who shows up when she is least expected at crime scenes.

Maggie – she was called to testify against some bad dudes, which of course puts anything Hank does for his job under suspicion.

Duncan – Maggie’s dad. He certainly adds just the right bit of character to this series.

Sam and Brenna – wedding plans abound! Dealing with Brenna’s take-charge mama provided a bit of a chuckle. She just wanted her daughter to have a special day.

And my favorite character … Sheila. The trial is finally underway. There are some county politics involved. She is a force to be reckoned with. And the vandalism. Sheila lives in a community where she is still fighting being a Black woman working in a position of authority, that of working for the sheriff. It’s not right, but it adds so much realism to her character. Tyrone, Sheila’s husband, is a pillar of strength for Sheila. Sheila is also not afraid to ‘take on’ dudes who tower over her. She may be small in stature, but she is mighty in her position. The one thing I missed, not to take away from the story, is the banter between Hank and Sheila, perhaps it was due to the ‘stress’ of all that was going on in their personal and professional lives.

There are quite a few smaller stories intermixed with the bigger story. Hank is dealing with a crime that involved the owner of the Reel Life bait and tackle store. A new owner bought the place, but you’ll never guess why and you’ll never guess the whodunit. The new owner’s name is Gene. And he had an out-to-get-him soon-to-be ex-wife. She added some color to this tale.

To recap – The trial. The wedding planning. Oh, and the boat chase near the end! Wait until you read where that ended. There’s also the young kid Gursey … I suspect there is more to his story.

 

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Rhino Horn Underground by Deven Greene Blog Tour and Book Review

 

Paige Remington, a journalist trying to write a supremely great article to help her and her husband, Quinn, out of their financial struggles, has an opportunity for a trip of a lifetime … the story of a lifetime. She finds herself in South Africa. She finds herself tangled up with Spencer Crenshaw, who was not 100 percent honest with her from the start. She finds herself struggling with just exactly how she feels about Spencer, about Quinn. Her tangled emotions sometimes get the best of her, but she pushes on … all in the name of her article … her article about the illegal rhino horn trade.

She meets Mousa. She was totally wrong about her first impressions about Mousa and Spencer’s relationship. Mousa calls Spencer Ubaba which she thought meant something totally different than its true meaning. A good chuckle for that scenario.

Paige finds herself captivated with what she is discovering and can only imagine her article. She finds herself entangled with all sorts of people she never would have met otherwise, some good, some bad, but the experiences she had … again once in a lifetime for her journalistic, and personal, sides.

The thing I liked about Paige – her inner turmoil, having this opportunity but also worrying about what was going on back home in San Francisco. She also learned something about herself, maybe not such a great trait, but she learned it anyway. I liked the turning around of her stepson, Hao, as I do believe people can change and he was young enough to learn that. I wasn’t too keen on her husband Quinn, but what else could he have believed? I liked the realism that their marriage was on the rocks. Personally, I don’t know anything about the rhino trade subject, but I suspect that there was quite a bit of research involved for this story and I appreciated how those facts came through on these pages. I appreciate the fact that there are people in the world fighting against the inhumane treatment of rhinos and how their horns are harvested. And who knows? Maybe some day animals won’t have to suffer needlessly for human greed.

I thought this was an intriguing story with all its many facets.

 

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Twilight Tactics by Lynette Eason Blog Tour and Book Review

 

This is book 1 in the Soldiers in Shadows series.

Do you like a book with a bit of romance between two unsuspecting characters? Check.

How about a bit of family dysfunction? Check.

What about a young girl running from the bad guys with an FBI team protecting her? Check.

And how about some misplaced trust between FBI partners? Check.

Sully finds himself partnered with Piper. Their mission was to protect Ollie who was set to testify against some really bad dudes. This led them to ending up at Broken Chains Ranch, which was run by Sully’s cousin, Maya. It is a very appropriate name for this ranch as they provided second chances for veterans who found themselves displaced. Of course, Maya said they could bring Ollie to the ranch as a safe haven.

Sully meets Elena. You can guess what happens there. They just didn’t know what to do about it. Not only that, but Elena was facing her own troubles dealing with her own family that were very close to the ranch, but they couldn’t escape. I liked the fact that there was attraction, but not so much it distracted from the danger they were involved in.

I enjoyed this tale with all its dysfunction and its smaller stories leading to bigger stories mixed in. I liked the female characters as they all have an inner strength that shines through, even the women on the bad side of this tale. I enjoyed reading about Elena’s quest for the truth and her reuniting with her family, even if it didn’t end up the way she was hoping.

