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A review by roksyreads
Searching for Justice by Tonya Burrows
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Synopsis
Notoriously grumpy lawman Sheriff Ash Rawlings lives by the book, valuing structure and order. Already overworked and overwhelmed trying to keep his county safe and clean out the rot left behind by his corrupt predecessor, he doesn’t have time for distractions—least of all a new K9 partner with a nose for trouble and the rebellious Rose Galasso, the local pub’s wild, infuriating owner. Rose wants nothing to do with the uptight sheriff who ruined her life 13 years ago, but the recent wildfire that wreaked havoc on the county also uncovered a body. The cold case that’s haunted them for years draws the bickering pair together with great reluctance, but when Rose’s ties to the victim put her in ever increasing danger, they must face their turbulent history to solve the case and survive.
Notoriously grumpy lawman Sheriff Ash Rawlings lives by the book, valuing structure and order. Already overworked and overwhelmed trying to keep his county safe and clean out the rot left behind by his corrupt predecessor, he doesn’t have time for distractions—least of all a new K9 partner with a nose for trouble and the rebellious Rose Galasso, the local pub’s wild, infuriating owner. Rose wants nothing to do with the uptight sheriff who ruined her life 13 years ago, but the recent wildfire that wreaked havoc on the county also uncovered a body. The cold case that’s haunted them for years draws the bickering pair together with great reluctance, but when Rose’s ties to the victim put her in ever increasing danger, they must face their turbulent history to solve the case and survive.
Review
Searching for Justice is the third novel in the Redwood Coast Rescue series, and my favourite so far. MMC Ash and FMC Rose are both engaging, flawed individuals in their own right. I love a growly MMC, so I was keen to get to know the grumpy county sheriff better, and Rose, too, had caught my interest as a recurring character due to her sass and unapologetic bite (even though she annoyed the sh*t out of me at times, I was glad she kept that throughout the novel). Their enemies-to-lovers style romance was especially well done, though there was an element spice-wise that needed more careful consideration. The mystery plot was solid, with a great twist. I thought the breadcrumbs for it were well laid for a satisfying ah-ha! moment at the climax.