This
is the third novel in the Chesapeake Valor series and I highly
recommend that the others be read before this one. There is much in
this novel that relies on events in the previous books. The
interaction of the major characters may not make much sense unless
the reader is familiar with the back story of their relationships.
I
was a bit surprised at the amount of romance in this novel. It seemed
to overshadow the suspense aspect of the story. At times the romantic
interludes seemed odd as they occurred during times when the agents
should have been on high alert.
The
plot was two pronged. Some on the team were working on solving a
murder. Others on the team were working on a human trafficking case
with a very possible connection to a future terrorist attack. The
narrative alternates between the teams. I thought the plot of the
murder was a little weak. The human trafficking case alone would have
made for a good novel. I think a single case would have allowed for a
deeper plot and deeper character development.
I
do recommend this novel to those who enjoy a romantic suspense that
emphasizes the romance aspect.
You
can download an excerpt here.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Dani
Pettrey is a former homeschooling mom and author whose novels have
sold more than 300,000 copies. You can find out more at
http://danipettrey.com/.
Bethany
House Publisher, 336 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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