And Ollie? She got some really good news at the end of the story.

It will be interesting to see what Sully and Elena find themselves mixed up in next.

 

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The Day My Soul Died by Rishi Vohra

 

Sunaina has experienced one of the worst crimes she could ever possibly imagine. Her parents literally forced her to move to the US to continue her education, to get away from Mumbai, to not have to live with the “shame” of what happened.

America was a total culture shock to her, obviously. But then she discovers she’s not alone. She also discovers the quiet background support of Rafiq, whom she met in Mumbai but didn’t want to get involved with since her relationship with Paras didn’t turn out so well. Yeah, Paras … he left her when he found out what happened.

The thing about Sunaina though … she could not let this go or should she? This was an internal battle she continued to fight, even tucked away in the US.

Through her actions she discovered another part of her country that she didn’t know existed. She met a former political official while she was imprisoned for what she did. This was a real eye-opener for Sunaina.

Throughout these pages there is a crime, a punishment, a wee bit of politics near the end, parents and a sister who didn’t know what to do other than provide their undying love and support, a best friend, a failed relationship, and a new relationship. There is healing. There is a strong young woman who decided to face her fears once she discovered she wasn’t alone in what she had suffered. There is also the internal battle of deciding whether to let the perpetrator get away with what he did or find some way to pay him back. While Sunaina might not have made the best decision, in the end, she found out that she had more internal strength than she thought she did. And the thing about Sunaina? She never gave up and was brave enough to tell her story.

Kill to Keep by Elena Taylor Blog Tour and Book Review

 

Book three in the Sheriff Bet Rivers Mysteries.

The one thing I like about Bet is that she never gives up … no matter the consequences. She always hears her dad in the back of her mind.

I also like the fact that in book three she is still coming to realize what Rob means to her … and how to go about intermingling that relationship with her job.

Then there is Alma. If you’ve read this series, then you know Alma is the focal point at the sheriff’s station … keeping everything organized, everyone on their toes. She is the pulse of the community, knowing things before Bet even knows things. Everyone needs an Alma.

In this tale, Bet finds herself looking into a body that was found behind a tent … did this have something to do with Rob ‘allowing’ the carnival to come to town? Sure, the carnival was good for the economy, but at what cost?

The further she looked for answers the farther down a dark path Bet went.

And Rob was right by her side, along with her other employees. I like Rob’s character; he never pushes Bet for more than she can give of herself and he understands her job is extremely important to her, and Bet understands the predicament Rob is in between ‘owning’ the town, his job, and his feelings for Bet.

I enjoy this series because of the relationships that have developed and the consistency of the characters and also, again, the never-give-up attitude of Bet. This series is set in a small town with big town problems, which is something I enjoy in a series.

 

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Guilty by Association by TG Wolff Blog Tour and Book Review

 

Book two in The Rizk Brothers Mysteries.

I did not know this was a series. The good thing about this series is that each book can be read as a standalone and doesn’t feel anything is missing.

I enjoyed reading about Seth and his twin brother, Jakob. They have a close relationship, even though they live miles apart. I also enjoyed reading about Seth and Jakob’s wife, Courtney. Got a bit of a chuckle at the names they used to refer to the twins Courtney is carrying.

The basis of this tale is Seth being informed of the demise of someone he looked up to, so, having job issues of his own, he decided to take on the case which meant he had to go back to his home state to take a look. This led him to another crime, if you will, and looking around at a senior care facility to see what was going on there. This led to some interesting relationships for Seth, ones he wasn’t expecting, and led him down some trails to get to the final answer.

Much to Jakob’s frustration.

Courtney was the voice of reason throughout this tale.

This is the kind of book I like to read that contains a police procedural, some politics (not too heavy), and a seemingly innocent situation that turns out to be more. Oh, and a bit of embezzlement along the way. I also liked the fact that this tale is told in both Jakob and Seth’s POVs. I also liked the Rizk family dynamics and the group of friends that surrounded Seth’s newly minted Aunt Morrighan.

 

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Dead Girls Tell No Tales by Carissa Ann Lynch New Release and Book Review

 

Release date: August 1, 2026

This is one of my go-to authors no questions asked, and she absolutely nailed this one. At least, I think so.

