I
was pleasantly surprised by this debut romantic suspense novel.
Walters tackled a few serious issues and did a good job of it. The
main issue is depression, something Lane, the main female character
experienced. She struggled with feelings of not being stable enough
to take a chance on romance. We hope Charlie, the new deputy in town,
is willing to understand and be the support Lane needs.
Other
issues in the novel include PTSD, guilt and the pressures put on a
family when a powerful judge is running for the senate. That pressure
just might include lying about the past so nothing can darken the
judge's pristine reputation.
The
book starts out with the body of a murdered teen discovered by Lane
and our handsome deputy is on the case. The plot is rather complex
and is balanced with lots of character revelation. Much of the inner
thoughts are Lane's as she struggles with her depression.
This
is a good debut effort. I recommend it to readers who enjoy a complex
but good plot, some suspense, and a good deal of character
concentration.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Natalie
Walters is an Army wife and mother of three adult children. She began
her writing journey in 2010. Her nonfiction pieces have appeared in
Proverbs
31
magazine and Guideposts
online. She and her husband are currently stationed in Hawaii. You
can find out more at https://www.nataliewalterswriter.com/
Revell,
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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