REBECCA'S REVIEW:
" . . . the murderer was between her and the back door."Professional chef Lindsey Barnes' random trip back to her client's home to retrieve a forgotten knife roll unexpectedly positioned her in the middle of a murder investigation. Yes, she had seen the perpetrator, but the person had been fully covered in dark clothing and from Lindsay's vantage point on the floor she had not been able to immediately recall any identifying factors.
Detective Jack Tucker is a bit skeptical of Lindsey's account, simply because she knew the victim and was on scene when the man died, but his follow-up interviews centered around some completely different scenarios. Was she even a credible witness? The woman was seriously spooked. Add to the fact that she didn't warm up to him personally, which was curious . . . they had never met (he would have definitely remembered her!), motivating Jack to dig a little deeper into the life of the lovely chef.
So well written that the pages turned themselves . . . or at least it seemed that way. Impressive character depth, romantic brush strokes, carefully concealed indicators, and a climax that was virtually impossible to predict. Romantic suspense fans will be heralding this book as a fan favorite!
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Interviews and Reviews! 4.5 stars
PAULA'S REVIEW:
“Sometimes there was a fine line between perseverance and stubbornness.” But stubbornness is a trait that gets Lindsay out of a tough situation. She is recovering from trauma months ago and finds herself the sole witness to a murder scene as the culprit exits the house. Ms Hannon once again puts her heroine through the ringer. Lindsay starts questioning what she has seen when someone targets her psychologically. With the help of Jack Turner, a St. Louis County cop, they try to piece together clues to find a murderer.
Full of mind games and thrilling scenes, I read this book in record time. With many suspects to choose from, I was kept guessing until the reveal. The characters were relatable and had depth. The plot was mesmerizing. I always enjoy books set in St. Louis where I lived for 20 years.
As always, Ms. Hannon writes excellent romantic suspense with a solid faith thread to encourage readers.
* A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Revell via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 5 stars and a solid faith thread.
BackCover Blurb:
Trauma survivor Lindsey Barnes hasn't fully recovered from the ordeal that almost took her life, and now she's in the middle of another crisis. Not only is she the sole witness in a high-profile murder case, but it also appears someone is trying to cast doubts on her mental stability.
Police detective Jack Tucker doesn't know what to make of her story, especially when her elusive enemy leaves no evidence behind to lend credence to her claims. Yet the more he gets to know the appealing personal chef, the more he's convinced someone is targeting not only her sanity, but her life.
And unless they can figure out who is behind the campaign to undermine her credibility, a murderer could slip away--leaving more than one body in his or her wake.
With her signature spellbinding style, the bestselling and award-winning "queen of inspirational romantic suspense" (Library Journal) delivers another riveting tale that will keep you turning pages long into the night.
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