Adrianna McMahon was down on her luck as her writing career was pretty much going nowhere at the moment. She finds herself working in a nut and fudge shoppe and develops an unexpected friendship with Rebel (Jane James is her real name), but Rebel just fits this girl for all the right reasons. Rebel has stumbled across something and decides to ask Adrianna for help under the guise of wanting to be a writer herself.

Rebel doesn’t show up for work or school and no one, other than Adrianna, seems to care.

The more Adrianna tries to find Rebel, tries to get help to find Rebel, the more she discovers as her past collides right into Rebel’s present. Not to mention some of Adrianna’s actions leading detectives to think …

I could’ve easily read this book in one setting, I thought it was that good. It has everything I like in a psychological twister. The past colliding with the present, but the thread holding everything together? I didn’t expect that and I probably should have.

I liked the way the author planted some red herrings throughout these pages, making me think I figured out the whodunnit and then I went down another path changing my mind. The final reveal … again, I didn’t expect it and I should have. I also liked the fact that there was family strife involved for both Adrianna and Rebel, it just made them more realistic and explained parts of their personalities.

For me, I found this one to be a page turner.

Shadows of Frenchmen by Michael Rigg Blog Tour and Book Review

 

This is book two in the Jonathan Gray, MD, Mystery series.

I like police procedurals, which I would call this one, along with some medical “stuff” thrown in as I find medicine interesting. I don’t know what Dr. Gray found himself involved in, in book one, but in book two he finds himself having to decipher some ciphers (see what I did there?), but he needs some help. So, he calls in reinforcements. And the person who was able to help piece the puzzle together? She was a quiet but necessary part of the story as there are also some relationships thrown in for good measure.

Everyone is afraid that the past is coming to haunt them. Will they find the answers to the ciphers in time? The whodunnit – that was unexpected, at least for me.

I thought the setting of this story was interesting … during Mardi Gras which makes one wonder if the bad guy planned it that way so he could make his escape in a city so busy with partygoers that he couldn’t be found?

I also liked the fact that the chapters were titled along with dates and times to keep the reader centered on the timeline, as sometimes that gets lost in the shuffle.

It will be interesting to see what Dr. Gray finds himself involved in next, as I am sure there will be a next. I also think the cover of this book is quite intriguing, definitely seems like what Mardi Gras would look like.

 

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The Vanishers by R.G. Belsky Blog Tour and Book Review

 

I have to admit that I like book covers that get my attention, along with a title that grabs my attention. Just like this one. The Vanishers … hmmm … what could that be about?

I think one of the great things about writing is how far an author is willing to take his or her imagination … whether the story sounds farfetched or not … it is an art form that I appreciate. And this one? Well, this one seems pretty far-fetched but it would only be limited by imagination.

I enjoyed this tale about Megan and Patrick finding the ‘perfect’ place to take a vacation, to recharge their marriage, to just get away from the hustle and bustle of life, even though Megan would stay in the city for the week for her job at the district attorney’s office and Patrick would stay at the house to work on writing his book.

There was more to this so-called ‘perfect’ place than what was expected. I mean, it really did sound too good to be true for the price. All meals included. A fantastic room to watch TV in. The apparent perfect host in Mrs. Monahan, or was she?

A secret room upstairs.

People who just weren’t there anymore.

A best friend who believed in Megan no matter what.

A couple of folks who believed in the supernatural.

Mrs. Tierney with a familiar story.

I also appreciated the fact that these were short, titled chapters. I think that is something that is coming back to the writing world – titled chapters. It adds something to the tale … a hint of what is to come.

Overall, I did enjoy reading about Megan’s quest to find out what was happening to the people who visited this house and the lengths she went through to get to those answers. The way technology is progressing at a rapid clip these days, I wouldn’t 100 percent rule any of this out, no matter how outlandish this story seems. If you like a bit of supernatural and enjoy a quick read with a lot of imagination thrown in, give this one a try.

 

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Lies to Forever by Marlene M. Bell Blog Tour and Book Review

 

I was evicted twenty minutes ago.

That is the first sentence of this book and hooked me immediately. It’s true what they say about the first sentence, don’t you think?

This eviction notice takes us down the path that April Manning went tripping down.

April continued to trip down this path and involved Hunter (her once-upon-a-time boyfriend) as well as Kelsey, her best friend. She had given up her job at the architectural firm where she worked, and where Hunter and Kelsey still worked, in order to take care of her landlord, Glenn. Bit of a spoiler, but she went to get her old job back as her situation had changed which entailed going to her boss Damian’s residence. She found quite a surprise when she got there which made her stumble down another path.

