danicapage's review against another edition
3.0
My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I have either a love-hate relationship with DiAnn Mills. I have read several books by her and they always swing to the extremes.
This one was not my favorite novel by Mills. I thought that it was intriguing. However, the novel was slow in the beginning for me. I thought that it would have been nice if she had got to the action quicker.
I also thought that the ending was a bit rushed.
However, Mills is an excellent writer. Her suspense was masterfully built. It kept me guessing for a long time. Mills is excellent at creating engaging characters as well.
For fans of romance suspense who don't mind a novel that's a little slower, this one is great. The book is definitely an intense, gripping read.
So why 3 stars? For the reasons listed above, I thought the beginning was slow and the ending was rushed. However, it was an enjoyable read.
Can I read the series out of order? Yes, this one can be read as a stand-alone.
Warnings/Side-notes: Mild violence.
The Wrap-up: An intense, gripping read, albeit a little slow in the beginning. Not DiAnn Mills's best novel, but definitely an interesting read.
Love,
Danica Page
Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I have either a love-hate relationship with DiAnn Mills. I have read several books by her and they always swing to the extremes.
This one was not my favorite novel by Mills. I thought that it was intriguing. However, the novel was slow in the beginning for me. I thought that it would have been nice if she had got to the action quicker.
I also thought that the ending was a bit rushed.
However, Mills is an excellent writer. Her suspense was masterfully built. It kept me guessing for a long time. Mills is excellent at creating engaging characters as well.
For fans of romance suspense who don't mind a novel that's a little slower, this one is great. The book is definitely an intense, gripping read.
So why 3 stars? For the reasons listed above, I thought the beginning was slow and the ending was rushed. However, it was an enjoyable read.
Can I read the series out of order? Yes, this one can be read as a stand-alone.
Warnings/Side-notes: Mild violence.
The Wrap-up: An intense, gripping read, albeit a little slow in the beginning. Not DiAnn Mills's best novel, but definitely an interesting read.
Love,
Danica Page
shammons's review against another edition
3.0
Another pretty good book, mostly hard to put down. I got this one as a new release from my library's digital download site, was glad to find it. I had read the other in this series, but really, these are pretty much stand-alone. This one is about a female FBI agent in Houston and a Houston Police Department cop investigating an elderly scam, one which affected the HPD cop's wealthy grandparents.
dmcorcoran's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book was pretty good. I don't usually read Christian fiction, but when I do, this is the kind I like. The Christian references are subtle and about how God plays a part in the characters' lives. It's not preachy or judgmental.
daphself's review against another edition
3.0
It took a while for me to really immerse myself into the writing, but once there I finished the book in record time. I enjoy DiAnn Mills' writing style. Her way with words and the ability to string the action and plot together into a tapestry of reading is wonderful.
What I didn't like was that the book didn't hold my attention long enough. The action seemed too bland at times. There were no muscles to the storyline. I expected more in depth description to the action and crime scenes. And maybe a little deeper emotional turmoil for Agent Laurel Evertson's spiritual revelation?
I did enjoy the fast paced storyline. I did enjoy how the Christian faith was interwoven throughout the story.
DiAnn Mills wrote a worthy romantic suspense that will thrill those who enjoy the books. If you don't like more hardcore or gritty suspense novels, then DiAnn Mills is definitely for you.
What I didn't like was that the book didn't hold my attention long enough. The action seemed too bland at times. There were no muscles to the storyline. I expected more in depth description to the action and crime scenes. And maybe a little deeper emotional turmoil for Agent Laurel Evertson's spiritual revelation?
I did enjoy the fast paced storyline. I did enjoy how the Christian faith was interwoven throughout the story.
DiAnn Mills wrote a worthy romantic suspense that will thrill those who enjoy the books. If you don't like more hardcore or gritty suspense novels, then DiAnn Mills is definitely for you.
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