Always Look Twice by Elizabeth Goddard

Thrilling from page one to the end!  This book is packed and I mean jam packed full of suspense, mystery and action.  And the icing on the cake?  There's a lovely little romance thrown in for good measure.  It is not often that the second book in a series outshines the first book but in this case I say it is so.  Goddard outdid herself with this one.  I could not put this book down.  She formed a fascinating backstory to the current time story that keeps you guessing along with main character Harper Reynolds.  It is not necessary to read book one in the Uncommon Justice series to enjoy this book.  Each book can be read standing alone but I can tell you I can hardly wait for book 3 in the series to come out.  Although this story does contain a murder mystery it does not deal with gruesome or graphic details.  The romance is also sweet and "clean".  This is an all around winner.

I received this book free from the publishers but was not required to write a positive review.

Unscripted by Davis Bunn

Unscripted starts out with Danny jailed for a crime he didn't commit.  But from there he rapidly is freed from jail by a mystery person.  But the thrust of the story is a movie he makes with a young teen, Emma.  It is more the story of Emma's journey through grief and anger which parallels Danny's emotional journey.  As Emma works through her emotions Danny becomes more entrenched in his.  His lawyer Megan take s a personal interest in him and longs for Danny to be freed from his turmoil.  The making of the movie takes up most of the book but through the movie script we see insights into Emma's life and Danny's that lead them both to the point of confrontation with themselves and what they will do with the rest of their lives.

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Dark Ambitions by Irene Hannon

Don't let the title throw you off.  Although this is a novel about solving a crime it is not gruesome and does not dwell on violence or gore.  Instead it is suspenseful with clever twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.  If you like a good mystery this will be a perfect read for you.  Irene Hannon is a multi-talented author who can write equally well about romance as she can about suspense.  The relationship she builds between characters makes them come alive on the page.  She draws you into their lives through their thoughts and feelings.  Through their eyes we experience the the frustrations and triumphs of the investigative team.

I received this book from the publishers but was not required to write a positive review.

A Distance Too Grand by Regina Scott

Set in the rugged Western frontier this story’s heroine is Meg, an unconventional young woman especially for her times.  Trained by her late father in the art of photography she longs to carry on his legacy.  When she lands a job with an army expedition group she little expected to see her lost love Ben.  This book is full of beautiful descriptions as seen through the eyes of Meg, Ben and the expedition group viewing God’s wonders for the first time.  Scenes such as what we now know as the Grand Canyon are described and marveled at.  There is also a feeling suspense throughout the book with Ben’s secret mission and Meg’s unescapable feeling of being watch.  Add to this the spark that still exists between Meg and Ben and you have a great tale of mystery, intrigue, history and romance.  

I received this book free from the publishers but was not required to write a positive review.