The first sentence of chapter two was also a good one.

I thoroughly enjoyed April’s tale of entanglement. I read this in one sitting, not really wanting to put it down, I was that invested in finding out the whodunnit, which turned out to be quite a surprise and not who I was expecting at all and the motivations behind the whodunnit … again, not what I was expecting.

Oh yeah! April had a troubled childhood so when reminders kept popping up along with the other events, she was pretty freaked out and began to wonder who she could really trust.

All the little tidbits thrown out like bread crumbs kept me turning the pages.

 

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Jane Won't Quit by Eva Shaw Blog Tour and Book Review

 

Jane is hilariously funny even in the worst of circumstances.

Pastor Jane was transferred to Desert Hills Church to be an assistant pastor and boy howdy did she have her hands full. From taking in foster daughter Harmony, to dealing with Pastor Bob Normal, to meeting Frank (a cute detective), to learning about PSA (a claimed adoption agency), Jane just would not quit. An appropriate title for this book because Jane just would not give up, even to her own detriment.

Jane is the sort of person who speaks before she thinks and it gets her in more trouble than she can get out of, or so it seems.

I enjoyed reading about Jane and her antics. The situations she got herself into were serious, most especially surrounding PSA, but she used her humor to find (or maybe blunder) her way through different situations. And, she certainly wasn’t expecting to meet Frank. I could imagine Frank (and even Jane’s grandfather, affectionately called Gramps) rolling their eyes at Jane with all the trouble she found herself in. Gramps and Frank were both voices of reason for Jane, though sometimes she just didn’t listen because she figured she knew better.

This tale touched on some pretty serious subjects, but they were described in such a way to not get the reader bogged down in the seriousness, but rather just calling attention to different things – for instance, the foster care system Harmony almost found herself in; an adoption agency that wasn’t necessarily on the up and up (not to mention the association with a church); gambling and drinking; a relationship gone bad between Harmony and her dad. But there were good things too – Jane taking in Harmony and Tuffy (a dog); Gramps; Jane meeting Frank.

I enjoyed Jane’s sense of humor and the fact that this ‘memoir’ was told in the first person. I also enjoyed Jane’s persistence in getting to the bottom of things and how her humor shined through. I can only imagine, if there is another Jane book, what she will find herself involved in next.

 

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Last Dance Before Dawn by Katherine Schellman Blog Tour and Book Review

This book takes place at the Nightingale in the 1920s. The Nightingale was owned by Honor Huxley and back then, women-owned businesses certainly weren’t what they are today. To gain entrance, the light would shine in the dark recess of an alleyway. Seems strange in today’s times. Along with the Nightingale came secret meetings, secret relationships, some good and some bad.

Beatrice (or Bluebird) was the singer and the way the author described her voice made me almost be able to hear her singing. She was Vivian’s best friend only secondary to Florence, Vivian’s sister, who was married to Danny, and they had a little girl who was named after Vivian and Florence’s mother. Vivian and Florence had a very troubled childhood between their mother and her doings and their father disappearing. It’s no wonder they took solace in one another. Florence married Danny, which made Vivian have to deal with some emotions of longing, jealousy, and a bit of grief in not having her sister to herself.

Vivian and Honor also had a relationship that was unheard of back then, which made them very relatable as characters, at least to me.

Vivian, Honor, and Florence are three women who each have their own inner strength for various reasons, which is something I admired about their characters. Vivian was one to head straight on into trouble, no matter the outcome, until she found the answers she was looking for. Florence, too … she did something that was totally out of character for her and left the two sisters shaking. Not to mention the good guys, the bad guys, and the final truths that no one expected.

It was an interesting read for sure … about how things were back in that time period. I do think it would be beneficial to read this series in order, this being book four, to get a better sense of the characters and the rest of the story that led them down this path. I did like the connection of Florence, the sister, and Nightingale, the name of Honor’s establishment.

 

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The Bystander and The Pawn by John David Blog Tour and Book Reviews

 

THE BYSTANDER

Series: The Lemaster Files

I have learned that this is the author’s debut novel and boy howdy! I am liking this author’s writing style and his character Pete Lemaster.

Pete is a journalist and just happened to be at the ‘right place, right time,’ or maybe he wasn’t? This ‘right place’ involved a shooting where Pete was filming another snippet for a college football game. Pete just happened to have enough sense to film this unexpected story.

