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marysebcalderon's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
imzadirose's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable first book to a series. I look forward to reading more.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
Quick summary
It's been 12 years since Michael Taylor walked away from Roxann Thorgesson, leaving her without explanation. He's now head of a highly successful private security company and she's the publisher of a Chicago newspaper. But, his soon to be ex-wife's been murdered and Michael's now the prime suspect. It's a long shot but he reaches out to Roxann for help in investigating the case to clear his name.
The romance
Roxann's turned the devastating loss of Michael into an outstanding professional success, even though things on the personal front are lacking. Michael's marriage was a disaster, a serious understatement, so when he steps back into her life, there's possibility. He had to work hard to regain her trust while still not being forthcoming about his reasons for abandoning her years ago. I must admit I figured out most of it before his big reveal. Even so, these were two very admirable characters who you wanted reunited and I liked the journey a lot. I enjoyed them and all the struggle getting there.
The suspense
Roxann teams with Michael to try to figure out who his wife may have crossed to get her killed. I enjoyed the aspect of investigative reporting being the structure for solving this mystery. It tied in nicely to some other things going on at the newspaper that made the situation even more complex. Again, I figured out the identity of one of the villains but was blindsided by another. The twists and turns to unravel the cases were well structured and interesting.
The bottom line
This is my first book by Giordano and I definitely plan to continue the series. I really liked Roxann, presented as a strong woman who wasn't afraid to take risks professionally and personally. I had to warm up to Michael given his early behavior and loved how he was developed. The story is well written, interesting and emotionally compelling. I liked both the romance and the mystery, making for a strong start to the series.
It's been 12 years since Michael Taylor walked away from Roxann Thorgesson, leaving her without explanation. He's now head of a highly successful private security company and she's the publisher of a Chicago newspaper. But, his soon to be ex-wife's been murdered and Michael's now the prime suspect. It's a long shot but he reaches out to Roxann for help in investigating the case to clear his name.
The romance
Roxann's turned the devastating loss of Michael into an outstanding professional success, even though things on the personal front are lacking. Michael's marriage was a disaster, a serious understatement, so when he steps back into her life, there's possibility. He had to work hard to regain her trust while still not being forthcoming about his reasons for abandoning her years ago. I must admit I figured out most of it before his big reveal. Even so, these were two very admirable characters who you wanted reunited and I liked the journey a lot. I enjoyed them and all the struggle getting there.
The suspense
Roxann teams with Michael to try to figure out who his wife may have crossed to get her killed. I enjoyed the aspect of investigative reporting being the structure for solving this mystery. It tied in nicely to some other things going on at the newspaper that made the situation even more complex. Again, I figured out the identity of one of the villains but was blindsided by another. The twists and turns to unravel the cases were well structured and interesting.
The bottom line
This is my first book by Giordano and I definitely plan to continue the series. I really liked Roxann, presented as a strong woman who wasn't afraid to take risks professionally and personally. I had to warm up to Michael given his early behavior and loved how he was developed. The story is well written, interesting and emotionally compelling. I liked both the romance and the mystery, making for a strong start to the series.
flaviag's review
3.0
Risking Trust is what Roxann Thorgesson is doing by attaching her heart - and her newspaper reputation - to Michael Taylor's one. Because Michael Taylor is not only the man who she once loved and abandoned her without a word twelve years ago, but he is now also the man who is accused of murdering his wife and who asked her to help him find the real killer. Plus she has just lost her father so her life is kind of a mess at the moment. Just what a girl need...
I have to admit it: this is the first book I read wrote by Adrienne Giordano but I istantly loved her style, her wit and her humor. The story between Roxann and Michael was an emotional and very satisfying reading and the investigation was also very engaging.
In the end, I reccomend this book to those who love a good romance but with a dash of suspance.
I have to admit it: this is the first book I read wrote by Adrienne Giordano but I istantly loved her style, her wit and her humor. The story between Roxann and Michael was an emotional and very satisfying reading and the investigation was also very engaging.
In the end, I reccomend this book to those who love a good romance but with a dash of suspance.
beckymmoe's review
4.0
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 1/19/19.
Roxann and Michael's story kept me guessing until the end--who really killed Michael's wife? Are all the odd things happening to Roxann related to Michael's troubles, or something else?--and kept me turning pages to make sure that they finally got to their HEA, of course! 12 years later than it should have been, but better later than never, right?
Ms Girodano did a great job of blending the romance with suspense here. It's not always easy to show how a second chance romance could really work out the second time--but she managed to show us how that could work, too--without making it a forgone conclusion from the first page (well, except for the fact that it's a romance, so there better be an HEA ;))
Vic was hands-down my favorite secondary character here, with Gina a close second--so I was beyond excited to see that their book is next. I can't wait to read it!
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Roxann and Michael's story kept me guessing until the end--who really killed Michael's wife? Are all the odd things happening to Roxann related to Michael's troubles, or something else?--and kept me turning pages to make sure that they finally got to their HEA, of course! 12 years later than it should have been, but better later than never, right?
Ms Girodano did a great job of blending the romance with suspense here. It's not always easy to show how a second chance romance could really work out the second time--but she managed to show us how that could work, too--without making it a forgone conclusion from the first page (well, except for the fact that it's a romance, so there better be an HEA ;))
Vic was hands-down my favorite secondary character here, with Gina a close second--so I was beyond excited to see that their book is next. I can't wait to read it!
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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