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ela_35's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the beginning of this book as going into it, I wasn’t sure who the hero would be, which is something I usually know going into a book, so I liked picking out who I thought Leigh should be with. I liked that it wasn’t certain what happened at the beginning and it felt like a real investigation where people are trying to find out what happened.
Also, I preferred the first half of this book more, compared to the second half because the side characters were more present and their relationships with the main characters were shown better. The side characters (Joe O’Hara, Hilda and Courtney) were still mentioned in the second half of the book but they were mostly in the background, which is something that I don’t like.
I liked the development of the main characters’ relationship and I really liked that there were scenes that showed McCord and Sam doing their job and interacting with each other.
I read a historical book by this author and I didn’t like it but this book makes me want to read more books by her, probably contemporary ones. I really want to read the Second Opportunities series as I’m curious about some of the character that were mentioned in this book (Courtney’s brother and the Farrells). I probably should have read that series before this book.
Also, I preferred the first half of this book more, compared to the second half because the side characters were more present and their relationships with the main characters were shown better. The side characters (Joe O’Hara, Hilda and Courtney) were still mentioned in the second half of the book but they were mostly in the background, which is something that I don’t like.
I liked the development of the main characters’ relationship and I really liked that there were scenes that showed McCord and Sam doing their job and interacting with each other.
I read a historical book by this author and I didn’t like it but this book makes me want to read more books by her, probably contemporary ones. I really want to read the Second Opportunities series as I’m curious about some of the character that were mentioned in this book (Courtney’s brother and the Farrells). I probably should have read that series before this book.
aureliaweaver's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
maham05's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tracity's review against another edition
4.0
I think I enjoyed this one more than #2,3 and 4. But... I didn’t like the mystery wrap up, I needed more closure and more information.
snxo's review against another edition
4.0
A thoughtfully written murder mystery with equal amounts of romance. The lack of star is for the rushed nature of the relationships/the ending.
ashesmann's review against another edition
3.0
When I first read this book I would have given it 5 stars. Less stars just shows how things change. There are some things I still just love. Give me a quiet, loyal, misunderstood, tall man filled with yearning? Oh honey that's my type. And it was when I first read this all those years ago. What's changed is I have a man like that of my own. The thought of being with someone else and missing out on 14 years with him?? I just can't. I also was uncomfortable with Leigh describing her marriage as so happy and then learning she'd caught him cheating before and they had a number of other issues. Yes she's grown by the end and could look back and see problems, but she was able to see the problems when she was in the relationship and acted like everything was wonderful. Also, I understand moving quickly when you know you've found the one, I did. But three months after you almost died and your husband went missing and was later found murdered, and you discover he was a cheater and extortionist...I think you might need to go to therapy for a while because you missed some majorly red flags. It's also a bit of a let down that her husband actually was dead because you never really got a showdown.
The other thing that bothered me was Sam and Mack's story. It was just unnecessary. I think now, everyone is a little more sensitive about the boss/subordinate relationship. Sam has been a detective for a month, this is her first big case, and she falls for the first 'hero detective' that comes along. He's much older, and they are also getting married within months of meeting. I don't know. Both relationships were cute in their own way, they just contained unhealthy elements.
The other thing that bothered me was Sam and Mack's story. It was just unnecessary. I think now, everyone is a little more sensitive about the boss/subordinate relationship. Sam has been a detective for a month, this is her first big case, and she falls for the first 'hero detective' that comes along. He's much older, and they are also getting married within months of meeting. I don't know. Both relationships were cute in their own way, they just contained unhealthy elements.
yala8's review against another edition
4.0
I loved secondary romance is this novel even more than the main couple.
myntop's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book and it became increasingly harder to put it down the further into it I got. I like how the author wove not only a romance into a mystery, but also a secondary romance was tossed into the mix. The characters were well developed and it didn't get muddled or confusing having basically 3 story lines going at the same time. I also loved the reference to a couple from an earlier book, and a "guest" character from the same previous book. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves murder mysteries, romances or both!