Pete’s internal thoughts throughout all that followed his moment of fame, not only are they sort of funny but I suspect they are spot-on for an up-and-coming news reporter, or at least one that wants to be up-and-coming.

The further I read into this story about Pete and what was happening to him in his moment of fame, the more I discovered that there was so much more to this story. Right down to how veterans who fought for our country and our freedoms were hurting themselves due to a lack of medical care. This is a tough subject to read about and to know about. This story is also told from the first person POV and it comes across just like Pete is talking to you, the reader.

I commend the author for tackling this subject (and many others), but telling it with compassion and a bit of humor which makes Pete all that more relatable. I am looking forward to book two in this series, The Pawn.

I enjoy finding new authors and if this is any indication of this author’s capability, I hope to read more from him in the future. I can only hope that Pete Lemaster has more journalistic adventures in his future.

 

THE PAWN 

Mr. Peter Lemaster knows no bounds. This time, he finds himself receiving a phone call from his buddy, Cole, who needs help getting Uncle Scotty out of jail … in Singapore! Did Pete go to Singapore to cover the story? Yes. Did Rebecca go with him? Again, yes. WJAX, where Pete works, was delighted to be covering such a big story … but never fear, the more Pete looked into the mystery of how the gummies got into Scott’s bag, the deeper he went into finding answers.

And, Cole. Oh my goodness, Cole. Why did you do what you did in the end?

Scott was rich, good-looking, never seemed to not have a lady friend by his side, and he threw some parties!

Oh, and Pete keeps his sense of humor throughout and his internal thoughts. I really enjoy this series because of Pete’s personality, his sense of humor, and his persistence in seeking the truth and not stopping until he finds the answer; no matter what that truth is, friend or foe, family or not, with his persistence, he gets the answers. I also enjoy the different working relationships Pete has with his coworkers at WJAX – they are very relatable characters.

And what is Pete going to do about the amazing offer he received? I guess we will have to wait for book three in this series to find out. I’m sure Pete and Rebecca have some more adventures in their future.

 

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Woman Missing by A.B. Whelan Book Review

 

Wow! Nothing I like more than a good twisted tale – and this one pretty much hit the mark, at least for me.

Susan and Melissa – two wives who don’t know each other. Mark is Susan’s husband, and Ethan is Melissa’s husband. Both of these marriages had their own set of troubles. Both Susan and Melissa wanted something different. They both had two children. The only difference between these two is that Melissa chose to stay and Susan chose to take a girls’ weekend away to try and figure things out.

Mark – a defense attorney. Busy with work. Too busy.

Ethan – seemingly a good provider to his wife and children. Melissa knew something was ‘off’ but couldn’t quite define it.

I was beginning to wonder how these four lives intersected and then they did. Poor Daniel though, a fellow who was in Avalon at the time Susan and her girlfriends were.

Something happens to Susan. Mark has some realizations about her, some truths he didn’t see before the girls’ weekend.

Needless to say, Ethan’s troubles caught up with him.

Mark got the answers he had been waiting for, for a year. Mark’s decision in the end caught me off guard.

I liked the twistedness of this tale, how these four lives finally intersected, how everything was tied up in the end. It’s an interesting look into human nature and how one wrong decision can make everything go sideways. How dark thoughts can pop up when they are least expected. It’s interesting how people deal with the same problem in different ways, some healthy, some not so much.  

The Last Fatal Hour by Jan Matthews Book Tour and Book Review

 

Leona Gladney is an interesting character. I’m not exactly sure of the year, but back in Leona’s day women were to be seen and not heard. Leona didn’t subscribe to that notion. She wanted to be an author, but in order to do so she penned as a man, the only way she could have published works. No one knew, not even her husband.

Her husband, Gil, was also an interesting character. He seemed to always be mad at Leona for one reason or another, so much so that he basically ordered her to stay home instead of pursuing her friend’s untimely death and the reasons behind it.

Leona also got herself involved in the Frosts’ lives, they were what you would call spiritualists. The antics this woman pulled just to find out the truth she was seeking … unheard of in her day.

We also are introduced to Leona’s grandfather, Mr. Earl. He seemed to be a stately gentleman and only wanted the best for Leona.

And the McCarthy family, only an older couple. Mrs. McCarthy was Leona and Gil’s house maid, for lack of a better term. Near the end of this tale, she wanted to help Leona in any way she could.

Detective Day. He was in hot pursuit of Leona thinking she committed some bad deeds. Was he ever surprised when the truth was revealed and the way it was revealed.

