Ranay James

Drama, intensity, suspense, mystery, intrigue, romance, CLIFFHANGER. . .

This was well written. Deep independent characters. Intriguing plot line. And a very intelligent female lead, Kristen, that didn't back down. She kept pushing forward no matter what was put in her path. I love the depth of the intrigue. I loved that there was something more around the corner. I loved that I wanted more by the end. Kristen worked well with Slade the detective and he felt there was more there than they were seeing. He had enough knowledge to know that he needed help and this was nothing to tackle alone. In comes Chase.

I don't want to give things away but with the introduction of the three characters in the blurb I was almost expecting certain things to happen. I was very happy with what I did get. I love contemporary feel with a hint of paranormal through in. This was a read that wrapped around you and pulled you on the journey.

The intrigue and the plot thickened as the end drew near.… (mer)

**4.5 stars**

Kristen and Slade met when her foster sister was murdered and Slade was the detective working the case. Figuring out who murdered Kari was a big job because she had been writing a series of pieces exposing corruption of politicians and businessmen. So she had a long list of people wanting to get rid of her.

I liked the way this story unfolded so much that I just didn't want to stop reading. The characters were well developed and not run of the mill type people. Kristen was an expert in reading body language and had a PHD in psychology. She'd come a long way from her childhood with a drug addict, whore for a mother then in foster care. Slade was a very good detective with nothing to hide. Being part Native American we got a look at that culture.

I was glad to see that there wasn't much paranormal activity in this story since that's not really my thing. It comes into the plot during the last quarter, flowing nicely with the story. The only thing I had a problem with in this book was that I don't like cliffhangers and this left many things unfinished.

Please note that I received a complementary copy from the author but I'm reviewing it on my own as I do with everything I read.… (mer)