For me, a historical tale has to have substance, has to be more than just full of facts and statistics. This one did that, it told a story in vivid detail. I could almost see Leona in her disguises going up to the spiritualists’ houses and inserting herself into their meetings just to find out what happened to Daphne. Also, back in Leona’s time, it was unheard of to have a colored friend; she had one in the person of Ruth. Ruth wasn’t a strong character in this tale and I wish she would’ve been; she was a good friend to Leona.

I enjoyed reading about Leona’s adventures in her search for the truth. She came up with some pretty good ideas.

 

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Beneath A Broken Sky by Joshua Moehling New Release and Book Review

 

Help me congratulate Josh on his newest release! Here’s the blurb:

From USA Today bestselling author Joshua Moehling comes a tense, atmospheric thriller about one detective's search for a mysterious killer in the chaos following a deadly storm…

It's a hot, miserable summer in the small town of Sandy Lake. Detective Ben Packard has settled into his life here just in time for a tornado to sweep through the county, causing irreparable damage. Trees are felled, homes destroyed, and people are desperate. Worse, the winds have blown in a group of storm chasers with something to hide.

When a mother unpopular among locals for raising hell on behalf of her bullied gay son is killed in her home, there's almost too many suspects to count. For Ben Packard, the case is personal. And when someone from his past shows up on his doorstep out of the blue, he realizes he'll have to confront the reality of navigating life as a gay man in a small town bent on tradition, no matter the cost.

The heat suffocates. The violence simmers. Before the summer is out, someone else will die.

 

REVIEW

This is book four in the Ben Packard series. While you can read these as standalones, I highly recommend reading them in order to get to know Ben Packard and his story, to include his insecurities.

In this one, we find Ben dealing with a couple of victims, the main only being Ashley Taylor and finding out what happened to her and why.

A tornado twirled into Sandy Lake and caused damage as tornados do, which brought to the area some fly-by-night-we’ll-fix-your-damaged-houses kind of folks.

I was wondering how this was going to tie into Ashley’s story when it did the moment Ben drove by the motel.

Not to mention how Symphony was going to play a part in Ben’s story.

What I am really enjoying about this series is how Ben’s story is evolving and more especially how this author’s writing is evolving, showing and sharing more and more of his voice. Wait until you read how he describes Thielen being a mom and her baby; I found it quite funny and probably more than realistic. I also enjoy the banter between Thielen and Ben, it makes them realistic. This series has definitely become one of my go-to reads. I’m sure there are more adventures for Ben awaiting him in the future.

Lethal Betrayal by Kimberly Van Meter Book Review

 

I tore through this book in two days flat, I was that intrigued and invested in the story. And, Lethal Betrayal seemed an appropriate name.

This is the kind of romantic suspense I enjoy. Just enough tension between the two who are attracted to each other, in this case Noah and Sophia, a BIA agent and an FBI agent (in that order). The complicating factor? Noah and Sophia’s stubbornness.

This story revolves around human trafficking of young indigenous girls. The most recent victim having the name of a young boy written on her skin. Travis Longshadow. Travis’s case is the one that has haunted Noah Thunderhawk for the past 15 years. Why is Travis now coming to light again?

In Noah’s quest through the BIA, the FBI is called in and that’s when he meets Sophia Bennett. Sophia turned out to be more than Noah was expecting.

Amber was a journalist and was chasing her next big story. But, she also was around at the time Travis died and was able to provide a lot of insight and had some amazing research capabilities.

Favorite quote: … like the web of relationships in Stone River. One pull of the wrong thread could unravel everything.

This perfectly describes this tale.

Enter all the ins and outs, ups and downs, trials and tribulations of solving this case, and may other interconnecting cases, but how? Who was at fault? You’ll have to read the book to find out how all these things intertwined and came together in the end.

I enjoyed reading about Noah and Sophia dancing around their mutual attraction. I enjoyed the storyline and this author’s writing style and come to find out, this is part of a series that can be read as standalones – Big Sky Justice. I also liked the pacing of this tale, just enough momentum to keep my interest and then a roadblock that Noah and Sophia had to work around to get their answers. Noah may not have found the answers he was hoping for, but he is the kind of agent who keeps going no matter who’s involved to get to the truth.

I enjoyed the characters that the author created and how she tied their stories together in the end. I thought there were a couple of points where this book could have ended, but the final few chapters really wrapped things up. Will Noah and Sophia have more adventures in crime solving? I don’t know, but they sure did make a good crime-solving couple in this one.